How do I reset my HP C3180?

Hey

So, I grabbed some ink for my HP c3180 on eBay. Here's the deal—over in Europe they use the 336/342 cartridges, but over here in the States, it's the 92/93 ones. I figured it was all the same thing since the HP USA website says those specific numbers work for this model. Well, now that the ink actually showed up and I tried to pop them in, the printer sees them as 92/93 and is throwing an error saying they aren't compatible. Total headache.

I did a little digging on Google and saw something about doing a "Regionalization reset" or something similar to trick the machine into only accepting American cartridges.

Anyone know if that actually works?

Cheers,

Replacing Cartridges HP Photosmart C3180 All-in-One Printer - HP technical support ( US - English ) C3180 US

C3180 US bought prepare for NL cartridges 92/93 > 336/342 - HP Support Forum

IT Resource Center forums - C3180 ink cartridge compatibility

You're going to need to perform a "Regionalization reset" (by getting in touch with HP USA support) 🙂

I hit them up, and they basically told me they’ll only do that if you buy the printer upfront—and even then, you’re stuck with whatever colors they decide to sell you. Honestly? It smells like a total cash grab to me, nothing else.
Classic American business tactics right there.

Maybe give HP Inc. a shout—they’ll probably just get it sorted for you.