{"id":92923,"date":"2021-11-17T07:16:05","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T15:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartink.pro\/us\/?post_type=product&#038;p=92923"},"modified":"2026-06-23T13:38:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T20:38:48","slug":"compatible-ink-cartridge-replacement-for-hp-972a-4-combo-pack-smart-ink-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/smartink.pro\/us\/product\/compatible-ink-cartridge-replacement-for-hp-972a-4-combo-pack-smart-ink-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Compatible Ink Cartridge Replacement for HP 972A (4 Combo Pack), Smart Ink"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text text_larger=&#8221;no&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>GUARANTEED TO WORK WITH THE FOLLOWING PRINTERS:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;flat&#8221; spacing=&#8221;5&#8243; gap=&#8221;5&#8243; c_icon=&#8221;chevron&#8221; active_section=&#8221;23&#8243; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-print&#8221; 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woodmart_inline=&#8221;no&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>FEATURES:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Always the Latest Chip Version<\/strong>: Smart Ink cartridges are equipped with the most up-to-date version of the chip and work perfectly with all compatible printers, including printers with the latest firmware.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\"><strong>Specially Designed Anti-Clog Ink Formula<\/strong> ensures high-performance printing and prevents printhead clogs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ink level tracking<\/strong>\u00a0will notify you when it\u2019s time to order the new pack.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multi-layer individual packaging<\/strong> ensures safe delivery and provides prolonged storage time (up to 18 months).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cartridges are tested before each shipment<\/strong> to ensure perfect printing quality.<\/li>\n<li>Our <strong>Eco-Friendly<\/strong> cartridges can be recycled after use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Certified quality<\/strong>. All our cartridges are certified and have a quality mark (CE, ISO 9001,ISO 14000, Reach, STMC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text text_larger=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_inline=&#8221;no&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>PRODUCT INFORMATION:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\"><span class=\"a-text-bold\"><strong>Page Yield:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>High Yield Version (X)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\"><strong><span class=\"a-text-bold\">Black:<\/span><\/strong> 3,500 Pages<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\"><strong><span class=\"a-text-bold\">C\/M\/Y: <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"a-text-bold\">3,000 <\/span>Pages per each cartridge<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Shelf life:<\/strong> 2 years<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ink type: <\/strong>Pigment-based<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=&#8221;no&#8221; text_larger=&#8221;no&#8221;]<em><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>Using compatible\/remanufactured cartridges will not void your printer warranty. Federal law prohibits any company from requiring you to purchase only its products and prohibits a manufacturer from voiding your printer`s warranty due to usage of alternative cartridges (Magnuson-Moss Warranty Improvement Act).<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Quz0HVqphjQ&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; title=&#8221;Smart Ink &#8211; Your Smart Cartridge choice!&#8221; image_poster_switch=&#8221;no&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=c7RK21hzgDI&#8221; title=&#8221;Smart Ink &#8211; &#8220;Worked as expected in my hp 577dw&#8220;&#8221; image_poster_switch=&#8221;no&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;scroll-box&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Main advantages of the HP 972A 4 pack<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To purchase a high-quality cartridge, you need to know its main characteristics: print resource, whether it is certified or not, warranty period, which printers are compatible, and much more. This article will help you discover the main advantages of the HP 972A 4 Pack and why Smart Ink products are so popular in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important thing about the kit<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HP 972A Ink<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> kit includes 4 ink containers with the following ink colors: black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. The print yield of these containers is as follows: black is rated for 3,500 pages, and the rest are placed for 3,000 pages for each. The container has a unique sensor responsible for the ink consumption level, and if the ink runs out, this sensor will warn you about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The replacement <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HP 972A<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is 100% compatible with ten HP Pagewide MFP printers (including the Page Wide Pro) and printers running the latest firmware.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">972A Ink cartridge<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> incorporates the latest intelligent chip, which ensures excellent print quality. Before installing the chip on the container, it undergoes a mandatory test for functionality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The inks are pigment based and have a unique Anti-Clod formula that creates excellent print quality. In addition, this ink does not clog the printheads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The packaging of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HP 972A Ink cartridges<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has several particular layers to ensure the product&#8217;s complete safety during transportation. When sealed, the container can be stored for up to 18 months without losing its quality and functionality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as you install the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">972A<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the printer, it can be used immediately, and this is because a compatible printer will instantly recognize it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before sending the ordered container, it undergoes a complete check and is only sent to the buyer. At the end of the operation, the containers can be recycled because they are made of environmentally friendly materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The products are tested, certified and have several quality marks such as ISO, CE, and others. From the moment the container is purchased, the buyer is issued a warranty card for 2 years, which guarantees that there will be no problems with the product during this operational period. If a breakdown or functionality violations occur within two years, the buyer is guaranteed to return the money for the goods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process of installing this in the printer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">972A Ink <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">engineered design makes it easy and quick to install in your printer, delivering true-to-original print quality \u2013 vibrant colors and super crisp text.