Photosmart 7520: Use of ink

FAST ink cartridges - printer printed only a total of 892 pages and went through 6 cartridges black (page 750) and two others.  I have never even printed a photo and it shows empty.   It's ridiculous!  Is anyone else having the same problem?

Hi @rshughes21,

Welcome to the HP Forums!

I noticed that your printer HP Photosmart 7520 use your fast ink. I'm happy to discuss this issue for you!

Please read carefully this guide, using ink in inkjet printers, as well as this guide, How HP measures inkjet by page.

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