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HP Counterfeit Ink

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Counterfeit ink is big business affecting many UK customers - so how do you protect yourself? The signs to look out for include:

Signs to look out for with counterfeit ink packaging

 Other indicators are:

  • The price is significantly cheaper than everywhere else
  • You didn't receive the outer cardboard box for the ink cartridge - just the interior plastic bag containing the ink
  • The security holographic label on the outer cardboard box doesn't appear to be authentic


FACT: only 6% of corporate customers who purchased counterfeit print cartridges did so intentionally 

How to check the holographic label to see if your HP ink is authentic or counterfeit:

How to check HP security Designjet labels for authentication

FACT: The majority of customers who receive counterfeit inks do so unknowingly 

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