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Just seen this on Currys & PC World websites -best price in the market from what I can see on this printer. It was £49.99 now £35 which is quite a good save for a printer of this value. Plus it has 5 months free trial of HP Instant Ink which you can cancel when the trial is up (think Netflix). Basically if you opted for the 300 pages per month plan then you would be getting £40 worth of ink so this is a BARGAIN! Reckon this will sell fast so if you are looking for a printer, this looks to be a cracker! £3.50 cashback available via QUIDCO until Sunday too
All comments (650)
Pamela1977uk
16 Nov 16#1
oh I think I may buy this as I had ran out of ink half way through a job and had to get wet going shops. save me loads of trips :smile:
psmith1958
16 Nov 16#2
i have this printer, brilliant, and just drop down to the amount of pages your going to use after the 5 months, ive just dropped to the 50 pages for £1.99 pm
mabsmum
16 Nov 16#3
no idea about these things. I haven't got a pc only my iPhone and an iPad, can I wirelessly print from these? Thank you.
nao
16 Nov 16#4
Thanks op. Ordered.
preecey
16 Nov 16#5
Yes, these printers susport Apple AirPrint, so you can wirelessly print from your iPhone and iPad.
kaykayrocks
16 Nov 16#6
sorry if I sound dense but I just want to double check I have this right. they send you out enough ink every month so you can print out 300 items? until you cancel? you get it free for 5 months? so essentially 1500 free prints?
sach1636
16 Nov 16#7
Yes
preecey
16 Nov 16#8
You forgot "Does it have 4 wheel drive?" :smile:
Jennie84
16 Nov 16#9
Yes you just register when you set up your printer and then manage your subscription from your PC. So you can drop down if you are receiving too much ink. They do it on pages so it means you can print as much colour or photos as you like :smile:
Snookums
16 Nov 16#10
Sounds good. I have an Epson with the cheap cartridges but they get eaten up with a few pages of colour printing, so probably worth keeping the Epson for standard text printing and just use this for printing photos and scanning colour stuff?
Goldstink
16 Nov 16#11
Plus 29p cash back on Quidco so effectively 34.71 :smile:
Deeco
16 Nov 16#12
Inkjets still worth it? Thought Laser printers are better?
efc1888
16 Nov 16#13
The printer has to be connected to WiFi and sends a notification to HP to send more ink out. I've only had one set of cartridges in a few months but not a heavy user. You don't get new ink each month unless your current cartridges are running low
mabsmum
16 Nov 16#14
Thank you :smile:
EN1GMA
16 Nov 16#15
1.99 for the year?? or per month?
capriboycraig
16 Nov 16#16
Scorchio. We've been an instant ink user (300 pages) for over a year. As noted it's superb value IF you print regularly and maximise what your printing, as 1 page is 1 page no matter how much or little is on it. We're at the point now we're going to invest in a laser to print forms / docs and stick to the full pages of photo's on the HP.
£8p/m for the 300 page plan, effectively meaning HP are giving you a fiver to keep the printer at the end.
chrisdt
16 Nov 16#17
Thanks OP, just ordered one for click and collect!
mabsmum
16 Nov 16#18
Thank you :smile:
moneybag
16 Nov 16#19
updated :smile: Hot deal by the way, thanks OP will order one.
willdennington
16 Nov 16#20
Thanks op, was after a wireless printer and was also interested in the HP instant ink range so perfect for me! Ordered for collection :grin:
taboogirl1
16 Nov 16#21
Fantastic deal thank you i have just ordered one for my son for xmas. As it is for xmas will i get the 5months from when he first uses it? Thanks
twinkle
16 Nov 16#22
So if you print a lot of photo's you get better value for money...£1.99 for 50...seems a good deal and with roll-over. ...and non of the photo-smart printers are included so perhaps not.
preecey
16 Nov 16#23
It's per month.
Da11as
16 Nov 16#24
I so want to buy this, but I already have one. I'm also enrolled in the HP instant ink program, and its brilliant. I've not bought any ink for 2 years, saved a small fortune.
tcotpatpwtcot
16 Nov 16#25
ordered...thanks op
DeejayAJ
16 Nov 16#26
Good deal, especially if you don't print so often. I'd rather have an canon/epson and be able to use compatible inks with no limit though.
muttyhc
16 Nov 16#27
does the scanner have a scan to cloud function?
horstachio
16 Nov 16#28
What's quality like? Just got one instead of buying new ink for my current printer
CoCo91
16 Nov 16#29
Great deal, shame I bought the very same printer at normal price a couple of months ago.
HutchAW
16 Nov 16#30
Ordered - Mrs Hutch has been after one for a while. Xmas present sorted :grin:
Good find!
preecey
16 Nov 16#31
Remember! These come with a set of regular ink cartridges in the box IN ADDITION to the 5 month Instant Ink trial. I'm not sure if you can defer the start date of the trial, but I'd recommend using up the initial ink cartridges before starting the trial to get the best value.
In response to the question above, when you're using Instant Ink (either on a trial or paid), the printer tells HP when you're going to need cartridges and HP then sends them out before the Instant Ink cartridges have run out, so you aren't left without ink.
With Instant Ink, the pages you print can be absolutely anything - it can be just a few lines of text printed on an A4 piece of paper, or perhaps even a full resolution A4 photo printed on quality photo paper. The amount of ink you use doesn't matter at all, it only counts the pages used. This is why when using the trial it's best to opt for the plan with the highest pages per month, then downgrade shortly before it ends.
Jennie84
16 Nov 16#32
Hp don't make photosmart printers anymore - they replaced them with the envy range
kaykayrocks
16 Nov 16#33
bought with 3 year care plan for £10. take it back as many times as I like for a free replacements. lovely :smile:
Lauren146
16 Nov 16#34
I have 2 of these. set my daughters up last night, an they already emailed to say they sending new ink cartridges, you don't put new ones in till printer says on ink, so you will use up what's in them before the new one arrives. Don't forget if you buy one to use a refer a friend code, as this gives you an extra month on top of the 5 months, so will give you 6 months free ink.
Diddycoop
16 Nov 16#35
Already got this. But a great printer and recommended for anyone considering. Massive step up from my old ancient model. Very quiet and prints very quickly. Double sided too if you select it. Fast scanner. Wifi print. Really easy to set up too.
MiaBrown
16 Nov 16#36
Like it
786simon
16 Nov 16#37
Thanks Ordered, Had HP printer no problems, Got Epson expensive ink cartridges if one colour runs out none work robbed me
winstonmanc
16 Nov 16#38
Can you print on the subscription inks when you want to use the high quality setting, then use other cartridges when you want to print draft as quality doesn't matter? Otherwise they seem to be forcing you into printing (or at least paying for) high quality whether you need it or not.
abitfairytale
16 Nov 16#39
I have this printer, it's fab! Great deal!
millypede
16 Nov 16#40
Its the same printer in a new shell.
dafang982
16 Nov 16#41
Thanks, great deal, just what I have been waiting for. Ordered and heated.
Tinker12
16 Nov 16#42
Is this a good printer? How does it compare with the 5546 that's more expensive but has a 9 month free trial of ink?
Par78
16 Nov 16#43
Ordered! This came just in time as my printer has been playing up and needs replacing. Thank you op! :grin:
ph1981
16 Nov 16#44
I personally will never buy a HP printer again. Awful machines.
YolkiePolkie
16 Nov 16#45
Just something to consider... I bought a cheap HP inkjet a couple of years ago, didn't use it for around 9 months and when I came to use it again the jets were clogged up and I think the ink could have been dried up. The replacement ink would have cost more than the original printer so I ended up buying a laser printer as the ink doesn't dry up with these. Just saying.
gazz1
16 Nov 16#46
Great deal :smile:
preecey
16 Nov 16#47
The 5546 has a bigger paper tray.
preecey
16 Nov 16#48
Seeing that the others are joking about, I'll answer your questions :smile:
No Bluetooth or fax facilities I'm afraid.
Yes, you can print photos from your iPhone thorough Apple AirPrint on small photographic paper.
When the 5 month free trial ends you can either:
1. Continue with HP Instant Ink at £1.99, £3.49 or £7.99 per month; or 2. Cancel HP Instant Ink and buy cartridges the normal way.
And if you don't do much printing and only print photos, I'd recommend you stay with HP Instant Ink at £1.99 per month for 50 pages. If you decide not to use Instant Ink, a set of genuine 302XL cartridges are around £40.
hass123
16 Nov 16#49
Does this print duplex or is it one of those annoying af where you print one side and flip the paper, and put back in the printer to print the other side?
spaceman051
16 Nov 16#50
Think I been conned, is there a code in the box that gives you the free 5 month trial, as when I purchased I noticed it said on the box 2 months, so I queried it with a member of staff(who looked like he had as much of a clue as Mr White in the library with a candlestick) that it stated 5 months on the promotional signage and he gave me this card regarding instant ink and charged me £1.99 for the pleasure, also if there is a code in the box for the 5 month trial how long does it last as I am planning on giving this to my daughters for Xmas?
jude7219
16 Nov 16#51
My current printer is an Epson and its the worst printer Ive ever had. If you run out of one colour, you can't do any printing, not even in black and white. Are all printers like this now? My old HP printers rarely had working colour in them but I could still print in black and white.
psmith1958
16 Nov 16#52
yes it runs from when you plug it in and register it the first time
bellboys
16 Nov 16#53
Apologies if this is a daft question but should I sign up for the most expensive 'plan' can I downgrade it after the 5 month free trial?
Da11as
16 Nov 16#54
I think you are mistaken, you must have meant Epson. :grin:
millypede
16 Nov 16#55
Thats because HP in those days used print heads as part of the their printers and not part of the cartridge, all Deskjet and Envy printers now have the print head as part of the cartridge.
bobbler
16 Nov 16#56
Looks like my 5520 will be going in the bin then. Just ran out of ink on all carts so this is much cheaper than replacing them!
Mr.cool
16 Nov 16#57
We have Epson as well. Rubbish printer all what you said and then it decides to not link with the Wi-Fi half the time as well.
Jennie84
16 Nov 16#58
Yep - that's what I have done. Just print as many photos as you like for 5 months and then drop down once your free trial is coming to an end :smile:
cymru1978
16 Nov 16#59
Such a shame this one doesn't have Google Cloud Print. We very rarely print things in my household, but we are on the search for a Google Cloud printer for those odd occasions when we want to print from a Chromebook.
Tenex
16 Nov 16#60
Yes. Or from Chrome on my Mac via Cloud Print.
TonySquared
16 Nov 16#61
Hot!!
Tequila
16 Nov 16#62
Inkjet printer = NEVER again not even for free. Laser only.
Rich44
16 Nov 16#63
Nearly every printer is like this. At least with Epson you only change the one colour not a tricolour Inc the print head like most HP ones AND the Epson ink can often be had for pennies.
I've got a WF -7610DWF I got it dirt cheap from amazon & a full set of inks is £5.
Just stick with your Epson & buy 3rd party inks from Amazon/ebay/svp I always keep 2 full sets on hand they're so cheap it's not worth worrying about
preecey
16 Nov 16#64
This is automatic duplex.
Tenex
16 Nov 16#65
The 5 month period starts from when you sign up. There was no "use by" date on mine.
So to confirm - you could get yourself some photo paper, print a total of 1500 photos/pages over 5 months for free, then just use as a normal printer?
Does the instant ink thing start automatically charging you when your five months is up?
Do the instant ink and standard ink cartridges replace each other physically or do they all have space at once? if all at once and you print say, 301 pages in a month, can it be told to use the instant ink for 300 and the standard ink for the final 1?
Heavenkiss
16 Nov 16#69
Just picked this up and says 2months instaink on the box... shouldn't it be 5?
Joe_Crow
16 Nov 16#70
Cheers. Ordered.
Jennie84
16 Nov 16#71
You can still print black and white without colour - I have an instant ink printer though now so it sends me more ink before i run out :smile:
zoltan666
16 Nov 16#72
So is this a decent printer for printing photos?
Rich44
16 Nov 16#73
Colour lasers are crap for photos. I have both laser for text, posters etc and an A3 Epson inkjet for a3 stuff & photos
Jennie84
16 Nov 16#74
All Envy printers are auto-duplex. Only the Deskjet printers are single-sided print.
preecey
16 Nov 16#75
I thought HP always had print heads on their cartridges? I had an HP DeskJet 840C back in 1998 and the cartridges definitely had print heads. Loved that printer. Was really heavy though.
jag18272
16 Nov 16#76
was just on my way to argos to pick an older version of this lol + free delivery! thanks OP
Tenex
16 Nov 16#77
No. I have this and it's a brilliant printer for text or graphics but photo quality is awful. HP admitted to me to get good photo quality from their range you have to go way up in price.
bellboys
16 Nov 16#78
Excellent. Thanks for the info.
Jennie84
16 Nov 16#79
It is definitely 5 :smile:
tygar2
16 Nov 16#80
Thanks millypede....will pass then. Still a great deal and voted hot.
mrb30
16 Nov 16#81
i take u dont have to susbcribe to anything and buy cartridges as and when?
Tenex
16 Nov 16#82
Yes, via the associated AIO app for sure, possibly also controllable from the printer screen but haven't tried that.
waikit83
16 Nov 16#83
Bargain! Heat added thanks for posting!
luvsadealdealdeal
16 Nov 16#84
if you were an MP seeking re-election and thought your best bet was to photocopy your bum and send it out to all your constituents, with the message 'I'm no bum MP - vote for me' - this would be the printer to get
Rozeena
16 Nov 16#85
Hello silly question but.....
Does this offer come with the printer or do we add it at the end (the ink enrolment card for £3.49) ?
pioneertrini
16 Nov 16#86
My grans been after a wireless printer, think I'll get this. Does it come with ink or do you buy with it and then HP will refill you?
Ok i've just seen you get ink with it. thanks op
Mr.cool
16 Nov 16#87
Oh and thanks OP.
Mr.cool
16 Nov 16#88
OK, So as you are a IT person, when we tried to reinstall the Epson once before (as it had stopped talking to the Wi-Fi ) it packed up Microsoft office as well we had to a system restore. Is this a normal printer problem?
finknottle
16 Nov 16#89
Sounds good, do you put in the referral code when you first sign up/put the cartridges in?
royals
16 Nov 16#90
hook line and sinker. theyre reeling you in
preecey
16 Nov 16#91
It comes with two cartridges in the box AND the Instant Ink trial card which has a code for five months' worth of ink. They don't refill cartridges but send out replacement cartridges when your current Instant Ink ones run low.
finknottle
16 Nov 16#92
Could always buy this one, then return it on the old receipt :wink: As long as the box doesn't have Currys stickers all over it...
preecey
16 Nov 16#93
If you decide not to continue with Instant Ink and would rather buy cartridges as normal in a shop or online, yes.
The charging period will automatically kick in after month 5, but you can cancel before this so you won't be charged.
While the printer is in 'Instant Ink mode', you can't use standard cartridges in it.
niamh49
16 Nov 16#94
Can anyone please tell me if this is compatible with my Android phone, ie can I use WiFi to send photos from my phone to be printed? Tia
OC84
16 Nov 16#95
Great deal... We've just purchased this but totally confused but how people have gotten the 300 pages plan as we only have the option for 15 pages free?? Under the plan tab on the account it says Promotion: 5 months available when upgraded to a paid plan... Do we just select 300 pg plan to activate this offer and charged once the 5 months is up?
Broxy
16 Nov 16#96
This is a stonking deal. Many thanks OP
Take2
16 Nov 16#97
Could you run down one set of cartridges so the printer sends the request to HP for new cartridges. Keep the empty carts to install the following month to send the request again ? :stuck_out_tongue:
Mr.cool
16 Nov 16#98
lol.. And we thought it was just us with the printer problem.
Lauren146
16 Nov 16#99
When you sign up to the ink there is a page with some boxes to put in a prepayment card or a friends referral code. You connect the printer to your network first, then you will get given the web address to sign up to the ink. The printer will print out a page that will have your code to use to register the printer to your ink program as well. this is different to the friends referal code
chrisukuk1
16 Nov 16#100
Ebay 23.99 only printer
pioneertrini
16 Nov 16#101
Thanks, going to order now
McHotpoon
16 Nov 16#102
I have an Epson, but being a former IT engineer can tell you first hand nearly all printers are absolute sh**s. My Epson randomly appears offline, requires reboots and installation is always a pain on any device but at less than £1 per cartridge who cares. Some of the cheap HPs have the same habits, my sister in law's took alot of my time with its apparent random refusals to print, random ink levels (no ink showing even though almost new cart with few prints) - then after they decide to try compats just weeks after sticking them in HP nukes them.
Mr.cool
16 Nov 16#103
lol.. And we thought it was just us with the printer problem.
preecey
16 Nov 16#104
Yes, but you'll have to install the HP ePrint or HP All in One app from the Play Store first.
Deeco
16 Nov 16#105
Supports Cloud print?
austinc
16 Nov 16#106
if it goes on pages and not ink used, surely you could select lowest number of pages, print out a full stop on the bottom edge of each page then stockpile the ink they send you? or am i missing something?
Currey20
16 Nov 16#107
Thanks op, just bought one from Chippenham, loads of stock, it's pretty huge but looks great
Heavenkiss
16 Nov 16#108
Ordered, thanks. Any place to source cheap photo paper to use alongside this?
Kingstig
16 Nov 16#109
Not really familiar with printers nowadays, is this much good for printing photos?
staceybaby
16 Nov 16#110
Ordered thanks
Pukka.deal
16 Nov 16#111
Nice one, Thanks for posting
REAL_DEAL
16 Nov 16#112
does this take compatiables?
argosextra
16 Nov 16#113
Can I print 6x4 photos with this printer using my iPhone 7
rare_uk
16 Nov 16#114
Great deal but I can't seem to press the "Save and continue" button when in my basket within Chrome, Firefox or Edge... :disappointed:
Alex235
16 Nov 16#115
Brought an HP Envy 4520 a few months ago to replace a old costly Epson printer, still on the 5 months free trial and it's the best printer I've had. Simple, easy to use & set-up (via Laptops/Tablets/Mobiles) and will personally save me money regarding the ink usage.
Anyone thinking getting one of these HP printers, get it if you can especially at this price :smile:
Jennie84
16 Nov 16#116
You don't have to sign up, it will come with normal ink cartridges anyway and then you can just buy ink as and when you need it.
Tenex
16 Nov 16#117
No, it's all digital so the carts are logged etc. However, you won't run out and I've found that in the 1st 3 months they sent a "spare" set anyway. The ink subscription works well.
PasPer2
16 Nov 16#118
Millipede, would you buy this printer if you had no allegiance to HP?
Heavenkiss
16 Nov 16#119
Even though box says 2? Or did your box say 5? Don't want to open it when box says 2 incase they wont return jr as I was expecting 5.
Daddio
16 Nov 16#120
Thanks for sharing this deal. My wife asked me just the other day to order more ink for our HP2540, luckily I never got round to it as now I've just ordered this instead.
bma1445
16 Nov 16#121
You're misinterpreting it..
You can print 500 pages per month, but HP only. Send cartridges when they physically run out. So all they'd send you is a black cart when yours ran out to sustain your dot printing.
EN1GMA
16 Nov 16#122
Bought as needed a new printer. perfect timing.
batvink
16 Nov 16#123
as Henry Ford said (allegedly), you can have the car for free if he can maintain your car.
It's good value if you sign up for 50 prints a month and print 50 photos a month. If you don't print your full allowance, then the value obviously depletes rapidly until there is no advantage. If you go over, then additional prints are a premium. If you compare it to an Epson printer with third party cartridges (which are still excellent quality) then it is not good value.
So only buy if:
1. You will always print close to the subscribed quantity 2. you are printing 90% photos or other high colour / saturation prints. 3. You believe Epson quality is too inferior for your needs.
hass123
16 Nov 16#124
Thanks preecey and jennie84 for responding
Boxrick
16 Nov 16#125
Inkjet.... this technology should have died a long time ago.
I paid £100 for a Dell Colour Laser 1320C about 9 years ago, I have printed hundreds and hundreds of sheets. It has been with me between around 4 house moves bashed around and left for months at a time unused then used heavily. It is still on the original toners yet here it still sits in my junk room still working fine...
fatsdee
16 Nov 16#126
what a great deal, i bought mine a week ago for 50 :disappointed:
UniquelyMoi247
16 Nov 16#127
Fantastic deal thanks. I've been looking to ditch my printer for a new one this week so this is perfect timing. Thanks OP :grin:
winstonmanc
16 Nov 16#128
From their page, it suggests you will be charged for going over your subscription of 300 pages (unless you rolled any over from the previous month).
