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HP OfficeJet 5258 All-in-One Printer
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Hello,

I purchased a new printer awhile back, took it out of the box but then never used it. I just decided to use it now and cannot locate the ink cartridges for it, so purchased others and it won't let me setup the printer because I don't have the original cartridges. Can I get around this?

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Hi @Naplesgal67,

 

Welcome to HP Support Community.  

 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

 

I would need to know a few details regarding your Instant ink account to help you get the ink cartridges sorted. Since the instant ink account details are confidential, please send me the required information via private message.  

 

To locate your account, please provide
Your registered email address
Your Instant Ink account ID
Serial number of your printer enrolled in instant ink
Confirm your address,

 

Please click on it. I hope this helps resolve this issue completely, Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution. Click the “Yes" on the bottom right to say

 

Take care and have a great day ahead!

 

Alden4
HP Support 

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