Perhaps if one is a frequent user of a printer, the cartridge might last for the number of pages claimed by HP. But for this casual user, the cartridge lasts for 50% or less than claimed. Color is ok while it lasts.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Response from hp.comBy Mary, HP Care, November 1, 2018
Hi,
I am sorry to hear that you think that the cartridge underperforms. The estimates of pages printed are based on industry standards. How the cartridge will perform in real life situations will vary quite a bit.
Provided the cartridge is not damaged or defective, the ink usage will determine how long it will last. High-density prints (such as photos) will require more ink, especially if the paper is highly absorbent and the environment is dry.
That said, I have a few tips that might help you get more from your cartridges: - You can use the printer's draft mode and black-only settings, whenever possible, to save ink. - Shutting the printer down between uses can also help; however, always use the power button on the printer itself to turn it off. That lets the printer ‘park’ itself so that the cartridges are protected from excessive drying. - infrequent users might be better off buying the regular cartridges rather than the XL ones.
If you think that the poor performance is caused by a defective genuine HP cartridge (and it is still within the warranty end date on the cartridge) you can reach out to us for support: hp.com/contactHP
The printer and ink sort of work, but no matter the alignment and head cleaning, I still get streaks in the printing. The last software update ruined my wifi link and I had to attach the printer to a cable to work at all. I have always used HP printers, but I think it is time to try something else.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Response from hp.comBy Mary, HP Care, November 1, 2018
Hi,
I am sorry to hear that you are getting streaky printing. That has to be a frustration!
While you have tried cleaning the printhead already. It is possible that printhead is badly clogged and might need to be cleaned more to get it to work properly.
If that helps, the printer might have been turned off using a power strip or switch. The printer should always be turned off using the power button on the printer itself. That will let the printer 'park' so that the printhead is protected from excess drying. The drying can cause clogs to form in the tiny nozzles that spray the ink onto the paper.
As to the WiFi, often your printer's performance is enhanced by upgrading the firmware and downloading the full-featured drivers. There is also a nice troubleshooter for WiFi problems here: support.hp.com/document/c05368548
If there is anything else that we can help with, contact us: hp.com/contactHP