Tenex
16 Nov 16#129
Mine works fine with Google Cloud Print.
spatter
16 Nov 16#130
I have this and it's a fab printer. Best I've had...
johnnyd57uk
16 Nov 16#131
I have an Epson with large ink reservoirs that I bought in far east. I can top up each colour with about 200mls of ink. Two years now without a top up. I read that printer ink is one of the most expensive substances on earth. Nothing short of scandalous.
PasPer2
16 Nov 16#132
Thanks OP. Just ordered
m.ad
16 Nov 16#133
The Canon printers I have at work don't like the clocks changing - every time the clocks change, everyone has to reinstall their print drivers, otherwise their computers go nuts - including Microsoft Office apps, even if it was just looking at a print preview and not printing to the affected printers. Crappy drivers. Some laptops I even had to completely nuke the printer from their machines (net stop / start spooler, delete client side rendering reg key, then delete printer from printmanagement.msc - not fun!). Probably would have been easier just to restore it!
firstofficer
16 Nov 16#134
Very bulky. Not the best print quality. And unreliable.
But, warmth added just to get you up to 1000 degrees.
Kind regards..
bodebobo
16 Nov 16#135
Did someone provide the answer to the question as to whether you can use up the standard cartridge that comes in the pack before then enrolling for the 5 months free trial ?! Is there any time limit on when to enrol and still take up the 5 month offer ?
azocarbo
16 Nov 16#136
I still dont understand.
argosextra
16 Nov 16#137
Does this printer come with Bluetooth, fax machine and photocopier as I need a 3-1 printer which will save me the space
Can I print photos from my iPhone through wifi i need small pictures not big A4 paper.
What happens after the 5 month ink and cartridge supply stops do we buy ourselves or they still supply.
How much are the cartridges and inks is it cheaper to buy it myself as I don't do too much printing so won't be using it that much just print photos
stainless77
16 Nov 16#138
Beware!! if you subscribe to instant ink, they will only work as long as you remain subscribed and stay connected to internet. Once you cancel your subscription (or if you are disconnected for some reason) any leftover instant inks will not work.
niamh49
16 Nov 16#139
Cheers for that, ordered x
banterchicken
16 Nov 16#140
you have to activate the trial within 5 days of purchase someone said
preecey
16 Nov 16#141
It doesn't work like that. Once the ink cartridge in the printer reaches a certain level, they'll send out a new cartridge (either black or colour, or both if both are running low). You'll never get to accumulate a 'stockpile', as HP knows how much ink is left in the existing cartridges.
Plus I'm pretty sure that if you cease to subscribe to HP Instant Ink, the Instant Ink cartridges will refuse to print any more pages until you subscribe again. These cartridges are different to regular ones you find in the shops.
Evouk
16 Nov 16#142
Very true! Had Epson and HP printers and compatible inks are a waste of money as some printers won't allow you to use them even though the people selling them say they do. Currently got an old HP Deskjet 4580 which randomly prints via wi-fi, says cartridge is empty (when it's not) and sometimes won't print at all!
argosextra
16 Nov 16#143
Can someone please make it clear how does the 5 months free ink and cartridge work as I am confused whether to buy this or not and should I subscribe now or after I finish the first set of inks and cartridge thanks
Heavenkiss
16 Nov 16#144
Anyone else's box says 2 months of ink?
mario_boi
16 Nov 16#145
How is the quality of printing on this?
moneybag
16 Nov 16#146
You pay for 50 pages, so you if you use this up printing full stops, you then have to pay for extra prints. For example on the £1.99 a month plan, each additional 15 pages costs £1. They won't send out new ink until you have nearly run out. You are paying for a quantity of prints, not ink, in effect.
ronkers
16 Nov 16#147
Would you like us to cook you some tea as well?
Tenex
16 Nov 16#148
The photo printing on this printer is awful - it's excellent in all other aspects. Even when printing on HP paper the colour varies massively from one print to another and is nothing like the original. I've spent weeks going through this with HP Support and they concluded it wasn't going to be made better and that the picture printing on the box is nothing like the actual output.
MrMan2011
16 Nov 16#149
Cost for replaceable ink after 5 months any cheap?
spaceman051
16 Nov 16#150
Others including Millypede(who seems well informed on this subject) have stated there is no time constraint on starting this trial!!
bma1445
16 Nov 16#151
You get an allowance of 500 pages per month - this isn't equated to a certain number of cartridges, it's purely pages.
Month 1: Print 500 pages with just a "." - Black cart @ 90% left Month 2: Print 500 pages with just a "." - Black cart @ 80% left Month 3: Print 500 pages with just a "." - Black cart @ 70% left Month 4: Print 500 pages with just a "." - Black cart @ 60% left Month 5: Print 500 pages with just a "." - Black cart @ 50% left
You'll never be sent a new cart, because you haven't run out.
Now, in this example, 500 colour photos uses 40% of the black cartridge, and 60% of the colour:
Month 1: print 500 colour photos: Black 60%, Colours 40% left Month 2: print 500 colour photos, Black 20%, Colours 80% left (they will have sent a new colour cart when your colour one was getting low) Month 3: print 500 colour photos, Black 80%, colours 20% left (they will have sent a new black cart when your colour one was getting low)
etc etc etc.
loofer
16 Nov 16#152
so for a low user you can't just claim an ink cartrdge each month for the 5 months and store them for a few years? You have to actually use the ink up (print several pages) to get ink sent out?
Any way round this for a low user to take advantage of the additional ink cartridges that can be used later?
Mr.cool
16 Nov 16#153
Crazy TBH.. Why do printers make so many problems? Again when we changed broadband provider,the Epson would not talk to the new router, took a age to sort. And still get the same problem with this now , again l do not know why! And then it will print what you wanted printing like a hour + later... mad.
tilyymolly
16 Nov 16#154
My box says 2 months free, but when you use the printer code it comes up as 5 free.
aprilg
16 Nov 16#155
Good deal, Gutted, just bought the HP deskjet wifi printer from Argos for same price. It's mainly fir daughter to print schoolwork etc so hopefully that one will be good.
pioneertrini
16 Nov 16#156
Ok so it's kinda like being on a post paid plan.
Jennie84
16 Nov 16#157
Yes it can - I got a 5546 with 9 months free trial and I set it up after a couple of months (after I'd used the set up cartridges)
Fhfjj
16 Nov 16#158
[[b[/b][/b][b[/b]quote=preecey]Remember! These come with a set of regular ink cartridges in the box IN ADDITION to the 5 month Instant Ink trial. I'm not sure if you can defer the start date of the trial, but I'd recommend using up the initial ink cartridges before starting the trial to get the best value. In response to the question above, when you're using Instant Ink (either on a trial or paid), the printer tells HP when you're going to need cartridges and HP then sends them out before the Instant Ink cartridges have run out, so you aren't left without ink. With Instant Ink, the pages you print can be absolutely anything - it can be just a few lines of text printed on an A4 piece of paper, or perhaps even a full resolution A4 photo printed on quality photo paper. The amount of ink you use doesn't matter at all, it only counts the pages used. This is why when using the trial it's best to opt for the plan with the highest pages per month, then downgrade shortly before it ends. [/quote]
They are starter cartridges so will only last about 50 prints. The instant ink month starts when you put the new cartridges in.
Heavenkiss
16 Nov 16#159
Your a star mate - thanks a lot
kingLAWZA
16 Nov 16#160
So installing the HP easy start, which is the software for the printer, will it automatically activate the 5 month?
Derriere
16 Nov 16#161
Thanks for posting. Was looking for an instant ink printer. Really annoying running out of ink so this should solve that problem.
happi
16 Nov 16#162
Been on instant ink for a year, best thing i ever did, remember to always print best quality, as you don't have to source carts anymore no need to be frugal with your ink.
Mr.cool
16 Nov 16#163
Eh... very bad reviews on the ink program makes it sound not so cool now!
tilyymolly
16 Nov 16#164
I was offered 3 years accidental damage warranty for £5. I felt it was rude to not take up the offer.
cla1repa
16 Nov 16#165
Does anyone know how much the dearest plan is after the free trial and if its possible to just buy inks after the trial is up if I don't want to keep a subscription. Can these cartridges be refilled?
barnesy99
16 Nov 16#166
Have this printer with the 5 months free ink trial. Superb printer and great ink service especially if you print a lot. Hot!!
The instant ink cartridges that they send out - are they brand new or do you return the used ones and they keep recycling them for others to use. sounds like a great deal btw.
Jennie84
16 Nov 16#169
Definitely! Honestly, go through the setup and it will offer you a 5 month trial. It's a Dixons special offer.
preecey
16 Nov 16#170
As moneybag and I have stated above...
You get two regular ink cartridges in the box. These are not Instant Ink cartridges. You can either use them straight away or keep them for emergencies.
You also get a card with a 5 month Instant Ink code. This code can be used on any Instant Ink plan, even the most expensive one which allows for 300 pages to be printed per month.
When you subscribe to Instant Ink (either using the 5 month trial or paying for a subscription), HP sends you special Instant Ink cartridges which you install into your printer. These are different to regular cartridges.
Every month you are allowed to print up to the maximum amount of pages as detailed in your plan. If you opted for the 300 pages plan, you can only print 300 pages per month as part of the plan, and you'll have to pay extra if you wish to print more.
You can print anything you want, be it a simple letter or a high quality photo.
The printer communicates automatically with HP when the ink is about to run low. HP then posts you more Instant Ink to use when the Instank Ink cartridges in the printer run out.
The Instant Ink cartridges are sent out at no cost to you - it's all part of the service.
moneybag
16 Nov 16#171
Is this you as a child? You know the McCallisters are going to France? Do you know if it's cold? Do these vans get good mileage? How fast does this go? Does it have automatic transmission? Does it have 4-wheel drive?
Tenex
16 Nov 16#172
You return them, whether recycled or reused though I don't know.
Exactly - just think of a subscription service. Cheaper cost of ink because you are subscribed and saves you having to go to the shops to buy more as HP will send it to you. Obviously this won't suit everyone as not everyone likes signing up to stuff or doesn't print enough but for me it's great. Nothing more annoying than having to go the shop because you've run out of ink mid-work!
flamingcarrot
16 Nov 16#175
Good link, that -- I'd recommend everyone have a good read through the comments section before signing up to Instant Ink.
You might just have saved me a few headaches -- cheers.
noahsdad
16 Nov 16#176
And that's the genius of the deal from the HP perspective. I have gone off HP a bit since the ASDA 21+22 ink cartridges stopped getting accepted, forcing me into using HP ones.
cymru1978
16 Nov 16#177
On a Chromebook?
pioneertrini
16 Nov 16#178
Yep it's the worst :disappointed:
Bought a second one for my sister, glad I saw this post.
preecey
16 Nov 16#179
No, you are wrong I'm afraid.
The cartridges included with this are the standard HP 302 cartridges with an average yield of 190 pages for black and 165 for colour.
Tinker12
16 Nov 16#180
I have a hp photosmart plus that I can't seem to get working. Don't think it will print to iPad. Was looking for something that will print occasional photos as well but the reviews for this one aren't good for photos so think I may go for the 5546 as still seems a good price with the ink
millypede
16 Nov 16#181
HP legally can only state the 2 months, everything else is a bonus.
Babylon1957
16 Nov 16#182
Purchased one for myself! Great find OP.
PasPer2
16 Nov 16#183
The people who are happy with their purchase don't usually search for places to offer praise. There may be 100,000 happy customers so don't let your opinion be swayed by a dozen Luke warm reviews
millypede
16 Nov 16#184
Yes its all built in and app available from Play store too
Mr.cool
16 Nov 16#185
Yes good point.
millypede
16 Nov 16#186
....and yet most of the technology in other printers is made by HP as they own majority of patents for inkjet printing technology.
PlanetP
16 Nov 16#187
Congratulations on a great first listing! You have set a very high benchmark. Thanks again - just going to pick mine up from the store now. :wink:
millypede
16 Nov 16#188
They are brand new.
tygar2
16 Nov 16#189
Hi all...need help deciding if this will be £35 well spent.
I have an older HP4500 on the £1.99 instant ink plan. Is this printer an actual upgrade or performance is the same? The £35 outlay equals about 17 months of instant ink on my current plan so the actual printer has to be better for it to make sense.
Hope someone knows!
bpwa1
17 Nov 16#190
thank you OP reserved for collection - perfect timing as my old hp was going bonkers!
qazsed321
17 Nov 16#191
I rarely do any printing but even when I do it's mainly text so I don't often need to use colour. I was wonder if there's a cheaper option of having HP instant ink without colour??
also with the instant ink does the number of pages that you don't use in a month roll over to the next month?
zba78
17 Nov 16#192
Yes unused pages continue to roll over each month but you can only have a maximum 'rolled over' quantity equivalent to the number of pages on your plan (50, 100 or 300)
1jim
17 Nov 16#193
Does this printer support google cloud print?
kingLAWZA
17 Nov 16#194
so you have to do this part or can you skip
Tinker12
17 Nov 16#195
Does the ink not dry out on these printers if you only do occasional printing?
noizemaker
17 Nov 16#196
just buy non genuine ink and feel no difference. i bought 25XL cartridges for my 5550 for £9. i am printing on photopaper too! no difference.
ronkers
17 Nov 16#197
I have looked in vain, many people are getting instant ink because their current printer has problems with ink drying and clogging the nozzle. Anyone have a printer that doesn't suffer this problem? I know laser printers don't, but photo quality is poor on them.
noizemaker
17 Nov 16#198
just buy non genuine ink and feel no difference. i bought 25XL cartridges for my 5550 for £9. i am printing on photopaper sometimes too! no difference.
gh000stman
17 Nov 16#199
When I go to add this to basket it is offering me an instant ink card for £3.49. Do I need to buy this to get the instant ink trial or can I just ignore that? Just a tad confused over that but to be honest.
soldierboy001
17 Nov 16#200
My HP printer is over 6 years old and will not print black and white until I change my colour cartridge if it runs out.
rattla
17 Nov 16#201
I would imagine that if you mainly print text this would not be very cost effective in the long run, at least not so cost effective as if you printed a lot of colour and photos etc? I maybe print 200 a month, so need to go for 300 a month at 7.99. The eps on cartridge at about 18 lasts about 800-1000 so in this situation it could be twice as expensive. Plus if the printer prints virtually blank pages ( as often happens when you print emails or from online) your paying for nothing! Plus you need to actively monitor your situation so not to print over your allowance. It's all another big con in my mind - only very specific circumstances would yield you decent savings.
gh000stman
17 Nov 16#202
Always used to be the case that printers like Epson would dry up if not used, but compatible cartridges were very cheap, so as long as you used it then fine, else it could dry up. HP didn't have that problem because the print head was built into the cartridge and so got replaced with every new cartridge. Downside was that you couldn't get cheap compatibles.
No idea if still the same though, so if anyone could clarify would be much appreciated.
ulikeapples
17 Nov 16#203
Does the trial start from when I purchase the printer or from when it is first turned on/used? I need a printer but not for another few months, so don't want to start the instant ink early.
Tinker12
17 Nov 16#204
Does anyone have the 5546 and know what the quality of photo prints is like? Trying to decide whether to get the one posted or the 5546 and will go for the cheaper one if photo quality is same on both
ronkers
17 Nov 16#205
Thanks for reply, I guess many people like me are confused! Approx 10 pages printed per month means instant ink not good value, but clogged print heads mean spending more than £1.99 per month, replacing cartridges that still have plenty of ink in them.
surnjit
17 Nov 16#206
If you do a lot of printing I think the Epson et 4500 at £269 plus £40 cash back from epson at Jhon Lewis with 2 years ink is a better deal for me any way and refills are very cheap on eBay £12 full set does about 20,000 pages . I'm going to wait till Black Friday myself though before I order x
rattla
17 Nov 16#207
I maybe print 200 a month, so need to go for 300 a month at 7.99. The eps on cartridge at about 18 lasts about 800-1000 so in this situation it could be twice as expensive. Plus if the printer prints virtually blank pages ( as often happens when you print emails or from online) your paying for nothing! Plus you need to actively monitor your situation so not to print over your allowance. It's all another big con in my mind - only very specific circumstances would yield you decent savings.
millypede
17 Nov 16#208
I own the variation of the 5546 and it is just fantastic for photos on A4, its produces the same quality as my Canon iP9000 that I also own.
Istanbul_Kop
17 Nov 16#209
The HP Police come around and kick your door down. X)
But no seriously, you set up a credit card and if you go over, it automatically charges you for an additional amount. I'm on the £1.99 a month plan for 50 pages, if I went over it would be £1 for 15 more pages. Unused pages roll over to the next month, with a maximum of 50 pages being allowed to rollover in my plan. You can go to the HP instant ink website and see exactly how many you have used and how many you have rolled over (I believe there are other ways to check too, directly on the Printer, but never have done). HP will also email you when you are nearing your monthly limit to warn you,
johnnyd57uk
17 Nov 16#210
Enjoy the free ink. Not a bad deal really.
"an Olympic sized swimming pool filled with printer ink would cost $5.9 billion (yes, with a "b")"
millypede
17 Nov 16#211
The Print head is part of the cartridge not part of the printer so this no longer happens.
scottsaunt
17 Nov 16#212
Any thoughts on the actual printer itself?
rickitmk12
17 Nov 16#213
This is a great printer, certainly the best one I've ever owned. I didn't bother with the ink plan after the free trial though. If you do a lot of heavy duty colour printing then it might be cost effective for you to go with a plan, but if you're like me and generally just need to print black and white text based documents with the odd colour page here and there, then a couple of standard ink cartridges will comfortably suit your needs.
millypede
17 Nov 16#214
No, the print head is part of the cartridge not part of the printer to stop this from happening.
CouldntThinkOfAUsername
17 Nov 16#215
Bought it purely as inks are expensive and I've run out, whether it has better printing than my 5 year old Epson, remains to be seen.
millypede
17 Nov 16#216
Yes
Skinnestgem
17 Nov 16#217
With the 5 months trial, can I print colour? I'm confused how does this work, is it as simple as people make out? Many thanks in advance!
millypede
17 Nov 16#218
No, you don't need the card on this printer as the service and 5 months free is built into the setup of the printer.
jnigel26
17 Nov 16#219
Sounds fine, BUT signing up to something always puts me off. There has been one, and only one, problem on using printers - and I've used them for the last 30 odd years ...the INK refills! 5 years ago, this came out. Epson BX305FW Plus. My Canon was playing up. I'd had every make under the sun from HP to Brother to find you always end up paying a fortune for f. inkjets :disappointed: I liked a report by someone who said don't pay 30 quid for the refills, try these. I bought my BX305FW from Viking (on offer for 40 odd quid! X). Eventually one colour runs out, but I didn't go to Sainsburys or even Epson to buy their outrageously priced pack of 4 inkjets (pack with the Fox on, now £35!). No, I took the advice and got a pack of 16 for just £6.99 post free! Would they work? Yep, just as good as the originals. Some people say you put them in and it doesn't recognise them. Just switch off, restart and it does. I have been using this machine since, I have no intention of changing it. If it does pack up, I'll get another. Wi-Fi, copying, colour, black white, the scanner - all brilliant. Wouldn't change for the world! Currently the black ink cartridge needs changing. It's a piece of ****! Lift open scanner part, flip out old cartridge - 'shake' the new one (important) and in goes the new. SOooooo simple. Anyone who doesn't want to sign up for ink deals should look at this. Probably newer models now, but five years on and this is the longest I have ever had one printer. epson.co.uk/pro…lus
Plus, look at how good this looks compared to the basic looks of that HP boring printer. Nah, go for the Epson and save bucketloads on the ink.
millypede
17 Nov 16#220
Yes but you are using a printer that has a print head in the printer, not part of the cartridge so you point doesnt apply on this printer.
ronkers
17 Nov 16#221
Thanks for detailed post, ever had problems with it not working due to print head clogging?
Tinker12
17 Nov 16#222
Millipede would the printer heads on my hp photosmart be on the printer and not the cartridge? It's from about 6 years ago and not been used for a few years as every time I need to use it it needs ink which is expensive. Plus I never successfully managed to get the wifi set up on it. Am I right in thinking I should cut my losses with it and buy the 5546?
jnigel26
17 Nov 16#223
Nope. Honestly, never. The other day I tried to be clever (stupid!) trying to print on some adhesive labels but the sheet of labels was an odd size sheet. So I 'taped' (only a little bit) it to a A4 sheet - I have become so confident with this printer and was in a hurry to print off an address label (usually I just print them on paper and use wide sellotape to stick them on parcels/packages but I'd run out of the wide tape).
oO it jammed, up came 'paper jam' - used to have them years ago often. I thought oh ****, that's it. Switched off, switched on. 'Clear paper jam' came the message. But this had sellotape included! I opened it up, couldn't get it out. Only one choice, pull it backwards. Got it out and I am thinking, that's it. I've **** it up.
