Staples will be the first to offer HP+, a complete printing solution combining hardware, Instant Ink and HP Smart App to deliver a simple, seamless, and sustainable printing experience.
HP announced the expansion of its Instant Ink subscription service to include toner. Subscription plans start at just $1.99 (€1.68) a month, with offers including six months free supplies and one extra year of warranty with the HP+ portfolio.
HP Inc. showcased HP+, designed for today’s work and life combination. In a time where demand for printing is high (+6% NPD/GFK), driven by millions of people working and learning from home, HP+ provides a new experience to make printing easier, more convenient, and more environmentally friendly.
“We believe HP+ is the future of printing – it’s a fundamental shift in the printing experience. We’ve put the best printing innovation together into one complete solution for consumers and small businesses: category leading hardware, the largest supplies subscription service now including toner, and the best print app8 now in the cloud,” said Tuan Tran, President of Imaging, Printing and Solutions, HP Inc. “We’ve designed HP+ for those who value printing most, so we can deliver an enhanced experience for them.”
“With the launch of HP+, Staples is excited to give our home and small business customers access to an all-in-one solution that will make for a more seamless and secure printing experience,” said Peter Scala, Chief Merchandising Officer, Staples, Inc. “As the return to work economy ?continues ?to rebuild, there’s no doubt that solutions like these will help our small business customers remain connected and productive, and the same is true for those customers who will continue to work and learn remotely in the present environment.”
HP+ only works with Original HP ink and toner and comes with an additional year of warranty. HP said that HP+ will first launch with the new HP LaserJet M200 Series and HP OfficeJet Pro 8000 and 9000 series.
“In today’s new normal, those learning and working from home need simple, intuitive solutions,” said Xavier Garcia, GM and Global Head, Print Hardware Systems, HP. “Purposefully designed, the HP LaserJet M200 boasts the fastest two-sided printing in its class9 in a new, versatile and compact design.”
HP+ will roll out globally in 2021.
