How do I Reset My HP Printer Cartridge?

Next, reset the cartridge ink counter:

1. Unplug the power and the USB cables from the printer.
2. Open the cartridge door and hold down the power button.
3. Reconnect the power cables while still holding down the power button.
4. Close the cartridge door and release the power button. The ink cartridge is now reset.

What Do You Do With Expired ink Cartridges?

Drop them off at your local office supply store

Many office supply retailers will gladly take back your used or spent cartridges. If you have an office supply store in your area, check their website to see if the store accepts ink and toner cartridges, most will recycle them in a heartbeat!

Is it OK to use expired HP ink Cartridges?

Can I still use the cartridge after the expiration date? If your cartridge is stored properly in the correct environment, you might still be able to use it after the expiration date. Granted, a sealed ink cartridge won't last forever, but most are designed to last for at least two years after the purchase date.

How long do unopened printer cartridges last?

about two years

Over time, air can get inside the box and antistatic bag in which manufacturers package cartridges, and degrade the ink or toner's composition. Nevertheless, you can usually still use cartridges from unopened packaging up to about two years after purchase if you store them properly.

How long do HP cartridges last?

The packaging materials used to protect ink cartridges enable a shelf life of at least 18 months past the manufacturing and shipping dates. Not all HP printers have expiration dates on ink cartridges. Some printers use the expiration date, but allow the user to override the expiration and continue using the cartridge.

Why are HP ink cartridges so expensive?

Ink jet printers are often very cheap. That's because they're sold at cost, or even at a loss — the manufacturer either makes no profit from the printer itself or loses money. If you use an unofficial cartridge or refill an official cartridge, the printer may refuse to use it.