Nope. Switched back on and sent same address through from pc but this time onto sheet of A4. It printed as if nothing had happened. Phew! Won't do that again. Oh, another thing - I buy (as I use loads!) reams of A4 whenever it's cheap. Missed the Sainsbury's basic A4 last week on sale at 45p a ream (still fuming about it!) on HotDeals. Ah yes, paper. I even use thin gsm paper. A lot of companies now sell reams and it's 70gram. This works fine on the Epson too. As does thin card 160gm.
Yeah, best printer scanner out there (for the money) imo. Has other options too, even fax - does anyone use that now?
Pinksparkles1973
17 Nov 16#224
I have the envy 4500, currently paying £3.49 a month for my instant ink subscription. Does anyone know if this model is the next one up from mine? (a better model) cos if so I'll buy this for £35, cancel my subscription and save around £17.45, in effect making this new printer just under £18!! Bargain!! (_;) Heat added x
preecey
17 Nov 16#225
You can print anything, be it a simple letter or a full colour photo. Anything you print counts as one page. The specific plan you sign up for in the trial will determine how many pages you can print off each month. The amount of ink you use doesn't matter as it gets sent out to you automatically before the previous cartridge runs out. There is no cost to you to request and receive the new cartridge(s) - it's all part of the scheme. The request for a new cartridge is done automatically by the printer. Once the trial ends you can continue on a month by month basis on the plan you've chosen for the trial, downgrade it to a lower plan, or cancel altogether and revert to buying cartridges as normal. You must be aware that if you do cancel, the Instant Ink cartridge that will be in your printer at the time, won't print out anything else even if it still has lots of ink left. You'll need to buy a regular cartridge.
Pinksparkles1973
17 Nov 16#226
Ooooh and also meant to ask along with my question above, if I cancel my instant ink and try and set it up again, could this possibly be a problem as I won't be a "new customer" so to speak? Can always use a different email, but my delivery address bank account for the d.debit will still be the same? I'd hate to buy this and find I didn't qualify for the free ink offer! :neutral_face: Thanks xx
jnigel26
17 Nov 16#227
CONTINUING my bit on the Epson 'brill' printer. Just had a search, and last year you could still find the odd 'new' boxed one for sale. Not now, only secondhand ones, which would be a bit iffy unless dirt cheap. However, what about this? The 'newer' model and it's on offer. I might even buy one to store away at this price if it uses the same 'cheap' inkjets I can obtain. amazon.co.uk/Eps…0WF 47 quid, not much more than I paid 5 years ago. For what is in effect a small office printer. BARGAIN! Just look at reviews, some don't like it but horses for courses. I would definitely get another Epson, just for the saving to be gained on ink - perhaps some compatible inks are crap. I chanced Perfect Print ones, so cheap, and no problems. They come packed extremely well and all sealed. What's not to like in the age of rip-off inkjet cartridges.
preecey
17 Nov 16#228
I believe Millypede previously commented that the 4524 is basically just a 4500 in a new shell, so it isn't technically superior.
hamster666
17 Nov 16#229
1 Star review from amazon :smile:
"This is the worst printer I've ever bought. Every time I print something, an advert appears to tell me to buy more ink. I'll never use HP again. "
pierce794
17 Nov 16#230
Anyone know if this is available instore? My discount cant be applied online
Haylhoo
17 Nov 16#231
took delivery this afternoon, very impressed with their service. now to set the thing up and find somewhere for it to live. been meaning to get one for ages so pleased with my purchase. cheers op!
Daves_Deals
17 Nov 16#232
I just read the instant ink terms and found something don't make clear in the advertising: If you cancel the subscription, they immediately disable the cartridges (as they are their property).
Also, does anyone know what happens if a cartridge gets blocked or goes faulty? Does the printer notice a cartrige problem and order a replacement or do you have to phone customer services?
donnamorty
17 Nov 16#233
Wow! Great post, looking for a cheap decent printer for a while now, ordered one for the family for Christmas! Thankyou heat added xx
Pinksparkles1973
17 Nov 16#234
Hi, thanks for the replies, much appreciated xx I just posted in excitement at the prospect of grabbing a bargain before scrolling thru the previous comments (soz) :grin: so not really worth getting then if it's just the same? and sorry to sound thick, millypede you said so no in short.... Erm was that no I wouldn't have a problem signing up again or no I wouldn't qualify? :stuck_out_tongue: thank you again tho for being so helpful! :heart_eyes:
Geemac
17 Nov 16#235
One question I don’t think has been asked do the Instant Ink cartridges fit through a normal sized letterbox?
dudedude
17 Nov 16#236
The low usage ink scheme looks particularly bad value to me.
You pay £24/year for what theoretically is 600 pages, but in reality you will probably use much less and maybe suffer overage fees as well (printing between 1 and 15 extra pages costs £1)
This is a decent deal for £35, but the reality is that after the trial is up, this printer is probably best thrown in the bin.
ronkers
17 Nov 16#237
They will if you hit them hard enough.
Yes, they are the same width as normal cartridges, just slightly longer.
finknottle
17 Nov 16#238
So basically if you didn't print anything for a month, the next month you would get double your original allowance?
Payneardo
17 Nov 16#239
I bought one of these at full price about a month ago :disappointed: But signed up for the instant ink, only printed about 3 or 4 pages and already been sent a new set of cartridges out which are now sat in a drawer ready for when it runs out and they was posted through my letter box which is standard size :smile:
tek-monkey
17 Nov 16#240
Looking at this for a child, but worried about the going over part. Any easy way to limit printing?
cymru1978
17 Nov 16#241
You do realise I'm talking about the Chromebook and not the Chrome browser don't you? It will clearly work for a Mac as it states it has Apple Print or whatever it's called, but there is zero mention of Google Cloud Print.
doveman007
17 Nov 16#242
If you cancel the subscription so that they disable the carts, or if you're using standard carts that run out, can you still use the scanner as I can't on my Canon MP460 and I'm mainly thinking of getting this as a cheap scanner.
EN1GMA
17 Nov 16#243
Let us know if you find out if we can print from a chromebook to this printer.
JF53
17 Nov 16#244
Doesn't seem a bad deal to me.
I've been using this printer for a few months now and I'm a very light user. Out of my trial period but I don't see it going in the bin any time soon.
I generally only use 1/2 my monthly allowance (circa 25 sheets) but even then I don't think £24 a year is unreasonable for 300 prints and for the convenience of not having to buy ink in. Works out at 12p a print and when you consider that's a mix of black and colour prints I don't think that's bad value.
The Epson it replaced likely cost a lot more to run and was reliant on all 4 carts having ink in them or it wouldn't print anything. And as soon as you threw colour into the mix one or other of the colour carts would run out fairly quickly which could be inconvenient when I needed to do prints at short notice.
As finknottle says you can also carry over your unused allowance to the next month (50 sheets max if on the £1.99 plan) so don't imagine overage fees will be an issue for most folk unless they go through a mix of very lean months followed by heavy months of printing. But if it's something they anticipate happening then they could always upgrade to a higher tier for as long as required to avoid unexpected costs. May also be possible to upgrade tier mid month too if approaching the limit but not something I've had to look into.
Yaradabbadoo
17 Nov 16#245
Arrived this morning! Easy to set up and enrol in the instant ink subscription, did a test print at A4 of a photo, not amazing but to be honest it's not terrible. Can't really go wrong for 35 quid for 1500 colour photo prints!
Good deal!
deblow
17 Nov 16#246
I have just received my printer, it states on the box 2 month free trial and not 5 as stated, is this correct?
3applepie
17 Nov 16#247
Just 2 questions if anybody can help.
1/ If you subscribe then cancel after say 2 months or whenever, if you haven’t yet used the original cartridges that came with the printer then install them and try to use them after you have cancelled, will they work or not. (presuming they will be the “instant ink” variety cartridge?
2/ During a subscription period, if your printer is for whatever reason disconnected from the internet, if you try to print, will it still print?
thanks in advance for any help.
Jennie84
17 Nov 16#248
Yes - its 5 months as a special offer for Currys. It will come up when you do the set up
mess0804
17 Nov 16#249
ordered. even if I throw away everything after 5 months, still it's only £7 per month... and as I am a student this year and lije to read on paper I have stuff to print
ghostm4n
17 Nov 16#250
Thank you :-)
mess0804
17 Nov 16#251
1 - I think the cartridges supplied with it are normal cartridges. I plan to use them after the 5 months
2 -hmmm... that worries me too. I guess it won't work as that would be a loophole. just turn off wi-fi and still print
ghostm4n
17 Nov 16#252
If you buy cartridges (Compatible or otherwise) just once a year, I would venture that this is a sound deal. I'm getting it just for my son and his college stuff, and if a couple of pounds a month nails that then I'm a happy bunny. I have an Epson wireless printer, and whilst it stays connected to the wireless, the ports keep changing, so have to be remapped half the time, which frustrates my son who assumes that all homework should be printed out no earlier than 2 min before he is due out of the door.
He gets upset and moans about the printer, and my wife gets upset because he is upset, so then I get upset.
Son's printing £1.99/mth (or even £3.49/mth), but happy wife/life priceless!!!!!!!!!
CouldntThinkOfAUsername
17 Nov 16#253
It must work without wifi, it'll just sent the updated print count when it reconnects. If you never reconnect, you just won't get any inks sent out.
ghostm4n
17 Nov 16#254
Didnt even know there was a discount code. Just reserved mine for collection and it defaulted to £35 and pay at store.
ChrisIJ
17 Nov 16#255
Since I'm a novice about these things...but I really do need a printer facility....can I set this printer up with my iPad,or do I have to connect to a laptop?
sihaworth
17 Nov 16#256
Thanks OP, ordered.
ghostm4n
17 Nov 16#257
Perfect, thanks.
Tinker12
17 Nov 16#258
Millipede- sorry can I ask again- is it simple (the 5546) to set it up to print from iPad (and iPhone). My laptop has died and as much as I love my iPad (reasonably new to apple products) I do find it frustrating not being able to print
Muir
17 Nov 16#259
Great deal for most... not for me though as I probably don't even print 50 pages in a year, let alone a month, so the instant ink part of the deal doesn't make a difference.
tilyymolly
17 Nov 16#260
Just download the hp app from itunes. My daughter set it up herself in 10 minutes.
zzyypp
17 Nov 16#261
Made the mistake of mentioning this to the missis. Now the bloody house is going to be covered in pictures of the damn horses.
ghostm4n
17 Nov 16#262
Jennie, what does the free trial itself give wrt the monthly plans please ( If you know :-) ).
Quite honestly i would have plumped for this anyway with or without, as I like the instant ink idea, but if there is free period I'll take it. Can i for example choose the £7.99/mth option and then just drop down to whatever usage ends up being after 5 months?
Much appreciated, Ken.
PasPer2
17 Nov 16#263
Had an email yesterday from DPD saying it would be delivered today. Just had another from DPD saying they have not received the item from Currys and they don't know when I can expect it. Wouldn't be surprised to receive a "this item is OOS" Mail next from Currys. Wish I had collected it myself
ghostm4n
17 Nov 16#264
Jennie, further to my last question, I noticed when I looked at the instant ink blurb that it talks about getting a free month for both parties for any recommendations that are taken up. Am I correct in thinking that if you for example recommended a dozen of us, we would all get a free month and you would get 12 free months? I'm just thinking that with the obvious amount of interest in this thread, there is maybe an even better deal to be had here :-)
Just wasn't sure if perhaps the free trial would nullify the recommendation option.
ghostm4n
17 Nov 16#265
Think personally i would do a reserve and collect, go down and get one and then cancel that one.
mummyto2boys
17 Nov 16#266
Yes - that'll get you best value out of the trial period.
Istanbul_Kop
17 Nov 16#267
HP Instant Ink is one of the best decisions I ever made. For £2 a month, I have the freedom to print anything I want, in full colour, and best quality. As long as I don't go over my limit of course. They send the ink before you need it, so I received my last batch in May and it's only just run out this month. I also had my Printer disconnected for just under a month during a house move, it still worked fine (though I did get messages that it would stop working).
spenspuma
17 Nov 16#268
Wifi direct?
ghostm4n
17 Nov 16#269
Just curious but what if you DO go over your limit - what happens please?
And is there any kind of counter that you can use/view to track your usage?
Cheers.
soldierboy001
18 Nov 16#270
Can't be fussed with all this I think I'll stick with a normal printer and but cartridges as I need them.
Tinker12
18 Nov 16#271
Purchased the 5546. Print and photo quality great. £60 so more expensive but comes with 9 months free instant ink trial and for me it's worth the upgrade in price as I want to be able to print photos as well. Great find OP as I wouldn't have looked at the one I've purchased without seeing this deal. To all those that have said that they don't print enough for the 1.99 subscription.....surely £24 a year isn't excessive in ink costs to have it delivered to your door before you need it.
tek-monkey
18 Nov 16#272
Caved in and got one.
dabooj
18 Nov 16#273
Can you defer the HP ink 5 month trial to a later date or does this need to be accepted as part of the initial printer setup???
spatter
18 Nov 16#274
Plus I think it does double sided printing. Which is a first for me!
pawleil
18 Nov 16#275
Is there an expiry date on the 5 months free trial does anyone know? I'd like to get this as a gift for someone
simonski
18 Nov 16#276
During setup the trial offer only offers 15 sheets a month. Has something changed?
Edit: I'm daft. Ignore.
mr.zoli
18 Nov 16#277
So just got it delivered today and it says on the box FREE 2 months additional of HP Instant ink plan included. So how do I get 5 month of it? Did I miss something?
whiteswan
18 Nov 16#278
That's terrible !
To provide so little ink in the cartridges that come with it.......I need to urgently print around 100 pages this weekend - is there a retail outlet I can go to where I can swap my cartridges ?
Dave
preecey
18 Nov 16#279
I laughed out loud.
staceybaby
18 Nov 16#280
Was just about to say the same thing.......... don't wanna open mine as it's a Christmas present for my daughter
waqasahmed
18 Nov 16#281
Hmm despite HP instant ink, I think I'll stick with Epson cos..cheap. I'll wait till the Epson ecotank printers are cheap (used)
frazman
18 Nov 16#282
Hi Tinker where did you get the 5546 for 60 please?
dabooj
18 Nov 16#283
The leaflet inside states the full 5 month trial and when you go through the setup process it will state 5 month trial.
moderntoss
18 Nov 16#284
That is the downside unfortunately, but it does say on the box "instant ink ready cartridges are designed for first use and may have different page yield than replacement cartridges" so they basically provide you with enough to test it out before sending a larger quantity. If you need to print large numbers immediately upon purchase then you're pretty much forced to buy regular cartridges.
Tinker12
18 Nov 16#285
No sorry my mistake, it was 69 from Currys. Went through top cash back to get about 66p back I think. But I still feel this is a good price because of all the free ink
staceybaby
18 Nov 16#286
So ur box said 2months on the outside too? & 5 on the inside? Thanks
vishalmarwaha
18 Nov 16#287
Purchased, suscribed to the Instant Ink
Iv got the HP 6700 AIO but was using unofficial ink, randomly installed a HP update on the PC and it then blocked use of this cartridges leaving me printer-less. They got me where they wanted me.
I resigned to defect by having to purchase this printer, with the free 5 month trial, i'm hoping I can get one over on them.
Hey-ho
PS..5 months calendar appoint for cancellation already setup
Ballard
18 Nov 16#288
Ordered thanks OP :smile:
thekudos
18 Nov 16#289
Bought the ENVY 5546 Photo for £69.99
willdennington
18 Nov 16#290
I can confirm my box said 2 months but the leaflet inside as well as the sticker on the printer said 5 months, I've activated mine no problem :grin:
Ojustaboo
18 Nov 16#291
My HP printer (different model) came with cartridges that were also instant ink cartridges. So as soon as I started the plan,they became instant ink cartridges, hence if I cancelled the plan, I would no longer be able to use them. It did say on my box that instant ink was included, not sure what it says on this deals box.
The question I haven't been able to get an answer for anywhere is if I print something and it comes out streaky (which happened the other day only it wasn't an important thing so didnt bother reprinting) , hence need to clean the head and reprint, I presume it's counted as two pages when really it should only count as one? And if I need to print as part of the head cleaning proces (will at least want a test page to make sure striping is fixed) again will that count as another page of my allowance
staceybaby
18 Nov 16#292
Thank you :smile:
zabada
18 Nov 16#293
I am the master of my own credit card... I do not need to buy this printer... Ordered.
whiteswan
18 Nov 16#294
Hi All set up - it says free printing until April 2017.
How many pages per month can carry over ?
If I print nothing for 5 months if I choose 5 months free £7.99 option then will I have 1500 pages "in credit" to print ?
Also if I drop to £1.99 option after 5 months do I lost the "pages in credit" - if there are any ?
Can you "pause" the 5 months - I am away Jan/Feb .
Dave
UniquelyMoi247
18 Nov 16#295
Picked mine up this evening. It's fab!!! Thanks so much for sharing OP! And thanks to everyone for the extra month codes :grin:
jamiemorr2685
18 Nov 16#296
Ordered last night and picked up this evening. set up a breeze. loving the auto paper holder that's just awesome! signed up and now got an extra month printing thanks to broycey! love it!
preecey
18 Nov 16#297
Only one month can rollover into the next, so if you've opted for the highest plan and don't print anything one month, you'll have 600 pages for the next month. If you don't print anything that subsequent month, you'll have 600 pages available for the month after that and so on.
I don't think you'll be able to pause the trial in any way, millypede will confirm this however as he/she works for HP.
I also believe if you drop down the plan to the £1.99 option, the 300 pages rolled over will also drop to just 50, again something millypede will need to confirm.
tomzo
18 Nov 16#298
how can i activate this 5 months free trial of HP Instant Ink, during installation I did not have such an option?
UniquelyMoi247
18 Nov 16#299
Where abouts do you submit the code for the extra month? Thanks in advance.
moderntoss
18 Nov 16#300
It's the Promo Code field in the bottom left hand corner after you've entered your CC details.
UniquelyMoi247
18 Nov 16#301
Perfect. Thank you.
millypede
18 Nov 16#302
Call the instant ink telephone number and explain the issues and the will do the best the can for you.
millypede
18 Nov 16#303
Hi
1. The same amount from the previous month, or any pages you havent used, so if you are on 50pp and use 20, you get 30 roll over pages the next month, if you dont use it for two months you will have 100 pages to use.
2. No doesnt work like that.
3. No, but you can cancel it and re-start it later, but you will not get any free months.
millypede
18 Nov 16#304
Did you follow the instuctions on the side of the box, eg 123.hp.com/setup
moderntoss
18 Nov 16#305
I received mine today and as a test I've just printed one of my missus's zoo photos (a tiger!) on some HP glossy paper in 'Best' quality. I must say I am very pleasantly surprised by the results, far better quality than I expected from an inkjet printer. For £35, and with all the ink thrown in, it's a belter.
niamh49
18 Nov 16#306
I'm having the same problem. I installed using the Google play app as prompted by following the setup link from hp. Seamlessly set up and printed a test photo but no option to use instant ink. Help!
whiteswan
18 Nov 16#307
Ok - got a problem............
set up all ok.
Printed about 10 sheets and now have ink low message - lines and blotches on anything I try and print now ??
Are the cartridges that come with it £starter" ones ? Do I have to wait for some to be posted out to me now ?
I have a lot of printing to do over the weekend.........am I doing something wrong ?
Dave
millypede
18 Nov 16#308
Goto hpconnected.com and set the account from there, it will print a code out of the printer that will provide you the 5 months of Instant Ink.
horstachio
18 Nov 16#309
The print quality on 4x6 is pretty poor via AirPrint...
tomzo
18 Nov 16#310
yes i followed the instuctions and still i i dont see this option, i will ask in HP support. If they don't help me i will send it back. I never had a dealing with such nasty, unstructured software.
moderntoss
18 Nov 16#311
Yes the ones included in the box are starter cartridges - the printer will detect low ink and HP will send them out within the next 10 days (according to the message that came up during installation).
thedalj
18 Nov 16#312
FFS bought yesterday but only at 1% quidco. 10% quidco today... I hope they are able to upgrade us who bought the day before :thinking:
niamh49
18 Nov 16#313
Thank you! All done
moderntoss
18 Nov 16#314
Following on from my earlier comment about the print quality, here's both the original image and a quick smartphone photo of the full A4 printout.
