HP Instant Ink Reviews 25,585

TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the service for its reliability, ensuring they never run out of ink and receive new cartridges before they are needed. Many appreciate the convenience of automatic deliveries and the peace of mind that comes with not having to worry about ink levels. The delivery service is also frequently highlighted as efficient and timely. However, some people were dissatisfied with the product, reporting issues with cartridges not working or drying up. There's also some concern regarding price increases and the overall cost of the subscription, with some feeling it's uncompetitive or too expensive for their usage. A few customers also mentioned problems with the subscription model, such as concerns about the management of unused allowances when modifying subscription plans or issues related to cartridge functionality after subscription changes or cancellations.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Generally very good. however I am concerned at how often the price increases. Very soon the cost of replacing cartridges will be uncompetitive and much easier to go to a cartridge shop.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with the instant ink service. I gave 4 Stars and the only reason that I didn't give 5 stars was because I have to repeatedly phone the service and request recycling bags to return the emp... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Too many reminders when we only use the printer for personal items. We don't leave the printer switched on all the time, so it will lose connection from the Internet.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service has meant over many years I have never run out of ink. ( there are offers in life where the promise does not hold up in practice! ) The method to return the empty cartridges is simple.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been a customer of HP Ink for several years. Over those years and due to my annual usage being somewhat chanagable it has been relitivly easy to cahnge my package. On a negative point it is... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

HP Instant Ink, was a great move to cover my personal and business printing. Not only do I never run out of ink, with HP Ink, communicating with my printer, to check on my ink levels, it has saved... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I like ink renewal being sent automatically. I don’t like that any page printed is counted as one page whether it’s a full page printed or just a couple of lines as obviously the amount of ink used v... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

On the whole the instant ink service is ok. I do find it frustrating that should there be an issue it is increasingly difficult to speak to a human being. When choosing a plan it would be better if... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I appreciate not having to be concerned that I am going to run out of ink, as HP sends new cartridges before I need them and an email to advise me of their dispatch. Thank you.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

It used to be a great service but in the last year, quality has declined & prices have increased. Twice now I have been sent ink cartridges that do not work & they have had to be replaced, leaving me... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Went to print Holiday documents, only to find pages were barely visible in certain colours and not usable as is. These cartridges are some 3 years old, and whilst HP state levels are good, I guess... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Upto now everything has gone well in the delivery of ink cartridges and paper. I hope it continues with the current level of service. It would be good to know earlier when deliveries are planned.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Worry free printing, replacement cartridges always available and should a cartridge fail quick free replacement. What is not to love.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I am essentially pleased with this. It is definitely cost efficient for me - and was even more so when I was working full time and doing some academic work which meant I was doing a lot of copying.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m more than happy with my subscription as I don’t have to worry about running short on ink and finding where to purchase replacements. It is stress free Thanks

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Never without ink. No worries about having to drive to a store 15 miles away as supplies pop through my letter box automatically. Great service. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks. I'm never unable to print and get ink when I'm told it's low. I think I pay too much but so comforting to know I don't need to worry about my ink running out and being unable to print.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The billing system doesn't seem to work very well. I filled in the box to change from 100 sheets per month to 50 sheets, but when i press change - it takes me back to the choice of 10,50, 100 + sheets... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having been a long time HP Instant ink user,ink always comes when required and is at a cost which I consider reasonable

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I've been a HP Instant Ink user for quite a while now, and recently had to replace a printer. I used the HP Smart software to register the new printer and deregister the old one. I was then prompt... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love my printer. I’m not technical but can get things sorted with it. So far anyway. It’s so easy. Receive ink when it’s required. Helps keep my costs down as doing prints at home for my use. Very... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The ink always arrives in good time and there is a significant saving compared with buying as an individual purchess. However, having accumulated significant unused pages on one ccasion, and swapped t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The plan suits my home use for printing at a reasonable cost. I usually manage to keep within the 50 prints per month and know that new cartridges will be sent when needed.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Happy with the service I get from HP Instant Ink. Once you establish the number of pages you will need to print in a month, it’s straightforward and easy to use.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Nothing wrong with it per se as HP dispatch the ink in good time. However, there was a long delay between dispatch and delivery by royal mail for my ink recently. As a result I almost ran out.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Ink arrives in good time. I wanted to change my direct debit details etc but couldn't work out how to do it. Managed to change the plan but not the payment. HP seems very far away!!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Since I have been with you wich is quite a while I have been treated very well and o can't complain about anything

