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Hi:  I bot a new HP 8135e printer though Amazon that came with 3 months free instant ink.  Must I activate instant ink in order for the cartridges to work? I thought i could use purchased cartridges for this printer that are HP brand from Office depot.

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Hi @Jeffss1,

 

Welcome to the HP Support Community.

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

 

I see that you are looking for help with enrolling in Instant Ink with a free trial.

 

Kindly refer to the steps "Get an Instant Ink trial" on this link and let me know if that resolves the issue.

 

Please mark this post as “Accepted Solution” if the issue is resolved and if you feel this reply was helpful click “Yes”.

 

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a great day ahead!

 

Irwin6

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Irwin6
I am an HP Employee

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Thank you.  We used the HP problem solving app to resolve.  thanks 

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Hi @Jeffss1,

 

That's great! Happy to hear that the issue has been resolved. I appreciate your efforts in performing the steps to fix it and If you need further assistance feel free to reach out to us.

 

Take care and have a great day ahead!

 

Irwin6

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I am an HP Employee

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