I'd say the print is slightly warmer and underexposed in comparison to the original (perhaps to do with how it displays on-screen, the photo wasn't processed for printing first) but the sharpness and detail are very good. On the whole it's pretty acceptable for what is essentially amateur printing. Hope this helps people who are still weighing it up.
horstachio
18 Nov 16#315
I'm finding photos are printing warm too. Playing around with settings to get a good result at moment
Jimmyboy
18 Nov 16#316
Me too, I just stockpile loads of ink. Plenty of cheap compatible ink available for most Epsons. I'm paying no more than 50p max per cartridge.
ezeetech123
18 Nov 16#317
please don't buy as it is not accepting UK Address for shipping ink so after you finish first lot it won't deliver the product in UK as it ask for US Address .As I made a mistake of buying it.
hass123
18 Nov 16#318
Just ordered one, cashback somehow only tracked at 29p despite supposedly being 10%? Definitely opening a case on it on Quidco.
sowotsdis
18 Nov 16#319
Not true - it will ship to anywhere you register your address
moderntoss
18 Nov 16#320
Did you not specify your location as UK when you set the printer up, via the touchscreen? I did and it's accepted my UK shipping address with no issue.
hass123
18 Nov 16#321
I bought today and still got cashback rate at the 1%
zabada
18 Nov 16#322
"Purchases from this retailer may initially track lower than expected. Don't worry, the cashback amount will be updated before it's confirmed."
doricell
18 Nov 16#323
Has anybody activated the Instant Ink plan and want to friend-refer me? to get one extra month free for you and one for me?
bargainhunter666
19 Nov 16#324
Thanks.
dca860
19 Nov 16#325
False economy buying cheap printers as its the ink that ends up costing the money I bought a Canon MG5350. Apart from the fact its a great printer, the after-market carts are dirt cheap and work fine. The biggest problem with HP is that the printer head is within the printer cart which means a much higher production cost. It also means aftermarket options are very limited (and where available, are usually refilled old carts with the same old printer head - and they do not have a long life such as fixed heads do).
prynolfc
19 Nov 16#326
I'm sure my printer has the same issue hahaha
kingjames
19 Nov 16#327
It's not really free prints as you have to pay for the paper.
Nhak88
19 Nov 16#328
Just got this printer the instant ink free trial is only for 15 pages there is no option to choose other amounts eg 50 or 100 unless you pay for it.
kwt
19 Nov 16#329
Thanks OP. Just ordered one as only occasional home use so £1.99 a month less than I pay now for cartridges for my old Kodak one. Cheers
soldierboy001
19 Nov 16#330
Some very bad reports on forums for this service. Not sure that this is a bargain as my HP printer cartridges cost £27 for a double pack of XL for £27. It appears that as soon as you print the required number of sheets then more cartridges are sent but your ink has not run out, so you keep printing on that cartridge and don't need to put your replacement in until it has run out, so this can mean a build up of cartridges you don't use. But if you cancel you will be cut off and can't use those extra cartridges that have built up. Admittedly most of the complaints I have read are from American forums but surely the same would apply in the UK?
Daddio
19 Nov 16#331
When you get to the option to either enter a code or choose a plan choose the highest one then a bit later through the process you connect your printer to the instant ink plan and it prints off a code to enter.
tek-monkey
19 Nov 16#332
Depends. Ordered for an 11 year old, to start with she'll be printing loads just cos she can and it'll be free. By month 6 she'll likely hardly use it other than school work, so I can drop it to the lower price plan. If by that time she's still a heavy user I'll invest in something more practical, but I suspect I wont need to.
Firefly1
19 Nov 16#333
Someone else with a MG5350 :grin: *High Five!*
Best. Inkjet. Ever.
The inks are ludicrously cheap, and it's a superb printer! If I could buy another two for the future I would. I've never had a colour dry up on it. It's a bit of a guzzler of ink but the ink cartridges are 25p to 30p each delivered when you buy in bulk - probably less actually! You can also get it to continue printing even when it's adamant it's run out of ink and it's fine for a while longer.
sabresonic
19 Nov 16#334
FYI - Got my printer yesterday and signed up for the 5 months free trial @ 300 Pages per month.
I got a low ink replace cartridge warning this morning (only printed 9 pages) As I didn't see it being recorded that I needed more ink in the customer account portal I went on an on-line chat and was told new ink cartridges were sent out yesterday! Should arrive in 4-6 days.
Just thought I'd post this should anyone else encounter low ink warning and it didn't show up in your account as you needed a replacement or that one had been sent.
I jumped the gun a bit but on my call the guy said I would receive a notification email informing me that new inks had been sent.
rob_cfc
19 Nov 16#335
Great deal, I bought one on Thursday. As it was on offer I also bought the 3 years cover for £10, I was advised that if I drop it in 2 years 11 months time, I can just swap it for a new one, free of charge and no questions asked.
Although I'm not going for the instant ink offer, seems like a pain
KitKatFox
19 Nov 16#336
Great deal, just in time for our wedding invitation printing! So much cheaper to design yourself and print them particularly with the instant ink trial.
sabresonic
19 Nov 16#337
I guess its not possible to add the promo code for the extra month anywhere after you've signed up for the 5 month free trial is it?
tek-monkey
19 Nov 16#338
If only there was a code for 1 month extra.....
niel322
19 Nov 16#339
Is this good with aftermarket/compatible cartridges, after the ink trial is up?
bloomer194
19 Nov 16#340
what do you do with the old cartridges.
preecey
19 Nov 16#341
They send you Freepost recycling envelopes.
bloomer194
19 Nov 16#342
Thanks for your early reply.
manbearpig
19 Nov 16#343
Make sure you select the £7.99 plan on the activation (and cancel this overpriced garbage after the trial runs out).
horstachio
19 Nov 16#344
Even bumping up the settings the quality is not great vs a Kodak hero 5.1 I have from centuries ago
manbearpig
19 Nov 16#345
I agree with other comments, the print quality is very inaccurate.
On the finest setting im getting streaks in heavy black areas, due to the poor quality print heads.
For the money it's great due to the 5 months trial, but its no good for photo printing which makes the subscription very expensive post-trial for basic printing of 5% coverage black text (i.e. documents).
alex3410
19 Nov 16#346
I think there is a little confusion on the service,
there are two parts to it, the cost and then getting new ink.
The cost You select how many pages you want to print per month (for the trial just select the top one and over 5 months you will get an idea for how many pages you can print out - make sure to drop down before you start paying).
The ink The printer monitors ink levels automatically, it also monitors how much your using it. From this it will know when to automatically place an order for new inks so that they arrive before you run out.
so if you print 50 pages say each month and your current set of inks have enough left for 100 pages its not going to order new inks as you wont need them yet. This will also mean you cant stock pile inks because once you have a 'spare' set its not going to order another until you insert this spare set and use enough to trigger the 'new ink needed' alert in the printer itself.
few other things, 1) the inks you get with the printer are for testing only, they let you get the printer installed and working - this is industry standard and nothing new. 2)while its a bit of a waste HP remotely killing the inks when you cancel the service you cant really blame them for doing it.
all in all i think its a brilliant deal
alex3410
19 Nov 16#347
The printer supports apple print or whatever its called so you can print to it directly from your iphone / ipad
i tested it on mine and works really well - going to be a handy feature for printing out quick recipe etc
PasPer2
19 Nov 16#348
Is the HP 5546 twice the printer for twice the price? Have not opened my box yet so may take it back
jonahj
19 Nov 16#349
Ordered thanks for posting
manbearpig
19 Nov 16#350
Better quality results and faster.
Despite the 2000+ heat, this is still a bottom of the line budget printer which produces very mediocre results. Value for money wise it's good - but don't confused that with quality. This isn't some unique printer thats £35 and produces results that a £300 will. The quality and speed is in line with the £35 price.
batista
19 Nov 16#351
thanks op, been debating since you posted whether to buy or not, don't really need it, but too good a deal to miss, now I have to try and find something to print, probably download some ebooks
soldierboy001
19 Nov 16#352
If you don't really need it why don't you just go out and buy it and when you get back home just put it straight into the attic?
cooldude01
19 Nov 16#353
Any view on this one ? Little bit more but better features
Don't pay attention to this post and the people, it has turned into sheep mentality. There must be thousands of people that have seen the 2000 heat and bought because they think its s a bargain. It's only a £15 saving from RRP on a bottom of the line budget printer..
batista
19 Nov 16#355
I have bought it, but don't know what I am going to print, going to call hp and find out if the 5 month trial has an end date, if not I will hold on till I need it
cooldude01
20 Nov 16#356
Need for home printing .. occasional photos as well :smile:
ik097
20 Nov 16#357
Bought one and im so glad i did
tooheys30
20 Nov 16#358
Eh.... daft question, but I bought the printer and all set up apart from the free trial, where do I find the enrolment card and what does it look like?
tilyymolly
20 Nov 16#359
When you set up the printer you print out the printers unique code, which is recognised by HP.
doricell
20 Nov 16#360
Guys nobody quite mentioned that you can have 15 print for free every month!! I only found that out when I installed my printer. So I am sticking to this plan because I don't really print much, the occasional boarding passes. But I do use a lot the scan feature
doveman007
20 Nov 16#361
I might get that one myself. The 35 page feeder for the scanner is a major plus, as it'll save me loads of time and hassle when scanning and the 5 months instant ink will be good for printing some flight sim manuals. The only concern I have is whether the scanner will work with empty ink cartridges, as I'll mainly be using it as a scanner once I've printed my manuals, so wouldn't want to keep paying for instant ink or normal carts that will probably dry out through lack of use just so I can scan.
mess0804
20 Nov 16#362
I am waiting for delivery on Monday . 6 months is even better, it finishes exactly same time as the university year :smile: £5 for 6 months of printing even if you throw away the printer after 6 months is still a good deal :smile:
manbearpig
20 Nov 16#363
Umm.. so you're opting for the free product over the trial period? That completely defeats the point of the 5 month trial.
Everyone should be selecting the £7.99 option, which you can then move to the free deal after 5 months. But if you go over 15 a month they will charge you a lot...
doricell
20 Nov 16#364
Yes, I have made my maths and realised that it is more convenient for me this way because even if I save on subscription for 5 or 6 months then I will be tied to whichever subscription (even the £1.99) for the month after 6th. Also, you cannot downgrade from the £1.99 (50 pages per month) to the FREE (15 pages per month) in the future. You can only upgrade. You may upgrade and downgrade freely between the various paid subscription plan but NOT downgrade to the FREE one. I have spent good 15 minutes reading all the T & C yesterday!. Hope this clarifies my choice to you. Even if I were to use 25 pages rather than 15, I will only pay £1.00 for each month I go over the 15 page allowance. Still cheaper than £1.99 and , again, not tied to anything :smile:
mad.muppet
20 Nov 16#365
After printing 39 pages the yellow is empty! Will I be sent one soon or am I going to have to print out more pages using only the remaining 2 colours and black?
greenhell
20 Nov 16#366
Do they still send you ink when it runs out on the free plan? I'll be lucky to print 15 pages in a month as well
doricell
20 Nov 16#367
Yes, they do mate
abronomaa
20 Nov 16#368
found cheaper ones on eBay.... shop around.
preecey
20 Nov 16#369
They almost certainly won't come with any Instant Ink trials.
amoten84
20 Nov 16#370
Ordered this on Wednesday and it came next day free delivery on Thursday. Extremely easy to setup as well.
Pros: paper tray hides under the printer neatly. Not too loud Fast scanner One click setup for mac You can run the whole setup from your smartphone
It was a bit tricky to figure out the 5 months trial.
1. You have to click on the HP instant ink button on your smartphone and just continue through to the process of setting up the account.
2. Choose your options of 50, 100 or 300 pages per month, don't click on the redemption option.
3. Next it will ask you to setup web features on the printer and assign an email address which is the same code it will ask you to activate the 5 month trial.
Even if you choose the lowest instant pack it still allows you to print 300 pages per month for the 5 months free trial
Loving the printer so far, let's see how long this lasts.
SCOUSEKEVIN
20 Nov 16#371
I have an Epsom 3 IN 1 Printer Scanner and the only Epsom cartridges that have been in it were the ones that came with it. In 2011 I bought a set of Refillable Cartridges off eBay (about £12) as well as 4 x 100ml bottles of ink (about £10 for 1 of each colour & black) the refillable cartridges hold approx 10ml each per fill. I am now on my 2nd set of 100ml bottles, which means the printer has used 10 sets of cartridges for a total cost of £22 = £2.20 per set of 4.The print quality is Very Good. My new inks cost £10 so the next 10 refills will cost me £1 per set . The printer I had prior to this one was also an Epsom and lasted for 15 YEARS all of the cartridges that were used in that were 3rd part ones.
nav0121
20 Nov 16#372
Ordered thanks
Reny
20 Nov 16#373
I would like to ask you where you buy new black ink I saw in tesco the best price. I would like to buy this printer today so can you recommend it to me?
davidmaiden18183
20 Nov 16#374
Is it possible to use the free month code and refere a friend code to get two extra months?
DaddioWenchbag
20 Nov 16#375
:smile: cracking deal, collected mine and set up effortlessly.
Reny
20 Nov 16#376
Can you please tell me exactly which kind of epson you have if i try to find Epson 3 IN 1 Printer Scanner is a lot there in amazon and diferent prices what about type for cartrige which type you use
footiechic05
20 Nov 16#377
Just been and picked this up, set it up etc printed out a photo then compared the specs of my old 10 yr printer and the quality of this printers printing is not very good to be honest its lowest of the low. for printing photos, just checked specs and specs are only 1200dpi (dots per inch) which is very low compare to next cheaper printer is 4800dpi... Taking it back tomorrow.....
magicjay1986
20 Nov 16#378
Please don't post any personal referral codes in this thread :smile:
Tinker12
20 Nov 16#379
Can anyone help with printing from iPhone? If I use the hp app it will print my photos but if I open a photo on my phone and then try to print I get a message saying 'contacting printer' for ages. But I printed a photo from my phone without the hp app yesterday????
iffy1234
20 Nov 16#380
Cant you move from the 300 trial to the free plan in 5 months?
Ordered for airprint heat added. I only print like once or twice a year max ten sheets from home if I am lucky was hoping to just stick to the normal cartridge after trial
zba78
20 Nov 16#381
Just a quick note that during the free trial you can print up to 300 pages with no extra charge regardless of the plan you choose so you don't HAVE to choose the 7.99 plan just for that benefit
manbearpig
20 Nov 16#382
Hang on, you aren't tied into an contract on the sixth month. If you take the 7.99 sub now, you can (and should) cancel that on month 6.
But if you're saying that you can't take the free sub after the 5 months free trial, and you can stay on that indefinately then its a different story. Because then theoretically you can print 15 pages a month for nothing for as long as the printer lasts.. but I guess they are hoping you will print more than 15 pages and thus incur a charge..
KitKatFox
20 Nov 16#383
Thanks a lot for the messages guys, also have a code that has worked now :smile: I should have one myself in the box somewhere so just PM me if you need one.
UniquelyMoi247
20 Nov 16#384
If you go on to your account on HP Connected site it'll tell you your exact end date. Now I know you can upgrade immediately in any given month but I've not read the T&Cs thoroughly as to whether you can cancel with immediate effect or whether you have to give notice. Hope this helps somewhat :smile:
millypede
20 Nov 16#385
Can some one please post a screen shot of the free trail that you are all seeing please?
dawnie79
20 Nov 16#386
I thought this looked a good deal but I am not to sure now. You will get charged each month for what amount of prints you set your account up for eg 50, 100, 300 prints per month whether you use your quota or not. The unused prints for one month roll over to the next month up to double your quota allowance, if the amount of prints carried over from previous months exceed double you allocated allowance then you lose them. Its a way for HP to get a guaranteed income from people each moth
Throttle
20 Nov 16#387
I installed the HP software and it detected the printer on my home network then using that i went to the HP instant ink where it mentioned about my printer being eligible for 5 month free there, after details and month option of HP ink supply was all done the final page mentioned referral or a promo code. If you or anyone needs a extra free referral month feel free to PM me.
dwattsy21
20 Nov 16#388
Hi. I was hoping you could help me please? I've gone through the setup but can't see how to activate the instant ink trial. In the HP app it makes you download I can't see the instant ink button that you refer to?
donnyoz
20 Nov 16#389
Can you use cartridges normally once trial runs out- i.e. buy new ones yourself ?
dwattsy21
20 Nov 16#390
Sorted now, thanks
Geokinkladze
20 Nov 16#391
I think the point that has already been made is it all depends on your circumstances. It's like those mobile phone contracts that allow you to make so many minutes worth of calls or send so many texts per month. And just like mobile phones there's the pay as you go option
The good point that has been made is that there is a 15 page per month free option, and that seems like a doozie of a deal for someone like me. Just bear in mind the following:
so it's a straight 15 pages per month, you don't get unused allowance carried over:
Also the overage (charge for printing more than 15 pages)
and as has already been pointed out by doricell once you upgrade there's no coming back to this option:
planetdannii
20 Nov 16#392
Printer arrived and all set up now. I didnt need a new printer but took this for the instant ink offer. Does anyone have paper recommendations please? im wanting to produce flyers/promo items for our shop. So a thin photo or poster paper would be great. I'll post anything i find too of course.... toddles of to search.
thanx op x
nordicgod
20 Nov 16#393
Ordered and going to set up tomorrow and thanks for code zabada
nicojo
20 Nov 16#394
What media did you print the colour photo onto? It's Up to 4800 x 1200 with HP photo paper
I have a HP Officejet 6700 Premium e-All-in-One Printer, which I think is a cracking printer, and it too only prints colour upto 4800 x 1200
SCOUSEKEVIN
20 Nov 16#395
I have a SX105 which is probably not available now, but if you can get one they are a cracking printer scanner copier, I know 2 other people who have them and use refillable cartridges. Here is an ebay link to refillable cartridges ebay.co.uk/sch…t=0 ideally you are looking for a printer (Epsom all in one) that uses 4 cartridges, so look at the model number the various cartridge are for and then search for the printer to find which one will suit. hope that helps
nicojo
20 Nov 16#396
44.5 x 36.7 cm That's a pretty large printer. Larger than my HP Officejet all in one that's a few years old now. Was going to order one for my mum but I know she'll say it's too big for her little workstation desk Check before you buy :wink:
dealfinder123321
20 Nov 16#397
Just to confirm, I can print upto 300 pages a month for free and this will last 5 months. Is there something i'm missing?
Geokinkladze
20 Nov 16#398
Yes it costs £35. Oh and you can print 15 copies per month for free after the free 5 months are up.
millypede
20 Nov 16#399
Yes this is correct.
millypede
20 Nov 16#400
No this is wrong
Throttle
21 Nov 16#401
If you use a referral code at the end of the Hp Instant ink registration you get 6 month as image below shows so even better value.
Geokinkladze
21 Nov 16#402
What is wrong?
That it costs £35 for the printer? See the Op That you can continue to print 15 copies per month free, once the free 5 months are up? Read the T&C's I linked to above. It is explained in black & white. If you want it explaining for you just ask.
tan159
21 Nov 16#403
If I choose the free 15 pages/month will I still get free 300 pages/month during the 5 month instantink period?
Throttle
21 Nov 16#404
That the way it sounds to me if you read post 401 above, if you use referral code like my post shows above you get 6 months free because extra referral month added on
flipperni
21 Nov 16#405
Hi has anyone got the code for the extra month, canny find it, been looking for ages. :-(
jbarnsie
21 Nov 16#406
Seems strange I just chose normal delivery and it came today ordered afternoon yesterday
tan159
21 Nov 16#407
Also remember folks as with any networked/WiFi printer after you have successfully setup the printer & connected to your computer, its good practice to change the IP address from automatic to manual.
First go to the network settings in printer menu & note the IP address, gateway and subnet mask down. Then change the mode from automatic to manual & enter the same numbers in their relevant sections. Doing this means after you restart the printer and/or the router, you should not have any connectivity problems.
Geokinkladze
21 Nov 16#408
Yes. You just don't choose to upgrade. That is correct.
Throttle
21 Nov 16#409
Is there no tracking info on your account saying where it is ? I just collected mine instore so didn't have any delivery problems
amoten84
21 Nov 16#410
No worries, I will send you screenshot when I get home
HOTPOT
21 Nov 16#411
Just to confirm, or not. If I go for the 300 pages for 5 months. Then after the 5 months can I then cancel this & go down to the 50 pages a month? I will ask more once I get an answer. I am about to set the printer up but don't want to make any mistakes. Thanks for any help.
everydayrolex123
21 Nov 16#412
nope, they didn't send me a tracking email. although, on the the order confirmation it said due to be delivered Monday 21st November so I think it might be because it's out of stock. either way, I'm entitled to an email being told that. poor service :disappointed:
amoten84
21 Nov 16#413
Great
jbarnsie
21 Nov 16#414
Yes i believe so
That is what i intend to do anyway
Throttle
21 Nov 16#415
So you've no account then either where it may say ? It might depend on the time you ordered as no doubt there's a time where its to late for next day.. Hopefully it'll show up tomorrow
Ah Youve mentioned Monday it must be out of stock like you say due to the sudden popularity of it
brad79810
21 Nov 16#416
Does the printer work with Android devices (wifi). I have a Canon all in one printer but the colour prints are wishy washy and not good. What is this one like?