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It's good to receive ink, delivered to my door, when it is needed. The website is easy to use and gives lots of information about my usage. Moving between levels is easy when usage changes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love that I don’t have to worry about running out of ink or where to purchase printer ink from. It’s delivered to my home in good time before the ink runs out. Perfect.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been using the service for a few years now and it has been seamless. Never have to think if I’m going to run out of ink. 100% recommend the service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great system where ink runs out and replacement ready to install. Price for this and printed pages is good

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible experience - wasn't receiving any ink for months and tried to cancel but couldn't get through to customer services (my cases got closed without resolution). This then went unnoticed for 3 yea... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I never have to remember toner or paper when out shopping. Packages arrive just before I need them.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Instant ink does have benefits but this time around there was a delay in getting replacement ink but strangely enough there was no delay in the payment being taken 🙄

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great knowing that I always have ink. Great service, decent price and no issues so far after several years.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is a follow up to a previous review posted encouraging all to avoid HP instant ink program. I received a boiler plate response from HP explaining why they decided to turn off the subscription ser... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The delivery of new ink used to be good as soon as you put a new cartridge in the replacement was on the way, this time I have had to chase for a replacement

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service has been very good and met my requirements. Good value for money delivery when required

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything seems to work well and I hgave received new cartridges in time. That said my last cartiridges are now in the printer and I could do with the next round of replacements

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good value and replacement cartridges always sent on time.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wish I never had replaced my printer with the newer hp model. Keeps showing errors and doesn't print correctly and HP are not being helpful as it's just over 30 days old. Got to speak to technical tea... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Saves me thinking about when to get new cartridges and what kind etc. Various cost options to suit everyone.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Support is beyond inadequate. God knows if these people even understand some basic English or have the tiniest idea of what their job description and duty is. I've been asking to send a replacement fo... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My monthly charge is £5ish and with that usage a cartridge which lasts about a year means about £60 for 2 cartridges a year. Yet if we don’t buy your cartridges through your scheme our printers might... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could I would give this company a minus score i most definitely would. After paying 6.99 a month for a year and just receiving one set of new cartridges I decided it was not working out economi... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have a contract with HPInstant Ink and had a problem with my HP printer so I contacted them for help. I was redirected to JustAnswer, I agreed a £1 fee for a 3 day free trial. Their Teckkies could n... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

As I use the printer very rarely this is an increasingly expensive way of buying ink

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

When I bought this printer online I was not aware I would also need to take out a monthly subscription in order to use it. I pay £6.49 a month even for months when I don't use it. Three years dow... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought a new HP printer in 2020 and subscribed for Instant Ink. I have paid approximately $576 over six years for the service. During that time, I have only received two sets (including a set rece... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My printer had an issue with connecting to the instant ink service. The printer continued to print in this mode for a few days but eventually quit printing. The HP support is incompetent and they co... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The communication for and delivery of ink is consistently reliable.Far better to have the supply well in advance as is achieved.


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Instead of buying cartridges, choose a flexible page-based Instant Ink printing plan. Use of the subscription cartridges, shipping, and recycling are all included in the monthly charge. Manage your account at www.hpinstantink.com/signin


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from HP Instant Ink

Hi Margaret,
Thank you so much for your kind review. For assistance with your printer or account, please contact HP Instant Ink Support at 0207 660 6027 (choose the Instant Ink option) Monday through Friday 08:00 to 18:00 and Saturday/Sunday 10:00 to 18:00.

Thank you,
The HP Instant Ink Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Too many reminders

Too many reminders when we only use the printer for personal items. We don't leave the printer switched on all the time, so it will lose connection from the Internet.

2 April 2026
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Reply from HP Instant Ink

Hi Peter,
We appreciate your feedback. For assistance with your printer or account, please contact HP Instant Ink Support at 0207 660 6027 (choose the Instant Ink option) Monday through Friday 08:00 to 18:00 and Saturday/Sunday 10:00 to 18:00.

Thank you,
The HP Instant Ink Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Generally very good

Generally very good. however I am concerned at how often the price increases. Very soon the cost of replacing cartridges will be uncompetitive and much easier to go to a cartridge shop.

2 April 2026
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Reply from HP Instant Ink

Hi Rodney,
We appreciate your feedback. To maximize your savings with HP Instant Ink, please choose the page plan that best matches your monthly page volume. We have plans from 10-1500 pages/month. You can log in at www.hpinstantink.com/signin to manage your account.

For assistance with your printer or account, please contact HP Instant Ink Support at 0207 660 6027 (choose the Instant Ink option) Monday through Friday 08:00 to 18:00 and Saturday/Sunday 10:00 to 18:00.

