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So I bought this printer as back up a few years ago. It has been completely packaged in the box this whole time. I haven't even MOVED the box that it was in. My old printer (hp 8610) after almost 8 years, finally goes out back in Mar 2020. I set up the new one a few days later. Once again. The new unit has been completely packaged in the box and once I set it up and hasn't been moved from the desk. 7 months later it's giving me a "Printhead missing, not detected, or installed incorrectly" error? Are you kidding me HP. IS there any way I can get a discount on a replacement print head or refurbished unit? Tried the different troubleshoots for the problem and the error persists. Assistance would be appreciated. I have the proof from the embed web server showing printhead first use date 3-16-2020

 

 

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@ChrysBro 

 

If the print head failed, it is beyond anything the Community can offer.

 

The printer is older - it is possible the hardware is giving way (failing) in ways that involve the print head and / or other components.

 

We are a volunteer workforce - people like yourself, users and owners of HP technology.

If you have "done everything", then What Else?

 

Looking for options...

 

No idea what kind of guarantee comes with a purchased print head.

If you purchased the unit from HP,

If the warranty is still valid (how-ever many days / months of warranty),

Option:  Contact customer service

 

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If you purchased the unit from HP,

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@Dragon-Fur, I appreciate the reply. The reason I posted here is because I know that many times actual reps from HP answer questions. And I couldn't find a phone number or a chat online option. I think you may have slightly missed my point though. The item is an older model, but is by all definition brand new. If this was in box overstock at a store that was purchased 7 months ago and it stopped working it would be under warranty from purchase date. This item has not been OUT OF THE PACKAGED from HP box until 7 months ago. And the box has not been moved or dropped since it was purchase a few years ago... How can hardware that hasn't been used until 7 months ago be failing? Understand? If it had lasted 14 months, I would have been mad, but at least it would have been a year+ of use. And I it didn't get a stupid amount of use. Now I'm stuck with a paper weight and 100 bucks in extra ink. The 8610 that stopped working in March 2020, was purchased in 2012; never had a serious issue with it. The other 8610 that I purchased for a family member in 2012 is still working. Those models are 2/3 years older than 8620. This is a obvious lemon unit. Anyway, I'll try some of the links you left. If you could forward a request for review, that would be appreciated.
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@ChrysBro 

 

Consider it done...

 

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Dragon-Fur

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@ChrysBro, Welcome to HP Support Community!

 

I have brought your issue to the attention of an appropriate team within HP. They will likely request information from you in order to look up your case details or product serial number. Please look for a private message from an identified HP contact. Additionally, keep in mind not to publicly post personal information (serial numbers and case details). 

 

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