Hotknife
21 Nov 16#417
Just picked mine up and on the box it says 2 month trial ? How do I get 5 months ?
everydayrolex123
21 Nov 16#418
Yeah that's why I'm thinking because I ordered at 5pm yesterday so there's no other explanation. Still would have been nice to have been emailed or called to be told it's out of stock. My poor mum had to wake up early and stay at home to sign for the damn thing.
brad79810
21 Nov 16#419
After my HP 5510 all in one printer died I resurrected my Hp photosmart printer and quality of photos is superb. Unfortunately it doesn't have WiFi but think can set up through a device I bought from Aldi a few years ago - WiFi hub. If quality on this printer is poor for photos then won't bother.
steveing64
21 Nov 16#420
yes as far as i am aware thats what you can do its what i intend bit i went for the 5546 so got 9 months free
ArthurDent1
21 Nov 16#421
So this would be a bargain if I could get a cheap deal on photo paper - I could print hundreds of photos over the 5 month trial for just the cost of a cheap printer and the paper and then I'd have a printer for £1.99/month to print the kids' homework out...?
Any cheap deals on photo paper (A4 or A5)?
frankton
21 Nov 16#422
Thanks OP just received mine, ordered Saturday night free delivery, great service.
HOTPOT
21 Nov 16#423
Looks a nice printer, but I only needed the basic one as I already have an all singing Canon printer that takes full refills at less than £5-00 but doesn't have wifi. This one will enable all our tablets, phones etc to print from.
jbarnsie
21 Nov 16#424
Correct
Not sure about photo paper deals tbh sure someone will help soon
geoffro
21 Nov 16#425
Many thanks received
Throttle
21 Nov 16#426
It detected my printer ( I did have the HP software when i did it ) during the sign up but with it detecting the printer it mentioned there my printer was eligible for 5 month inks, get a extra month with referral code.
Although my box did say 5 yet it might be related to purchase date and model
Throttle
21 Nov 16#427
Its 6 months ink using a referral code too :smile: I picked my paper up from Tesco last night for mine printer 500 sheets £2.50 seems good enough for me printing random bits.
paulsssss
21 Nov 16#428
Why do they make the INK so expensive. HP are one of the worse you can normally get there printers around £30 with a colour and a black then once they run out, the printer gets dumped and you have to buy a new one, the INK costs more than a whole new printer with the INK. I have a HP sat in the shed as the ink ran out and I was not paying the stupidly dear price to replace it. I am tempted as I need a printer but I know in 6 months it will join the one in the shed already.
flipperni
21 Nov 16#429
Thank you jbarnsie and steveing64 for you kindness.
tuggy
21 Nov 16#430
Received my printer on schedule and set it up no problem.
BUT the quality of colour photo printing is very poor.
I printed from a 600x600dpi original on good quality glossy paper and set at the 'best' resolution but there is a green tinge around the edges of the subject and definite lines across the print.
I increased the dpi of the original to 1200x1200 but same result.
The green tinge and the lines are not visible in the original even at 400% magnification.
My previous printer was a HP3050A which printed the same picture, using the same paper and settings, without any problems.
I am waiting an answer from the HP forum.
nordicgod
21 Nov 16#431
Just all set up pretty painless and 5+1 months free. Pm if you want the 1 month referral link
manbearpig
21 Nov 16#432
I wonder how many of these will be binned after the 5 month ends?
Seems massively wasteful, given the amount of plastic used. Any environmental benefit from recycling the old ones will be negated by everyone throwing them away due to the insanely expensive ink.
Throttle
21 Nov 16#433
Definitely agree with you because of the 6 months ink ( using referral code or more if refer people ) it's a good deal but if there's no cheap 3rd replacements after that it's likely end up binned which is daft, should just make ink cartridges more reasonable priced.
ghostm4n
21 Nov 16#434
Snap - literally setting up now, but havent seen anywhere yet to add in a referral code? Did you get to put one in to get 10 mths please?
Never mind, just saw it on last page, cheers.
Throttle
21 Nov 16#435
Sorry it wasn't the mobile app i signed up through from what i remember i installed the HP software for the printer on computer from the HP webpage using that was the way i signed up as it forwarded me to the sign up HP page, it'd already reconsigned my printer and details though so was easier that way for me.
You get 5 month free ink as standard but towards the end of the sign up bit it mentioned a referral code so i entered one from a member here then it upgraded to 6 then.
raguza
21 Nov 16#436
Hi, anyone please recommend good paper for printing photos? Best place to buy? Cheers!
doricell
21 Nov 16#437
Yes you can, you just need to unsubscribe from the instant ink program, then you can remove instant ink cartridges and swap them for the normal ones
3applepie
21 Nov 16#438
Just spoke with HP. HP instant ink customer service said if you opt for the 5 month trial, you can NOT go onto the free 15 pages per month plan at the end of the trial period. The reason given was that the 5 month trial period is a paid plan even though it has been offered as a no fee trial period, and you can not go from the paid plan to the free plan. (The HP contact number was 0207 6600 0596 but it connected to USA call centre.) Also I asked if my regular connection to the printer from the computer is via USB cable, but the wifi connection from the printer to the router is lost for a period, if the printer will still print as it is connected via USB. (The call to the USA call centre disconnected at this time and when I dialled the same number I eventually got connected to someone in UK this time and he said), you can still print but you will get messages telling you that the printer needs to connect with the wifi, he did not know how many days it would continue to print, but said it would eventually stop printing until the printer reconnected to HP.
It would have been really helpful if we had a definitive time period of how long you will be able to print until the printer stopped printing until it phoned home. This is one question I expected customer services to be able to find out when asked. If anybody has more info on this please post.
doricell
21 Nov 16#439
You earn one month for entering a friend's code. But this you can only do once. Then you may earn as many free months as the friends who use your code to register themselves. Specifically, one month for each person who uses your code
HOTPOT
21 Nov 16#440
I appreciate that we will be on a 5 month free plan, but it clearly says on the HP page.
You cannot downgrade to the 15 pages for free after your offer has expired. You can upgrade and downgrade freely between the various paid plans but CANNOT downgrade to the free option. If you choose the free option at startup you will have to stick with it otherwise you will lose the possibility to go back to it
Anne46
21 Nov 16#442
I'm signed up to Quidco but never actually used them. Exactly how do I get the £3.50 cashback? I see there is a box at the bottom of the Quidco page with " enjoy 10% off plus up to 11% cash back". Do I click on that? It's just that when I do I get a message saying "Your browser is set to block pop-up ads and cookies." but I do have my settings set to allow local data. I do have Adblocker plus though, should I disable this temporarily?
doricell
21 Nov 16#443
You may choose one option or the other, and you cannot go back later to the free option if you choose the plan right away
ghostm4n
21 Nov 16#444
Well, not exactly 5 min setup, but worth it in the end I think. In case it helps anyone else, here are a couple of things I noticed during setup (I went for the 5546, but am guessing most of this is identical):-
When you get to the page where it is going to download the software for your machine, check bottom left of your screen as mine had defaulted to US - English. Just click and change to UK - English
When setting up your HP connected account, you will likely be prompted for your serial number. Mine was on the back of the printer - Wouldn't hurt to make a note of it now :-)
When setting up instant ink it will ask if you have an enrolment card. You don't, so just choose one of the plan options on the right of the screen. You don't have to choose the £7.99/mth as it does say a little later that up to 300 pages a month over plan will not be charged for during the trial, albeit I chose it anyway. The next screen will tell you that you have a free trial for that printer (Mine stated straight away that I had 9 mths free trial)
If you are going to enter a referral code, it is literally on the very last page, after you have entered your billing information, so don't worry if you haven't seen it when asked for card details.
When you have completed signup, it will give you a link you can use to refer a friend. The referral code is simply the last bit at the end of the link.
doricell
21 Nov 16#445
no you cannot downgrade to the free plan after the trial. But you can of course unsubscribe from the instant ink plan altogether and buy normal cartridges
davidmaiden18183
21 Nov 16#446
It's says that on the box but on the printer itself in the box it's has a sticker saying 5. When you register it it will offer you 5 months
jbarnsie
21 Nov 16#447
right guys firstly thanks for the deal arrived very quickly today having only been ordered yesterday
Having issues at the stage of Choose a software option
The software is searching for available software and keeps saying it cant find anything.
Have tried suggestions in manual (reset router then printer then turn back on same order) but no joy
any help massively appreciated
thanks in advance
ghostm4n
21 Nov 16#448
Don't see why they wouldn't continue. I bought the 5546 just to keep my son off my back so he can print out his college stuff. Even on 50 pages a month, I'd hardly call a couple of quid a month extortionate. That's only £24 a year, and not much different to compatibles on my Epson. I just want peace of mind and a quiet life, and this suits me down to the ground, so I'm staying even after the trial finishes.
nordicgod
21 Nov 16#449
just use the disc that comes with it
moderntoss
21 Nov 16#450
Agreed. Thanks again to the OP.
zabada
21 Nov 16#451
I wish!
jbarnsie
21 Nov 16#452
Yes and yes
Personally I would use a new browser for quidco so to be sure you have no history/cookies stored e.t.c
Also disable ad blocker. Keep quidco open when on currys website once purchased the tracking should show within a few hours
hope this helps
davidmaiden18183
21 Nov 16#453
zabada...............made you look
Benno1uk
21 Nov 16#454
Hi I'm trying to set my printer up now but can't see an option for the 15 pages per month Free option (am using Apple app) thanks.
zabada
21 Nov 16#455
of course it did, stop it now! :grin:
jbarnsie
21 Nov 16#456
Agreed again
I havent bought a printer for a while but to me this is a good standard £50 printer let alone at £35 with the free months
jbarnsie
21 Nov 16#457
the printer is showing on both wireless connection screens on both the laptops I have tried to set it up with...
Throttle
21 Nov 16#458
I tried using it and struggled myself trying via the apple app, I tried it with PC with HP printer software installed and it worked ok then.
jbarnsie
21 Nov 16#459
Will do one of the laptops does not have a working drive so would like to connect this way as well
millypede
21 Nov 16#460
There are only three plans too choose from, the 50, 100 or 300 pages.
jamesapple101
21 Nov 16#461
Where do I find my referral code? Is it the code at the end of the refer a friend link on hp instant ink site?
Anne46
21 Nov 16#462
Thanks for that.
jbarnsie
21 Nov 16#463
Ok it has worked on one laptop that will do.
If anybody would like a code please pm and thanks to the forum member who gave me one earlier
Benno1uk
21 Nov 16#464
Fantastic! Thanks very much - using the Apple App didn't show the free 15 page option, but installing the setup CD into my laptop (MacBook) gave the option so I have now enrolled on free 15 pages per month plan. We shall see how it goes!
clemk1001
21 Nov 16#465
I tried Tesco for the HP envy 5540 at £19 but they didn't have any in store so I reserved one of these. Can someone send me a referral to get the extra 1 month trial.
Benno1uk
21 Nov 16#466
That's what I thought using the Apple IPhone App, but using the setup disc on my laptop gave the extra option of the Free 15 pages per month.
soldierboy001
21 Nov 16#467
Because they are a printing ink manufacturing company not a printer manufacturer, that's just a side line to get you to buy their ink.
NinjaBaz
21 Nov 16#468
Bear in mind, there's a £5 yearly charge to pay for Quidco that will initially be taken from any earnings you receive. Therefore only worth bothering with Quidco on this if you plan on using it in the future. You will still need to make another £1.50 towards your yearly fee before you start earning real money.
steveing64
21 Nov 16#469
Anybody want a code drop me a PM thanks to this site for great info
donnyoz
21 Nov 16#470
I read the terms and conditions and went for the 300 pages which depending on my usage I will downgrade to 50 pages per month at 1.99. If you choose the free option i.e. 15 pages you need to stay on it if you upgrade you CAN NOT go back to 15 pages. However HP reserve the right with 60 days notice to end the 15 free page offer. So it is not guaranteed to last indefinitely. Even after the trial 1.99 per month for 50 pages is £24 pound a year for 600 pages which I would use for colour printing.
davidmaiden18183
21 Nov 16#471
Its simple business. The average printing consumer is put of by a high RRP of a printer, so the price for the produce is subsided with the premise that you they then get their money through cartridge sales. No wonder epson and HP etc over the years have gone to lengths, chipping cartridges etc to try to prevent the 3rd party consumable cartridge market. The upshot of high cartridge prices has actual help with the advent of chain businesses etc such as cartridge word.
Of course there are expensive printers that cost pence to run, but these are targeted to the high end or business consumer
cliosport65
21 Nov 16#472
Yeah I thought exactly the same but it says an additional 2 months and when you open the box it states 5 months so presume it is usually 3 months + an additional 2 months.
Hope that helps :wink:
davidmaiden18183
21 Nov 16#473
Careful. Mods have asked for no posting of referrals. See deal post.
ghostm4n
21 Nov 16#474
It's also printer specific, as the 5546 gives you 9 mths
Chips8913
21 Nov 16#475
Purchased this morning, can someone please send me a referral code.
cliosport65
21 Nov 16#476
Ordered and picked up today thanks should do the job for 5 months. BUT note that it isn't £3.50 Quidco due to the fact of the amount been calculated before VAT :stuck_out_tongue:
jamesfitzpatrick
21 Nov 16#477
I've just bought an HP Office jet printer with 5 month free ink trial. Even though I signed up to the lowest £1.99 (50 pages), this doesn't start until the 5 months is up. Therefore I get 300 pages to use each month until the trial finishes. I had my printer 1 week and I've received new ink cartridges already and I've only printed less than 70 pages. Hope this settles some confusion
cliosport65
21 Nov 16#478
Oh OK thanks shame I didn't know that before as I might have gone for the other one but this one will do for the moment as we have loads of photos to print off :smile:
gfos84
21 Nov 16#479
I got this printer yesterday and i must say i am so impressed with it, It was so quick and easy to setup and yes it is wireless setup as well. i would recommend this to anyone and for £35 quid i would say its one of the deals of the year.
jbarnsie
21 Nov 16#480
Currys quidco initial amount is always incorrect. It will correct itself to the proper amount shortly in my experience
davidmaiden18183
21 Nov 16#481
Agree with that. Some have poo poo'd the photo printing quality but honestly I think it is good unless you look at all your photos 4 or 5 inches from your face....yeah then you might make out the dots that make up the picture.
cliosport65
21 Nov 16#482
As they say only time will tell if not I'm not too worried (_;)
jamesbaldwin
21 Nov 16#483
JUST BEEN AND BOUGHT ONE.VERY PLEASED THANK YOU
donnyoz
21 Nov 16#484
I hold up my hands and say yes I did, It was at the end of the heading of the post and there is no mention in the description- I am still new to using this and didn't realise that was not allowed
I am really really really sorry
gh000stman
21 Nov 16#485
I went for the 5546 with a 9 month free trial in the end (plus an additional 1 from one of the referrals on here, so 10 mths). I think the extra fee months pretty much cover the difference in printer cost. Just setting up now, but so far quite simple
ghostm4n
21 Nov 16#486
LOL, sorry couldn't resist. Really wouldn't lose any sleep over it :-)
ghostm4n
21 Nov 16#487
Some absolute twaddle right there. I have an Epson printer, and I'm still getting this (albeit for my son), and will continue with the ink deal after the trial, and yes i do use compatibles with my Epson, and will continue to do so. It's a couple of quid a month, or maybe even the £3.49/mth deal to cover my sons college printing, and that is damn good value for money.
You also didn't point out that if printing is sporadic and your Epson is unused for a while you also risk the heads drying up and clogging, whereas with these the print heads are built into the cartridge and so get replaced every time.
Lots of factors go into what is right, but this absolutely is a deal, whatever you currently have.
yiannis78
21 Nov 16#488
Everyone is on the Instant Ink Bandwagon in this topic, I am not. I mean it's a pretty good offer from HP, for the first few months but what happens next? I never liked the "pay monthly schemes" and I do like to own what I pay.
So, the big question: Does it play nice with compatible cartridges or is it fully locked down? Obviously I do not intent to feed HP with absurd amounts of money for something that costs pennies.
everydayrolex123
21 Nov 16#489
I ordered my printer yesterday and did next day delivery. Anyone know any possible reasons why it didn't come today?
davidmaiden18183
22 Nov 16#490
Shame the mods are no longer allowing posts or requests for referral codes. That extra month free just made this deal sweeter. I'm sure people will send PM's for them though when asked.....
zabada
22 Nov 16#491
shush, or they'll add "do not PM" next... :neutral_face:
ghostm4n
22 Nov 16#492
Kind of goes against the whole notion of being a deals website really. People can get an extra month free, yet now the site doesn't want people to share those referral codes? Maybe they should just go in the vouchers section then, as it would be hard to argue that they don't belong in there setting at it is full of deal codes.
_zxra_
22 Nov 16#493
Brilliant printer , I've had two other printers and this one is by far the best one
davidmaiden18183
22 Nov 16#494
i understand the notion that affiliate links etc shouldn't be posted as in a similar way and individual can benefit from others purchase, so its similar. The think though for me is its for mutual benefit, everyone wins.
i understand there might be a desire for a thread to stay relevant and not just be pages of requests and people posting back codes. At least anyone requesting by PM keeps the discussion thread clean.
rishi111
22 Nov 16#495
Just a side note here, I bought this printer but someone mentioned that it comes with a set of normal cartridges as well as the instant ink cartridges. Has this been the case for everyone that has purchased? Mine only came with the instant ink which was a bit of a downer! Thinking to return it and try my luck again...
preecey
22 Nov 16#496
That's why it's always best to keep one step ahead and take screenshots of the codes. Only you can then delete your screenshots. I've taken quite a few over the past few days.
mattcooperkay19922
22 Nov 16#497
No, it comes with one set. They are a starter set and can be used with Instant Ink or as normal cartridges.
cla1repa
22 Nov 16#498
For anyone whos bought and received this printer, did you have trouble signing up to instant ink? I am unable to click on create account although it lets me through all the previous steps.
doveman007
22 Nov 16#499
I recall reading suggestions that the cartridges should be removed and put in a zip-lock bag or tupperware box if they're not going to be used for a while, to stop them drying out, so if the print head is in the cartridge then doing this could protect that as well, which you can't do if the head is fixed in the printer. So to be fair, there actually may be a real benefit from having the head in the cartridge. Then again, if the scanner doesn't work without the cartridges installed it would be rather annoying to have to put them in each time I want to scan.
davidmaiden18183
22 Nov 16#500
No problems here, but i had problems viewing my account pages in work becuase the internet browser we have is older and not supported
rishi111
22 Nov 16#501
Ahh understood. I think @preecey meant that you should use up the ink before registering for the free trial, that way, once you start the free trial, you will be sent a new set soon after. Only problem is that you have 5 days from date of purchase (as mentioned by someone) to use them up before starting the trial so probably not enough time for most!
davidmaiden18183
22 Nov 16#502
Well planned. The reality is you only need one code thought, and anyone who has bought and setup the printer like myself has a referral code that can be used numerous times. it just cant be posted or asked for on the thread :-(
ghostm4n
22 Nov 16#503
Ditto
doveman007
22 Nov 16#504
It seems ghostm4n's and my posts about the printer head drying up got deleted accidentally, so I'll quote them again.
Even so, if you don't use the printer for a while and the heads dry up/clog then you can't print, so how would you use the cartridge up to get the new one sent out?
ArthurDent1
22 Nov 16#505
Quidco is only offering me 1.1% Cashback (35p!).
There's a link that says "Enjoy an extra 10% off hundreds of products and free delivery on all orders" but no code and when I try to pay it's asking me for £35...?
Am I missing something?
ghostm4n
22 Nov 16#506
Silly question then but did you get your claim code from your printer settings (I had a 5546 printer, but assume is pretty much the same process), which I then had to use to be able to create an account (Along with the printer serial number), and only then could I get to the instant ink bit.
