Hi there!

I'm sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the page yield. The estimates of pages printed are based on industry standards. How the cartridge will perform in real life situations will vary quite a bit.

Provided the cartridge is not damaged or defective, the ink usage will determine how long it will last. High-density prints (such as photos) will require more ink, especially if the paper is highly absorbent and the environment is dry.

That said, I have a few tips that might help:
- You can use the printer's draft mode and black-only settings, whenever possible, to save ink.
- Shutting the printer down between uses can also help; however, always use the power button on the printer itself to turn it off. That lets the printer ‘park’ itself so that the cartridges are protected from excessive drying.
- Instant Ink might be worth a try. Many customers like our available plans. They're based on how many pages you print monthly, which can save you money. You can check out the details at: HPinstantink.com

If you feel that extremely poor yield is caused by a defective genuine cartridge that is still within the warranty ends date marked on the cartridge, you can contact us via: hp.com/contactHP

Mary
HP Care
hp.com/support