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installation of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HP972A Ink<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> consists of the following steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carefully open the container access door first to ensure the ink rack has moved to the center. If this does not happen, the printer must be disconnected from the network and then turned on again.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After that, removing the replacement container and having previously removed the inner and outer packaging is necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of unpacking, the film glued to it (transparent or color) should be peeled off from the container.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The removed container must be placed in a particular slot for installation in the printer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then install the container on the unique ink holder so that you hear a slight click, which means that you have installed it correctly in the printer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After closing the container access door, you can press the Start or OK button and begin the printing process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is how easy the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HP 972A cartridge<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to be installed without requiring the presence of this specialist to install it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note. Using a compatible <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HP972A cartridge<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your printer will not void your printer&#8217;s warranty period. It is because no legislation requires only a container of the same manufacturer to be installed in the printer. Also, a printer company cannot need consumers to use ink containers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommendations for problems during the operation\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s look at some points that may arise when using the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">972A HP<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Perhaps they will be useful to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Error &#8220;Other manufacturer&#8217;s cartridge&#8221;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To eliminate it, you need to click on OK or &#8220;Continue&#8221; and then start printing again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;Out of Ink&#8217; or &#8216;Ink Low&#8217; Error<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do this, you must remove the container from the printer and reinstall it in the same place. After ensuring the container is firmly in the slot, click on OK or &#8220;Continue,&#8221; the notification will disappear, and printing will continue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decreased print quality<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If print quality deteriorates during printing, the print heads may be clogged. To clean them, turn on the cleaning function. It can be done using the HP website under &#8220;Settings&#8221; \u2013 &#8220;Tools.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the print quality did not improve after that, then the reason is the failure of the print head. Then you should contact technical support for advice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cartridge Errors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you encounter such errors, enter the HP website and click the &#8220;Support&#8221; section. Next, go to the &#8220;Software&#8221; section and then to &#8220;Printers.&#8221; When you find your device model, click &#8220;Firmware&#8221; and download. When the download is complete, the device will recognize the container.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The contact pin may have been deformed if the problem is not in the firmware. A tool can correct this so that the contact is clearly connected to the container chip. After wiping the carriage and cartridge contacts with a soft, smooth cloth, install the container into the device slot and reconnect it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When properly maintained, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">972A cartridge<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Smart Ink will last a very long time, providing high-quality prints and trouble-free functionality.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the end<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today there are a vast number of containers that you can use at home and in the office. This model has a long time of use, a low price, and high-quality printing. Even though errors sometimes occur, they are straightforward to fix. If our advice does not help you, you can seek help from specialists. They will explain how to ensure these mistakes do not happen again. If you plan to use the device often, we recommend purchasing several kits to ensure your office has ink.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>WHAT IS INSIDE?<\/strong><br \/>\n<span class=\"a-list-item\"><span class=\"a-size-base a-color-secondary\">\u2022 1 \u0445 Black (972A) &#8211; 3,500 pages per <strong>A<\/strong> version<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">\u2022 <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"a-list-item\"><span class=\"a-size-base a-color-secondary\">1 x Cyan (972A) &#8211;\u00a0 3,000 pages per <strong>A<\/strong> version<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">\u2022 <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"a-list-item\"><span class=\"a-size-base a-color-secondary\">1 x Magenta (972A) &#8211; 3,000 pages per <strong>A<\/strong> version<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ffff00;\">\u2022 <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"a-list-item\"><span class=\"a-size-base a-color-secondary\">1 x Yellow (972A) &#8211; 3,000 pages per <strong>A<\/strong> version<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will carefully pack and ship your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HP 972A ink replacement cartridge<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the warehouse closest to you in the US.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":92930,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[60],"product_tag":[],"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-92923","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-hp","pa_cartridge-model-hp-972","first","instock","sale","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smartink.pro\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/92923","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smartink.pro\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smartink.pro\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smartink.pro\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=92923"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smartink.pro\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=92923"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smartink.pro\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=92923"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smartink.pro\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=92923"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smartink.pro\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=92923"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smartink.pro\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=92923"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}