Also, are you doing this from a pc or a mobile app? I 'think' i recall some people saying they had issues trying to do it through an app, but worked fine on PC.
soldierboy001
22 Nov 16#507
Storing cartridges in their sealed pouches in a fridge is a good idea if you bulk buy. But make sure the kids don't open them thinking they are some sort of treat. This is especially a good idea if the weather gets hot or you live in a hot climate.
mancunian23
22 Nov 16#508
Finally decided to get this printer for kids school work and for personal use. Took my time in setting and had no problems using the pc, really happy with the printing and graphics quality will definitely stay on at least on 50 page instant ink plan after 6 months.
matmal
22 Nov 16#509
HI, I have a questions... 1st - I got printer from Currys and it had only 2 instant inks (not 4 as sugested - so there were not plain ones)- is it normal? (there is no box content or anything like that on or in the box) 2nd - how do I apply for 5months trial - do I need any code or anything ? thx
notavalidaddress
22 Nov 16#510
Just reserved this one locally as I find myself needing to print on thicker paper/card than a laser printer can handle. I had a look at the manual online but couldn't see a maximum paper weight that this could handle - don't suppose anyone knows do they?
ghostm4n
22 Nov 16#511
When you set the printer up online and register for instant ink it will automatically default to 5 months trial. After you have put in all your details, including your payment card details, the very last page will allow you to put in a refer a friend code which will then give you an additional month to make it 6.
ghostm4n
22 Nov 16#512
To be fair, it is sometimes possible to clean the inkjets/heads, and I have done so in my old Epson, but it is an awkward process to say the least, and can damage them. I 'think' it would be a lot easier to clean (or even simply replace) an HP cartridge than a built in head in an Epson. Point taken though about if the cartridge head dried up, but I've just never really seen that posted as an issue.
davidmaiden18183
22 Nov 16#513
You print out a sheet as part of setting up the printer and use the code as part of the setup. You will then be offered 5 months instant ink trial. You will need a friend referral code to make it 6 months free.
ghostm4n
22 Nov 16#514
Just get on to HP. Call their support line before 6pm and they will be able to tell you i'm sure.
support.hp.com/ or Call 0345 270 4142 (Check what 0345 will cost you first though), or the landline number i had yesterday was 020 7660 0596
I was worried as I hadn't seen an option to enter a referral code and I was already at payment card details, but it's actually on the page after that anyway.
HOTPOT
22 Nov 16#515
I'm also having problems getting past the account stage. I followed everything correctly. My printer printed a claim code, but there has not been any place to enter it so far. I have wasted 90 minutes on this.
doricell
22 Nov 16#516
Yes you need to disable Adblocker and any other 3rd party software that might block cookies
b33r
22 Nov 16#517
I had some initial problems configuring mine as some pages of the set up weren't loading. I quickly pinned it down to my Pi-Hole blocking some urls. Was fine after disabling it. Anyway if you run a pi-hole my advice would be disable it while you set it up.
ghostm4n
22 Nov 16#518
Just in case you haven't seen it, on the following link, about halfway down after the print your claim code instructions, you will see the screens that prompt for the claim code etc?
Paper What is the maximum paper thickness the Envy 4524 can print on? Paper up to 90gsm. The weight of paper should be shown on the packaging.
Photo Paper Does the Envy 4524 accept photo paper? Yes, you can use photo paper up to 280gsm
Card Can the Envy 4524 print on card? Yes, Hp advertise that it can handle card up to 200gsm inkfactory.com
cliosport65
22 Nov 16#520
I set up my printer and didn't need to enter a claim code did I do something wrong ? :neutral_face:
davidmaiden18183
22 Nov 16#521
No, but you would have got 5 month free instant ink instead of 6
Throttle
22 Nov 16#522
I never had a claim code printed on my HP ink setup just the PC software installed and I'm sure i was forwarded from that... it seemed a bit of messing about but worked eventually
cla1repa
22 Nov 16#523
I didn't need to put in a claim code, when i started the registration process it said on screen i had a 5 month free trial but I couldn't get past the sign up page, however I was able to sign up on a seperate web page and then I just signed in on the pop up registration page so its all gone through now
Why can't we ask for friend referral codes, surely we're all friends on this site.
ghostm4n
22 Nov 16#526
One thing I did notice once I had set up my HP account and added my printer, add that it said my warranty expires in Sept 17, despite me only just getting it. I will contact them and query why it says that, as we have 12 mths here.
soldierboy001
22 Nov 16#527
Because it's the rule.
davidmaiden18183
22 Nov 16#528
Agreed. but the mods don't like it. Maybe its because its cluttering up the discussion, or that someone can gain too much from it....its not like it a financial gain of any real note though, just a few quid saved. But thems the rules.
You cant ask in a post, people cant give one over in a post but can you PM any of those like me who have set up the printer and have them? Maybe....... I don't know if thats in the HUKD rule book or not. Its private so maybe different
HOTPOT
22 Nov 16#529
In the end I went back on line to another part of the HP site, this had a section to put the claim code in & after that all was well. But they didn't tell us that. :-(
dodoegg1
22 Nov 16#530
Never thought I'd rate an HP printer deal hot. Used to have one years ago when cartridges cost a fortune. Even the fakes were pretty expensive. Finally seems as though HP printers are reasonable value again with deals like this.
Daddio
22 Nov 16#531
Thankyou to anyone that's sent me a referral code. But just to say that I don't actually need one as was just asking why we couldn't ask for one or share one as we're all friends on this site at the end of the day.
TallerPaul
23 Nov 16#532
this is tempting however i have the HP 3050A 3 in 1 for the last few years it's done me well except the new ink carts dual pack costs £16 and only last a month or 2 of light printing so i don't think the deal would benefit me although i've added heat due to price of ink for 4 months.
ghostm4n
23 Nov 16#533
All depends on what you call light printing really. Assuming it was no more than 100 pages a month, then that would be £3.49/mth after the first 6 months. That is £7 for 2 months as opposed to your £16 for your dual cart. That means the printer would be paid for in 4 months even without the free trial? Factor in the free trial and it pays for the printer itself.
Quite frankly you could even step up to the Envy 5546 which is a better printer and comes with a 9 month ink trial (plus 1 mth refer a fried will get you to 10, and still be quids in.
Again though, all depends on what you term light printing.
doricell
23 Nov 16#534
I think the Quidco 10% cashback was only valid Fri 18-Sunday 20. Double check that the " extra 10%" quoted on Quidco is indeed referring to cashback and not to a random discount But I suggest you try Topcashback, I recall seeing a good cashback for Currys yesterday. I always toggle between these two sites every time I want to make a purchase online, to see which one is the highest payer!
doricell
23 Nov 16#535
1- that's correct if you have bought the printer in this thread. Other models have been mentioned as an alternative, but this one has only 2 slot for cartridges and did come with 2 instant ink cartridges
2- already replied by other users :smile:
Benno1uk
23 Nov 16#536
I registered my printer 2 days ago and today have received an email saying that they have sent out a new set of inks. I am on the Free 15 prints a month plan. Only printed the initial 2 set up pages so far.
whatdoidonow
23 Nov 16#537
Correct - the inks supplied with the printer are not part of the Instant Ink subscription, so HP send you a set of cartridges "within 10 days" to start the service. Swap out the cartridges when they arrive & store the others in an airtight container for emergency use. I expect the printer knows whether standard/XL or "Instant Ink" cartridges are installed so won't order more ink if you don't swap to the new carts.
ArthurDent1
23 Nov 16#538
Looks like I missed the 10% - 1.1% at Quidco, 1.15% at TCB
Suspect the save 10% link is just a claim that some items are reduced on the website - no sign of a code or reduction in the basket. Decided to go ahead anyway as my old printer is misbehaving; the £1.99/month contract should cover what I need most of the time and is a lot more convenient than discovering I've run out of cyan (and therefore can't print anything - not even B&W text with my current printer) the day before my kids' have to hand homework in!
ghostm4n
23 Nov 16#539
Snap and I'm on the 300 page plan
jrrowleyws
23 Nov 16#540
Me too, apparently the new cartridges will have a lot of capacity so you won't get too many deliveries!
ghostm4n
23 Nov 16#541
Suits me fine
frankton
23 Nov 16#542
Thanks david for your Help all sorted.
markv
24 Nov 16#543
How do you register for instant ink? I didn't seem to get any option. Is it on the printer's LCD screen or in a browser window on your PC. I've checked every option/screen on the small LCD display and can't see a thing except under the help screen, which just describes instant ink. Online I'm asked to "Enter your enrolment key in the field below. To find your enrolment key, gently scratch off the silver strip on the back of your enrolment card" *** Update *** It was there all along: select the "I haven't got a card" option, and pick the number of pages per month. It doesn't mention the free 5 months until you go onto the next screen. Problem solved!
live4less
24 Nov 16#544
Thanks just ordered from eBay for £30
cliosport65
24 Nov 16#545
instant ink included as well ?
montana78
24 Nov 16#546
I got a hp wifi color laserjet which has wifi issues. Had a hp envy laptop which had wifi issue. Doubt ill buy anymore HP products.
csmum
24 Nov 16#547
Thanks for all the helpful set-up tips on here, really appreciated. I went for the Envy 5546 and have opted-in for the 300 page instant ink for 9 months. All seems to be working just fine :-) Will be great if my Quidco £10 bonus from Currys also comes through!
notavalidaddress
24 Nov 16#548
Printed 4 full colour pages and ran out of ink with the supplied cartridges.
No sign of any ink being shipped on my account yet either!!!!
ghostm4n
24 Nov 16#549
Got my email to say they were shipped a couple of days after I set it up. I hadn't provided anything except the claim code
notavalidaddress
24 Nov 16#550
Got an email 2 minutes after my earlier post saying they have been shipped by TNT. Hopefully won't be too long - do they come from Holland?
kipikachuko
24 Nov 16#551
My husband chose the 15 pages by accident! Now how do I change it back to 300 pages plan for free please?
ghostm4n
24 Nov 16#552
Dont think it actually matters. During the setup it said that anything up to 300 pages per month would be allowed during the trial regardless of the plan chosen. If anybody else could confirm whilst setting up would be appreciated.
kipikachuko
24 Nov 16#553
I didn't see that during the set up at all and if I use all my ink to print now what will happen? Thanks
ghostm4n
24 Nov 16#554
No matter what you should be sent new one inks for the instant ink trial. I got my email telling me they had shipped 2 days later and I haven't printed anything.
fitzycat
24 Nov 16#555
A fairly light usage family here when it comes to printing but we have our moments. Our present HP deskjet which we've had for a good while is a bit past it and just ran out of black ink a couple of days ago. Ordered !! Hot !!!
millypede
24 Nov 16#556
Now use PRINTER10 at the checkout to get a further 10% off!
millypede
24 Nov 16#557
No doesnt work like that, but give the Instant Ink telephone number a call and they may be able to help the change.
Shoegal
25 Nov 16#558
Thanks. Ordered one. At this price I won't lose any sleep if it's not great (but I'm sure it will be fine).
Benno1uk
25 Nov 16#559
If you are on the 15 free prints a month plan you will get charged £1 for every extra 10 pages you print. You can change to the 300 pages plan (or the other two plans) through hpconnected.com
millypede
25 Nov 16#560
No its pick one plan for a the trail for 5 months, during that 5 months if you decide to move up from say the £1.99 plan to a £3.49 plan during month 3 you have to then pay for the rest of the time.
ghostm4n
25 Nov 16#561
Milly, I'm definitely confused then, and this has been posted before in this thread also. It's certainly the impression that the words on the setup give. If anyone is still to set theirs up, it would be great if they could tell us what those words actually are, because that's certainly how it read to me.
I would venture that more than a few people in here have read those words in exactly the same way based on this thread. I opted for the 7.99/mth plan anyway, but don't want to mislead anyone else, so consider me educated now as to this aspect, and thank you for the clarification.
ghostm4n
25 Nov 16#562
So that would mean that people may as well choose the £7.99/mth plan, and the only thing they risk is if they want to drop down and forget to do so, or just don't bother to go change it ( Which I'm guessing the business case model for the trial is counting on anyway :-) ). But again, thank you for the clarification.
tanelpadar
25 Nov 16#563
I've ran out of ink in the start up cartridges after subscribing to the 300 page plan. Can I purchase some hp cartridges and carry on printing until the instant ink gets delivered??
sharpiesharpie
26 Nov 16#564
this is what it says when you log in and change your plan.
HP Instant Ink Plan Select a plan.
£1.99 per month for up to 50 pages Each additional set of 15 pages for just £1.00 £3.49 per month for up to 100 pages Each additional set of 20 pages for just £1.00 £7.99 per month for up to 300 pages Each additional set of 25 pages for just £1.00 Upgrade immediately and your new monthly plan price will apply retrospectively from 26 Nov 2016
Upgrade next billing cycle starting on 26 Dec 2016 Change PlanCancel
ghostm4n
26 Nov 16#565
Just be cognisant of what millypede posted though. If you move up during the plan you will have to pay for the rest of it. If you have selected the wrong plan in error whilst setting up, I would suggest contacting them and asking them to help you switch to see if you can avoid that.
zworld
26 Nov 16#566
You MAKE tea, not COOK it !!!
Ger73
26 Nov 16#567
Tried to buy this last night, code PRINTER10 not recognised and the website wouldn't let me get this delivered to my address and I couldn't reserve it either help? Are there any other 10% off codes today ?
mattr
26 Nov 16#568
is there a time limit before which you have to sign up to get the 5 months (ie this is a Christmas present).
hishaq
26 Nov 16#569
Got the printer today set it up but no option for instant ink come up during the setup what can i do to get this free 5 months trial?
jamsterr
26 Nov 16#570
I asked the guy in store to apply it when I went to collect it before paying
jamsterr
26 Nov 16#571
Btw, the code is PRNT10
Ger73
26 Nov 16#572
But 10% ended last night knowhow told my Me via twitter and won't apply it also if I reserve they at not apply in store on Tuesday
jamsterr
26 Nov 16#573
Did you connect the printer to wifi and then set it up via a computer ? That's what I did and I got a option during the set up.
hishaq
26 Nov 16#574
thanks manage to sort it out selected a plan and it came up with 5 months free trial
jamsterr
26 Nov 16#575
They told me the same but I insisted to the guy in store that it did not allow me to Do it online and I tried getting it on Friday, he finally accepted and got 10% off Worth trying
Ger73
26 Nov 16#576
Ok I will give it a go, do you think there'll be 10% off again on cyber Monday?
jamsterr
26 Nov 16#577
They told me that it wouldn't be reduced more than £35 on Wednesday but on Friday they added the 10% off, so possibly
StrugglingStudent
26 Nov 16#578
I think the referral rule in this case should not be applied because of the mutual benefit it gives to both person. A new user like me could use a referral code and both people would be better off.
Also, I had to carry the printer from the shop to my house because of no delivery being available. There was a sign saying 10% off printers of 35 pounds or over, but the guy said that was for yesterday and the deal has expired, so I didn't get 10% off.
mess0804
27 Nov 16#579
me too I am with you on the referral rule as people are loosing on the 6th free month
3guesses
27 Nov 16#580
I've read most of the posts on this thread and I have a quick question: as I understand it, you can choose a 15-page pcm package which is free. Do you still need to provide credit card details if choosing this option, and does this last indefinitely or is it just for a set period of time?
TIA
jamsterr
27 Nov 16#581
I think you still need to provide that information because if you go over the 15 pages it's like £1 per 10 pages. And according to HP they can pull that offer whenever they want
baileysqueen
27 Nov 16#582
Does anyone know if this printer is also known as 4523? i cant find it anywhere else but Argos do the 4523 and it looks identical. The instruction manual says 4520 series?
Throttle
27 Nov 16#583
Looking at HP assistant it says HP ENVY 4524 All-in-One Printer
Broxy
27 Nov 16#584
I believe it is identical in every way apart from the fact that 4524 is exclusive to currys, pc world.
millypede
27 Nov 16#585
Yes. The 4520 is the base model and any number that replaces the 0 on the end makes it unique in some way, months of instant ink, USB cable, colour etc
cliosport65
28 Nov 16#586
what's the photo quality printing like on this printer does anyone know ? thanks :smile:
acer166
28 Nov 16#587
Printer is very nice, touch screen and no fuss when setting up. One thing I will mention, the printer doesn't print very good quality pictures. When I was printing large pictures would often get a line through it where it didn't print properly, however I can't complain because of 5 months free ink :smile:
ghostm4n
28 Nov 16#588
Please don't buy this for photos. If you want photos look at something like the 5546. The print quality will be far better for photos and even though it is dearer the ink trial is longer at 9 months, so can completely offset the difference if you print a lot of photos.
cliosport65
28 Nov 16#589
Bit late for that bought already tried printing some photos today the quality was shocking that's why I asked the question :disappointed: although 5 months free ink should be OK if I can find some other things to print lol :smile: not sure what yet though.
StrugglingStudent
28 Nov 16#590
My printer that I picked up from Curry's did not come with a USB cable to connect the printer to the computer - is this normal or should I be concerned that I got a faultily packaged printer?
b33r
29 Nov 16#591
Normal
Ger73
29 Nov 16#592
I am collecting this printer tomorrow does anyone know any tricks to get the 10% discount? Any advice guys and girls??
jamsterr
29 Nov 16#593
Try arguing that you tried to reserve it on Black Friday with the code PRNT10 but it wouldn't let you put it and then it showed out of stock but you were ready to buy it on Friday.
soldierboy001
29 Nov 16#594
I think the clue is in the WiFi description of the product.
doveman007
29 Nov 16#595
Worked for me when I bought a 6960 on the 26th. I had actually reserved it just before midnight on the 24th and the website said I could collect it from opening on the 25th until the end of the 26th but when I got there they couldn't find any sign of my order and when I showed them the e-mail they said as it was dated the 24th the reservation would have ended on the 25th.
Anyway, I went and got one of the shelf, took it to the normal till, mentioned the 10% discount code and explained that I'd reserved it in time but they'd mistakenly cancelled it and the lady typed in a long code from a sheet she had, saying it might not work anymore but it did :smile:
Jdk1970
29 Nov 16#596
Bought from Argos for same price got internet security worth £11.99 for free
Ger73
29 Nov 16#597
Was there 5 month ink trial?
ghostm4n
29 Nov 16#598
Nope, it's only a 3 month trial with Argos on that one, so £15.98 to the bad vs the 5 month trial assuming you take the max ink offer, albeit somewhat offset by the internet security thing.
Hustler1337
30 Nov 16#599
Just in the process of signing up and it asks for promo code. Is there anything I need to enter there?
Thanks
ghostm4n
30 Nov 16#600
You've probably been inundated with them now, but basically it is a unique code that everyone gets when they sign up, that if you share it gets both you and the other person a free month.
cherryboo
1 Dec 16#601
Just a heads up about the instant ink plans. I rang HP and they explained that whatever plan you choose, during the 5 month free trial, you will get 300 pages allowance per month. There is no point in choosing the most expensive plan during the 5 month trial and then downgrading to try and get any unused pages from the trial period to carry over because you will only be allowed to carry over the same number of pages that equate to the plan you choose, eg. if you choose the £1.99/50 page a month plan after the 5 month free trial, you will only carry over 50 pages.
sparky83
2 Dec 16#602
Still no instant ink been waiting a week. The TNT tracking says its in international transit so I was just wondering where its going to or coming from? Not very instant good job its only my 5 year old wanting to print out rubbish!
millypede
2 Dec 16#603
Its takes up to 10 days for the next set of cartridges to be delivered, its in the T&C and elsewhere too.
ghostm4n
2 Dec 16#604
Mine was was about a week. Thought that was pretty good.
baileysqueen
3 Dec 16#605
Ive just had my first set of instant inks and all ive done is installed the printer and printed out a college document?
I had a message to say it was on its way and it arrive about a week later.
UniquelyMoi247
3 Dec 16#606
The evening I set up the printer, I received an email to say new ink cartridges were on their way. I received them at the beginning of the week. I thought it was great service. The only thing that bothered me was that the box they came in didn't fit through the letterbox. So if I'm not in, I can't say I'll be thrilled if I have to keep driving up to the sorting office to collect every time. We shall see.
baileysqueen
4 Dec 16#607
Same here but luckily i was in :-)
notavalidaddress
4 Dec 16#608
I got my first set couriered within a couple of days - wonder if it was because I had exhausted the colour starter ink on day 1.
I got a secondary shipment notification the other day so expect to have another set of cartridges soon as well. This is good as I plan to print 1800 pages over the next 6 months and may need lots of ink.
whiteswan
7 Dec 16#609
Ok something is amiss.......
I have printed 228 pages since buying it 3 weeks ago - and this has required 3 lots of instant ink !!
Surely it cant use that much - only normal pages - not high quality photos.
Dave
Shinoke
8 Dec 16#610
Are you sure, when I sign up I see this: Free trial 9 months - 50 pages per month free
This is for the 5564 with 9 months free, when selecting the £1.99 plan
You can downgrade at any point right, so there's no problem in selecting the higher plans?
Edit: "Charges for additional pages will be waived for up to 300 pages per month during your 9 months of free trial."