Thank you,
The HP Instant Ink Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service has been very good .met…

The service has been very good and met my requirements. Good value for money delivery when required

2 April 2026
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Reply from HP Instant Ink

Hi Brenda,
Thank you so much for your kind review. For assistance with your printer or account, please contact HP Instant Ink Support at 0207 660 6027 (choose the Instant Ink option) Monday through Friday 08:00 to 18:00 and Saturday/Sunday 10:00 to 18:00.

Thank you,
The HP Instant Ink Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
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Reply from HP Instant Ink

Hi MS,
We appreciate your feedback. For assistance with your printer or account, please contact HP Instant Ink Support at 0207 660 6027 (choose the Instant Ink option) Monday through Friday 08:00 to 18:00 and Saturday/Sunday 10:00 to 18:00.

Thank you,
The HP Instant Ink Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We haven't had any ink delivered for at…

We haven't had any ink delivered for at 18 month's/ 2 years. I have also emailed the company a few times with no reply.

2 April 2026
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Reply from HP Instant Ink

Hi Millar,
Thank you so much for your review and sharing your concerns. We have reviewed your account and have sent you a message. Please be on the lookout for our response in your email inbox.

Thank you,
The HP Instant Ink Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hopeless

Slow sending unable to use build up of pages because of insufficient ink. Every month I lose pages I have paid for because of no ink or shortage of colours. I would not recommend.

2 April 2026
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Reply from HP Instant Ink

Hi Savvy,
Thank you so much for your review and sharing your concerns. We have reviewed your account and have sent you a message. Please be on the lookout for our response in your email inbox.

Thank you,
The HP Instant Ink Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

It used to be a great service but in…

It used to be a great service but in the last year, quality has declined & prices have increased. Twice now I have been sent ink cartridges that do not work & they have had to be replaced, leaving me unable to print, which defeats the object of them being sent before they are needed.

2 April 2026
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Reply from HP Instant Ink

Hi Kerry,
Thank you so much for your review and sharing your concerns. We have reviewed your account and have sent you a message. Please be on the lookout for our response in your email inbox.

Thank you,
The HP Instant Ink Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good but could be better

I like ink renewal being sent automatically. I don’t like that any page printed is counted as one page whether it’s a full page printed or just a couple of lines as obviously the amount of ink used varies considerably. I think costs should be based on the amount of ink used and not the number of pages.

2 April 2026
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Reply from HP Instant Ink

Hi Elizabeth,
We appreciate your feedback. For assistance with your printer or account, please contact HP Instant Ink Support at 0207 660 6027 (choose the Instant Ink option) Monday through Friday 08:00 to 18:00 and Saturday/Sunday 10:00 to 18:00.

Thank you,
The HP Instant Ink Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy ink subscriber

I’m more than happy with my subscription as I don’t have to worry about running short on ink and finding where to purchase replacements.
It is stress free Thanks

2 April 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

On the whole the instant ink service is…

On the whole the instant ink service is ok. I do find it frustrating that should there be an issue it is increasingly difficult to speak to a human being.

When choosing a plan it would be better if the pages that you have collected over the month were rolled over when you need to change plan. It doesn’t seem completely fair that you have to start from scratch again.

2 April 2026
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Reply from HP Instant Ink

Hi Louise,
We appreciate your feedback. HP Instant Ink allows you to roll over unused pages - up to triple your plan pages. For assistance with your printer or account, please contact Support for assistance at 0207 660 6027 (choose the Instant Ink option) Monday through Friday 08:00 to 18:00 and Saturday/Sunday 10:00 to 18:00.

Thank you,
The HP Instant Ink Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Completely frustrating

Completely frustrating. I was billed for over a year and never received new carttiges. When I canceled HP, they billed me for an additional month. Stay away from this offer.

1 April 2026
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Reply from HP Instant Ink

Hi Calhoun,
Thank you for your feedback. Instant Ink is a subscription printing plan, not a cartridge purchasing service. Instant Ink cartridges contain much more ink than XL or cartridges sold by retailers, so they last longer and shipments are less frequent.

If you cancel, the Instant Ink cartridges will stop working at the end of your final billing cycle, and you will be billed for your final payment. At that time, you can insert store-bought HP cartridges from your preferred retailer in order to keep printing. The printer itself is unaffected by the subscription cancellation but, if still installed, the Instant Ink subscription cartridges will not function.

We're happy to help at 1-855-785-2777, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, or on Saturday or Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern time. You can also respond to our request for more information.

