Question 1

What inc cartridges does this need?

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Did you ever get the answer?  In case you still need to know, the ink cartridge is HP304.  I have one of these printers but never use it.  I bought it last July when I needed an inexpensive printer quickly but bought a better one about two weeks later.  It's all right for printing text but completely inadequate for photographs.  The tri-colour cartridge system simply isn't capable of producing quality prints.  That being the case, they are vastly overpriced - over triple what I paid last July and almost double the price of the printer at that time.  I wouldn't bother.

Question 2

Anyone have trouble WiFi connecting to computer it seems to have put it in list but saying no driver installed shouldn’t this have gone in software

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Absolute nightmare of setting up, found a hp youtube about connecting using WPS button, thought I'll have a butchers after trying wireless then going through my box of old leads to find an ancient usb square ended lead, which worked when computer was wired to it, but um, supposed to be wireless. Went into settings switched IPV6 off (saw someone mention this but doubt it had anything to do with outcome) and went into wireless push button settings, pressed it then pressed router wps for 10 seconds. Went back to printer and boom! on the network. Hours spent ducking around and in the end it was a WPS button push. Give it a go might work for you to, I'm hoping it lasts, til tomorrow at least.

Question 3

how is it monochrome with multi colour inks

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When I was looking at this printer, I wondered why it said Monochrome.  After doing a lot of searching, I found that Monochrome does not always mean only black and white.  The HP Envy 5030 prints in colour.  Here is what I found in my last search

Monochromatic color schemes are derived from a single base hue and extended using its shades, tones and tints. Tints are achieved by adding white and shades and tones are achieved by adding a darker color, grey or black. ... This design should not be called as monochromatic in strictly scientific meaning.

Question 4

Is it possible to use this printer without having to subscribe to hp instant ink? thanks

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Yes you can use this printer without hp instant ink.
But, If you sign up to their instant ink service, they make sure you get the right kind of cartridges when you need them, and it's quite a bit cheaper than buying cartridges online. You get 3 months free. 2 trial months (600 pages) + 1 month free with code ZnPb3.
Also they have free plan for 15 pages free with no cost.

ASIN	B074PMB9C9
Additional Printer Functions	All In One
B&W Pages per Minute	10
Best Sellers Rank	174,819 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 343 in All-In-One Printers
Box Contents	HP ENVY 5030 Inkjet 10 ppm 4800 x 1200 DPI A4 Wi-Fi
Brand Name	HP
Color Depth	24 bpp
Color Pages per Minute	7
Colour	Black
Compatible Cartridge	Cartridges HP
Compatible Devices	Smartphones
Control Method	App
Controller Type	Android
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (7,420)
Dual-sided printing	Yes
Duplex	Automatic
Global Trade Identification Number	00190781512431
Hardware Interface	USB 2.0
Initial Page Print Time	3 seconds
Ink Colour	Coloured
Item Dimensions D x W x H	6D x 17W x 19H millimetres
Item Type Name	inkjet printer
Item Weight	5.4 Kilograms
Manufacturer	HP
Maximum Copies Per Run	300
Maximum Copy Resolution Black and White	4800 x 1200 dpi
Maximum Copy Resolution Color	4800 x 1200
Maximum Copy Speed Black and White	30 ppm
Maximum Print Resolution Black and White	4800
Maximum Sheet Capacity	100
Maximum Supported Paper Size	A4
Maximum print Resolution Color	hoch
Model Name	5030
Model Number	M2U92B#BHC
Model Series	2
Network Connectivity Technology	USB, Wi-Fi
Number of Drivers	2
Number of Trays	1
Other Special Features of the Product	Instant Ink, WiFi, Airprint, Mobile Printing, Touchscreen, Automatic Duplex Printing
Output sheet capacity	100
Paper Size	A4
Power Consumption Size	14 Watts
Print media	Paper (plain)
Printer Output Type	Monochrome
Printer Resolution Horizontal in Black and White	1884 Centimeters
Printer Resolution Vertical Max in Color	47.24 Centimeters
Printer Resolution Vertical in Black and White	472 Centimeters
Printer Type	Inkjet
Processor Count	1
Product Warranty	One-year limited hardware warranty; 24-hour, 7 days a week support
Resolution	4800 x 1200
Scanner Type	Sheetfed
Series Number	2
Specific Uses For Product	Photo Print
Total USB 2.0 Ports	1
Total USB Ports	1
UPC	190781512431
Wattage	14 watts

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