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Does the HP OfficeJet 8012e block third-party ink?

Dynamic Security status, official workarounds and cartridge numbers, from HP's own documents. Last checked 2026-10-28.

Blocks non-HP chips

Yes. HP lists this printer as Dynamic Security enabled.

HP OfficeJet 8012e is on HP's list of Dynamic Security printers. HP says these printers are intended to work only with cartridges that have a new or reused HP chip or electronic circuitry, and they use dynamic security to block cartridges with a non-HP chip. Firmware updates can block cartridges that worked before. [1]

Model	HP OfficeJet 8012e
Series on HP's list	HP OfficeJet 8010 and 8010e All-in-One Printer series
Dynamic Security	Blocks non-HP chips
On HP's July 2021 list?	Yes
HP firmware fix	None named in HP's support document
Checked	2026-10-28

HP+ note. HP says HP+ eligible printers can be identified by a small “e” at the end of the product number. If HP+ is activated on a printer, HP says it requires Original HP ink or toner for the lifetime of the printer. Not every “e” printer is necessarily set up with HP+; check your own printer. Sources: HP+ setup page, HP+ FAQ.

Legitimate options

Only options HP or the printer maker itself publishes. We do not cover firmware downgrades, chip resets or other hacks.

Use cartridges that reuse an original HP chip. HP says non-HP cartridges that reuse an original HP security chip or have unmodified HP circuitry are unaffected by dynamic security; reused, remanufactured and refilled cartridges that keep the HP chip can work. Ask the seller in writing which chip is inside. HP policy PDF
Check your printer's online firmware-update settings. HP says dynamic security can change through firmware updates delivered over the internet, and points to the printer's user guide for those settings. HP also says Instant Ink and ePrint need automatic online updates. HP policy PDF
If you have not bought yet, choose a printer that is not a Dynamic Security model. Epson says its restrictions can be avoided with some other printers, such as EcoTank cartridge-free printers (see the Epson page).

Compatible cartridge numbers

Unverified. HP's published compatibility documents we checked do not list this exact model, so we show nothing rather than guess. Look on the cartridge door of your printer or on HP's support page for the model.

Cost per page: not shown (no sourced page yield and price).

Same series

HP OfficeJet 8010 Blocks non-HP chips
HP OfficeJet 8010e Blocks non-HP chips
HP OfficeJet 8012 Blocks non-HP chips
HP OfficeJet 8013 Blocks non-HP chips
HP OfficeJet 8014 Blocks non-HP chips
HP OfficeJet 8014e Blocks non-HP chips
HP OfficeJet 8015 Blocks non-HP chips
HP OfficeJet 8015e Blocks non-HP chips
HP OfficeJet 8017 Blocks non-HP chips
HP OfficeJet 8018 Blocks non-HP chips

Sources

[1] HP "Dynamic security guidance for channel partners", July 2021, section "Dynamic security enabled products list" (pp. 6–9) · HP Inc., July 2021 · HP's document for resellers. It is marked "HP Confidential" and we could only find it on a reseller's website (jarcomputers.com), not on hp.com. It is the most complete per-model list of Dynamic Security printers we could find from HP. It is dated July 2021, so newer models are not in it.
[2] HP+ printer setup (HP app) · HP Support, undated page · States the HP+ requirement and that supported models can be identified by a small letter e at the end of the product number.
[3] Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about HP+ Printers · HP Inc., undated page · HP's current statement on HP+ (original HP ink for the life of the printer) and on "HP standard" printers using dynamic security.
[4] HP Printers – Dynamic Security Enabled Printers (HP policy statement, PDF) · HP Development Company, L.P., © 2020 (undated PDF) · HP's own policy text, hosted on HP's support community site. It contains no model list.
[5] Epson: third-party ink cartridges and your Epson printer · Epson America, undated page · Epson's own statement on third-party ink.

Links open the maker's own pages. Dates are the document's date; "undated page" means the page shows no date. Our check date is 2026-10-28. Read how we source this.