Thank you,
The HP Instant Ink Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hp instant ink is so much trouble

Hp instant ink is so much trouble. I was supposed to get 3 free months with my new printer. Only got 2 shipments of ink. I was charged from day one. Now 6 months later- I'm out of color ink for work. 10 days for more ink..... so I canceled my instant ink. I will still get charged for this month- because today is the 1st!?! WTH? ? and the black ink I do have won't work because I don't have a subscription?!?!? I feel robbed..violated..
I bought a HP printer and computer- they both have been nothing but misery. Between the products themselves and the dodgy customer service- i made super poor choice- and I did not go cheap. Hopefully i save someone else this misery

1 April 2026
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Reply from HP Instant Ink

Hi Bonnie,
We are so sorry to hear of your issues with your account. For assistance, please contact HP Instant Ink Support at 1-855-785-2777, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, or on Saturday or Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern time or respond to our request for more information.

Thank you,
The HP Instant Ink Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have the HP instant ink and it's over…

I have the HP instant ink and it's over counting my the pages im printing by ALOT.
First of all I didn't even have the amount of card (even printed double sided) that it's saying I've used so far so today I sat and printed, I printed 6 single sided pages and then 8 double (so 16) so 22 pages yet HP are saying I've printed 50 pages.
Im so annoyed at the inconsistency in response from the customer service and even more annoyed at the inaccuracy of the logging of the pages printed. I'm currently on a free trial and trying to gage what subscription I need going forward.
I watched the pages printed on the HP app whilst I printed and it counted 5 pages? When I only printed one?

29 March 2026
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Reply from HP Instant Ink

Hi Jess,
Thank you for reaching out. Our Support team will be happy to assist you with any concerns with your printing.

For assistance, please contact HP Instant Ink Support at 0207 660 6027, Monday through Friday 08:00 to 18:00 and Saturday/Sunday 10:00 to 18:00. You can also respond to our request for more information, and we will be happy to help.

Thank you,
The HP Instant Ink Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Support non-existent, cartridges fail

Support is beyond inadequate. God knows if these people even understand some basic English or have the tiniest idea of what their job description and duty is. I've been asking to send a replacement for a failing black ink cartridge (error printing) for 9 months now. They write back some nonsense, then disappear forever, keep on charging my card, refuse to refund

31 March 2026
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Reply from HP Instant Ink

Hi Olly,
Thank you so much for your feedback. Please respond to our request for more information and we will be happy to order any ink you may need.

You can also contact Support for assistance at 0207 660 6027 (choose the Instant Ink option) Monday through Friday 08:00 to 18:00 and Saturday/Sunday 10:00 to 18:00.

Thank you,
The HP Instant Ink Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My photocopy will not work

To HP yes, this is real and yes, if you spent more time working with your customers, your products because and staff, maybe you wouldn't have people going on trust pilot trashing everything about you, 1 week later, 8 days, I've made 7 phone calls one was an hour and a 1/2 spoken to 3. Different people, 3 different departments. Another 1 was 25 minutes. 15 minutes 20 minutes.It is frustrating to this day.I cannot use this.It's full of ink fully works and it's brand new.I do not know what the problem is on.Neither do you but now you do.Because your whole system stinks.No wonder your stock is down forty percent in five years.

27 March 2026
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Reply from HP Instant Ink

Hi Christopher,
Thank you so much for your review and sharing your concerns. We have reviewed your account and sent you a message. Please be on the lookout for our response in your email inbox.

Thank you,
The HP Instant Ink Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking company to get a inkpist take…

Shocking company to get a ink subscription to not send out your ink that you need enaytime and i had anuff of paying for no ink and even when you order ink it doesnt get sent i been paying for months for nothing

30 March 2026
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Reply from HP Instant Ink

Hi bcdyker,
Thank you so much for your feedback. Please respond to our request for more information and we will be happy to order any ink you may need. You can also contact Support for assistance at 0207 660 6027 (choose the Instant Ink option) Monday through Friday 08:00 to 18:00 and Saturday/Sunday 10:00 to 18:00.

Thank you,
The HP Instant Ink Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I have been with HP and Instant Ink for…

I have been with HP and Instant Ink for many years. This year the printer broke so I obtained a new one which came with free ink for a time. I know what day I printed my pages! The company are trying to tell me I printed them the day after the allowance ended with a charge of £24 for 200 pages! Apparently the chip is accurate - we believe computers over humans these days. Absolutely know when I printed my pages. It was in my diary and a day when people were here because it was for a business report hand in! Anything 'free' is never really free.

22 March 2026
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Reply from HP Instant Ink

Hi Margaret,
Thank you for reaching out. Our Support team will be happy to assist you with any concerns with your printing. Please note that a printed page is a page upon which any amount of ink is placed by your printer. Printing on both sides of the same sheet of paper counts as two pages.

For assistance, please contact HP Instant Ink Support at 0207 660 6027, Monday through Friday 08:00 to 18:00 and Saturday/Sunday 10:00 to 18:00. You can also respond to our request for more information, and we will be happy to help.

Thank you,
The HP Instant Ink Team

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