Compare the separate cartridges to HP Instant Ink
Separate purchase and HP Instant Ink comparison
| Cartridges (home use) | HP Instant Ink (home use) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Costs per 100 pages | € 8.10 on average | € 6.99 per month | |
| Fixed costs | No | Yes | |
| Automatic shipment | No | Yes | |
| Comfort | No | Yes | |
| Own control | Yes | Yes |
Costs
Separate purchase: more expensive
Buying separate cartridges is more expensive. The prices differ a lot due to the many inkjet models. The number of cartridges that go into a printer at the same time also determines how much money you have to spend in one go. With an HP cartridge, you spend € 0.09 on average per page.
HP Instant Ink: more affordable
HP Instant Ink is more affordable than buying separate cartridges. You can choose from 5 print plans. A print plan consists of a maximum number of prints for a fixed price per month. This way, you always know what you're getting. There are separate print plans for cartridges. That's because you print more at the office than with home use. Sign up now for HP Instant Ink. You'll receive up to € 10 Instant Ink credit on your HP account.
Comfort
Separate purchase: no convenience
Buying cartridges isn't easy. You need to order them in time or get them in the store. There are also dozens of cartridge series available. You have to wonder each time whether you're getting the right one for your printer. These uncertainties return every time your ink is almost empty.
HP Instant Ink: great convenience
How nice is it that you always have cartridges delivered to you automatically and in time? With HP Instant Ink, you save time and effort. Your printer automatically sends a signal to HP when your ink is almost empty. HP then sends the right cartridges to your address, so you'll never run out of ink again.
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Separate purchase: a lot of control
You have control over purchasing cartridges yourself. That means you decide when you buy new cartridges, how many you get, and which ones. This gives you a lot of freedom, but his can be hard for some users. If you keep track of the ink level and know what cartridge series you need, there are no problems. The people who struggle with this benefit from an ink service that automatically takes care of everything.
HP Instant Ink: lots of control
With an ink service, you'll probably think of a subscription which is hard to cancel or change. But you're in control with HP Instant Ink. You have 3 options every month:
- Keep your current subscription, so you don't take any action.
- Choose a new print plan because you expect to print more or less in the coming month.
- Cancel your subscription if you don't need to print anymore or would rather switch to buying cartridges separately.
Conclusion
With the low costs, the great convenience, and the control, HP Instant Ink offers many advantages. When you buy separate original cartridges, you'll always have to spend more time and money. With the HP ink service, you have control over your print plan and monthly costs. If you prefer not to be stuck with anything, view the cartridges on our website.
