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‎08-05-2019 07:49 AM

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Product: HP Officejet 5255
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-bit)

I have replaced the ink cartridges 3 times (both black and Tri-Color) and have not gone through a ream of paper.  I purchase the 63XL which states you get 2.5X pages compared to the 63 black ink cartridge. 

 

This has become ridiculously expensive.  Can someone please explain how (logically) this can happen.  I probably print 4 x a week but only a few-several pages at a time.  I have not printed any pictures, just documents (word; excel; some powerpoint; occasional PDF)

 

Is there a way to determine how many pages are being used per cartridge?  How can I be sure that the cartridges I am purchasing - via Staples - HP brand - are in fact full.  is there a way to check to see if in fact the cartridges have run out of ink?  I hate to be so suspicious but it is very frustrating and expensive. 

 

Thank you.   

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