I will use this printer infrequently, will the ink "dry out" or the heads clog if only used a couple of times a year?
2057730
I used it after a month and I had to go through the print head cleaning cycle. Usually a gap of 6 months dries out ink tanks on most printers. Better would be to remove ink tanks and put their twist-off caps back on and put them in a ziplock and reinstall when needed. Ink can still dry out but at least it won't clog up the print head. If you don't want to do this print a page in color every 2 weeks. Also switch off the printer completely in between uses to make ink last longer.
102555
If you print a couple pages a day you will be buying ink every few weeks. It drains it. I have had many HP printers and never has one used ink the way this one does.
263059
The one that came with mine is still working strong. I don't print very much. But do know all cartridges will dry up if not used or shaken up periodically.
2058690
If you leave it on all the time you will have run the cleaning process more and that will use more ink, turning it off once a day is your best bet with this printer, We use two of these at our house.
1538173
I had similar problems and finally junked the printer after spending way too much time and money buying new cartridges and trying to clean the print head. A new print head cost as much as a new printer. I bought a new Brother printer and haven't had any issues so far. This was my second HP that was junk after very little use in a short time. I wouldn't buy another.
984138
Not that I can say. It sounds like you may not use your printer in a daily basis. I have a client who has this printer and they use it a lot. I have one in my office and it might go maybe three days in between uses. I have not noticed any issues with the ink. One thing - in wise that I really like about this machine is the ink doesn't runon the page if the page gets wet where most ink jets do. This machine has great functions that ar very user friendly.
1909620
I have it for about a year and don't have any problems. I am not a heavy user though. Some times I don't use the printer for a couple of weeks. But when I use it after that gap, it prints fine. I have not kept track of the total pages I have printed.
84910
mine needed replaced after about 2 years. the printer will notify you that the heads need to be replaced.
81571
I will not recommended. You can reink the cartridge. If you are using gel based ink the head will fail. Also I will not recommended this printer there are sensor failures. I wasted my money on this printer.
1980204
I have had problems off and on but I found if it sits for awhile the ink backs up and you need to hold the container above the ink jets until the ink flows again. Just using it at least once a week has eliminated this problem for now. It has been at least 4 months now and no problem. Hope this helps
2083770
I have had my printer for over one year and no problems yet. I am very pleased with it to date. Try cleaning the paper rollers with vinegar or alcohol carefully to remove all dust, dirt, etc.
1279312
Yes. Mine lasted for quite a while. I got several months of printing a couple pages once a week.
123707
I hardly ever use my printer and it has not been a problem leaving in the cartridges. I think your cartridge would dry out (maybe) either way, so why take them out?
589601
To be completely honest, I have no idea. We don't use this printer everyday. It has worked fine, but wouldn't know if I had to use often. Still working after months of use. Hope this helps.
709217
I'm not sure about this. I tend not to mess with the heads on printers. Any cleaning I perform is visible areas only. This printer is easy to use and two -side printing is a piece of cake. Does a good job.
25720
Have not had any issues with drying out even when not in use. Does not last that long when printing in color but is reasonable compared to other models printing color.
408026
I am just now having to refill the cartridges for the first time - nearly 1 year - I'm not sure how much I've printed...this is for home use so not as much as at an office, but my family of 4 uses it fairly regularly.