Cool
sparky83
8 Dec 16#611
Still no ink it'll be two weeks on Sunday since I signed up. At least the tracker says its in GB now. What a load of rubbish!
m.ad
10 Dec 16#612
I didnt set up the trial during setup, now i cant find the option to start it :disappointed:
ghostm4n
10 Dec 16#613
It has to be done within 7 days of setting up the printer.
cliosport65
26 Dec 16#614
I'm out of ink again now the 2nd time since I signed up. Anyone else having the same problem?
UniquelyMoi247
27 Dec 16#615
How many pages have you printed? Just curious. I'm still on the first set, although I've not been utilising the 300 pages per month like I'd planned...
cliosport65
27 Dec 16#616
printed 194 pages last month over 100 of them been photos :wink:
UniquelyMoi247
27 Dec 16#617
Fair enough :grin: Are you having to wait for the ink to arrive?
cliosport65
27 Dec 16#618
yes but it is Christmas and bank holidays so it might be delaying it a bit will see next month, but might be a problem if you print loads of photos out :grin: which is why we got it in the first place :wink:
mmmkbb
2 Jan 17#619
Hi I have just sign up to the instant ink today but there is no mention of free ink on my account. Is that normal?
Ger73
2 Jan 17#620
Just about to setup my printer and I'm wondering what plan I should pick. If I choose the £7.99 plan for the trial can i change down to the £1.99 plan on the month I need to pay after trial finishes? Also do I need to have printer switched on all the time and connected to wifi or can I switch off?
davidmaiden18183
2 Jan 17#621
Yes you can change down to £1.99 (50 pages) after the trial. If you don't have your printer connected to your home network you would be seldom communicating with HP for them to understand your usage and send out new cartridges.
davidmaiden18183
2 Jan 17#622
Whatever plan you pick you can still print to the £7.99 tarriff each month even if that is not set
Ger73
2 Jan 17#623
Hi
Should there be an enrolment card with code inside?
I don't have one?
ghostm4n
2 Jan 17#624
If you're not connected to the network you won't be printing. I can't even photocopy if it's not connected.
Ger73
2 Jan 17#625
Should there be an enrolment card with code inside? I don't have any?
ghostm4n
2 Jan 17#626
I didn't have one. There was a sticker on the printer that referenced the trial. You had to do it within 7 days of setting up the printer though I believe.
Ger73
2 Jan 17#627
Yes all sorted now thank you
whiteswan
4 Jan 17#628
Seems to run out of ink 3 times before I have printed 300 pages - (none of them photos)- and the new ones often don't arrive on time so left with unusable printer for almost a week on 2 occasions.
It seems a good idea - but badly flawed if it doesn't work.
Dave
cliosport65
14 Jan 17#629
Anyone else having trouble with Quidco tracking this for £3.50 mine was declined, for some reason? oO
mattr
15 Jan 17#630
Mine is still showing as 29p - should it have changed?
cliosport65
16 Jan 17#631
same as mine then :disappointed:
sabresonic
20 Jan 17#632
Mine was declined also...have raised a claim, doubtful it will be successful but overall I'm happy with the printer.
cliosport65
21 Jan 17#633
yeah the printer is a great deal, should have got £2.90 cash back but ended up with 29p , quidco not been very helpful either :disappointed:
zabada
23 Jan 17#634
I also had a 29p transaction which is now confirmed, but today I noticed that another £2.63 transaction for Currys with the same date has appeared. Worth checking your account. The two transactions together are worth 10% of the printer's ex-VAT price.
cliosport65
23 Jan 17#635
you are correct it is showing on mine too :smile: all happy X)
notavalidaddress
2 Feb 17#636
I went to print with this earlier and told it to print on both sides (flip on long edge). I expected to have to take the paper, open the tray, put it in the tray, press ok but in actual fact once it had printed it waited a few seconds (I expected for ink to dry) and the pulled the sheet back in and printed it on the other side.
Very impressive.
mattr
3 Feb 17#637
Got the instant ink about a week after enabling it (although it doesn't need any yet) :smile: Has anyone printed photos on photo paper - I've tried twice and its jammed twice with the photo paper :disappointed: ?
cliosport65
3 Feb 17#638
yes I have printed off over 400 photos on photo paper no problem (_;) whats it jamming on, what's the paper you are using :wink:
mattr
12 Feb 17#639
Tried again. It doesn't like photo paper being inserted with only a few sheets for some reason (doesn't seem to pull paper through if you try and print on the glossy side). Put about 20 in and its fine - and good news - the quality appears to be as good as ones I've ordered :smile:
cliosport65
12 Feb 17#640
Thats good news I hadn't really noticed I just put a wad of photo paper in and away it goes :grin: although I have limited myself to only printing 20 at a time now as the other month I printed 150+ in one go and the ink mist went everywhere inside the printer and I don't want to ruin it in 2 months as I think it will probably end up in the bin when the instant ink finishes :wink:
Bella_Cat
13 Feb 17#641
To anyone who couldn't get hold of this offer (am I the only one?!) they have a new version of it available. It's a different model but looks pretty much the same to me. currys.co.uk/gbu…tml
soldierboy001
13 Feb 17#642
They are like cars, all look the same.
mattr
30 May 17#643
Ran out of ink and there doesn't seem to be any scheduled to come. Plan is still current. Anyone having these probs?
apfel21
30 May 17#644
I was never able to get the offer of "free ink" to work, I just went round and round in circles with them for weeks on end. Finally I just gave up on getting the offer that was supposed to come with the machine. Hopeless :-*
mattr
9 Aug 17#645
coming to the end of the "trial" now. It seems to suggest once you cancel the plan, the cartridges still working and you have to buy normal ones - is this the case?
ghostm4n
9 Aug 17#646
My understanding was that I could simply drop down to a lower plan if I want to, and do I will probably just drop to the 50 pages a month plan. Haven't used that most months, but for the cost that is still cheaper than buying a set of inks every year if I recall correctly.
cliosport65
10 Aug 17#647
If you cancel instant ink the cartridges will stop working, and will need to be replaced with normal ones. That said if you do the 50 page plan at 1.99 a month over the year it will work out cheaper than a normal set of ink cartridges :grin:
ghostm4n
11 Aug 17#648
That was my take on it. Seemed like a no brainer to me.
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Opening post
Just seen this on Currys & PC World websites -best price in the market from what I can see on this printer. It was £49.99 now £35 which is quite a good save for a printer of this value. Plus it has 5 months free trial of HP Instant Ink which you can cancel when the trial is up (think Netflix). Basically if you opted for the 300 pages per month plan then you would be getting £40 worth of ink so this is a BARGAIN! Reckon this will sell fast so if you are looking for a printer, this looks to be a cracker!
£3.50 cashback available via QUIDCO until Sunday too
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£8p/m for the 300 page plan, effectively meaning HP are giving you a fiver to keep the printer at the end.
Hot deal by the way, thanks OP will order one.
As it is for xmas will i get the 5months from when he first uses it?
Thanks
...and non of the photo-smart printers are included so perhaps not.
I've not bought any ink for 2 years, saved a small fortune.
Xmas present sorted :grin:
Good find!
These come with a set of regular ink cartridges in the box IN ADDITION to the 5 month Instant Ink trial.
I'm not sure if you can defer the start date of the trial, but I'd recommend using up the initial ink cartridges before starting the trial to get the best value.
In response to the question above, when you're using Instant Ink (either on a trial or paid), the printer tells HP when you're going to need cartridges and HP then sends them out before the Instant Ink cartridges have run out, so you aren't left without ink.
With Instant Ink, the pages you print can be absolutely anything - it can be just a few lines of text printed on an A4 piece of paper, or perhaps even a full resolution A4 photo printed on quality photo paper. The amount of ink you use doesn't matter at all, it only counts the pages used. This is why when using the trial it's best to opt for the plan with the highest pages per month, then downgrade shortly before it ends.
No Bluetooth or fax facilities I'm afraid.
Yes, you can print photos from your iPhone thorough Apple AirPrint on small photographic paper.
When the 5 month free trial ends you can either:
1. Continue with HP Instant Ink at £1.99, £3.49 or £7.99 per month;
or
2. Cancel HP Instant Ink and buy cartridges the normal way.
And if you don't do much printing and only print photos, I'd recommend you stay with HP Instant Ink at £1.99 per month for 50 pages.
If you decide not to use Instant Ink, a set of genuine 302XL cartridges are around £40.
We very rarely print things in my household, but we are on the search for a Google Cloud printer for those odd occasions when we want to print from a Chromebook.
Laser only.
I've got a WF -7610DWF I got it dirt cheap from amazon & a full set of inks is £5.
Just stick with your Epson & buy 3rd party inks from Amazon/ebay/svp I always keep 2 full sets on hand they're so cheap it's not worth worrying about
Does the instant ink thing start automatically charging you when your five months is up?
Do the instant ink and standard ink cartridges replace each other physically or do they all have space at once? if all at once and you print say, 301 pages in a month, can it be told to use the instant ink for 300 and the standard ink for the final 1?
I had an HP DeskJet 840C back in 1998 and the cartridges definitely had print heads.
Loved that printer. Was really heavy though.
Does this offer come with the printer or do we add it at the end (the ink enrolment card for £3.49) ?
Ok i've just seen you get ink with it. thanks op
The charging period will automatically kick in after month 5, but you can cancel before this so you won't be charged.
While the printer is in 'Instant Ink mode', you can't use standard cartridges in it.
Tia
Under the plan tab on the account it says Promotion: 5 months available when upgraded to a paid plan... Do we just select 300 pg plan to activate this offer and charged once the 5 months is up?
:disappointed:
Anyone thinking getting one of these HP printers, get it if you can especially at this price :smile:
You don't have to sign up, it will come with normal ink cartridges anyway and then you can just buy ink as and when you need it.
You can print 500 pages per month, but HP only. Send cartridges when they physically run out. So all they'd send you is a black cart when yours ran out to sustain your dot printing.
It's good value if you sign up for 50 prints a month and print 50 photos a month. If you don't print your full allowance, then the value obviously depletes rapidly until there is no advantage. If you go over, then additional prints are a premium.
If you compare it to an Epson printer with third party cartridges (which are still excellent quality) then it is not good value.
So only buy if:
1. You will always print close to the subscribed quantity
2. you are printing 90% photos or other high colour / saturation prints.
3. You believe Epson quality is too inferior for your needs.
I paid £100 for a Dell Colour Laser 1320C about 9 years ago, I have printed hundreds and hundreds of sheets. It has been with me between around 4 house moves bashed around and left for months at a time unused then used heavily. It is still on the original toners yet here it still sits in my junk room still working fine...
Some laptops I even had to completely nuke the printer from their machines (net stop / start spooler, delete client side rendering reg key, then delete printer from printmanagement.msc - not fun!). Probably would have been easier just to restore it!
But, warmth added just to get you up to 1000 degrees.
Kind regards..
Can I print photos from my iPhone through wifi i need small pictures not big A4 paper.
What happens after the 5 month ink and cartridge supply stops do we buy ourselves or they still supply.
How much are the cartridges and inks is it cheaper to buy it myself as I don't do too much printing so won't be using it that much just print photos
Plus I'm pretty sure that if you cease to subscribe to HP Instant Ink, the Instant Ink cartridges will refuse to print any more pages until you subscribe again. These cartridges are different to regular ones you find in the shops.
For example on the £1.99 a month plan, each additional 15 pages costs £1.
They won't send out new ink until you have nearly run out.
You are paying for a quantity of prints, not ink, in effect.
Month 1: Print 500 pages with just a "." - Black cart @ 90% left
Month 2: Print 500 pages with just a "." - Black cart @ 80% left
Month 3: Print 500 pages with just a "." - Black cart @ 70% left
Month 4: Print 500 pages with just a "." - Black cart @ 60% left
Month 5: Print 500 pages with just a "." - Black cart @ 50% left
You'll never be sent a new cart, because you haven't run out.
Now, in this example, 500 colour photos uses 40% of the black cartridge, and 60% of the colour:
Month 1: print 500 colour photos: Black 60%, Colours 40% left
Month 2: print 500 colour photos, Black 20%, Colours 80% left (they will have sent a new colour cart when your colour one was getting low)
Month 3: print 500 colour photos, Black 80%, colours 20% left (they will have sent a new black cart when your colour one was getting low)
etc etc etc.
Any way round this for a low user to take advantage of the additional ink cartridges that can be used later?
Again when we changed broadband provider,the Epson would not talk to the new router, took a age to sort.
And still get the same problem with this now , again l do not know why!
And then it will print what you wanted printing like a hour + later... mad.
[[b[/b][/b][b[/b]quote=preecey]Remember!
These come with a set of regular ink cartridges in the box IN ADDITION to the 5 month Instant Ink trial.
I'm not sure if you can defer the start date of the trial, but I'd recommend using up the initial ink cartridges before starting the trial to get the best value.
In response to the question above, when you're using Instant Ink (either on a trial or paid), the printer tells HP when you're going to need cartridges and HP then sends them out before the Instant Ink cartridges have run out, so you aren't left without ink.
With Instant Ink, the pages you print can be absolutely anything - it can be just a few lines of text printed on an A4 piece of paper, or perhaps even a full resolution A4 photo printed on quality photo paper. The amount of ink you use doesn't matter at all, it only counts the pages used. This is why when using the trial it's best to opt for the plan with the highest pages per month, then downgrade shortly before it ends. [/quote]
They are starter cartridges so will only last about 50 prints. The instant ink month starts when you put the new cartridges in.
For info on how HP Instant Ink works and the different plans, see here:
instantink.hpconnected.com/uk/…n/r
You get two regular ink cartridges in the box. These are not Instant Ink cartridges. You can either use them straight away or keep them for emergencies.
You also get a card with a 5 month Instant Ink code. This code can be used on any Instant Ink plan, even the most expensive one which allows for 300 pages to be printed per month.
When you subscribe to Instant Ink (either using the 5 month trial or paying for a subscription), HP sends you special Instant Ink cartridges which you install into your printer. These are different to regular cartridges.
Every month you are allowed to print up to the maximum amount of pages as detailed in your plan. If you opted for the 300 pages plan, you can only print 300 pages per month as part of the plan, and you'll have to pay extra if you wish to print more.
You can print anything you want, be it a simple letter or a high quality photo.
The printer communicates automatically with HP when the ink is about to run low. HP then posts you more Instant Ink to use when the Instank Ink cartridges in the printer run out.
The Instant Ink cartridges are sent out at no cost to you - it's all part of the service.
You know the McCallisters are going to France?
Do you know if it's cold?
Do these vans get good mileage?
How fast does this go?
Does it have automatic transmission?
Does it have 4-wheel drive?
You might just have saved me a few headaches -- cheers.
Bought a second one for my sister, glad I saw this post.
The cartridges included with this are the standard HP 302 cartridges with an average yield of 190 pages for black and 165 for colour.
....and yet most of the technology in other printers is made by HP as they own majority of patents for inkjet printing technology.
I have an older HP4500 on the £1.99 instant ink plan. Is this printer an actual upgrade or performance is the same? The £35 outlay equals about 17 months of instant ink on my current plan so the actual printer has to be better for it to make sense.
Hope someone knows!
also with the instant ink does the number of pages that you don't use in a month roll over to the next month?
I maybe print 200 a month, so need to go for 300 a month at 7.99. The eps on cartridge at about 18 lasts about 800-1000 so in this situation it could be twice as expensive. Plus if the printer prints virtually blank pages ( as often happens when you print emails or from online) your paying for nothing! Plus you need to actively monitor your situation so not to print over your allowance. It's all another big con in my mind - only very specific circumstances would yield you decent savings.
No idea if still the same though, so if anyone could clarify would be much appreciated.
I need a printer but not for another few months, so don't want to start the instant ink early.
But no seriously, you set up a credit card and if you go over, it automatically charges you for an additional amount. I'm on the £1.99 a month plan for 50 pages, if I went over it would be £1 for 15 more pages. Unused pages roll over to the next month, with a maximum of 50 pages being allowed to rollover in my plan. You can go to the HP instant ink website and see exactly how many you have used and how many you have rolled over (I believe there are other ways to check too, directly on the Printer, but never have done). HP will also email you when you are nearing your monthly limit to warn you,
"an Olympic sized swimming pool filled with printer ink would cost $5.9 billion (yes, with a "b")"
5 years ago, this came out. Epson BX305FW Plus.
My Canon was playing up. I'd had every make under the sun from HP to Brother to find you always end up paying a fortune for f. inkjets :disappointed: I liked a report by someone who said don't pay 30 quid for the refills, try these.
I bought my BX305FW from Viking (on offer for 40 odd quid! X). Eventually one colour runs out, but I didn't go to Sainsburys or even Epson to buy their outrageously priced pack of 4 inkjets (pack with the Fox on, now £35!). No, I took the advice and got a pack of 16 for just £6.99 post free! Would they work? Yep, just as good as the originals. Some people say you put them in and it doesn't recognise them. Just switch off, restart and it does. I have been using this machine since, I have no intention of changing it. If it does pack up, I'll get another. Wi-Fi, copying, colour, black white, the scanner - all brilliant. Wouldn't change for the world!
Currently the black ink cartridge needs changing. It's a piece of ****! Lift open scanner part, flip out old cartridge - 'shake' the new one (important) and in goes the new. SOooooo simple.
Anyone who doesn't want to sign up for ink deals should look at this. Probably newer models now, but five years on and this is the longest I have ever had one printer.
epson.co.uk/pro…lus
amazon.co.uk/Cap…5fw
Plus, look at how good this looks compared to the basic looks of that HP boring printer.
Nah, go for the Epson and save bucketloads on the ink.
oO it jammed, up came 'paper jam' - used to have them years ago often. I thought oh ****, that's it. Switched off, switched on. 'Clear paper jam' came the message. But this had sellotape included! I opened it up, couldn't get it out. Only one choice, pull it backwards. Got it out and I am thinking, that's it. I've **** it up.
Nope. Switched back on and sent same address through from pc but this time onto sheet of A4. It printed as if nothing had happened. Phew! Won't do that again.
Oh, another thing - I buy (as I use loads!) reams of A4 whenever it's cheap. Missed the Sainsbury's basic A4 last week on sale at 45p a ream (still fuming about it!) on HotDeals. Ah yes, paper. I even use thin gsm paper. A lot of companies now sell reams and it's 70gram. This works fine on the Epson too. As does thin card 160gm.
Yeah, best printer scanner out there (for the money) imo. Has other options too, even fax - does anyone use that now?
Does anyone know if this model is the next one up from mine? (a better model) cos if so I'll buy this for £35, cancel my subscription and save around £17.45, in effect making this new printer just under £18!! Bargain!! (_;)
Heat added x
Once the trial ends you can continue on a month by month basis on the plan you've chosen for the trial, downgrade it to a lower plan, or cancel altogether and revert to buying cartridges as normal. You must be aware that if you do cancel, the Instant Ink cartridge that will be in your printer at the time, won't print out anything else even if it still has lots of ink left. You'll need to buy a regular cartridge.
Thanks xx
amazon.co.uk/Eps…0WF
47 quid, not much more than I paid 5 years ago. For what is in effect a small office printer. BARGAIN!
Just look at reviews, some don't like it but horses for courses. I would definitely get another Epson, just for the saving to be gained on ink - perhaps some compatible inks are crap. I chanced Perfect Print ones, so cheap, and no problems. They come packed extremely well and all sealed. What's not to like in the age of rip-off inkjet cartridges.
"This is the worst printer I've ever bought. Every time I print something, an advert appears to tell me to buy more ink. I'll never use HP again. "
If you cancel the subscription, they immediately disable the cartridges (as they are their property).
Also, does anyone know what happens if a cartridge gets blocked or goes faulty?
Does the printer notice a cartrige problem and order a replacement or do you have to phone customer services?
I just posted in excitement at the prospect of grabbing a bargain before scrolling thru the previous comments (soz) :grin: so not really worth getting then if it's just the same? and sorry to sound thick, millypede you said so no in short.... Erm was that no I wouldn't have a problem signing up again or no I wouldn't qualify? :stuck_out_tongue:
thank you again tho for being so helpful! :heart_eyes:
You pay £24/year for what theoretically is 600 pages, but in reality you will probably use much less and maybe suffer overage fees as well (printing between 1 and 15 extra pages costs £1)
This is a decent deal for £35, but the reality is that after the trial is up, this printer is probably best thrown in the bin.
Yes, they are the same width as normal cartridges, just slightly longer.
It will clearly work for a Mac as it states it has Apple Print or whatever it's called, but there is zero mention of Google Cloud Print.
I've been using this printer for a few months now and I'm a very light user. Out of my trial period but I don't see it going in the bin any time soon.
I generally only use 1/2 my monthly allowance (circa 25 sheets) but even then I don't think £24 a year is unreasonable for 300 prints and for the convenience of not having to buy ink in. Works out at 12p a print and when you consider that's a mix of black and colour prints I don't think that's bad value.
