HP Instant Ink

How Instant Ink works

1.

Sign up
& choose

Simply choose a monthly plan based on how often you print, not how much ink you use.

2.

Receive ink

Your printer detects when you’re low on ink and only delivers what you need.1

3.

Return your
cartridges on us

Send your empty cartridges back and help us put plastic back into our printer 2 with prepaid recycling service included.

4.

Change or
cancel anytime

Print less or more? No problem. Take a detailed look at your printing behaviour in the app and change your plan at any time.3

Never run out of ink again1

Your printer detects when you're low on ink and
automatically delivers more directly to your door.

Get started with Instant Ink

Explore pricing plans

Instant
savings

You can save up to 70%4 on ink with Instant Ink vs. buying traditional cartridges.

Effortless
ink delivery

Your printer detects when you’re low on ink and only delivers the ink you need, so you’ll never run out of ink.1

Same price
for all prints

Print full-colour photos and presentations for the same price as black and white documents.

Seamless
service

Keep track of every page you print with the HP App.5

Recycling

Icon Recycling
made easy

Help make new HP cartridges by recycling old ones. More than 962 million Original HP Ink and Toner cartridges have been recycled by customers with HP Planet Partners.2

Prepaid recycling included.

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and want to get started with Instant Ink?

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Instant Ink FAQs

Will HP Instant Ink work for my printer?

HP Instant Ink works with nearly all printers 5 years old or less and that have a Wi-Fi connection. The ink cartridge you receive is special and only works with an HP Instant Ink subscription.

Will HP Instant Ink really save me money?

Yes, most customers save up to 70%4 on ink. Instant Ink cartridges hold more ink, use less packaging6, and ship automatically1, bringing down costs for HP, so we can pass the savings on to you.

How soon will I get my ink?

You will receive your ink within 7-10 days of registering. Once enrolled, you’ll receive a Welcome Kit delivered to your door. The ink cartridge you receive is special and only works with HP Instant Ink.

Is HP Instant Ink worth it?

Yes, HP Instant Ink customers are some of HP’s happiest customers and the HP Instant Ink Service has over 5000 five-star reviews.7

*3 months of Instant Ink for free: (1) Not opting in to an HP+ account will reduce the offer to 2 months of free Instant Ink service subject to these terms and conditions; (2) unless the service is cancelled by you within the offer period online at hpinstantink.com , a monthly service fee, based on the plan chosen , plus tax and any applicable additional fee will be charged to your credit/debit card at the end of the offer period; (3) HP Instant Ink signup must be completed for the applicable enrolment type (e.g. within 7 days of setting up an Instant Ink-enabled printer) as per the instructions that came with the printer; (4) use of in-box ink cartridge is included in the offer period; (5) one offer is redeemable per printer and cannot be redeemed for cash; (6) the offer is valid enrolments prior to 12.31.2026; (7) offer may be combined with other offers - see terms and conditions of other offers for more details; (8) personal information (including name, postal address, email address, valid credit/debit card details) plus an internet connection to the printer are required to enroll in Instant Ink and activate the offer.

  • Automatic Delivery: Printers require direct connection to the Internet for programme participation. Internet access sold separately.
  • Recycling: Program availability varies. Original HP cartridge return and recycling is currently available in more than 60 countries, territories and regions in Asia, Africa, Europe, and North and South America through the HP Planet Partners programme.
  • Change or cancel anytime: Change or cancel your plan at any time online. If you decide to cancel your HP Instant Ink, you can go back to using HP original Standard or XL cartridges. Plan upgrades are effective immediately and the charges will be applied retrospectively or in the next billing cycle, depending on user choice. Plan downgrades and cancellations are effective after the last day of the current billing period.
  • Savings Claim (Ink): Based on monthly subscription cost of HP Instant Ink 700-page plan without purchase of additional sets of pages compared to cost per page (CPP) to print ISO/IEC 24711 pages on most HP, A4 color inkjet cartridge printers and MFPs. Comparative printers are priced at or below the most expensive HP Instant-Ink eligible printer in each country using local currency, annually. Sale prices not considered for this study. Average CPP per country used to determine percent savings versus CPP for HP Instant Ink. HP Ink Advantage printers, printers sold through contract, and other printers which only use XL cartridges excluded due to non-standard hardware & supplies model. Keypoint Intelligence annual study commissioned by HP. Printers selected by market share in IDC Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals. www.keypointintelligence.com/HPInstantInk.
  • HP Smart app: Requires the HP Smart app download. Certain features/software are available in English language only and differ between desktop and mobile applications. Subscription may be required. Subscription may not be available in all countries. Internet access required and must be purchased separately. HP account required for full functionality. List of supported operating systems available in app stores. Fax capabilities are for sending a fax only. HP Smart Advance is not available in all countries.
  • Less packaging: Compared with non-subscription purchase and distribution of the same HP Ink cartridges in stores. Based on a 2020 life cycle assessment (LCA) performed by Four Elements Consulting and commissioned by HP.
  • Five Star Reviews: Keypoint Intelligence April 2021 study commissioned by HP, based on a research survey of publicly available information as of 30/04/2021. Reviews were given for both consumer and business plan Instant Ink Service. Please see www.keypointintelligence.com/HPInstantInkReviews for more details.