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‎07-26-2021 11:08 AM

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Product: HP 304
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

I purchased a 2nd printer for the holiday home, Is there any way to extend the life of the ink cartridge HP304, because of lack of use the quality of the print is so bad I have to replace a 3/4 full cartridge when I need tp print off paper work. I've done all the clean printer heads, test sheets but it's just not good enough. 

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‎07-26-2021 05:59 PM

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Are you leaving the printer on in sleep mode or powering off completely? These devices are designed to start up periodically and perform a maintenance cycle to avoid this but if you are turning off the printer it obviously is not able to do this. For low volume, occasional use I typically recommend a small color laser, yes they cost more per page but you do not have the same drying out issues as inkjet.

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‎07-26-2021 05:59 PM

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Are you leaving the printer on in sleep mode or powering off completely? These devices are designed to start up periodically and perform a maintenance cycle to avoid this but if you are turning off the printer it obviously is not able to do this. For low volume, occasional use I typically recommend a small color laser, yes they cost more per page but you do not have the same drying out issues as inkjet.

If you find the information provided useful or solves your problems, help other users find the solution easier by marking my post as an accepted solution. Clicking "yes" on "was this reply helpful" also increases the chances that this solution will help others.
I am a volunteer, offering my knowledge to support fellow users, I do not work for HP nor speak for HP.



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‎07-26-2021 09:21 PM

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I had no idea that the printer should be left on thank you for that info im plugging it in right now 

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