The Epson it replaced likely cost a lot more to run and was reliant on all 4 carts having ink in them or it wouldn't print anything. And as soon as you threw colour into the mix one or other of the colour carts would run out fairly quickly which could be inconvenient when I needed to do prints at short notice.
As finknottle says you can also carry over your unused allowance to the next month (50 sheets max if on the £1.99 plan) so don't imagine overage fees will be an issue for most folk unless they go through a mix of very lean months followed by heavy months of printing. But if it's something they anticipate happening then they could always upgrade to a higher tier for as long as required to avoid unexpected costs. May also be possible to upgrade tier mid month too if approaching the limit but not something I've had to look into.
Good deal!
1/ If you subscribe then cancel after say 2 months or whenever, if you haven’t yet used the original cartridges that came with the printer then install them and try to use them after you have cancelled, will they work or not. (presuming they will be the “instant ink” variety cartridge?
2/ During a subscription period, if your printer is for whatever reason disconnected from the internet, if you try to print, will it still print?
thanks in advance for any help.
2 -hmmm... that worries me too. I guess it won't work as that would be a loophole. just turn off wi-fi and still print
He gets upset and moans about the printer, and my wife gets upset because he is upset, so then I get upset.
Son's printing £1.99/mth (or even £3.49/mth), but happy wife/life priceless!!!!!!!!!
Quite honestly i would have plumped for this anyway with or without, as I like the instant ink idea, but if there is free period I'll take it. Can i for example choose the £7.99/mth option and then just drop down to whatever usage ends up being after 5 months?
Much appreciated, Ken.
Just wasn't sure if perhaps the free trial would nullify the recommendation option.
And is there any kind of counter that you can use/view to track your usage?
Cheers.
I'd like to get this as a gift for someone
Edit: I'm daft. Ignore.
To provide so little ink in the cartridges that come with it.......I need to urgently print around 100 pages this weekend - is there a retail outlet I can go to where I can swap my cartridges ?
Dave
Iv got the HP 6700 AIO but was using unofficial ink, randomly installed a HP update on the PC and it then blocked use of this cartridges leaving me printer-less. They got me where they wanted me.
I resigned to defect by having to purchase this printer, with the free 5 month trial, i'm hoping I can get one over on them.
Hey-ho
PS..5 months calendar appoint for cancellation already setup
The question I haven't been able to get an answer for anywhere is if I print something and it comes out streaky (which happened the other day only it wasn't an important thing so didnt bother reprinting) , hence need to clean the head and reprint, I presume it's counted as two pages when really it should only count as one? And if I need to print as part of the head cleaning proces (will at least want a test page to make sure striping is fixed) again will that count as another page of my allowance
All set up - it says free printing until April 2017.
How many pages per month can carry over ?
If I print nothing for 5 months if I choose 5 months free £7.99 option then will I have 1500 pages "in credit" to print ?
Also if I drop to £1.99 option after 5 months do I lost the "pages in credit" - if there are any ?
Can you "pause" the 5 months - I am away Jan/Feb .
Dave
I don't think you'll be able to pause the trial in any way, millypede will confirm this however as he/she works for HP.
I also believe if you drop down the plan to the £1.99 option, the 300 pages rolled over will also drop to just 50, again something millypede will need to confirm.
1. The same amount from the previous month, or any pages you havent used, so if you are on 50pp and use 20, you get 30 roll over pages the next month, if you dont use it for two months you will have 100 pages to use.
2. No doesnt work like that.
3. No, but you can cancel it and re-start it later, but you will not get any free months.
set up all ok.
Printed about 10 sheets and now have ink low message - lines and blotches on anything I try and print now ??
Are the cartridges that come with it £starter" ones ? Do I have to wait for some to be posted out to me now ?
I have a lot of printing to do over the weekend.........am I doing something wrong ?
Dave
yes i followed the instuctions and still i i dont see this option, i will ask in HP support. If they don't help me i will send it back. I never had a dealing with such nasty, unstructured software.
ORIGINAL - flickr.com/pho…24/
PRINTED - imgur.com/a/Y…PnB
I'd say the print is slightly warmer and underexposed in comparison to the original (perhaps to do with how it displays on-screen, the photo wasn't processed for printing first) but the sharpness and detail are very good. On the whole it's pretty acceptable for what is essentially amateur printing. Hope this helps people who are still weighing it up.
I bought a Canon MG5350. Apart from the fact its a great printer, the after-market carts are dirt cheap and work fine.
The biggest problem with HP is that the printer head is within the printer cart which means a much higher production cost. It also means aftermarket options are very limited (and where available, are usually refilled old carts with the same old printer head - and they do not have a long life such as fixed heads do).
It appears that as soon as you print the required number of sheets then more cartridges are sent but your ink has not run out, so you keep printing on that cartridge and don't need to put your replacement in until it has run out, so this can mean a build up of cartridges you don't use. But if you cancel you will be cut off and can't use those extra cartridges that have built up.
Admittedly most of the complaints I have read are from American forums but surely the same would apply in the UK?
Best. Inkjet. Ever.
The inks are ludicrously cheap, and it's a superb printer! If I could buy another two for the future I would.
I've never had a colour dry up on it. It's a bit of a guzzler of ink but the ink cartridges are 25p to 30p each delivered when you buy in bulk - probably less actually! You can also get it to continue printing even when it's adamant it's run out of ink and it's fine for a while longer.
I got a low ink replace cartridge warning this morning (only printed 9 pages) As I didn't see it being recorded that I needed more ink in the customer account portal I went on an on-line chat and was told new ink cartridges were sent out yesterday! Should arrive in 4-6 days.
Just thought I'd post this should anyone else encounter low ink warning and it didn't show up in your account as you needed a replacement or that one had been sent.
I jumped the gun a bit but on my call the guy said I would receive a notification email informing me that new inks had been sent.
Although I'm not going for the instant ink offer, seems like a pain
On the finest setting im getting streaks in heavy black areas, due to the poor quality print heads.
For the money it's great due to the 5 months trial, but its no good for photo printing which makes the subscription very expensive post-trial for basic printing of 5% coverage black text (i.e. documents).
there are two parts to it, the cost and then getting new ink.
The cost
You select how many pages you want to print per month (for the trial just select the top one and over 5 months you will get an idea for how many pages you can print out - make sure to drop down before you start paying).
The ink
The printer monitors ink levels automatically, it also monitors how much your using it. From this it will know when to automatically place an order for new inks so that they arrive before you run out.
so if you print 50 pages say each month and your current set of inks have enough left for 100 pages its not going to order new inks as you wont need them yet. This will also mean you cant stock pile inks because once you have a 'spare' set its not going to order another until you insert this spare set and use enough to trigger the 'new ink needed' alert in the printer itself.
few other things, 1) the inks you get with the printer are for testing only, they let you get the printer installed and working - this is industry standard and nothing new. 2)while its a bit of a waste HP remotely killing the inks when you cancel the service you cant really blame them for doing it.
all in all i think its a brilliant deal
i tested it on mine and works really well - going to be a handy feature for printing out quick recipe etc
Despite the 2000+ heat, this is still a bottom of the line budget printer which produces very mediocre results. Value for money wise it's good - but don't confused that with quality. This isn't some unique printer thats £35 and produces results that a £300 will. The quality and speed is in line with the £35 price.
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Don't pay attention to this post and the people, it has turned into sheep mentality. There must be thousands of people that have seen the 2000 heat and bought because they think its s a bargain. It's only a £15 saving from RRP on a bottom of the line budget printer..
£5 for 6 months of printing even if you throw away the printer after 6 months is still a good deal :smile:
Everyone should be selecting the £7.99 option, which you can then move to the free deal after 5 months. But if you go over 15 a month they will charge you a lot...
Yes, I have made my maths and realised that it is more convenient for me this way because even if I save on subscription for 5 or 6 months then I will be tied to whichever subscription (even the £1.99) for the month after 6th.
Also, you cannot downgrade from the £1.99 (50 pages per month) to the FREE (15 pages per month) in the future. You can only upgrade. You may upgrade and downgrade freely between the various paid subscription plan but NOT downgrade to the FREE one. I have spent good 15 minutes reading all the T & C yesterday!.
Hope this clarifies my choice to you.
Even if I were to use 25 pages rather than 15, I will only pay £1.00 for each month I go over the 15 page allowance. Still cheaper than £1.99 and , again, not tied to anything :smile:
Yes, they do mate
Pros: paper tray hides under the printer neatly.
Not too loud
Fast scanner
One click setup for mac
You can run the whole setup from your smartphone
It was a bit tricky to figure out the 5 months trial.
1. You have to click on the HP instant ink button on your smartphone and just continue through to the process of setting up the account.
2. Choose your options of 50, 100 or 300 pages per month, don't click on the redemption option.
3. Next it will ask you to setup web features on the printer and assign an email address which is the same code it will ask you to activate the 5 month trial.
Even if you choose the lowest instant pack it still allows you to print 300 pages per month for the 5 months free trial
Loving the printer so far, let's see how long this lasts.
The printer I had prior to this one was also an Epsom and lasted for 15 YEARS all of the cartridges that were used in that were 3rd part ones.
Can you please tell me exactly which kind of epson you have if i try to find Epson 3 IN 1 Printer Scanner is a lot there in amazon and diferent prices what about type for cartrige which type you use
Taking it back tomorrow.....
Ordered for airprint heat added. I only print like once or twice a year max ten sheets from home if I am lucky was hoping to just stick to the normal cartridge after trial
But if you're saying that you can't take the free sub after the 5 months free trial, and you can stay on that indefinately then its a different story. Because then theoretically you can print 15 pages a month for nothing for as long as the printer lasts.. but I guess they are hoping you will print more than 15 pages and thus incur a charge..
Now I know you can upgrade immediately in any given month but I've not read the T&Cs thoroughly as to whether you can cancel with immediate effect or whether you have to give notice. Hope this helps somewhat :smile:
The good point that has been made is that there is a 15 page per month free option, and that seems like a doozie of a deal for someone like me. Just bear in mind the following:
so it's a straight 15 pages per month, you don't get unused allowance carried over:
Also the overage (charge for printing more than 15 pages)
and as has already been pointed out by doricell once you upgrade there's no coming back to this option:
I didnt need a new printer but took this for the instant ink offer.
Does anyone have paper recommendations please?
im wanting to produce flyers/promo items for our shop. So a thin photo or poster paper would be great.
I'll post anything i find too of course.... toddles of to search.
thanx op x
It's Up to 4800 x 1200 with HP photo paper
I have a HP Officejet 6700 Premium e-All-in-One Printer, which I think is a cracking printer, and it too only prints colour upto 4800 x 1200
ebay.co.uk/sch…t=0
ideally you are looking for a printer (Epsom all in one) that uses 4 cartridges, so look at the model number the various cartridge are for and then search for the printer to find which one will suit. hope that helps
That's a pretty large printer. Larger than my HP Officejet all in one that's a few years old now.
Was going to order one for my mum but I know she'll say it's too big for her little workstation desk
Check before you buy :wink:
That it costs £35 for the printer? See the Op
That you can continue to print 15 copies per month free, once the free 5 months are up? Read the T&C's I linked to above. It is explained in black & white. If you want it explaining for you just ask.
First go to the network settings in printer menu & note the IP address, gateway and subnet mask down. Then change the mode from automatic to manual & enter the same numbers in their relevant sections. Doing this means after you restart the printer and/or the router, you should not have any connectivity problems.
That is what i intend to do anyway
Ah Youve mentioned Monday it must be out of stock like you say due to the sudden popularity of it
Any cheap deals on photo paper (A4 or A5)?
Not sure about photo paper deals tbh sure someone will help soon
Although my box did say 5 yet it might be related to purchase date and model
BUT the quality of colour photo printing is very poor.
I printed from a 600x600dpi original on good quality glossy paper and set at the 'best' resolution but there is a green tinge around the edges of the subject and definite lines across the print.
I increased the dpi of the original to 1200x1200 but same result.
The green tinge and the lines are not visible in the original even at 400% magnification.
My previous printer was a HP3050A which printed the same picture, using the same paper and settings, without any problems.
I am waiting an answer from the HP forum.
Seems massively wasteful, given the amount of plastic used. Any environmental benefit from recycling the old ones will be negated by everyone throwing them away due to the insanely expensive ink.
Never mind, just saw it on last page, cheers.
You get 5 month free ink as standard but towards the end of the sign up bit it mentioned a referral code so i entered one from a member here then it upgraded to 6 then.
HP instant ink customer service said if you opt for the 5 month trial, you can NOT go onto the free 15 pages per month plan at the end of the trial period. The reason given was that the 5 month trial period is a paid plan even though it has been offered as a no fee trial period, and you can not go from the paid plan to the free plan. (The HP contact number was 0207 6600 0596 but it connected to USA call centre.)
Also I asked if my regular connection to the printer from the computer is via USB cable, but the wifi connection from the printer to the router is lost for a period, if the printer will still print as it is connected via USB. (The call to the USA call centre disconnected at this time and when I dialled the same number I eventually got connected to someone in UK this time and he said), you can still print but you will get messages telling you that the printer needs to connect with the wifi, he did not know how many days it would continue to print, but said it would eventually stop printing until the printer reconnected to HP.
It would have been really helpful if we had a definitive time period of how long you will be able to print until the printer stopped printing until it phoned home. This is one question I expected customer services to be able to find out when asked. If anybody has more info on this please post.
I appreciate that we will be on a 5 month free plan, but it clearly says on the HP page.
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When you get to the page where it is going to download the software for your machine, check bottom left of your screen as mine had defaulted to US - English. Just click and change to UK - English
When setting up your HP connected account, you will likely be prompted for your serial number. Mine was on the back of the printer - Wouldn't hurt to make a note of it now :-)
When setting up instant ink it will ask if you have an enrolment card. You don't, so just choose one of the plan options on the right of the screen. You don't have to choose the £7.99/mth as it does say a little later that up to 300 pages a month over plan will not be charged for during the trial, albeit I chose it anyway. The next screen will tell you that you have a free trial for that printer (Mine stated straight away that I had 9 mths free trial)
If you are going to enter a referral code, it is literally on the very last page, after you have entered your billing information, so don't worry if you haven't seen it when asked for card details.
When you have completed signup, it will give you a link you can use to refer a friend. The referral code is simply the last bit at the end of the link.
no you cannot downgrade to the free plan after the trial. But you can of course unsubscribe from the instant ink plan altogether and buy normal cartridges
Having issues at the stage of Choose a software option
The software is searching for available software and keeps saying it cant find anything.
Have tried suggestions in manual (reset router then printer then turn back on same order) but no joy
any help massively appreciated
thanks in advance
Personally I would use a new browser for quidco so to be sure you have no history/cookies stored e.t.c
Also disable ad blocker. Keep quidco open when on currys website once purchased the tracking should show within a few hours
hope this helps
I havent bought a printer for a while but to me this is a good standard £50 printer let alone at £35 with the free months
If anybody would like a code please pm and thanks to the forum member who gave me one earlier
Can someone send me a referral to get the extra 1 month trial.
If you choose the free option i.e. 15 pages you need to stay on it if you upgrade you CAN NOT go back to 15 pages. However HP reserve the right with 60 days notice to end the 15 free page offer. So it is not guaranteed to last indefinitely.
Even after the trial 1.99 per month for 50 pages is £24 pound a year for 600 pages which I would use for colour printing.
Of course there are expensive printers that cost pence to run, but these are targeted to the high end or business consumer
Hope that helps :wink:
Hope this settles some confusion
I am really really really sorry
You also didn't point out that if printing is sporadic and your Epson is unused for a while you also risk the heads drying up and clogging, whereas with these the print heads are built into the cartridge and so get replaced every time.
Lots of factors go into what is right, but this absolutely is a deal, whatever you currently have.
So, the big question: Does it play nice with compatible cartridges or is it fully locked down? Obviously I do not intent to feed HP with absurd amounts of money for something that costs pennies.
I'm sure people will send PM's for them though when asked.....
i understand there might be a desire for a thread to stay relevant and not just be pages of requests and people posting back codes. At least anyone requesting by PM keeps the discussion thread clean.
It seems ghostm4n's and my posts about the printer head drying up got deleted accidentally, so I'll quote them again.
Even so, if you don't use the printer for a while and the heads dry up/clog then you can't print, so how would you use the cartridge up to get the new one sent out?
There's a link that says "Enjoy an extra 10% off hundreds of products and free delivery on all orders" but no code and when I try to pay it's asking me for £35...?
Am I missing something?
Also, are you doing this from a pc or a mobile app? I 'think' i recall some people saying they had issues trying to do it through an app, but worked fine on PC.
1st - I got printer from Currys and it had only 2 instant inks (not 4 as sugested - so there were not plain ones)- is it normal? (there is no box content or anything like that on or in the box)
2nd - how do I apply for 5months trial - do I need any code or anything ?
thx
support.hp.com/
or
Call 0345 270 4142 (Check what 0345 will cost you first though), or the landline number i had yesterday was
020 7660 0596
I was worried as I hadn't seen an option to enter a referral code and I was already at payment card details, but it's actually on the page after that anyway.
support.hp.com/gb-…576
inkfactory.com/ink…24/
Envy 4524 media handling & paper thickness
Paper What is the maximum paper thickness the Envy 4524 can print on? Paper up to 90gsm. The weight of paper should be shown on the packaging.
Photo Paper Does the Envy 4524 accept photo paper? Yes, you can use photo paper up to 280gsm
Card Can the Envy 4524 print on card? Yes, Hp advertise that it can handle card up to 200gsm inkfactory.com
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You cant ask in a post, people cant give one over in a post but can you PM any of those like me who have set up the printer and have them? Maybe....... I don't know if thats in the HUKD rule book or not. Its private so maybe different
Quite frankly you could even step up to the Envy 5546 which is a better printer and comes with a 9 month ink trial (plus 1 mth refer a fried will get you to 10, and still be quids in.
Again though, all depends on what you term light printing.
Double check that the " extra 10%" quoted on Quidco is indeed referring to cashback and not to a random discount
But I suggest you try Topcashback, I recall seeing a good cashback for Currys yesterday. I always toggle between these two sites every time I want to make a purchase online, to see which one is the highest payer!
2- already replied by other users :smile:
Suspect the save 10% link is just a claim that some items are reduced on the website - no sign of a code or reduction in the basket.
Decided to go ahead anyway as my old printer is misbehaving; the £1.99/month contract should cover what I need most of the time and is a lot more convenient than discovering I've run out of cyan (and therefore can't print anything - not even B&W text with my current printer) the day before my kids' have to hand homework in!
No sign of any ink being shipped on my account yet either!!!!
Ordered !! Hot !!!
I would venture that more than a few people in here have read those words in exactly the same way based on this thread. I opted for the 7.99/mth plan anyway, but don't want to mislead anyone else, so consider me educated now as to this aspect, and thank you for the clarification.
Can I purchase some hp cartridges and carry on printing until the instant ink gets delivered??
HP Instant Ink Plan
Select a plan.
£1.99 per month for up to 50 pages
Each additional set of 15 pages for just £1.00
£3.49 per month for up to 100 pages
Each additional set of 20 pages for just £1.00
£7.99 per month for up to 300 pages
Each additional set of 25 pages for just £1.00
Upgrade immediately and your new monthly plan price will apply retrospectively from 26 Nov 2016
Upgrade next billing cycle starting on 26 Dec 2016
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Do it online and I tried getting it on Friday, he finally accepted and got 10% off
Worth trying
Also, I had to carry the printer from the shop to my house because of no delivery being available. There was a sign saying 10% off printers of 35 pounds or over, but the guy said that was for yesterday and the deal has expired, so I didn't get 10% off.
TIA
Anyway, I went and got one of the shelf, took it to the normal till, mentioned the 10% discount code and explained that I'd reserved it in time but they'd mistakenly cancelled it and the lady typed in a long code from a sheet she had, saying it might not work anymore but it did :smile:
Thanks
I had a message to say it was on its way and it arrive about a week later.
I got a secondary shipment notification the other day so expect to have another set of cartridges soon as well. This is good as I plan to print 1800 pages over the next 6 months and may need lots of ink.
I have printed 228 pages since buying it 3 weeks ago - and this has required 3 lots of instant ink !!
Surely it cant use that much - only normal pages - not high quality photos.
Dave
Free trial 9 months - 50 pages per month free
This is for the 5564 with 9 months free, when selecting the £1.99 plan
You can downgrade at any point right, so there's no problem in selecting the higher plans?
Edit:
"Charges for additional pages will be waived for up to 300 pages per month during your 9 months of free trial."
Cool
Should there be an enrolment card with code inside?
I don't have one?
It seems a good idea - but badly flawed if it doesn't work.
Dave
Very impressive.