I bought the replacement because the original messed up the color printing after just a few months. I didn't mind so much at that time because I normally just use the black ink. Until the printer stop printing. So I bought a new replacement kit last month. I was happy I can print again with my usual need for the black print. Until today part of my printing job would need to use colors, and that's the time I found out that the color printing is not working right. There are large and wide lines.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] While not overly obsessed with conspiracy theories; I find it hard to believe that my need to replace the printhead and cartridge set just after a problematic update from Windows 10 a bit suspect. Considering the cost of this item at about 25% of the original purchase price and printer just over a year old, the need is disappointing. HP has FAQ's addressing the update but if your into FAQ quagmires, Godspeed. I attempted updates to firmware and assoc. software to no avail. The product works now, however, my thought is that I should have not needed it in the first place.
I’ve had my printer for 6 years and it works very well. However the printer head needs to be replaced every 2 years or so. When the head is replaced, it prints like new. My machine does not get a lot of use. I send out files to be printed for larger jobs. I have been using HP plotters for over 30 years and have not had to replace heads like this in the past. I think they should last longer.
Replacing the printhead is very easy to remove existing and install new printhead. 5 years on the first printhead, but I was told, 3-4 years is the average on replacing the printhead.