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Jun 25, 2026 3:11 PM

Select Stores: Costco Members: HP OfficeJet Pro 8138 AIO Color Inkjet Printer

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$200

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Select Costco Stores (manufacturer link for reference) has for their Members: HP OfficeJet Pro 8138e Wireless All-In-One Printer on sale for $49.97. Offer is valid In-Store only.

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Note, offer is valid In-Store only for Costco Members and availability varies by location. You may check Costco Warehouse In-Store price by using the Costco Mobile App, going to "Warehouse" > "Search warehouse inventory > Enter Item Number 1844842

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  • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign up here.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion. 

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Select Costco Stores (manufacturer link for reference) has for their Members: HP OfficeJet Pro 8138e Wireless All-In-One Printer on sale for $49.97. Offer is valid In-Store only.

Thanks Community Member Totspurs for sharing this deal

Note, offer is valid In-Store only for Costco Members and availability varies by location. You may check Costco Warehouse In-Store price by using the Costco Mobile App, going to "Warehouse" > "Search warehouse inventory > Enter Item Number 1844842

Editor's Notes

  • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign up here.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion. 

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Hat-Trick
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This printer is the equivalent of the razor and blade strategy -- give a way the razor and make 'em bend over to pay for the blades. Same thing here. This printer is LOCKED to used ONLY HP brand print cartridges. EXPENSIVE.

In my opinion, if you are going to keep a printer for a while, get a tank-style printer where you refill with a bottle of cheap ink (any brand, even compatible ink). The printer costs a bit more upfront, but if you use a printer enough, you will wind up saving money with a tank-style (which typically comes with 1-3 years of ink IN THE BOX).

Just checked, and here's the RIP OFF: HP wants $73 for a black cartridge that only prints 1000 pages and color cartridges are only 800 pages (and this is with the EXTENDED cartridges that are double the pages of the regular cartridges). Also, this printer comes with "starter" cartridges that are far less than the regular, so expect to be shelling out $200 for a set of ink VERY SOON.

https://www.staples.com/hp-923e-e...t_24599314
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RogueVariable
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Do not buy an HP printer. Their CEO has made the company mission to make their printers a subscription service.
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SplendidHeat5431
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This is super terrible printer. Owned it in the past, and it had been a nightmare. Would not pick ut even for free.
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Community Reviews

This HP OfficeJet Pro 8138e is a cheap all in one for occasional home printing, scanning, and copying, and Costco's return policy softens the risk. The setup is described as workable, and the low upfront price looks fine if you print regularly or keep HP Instant Ink. The main drawback is the ink model, with locked HP cartridges, starter cartridges that run out fast, and ongoing subscription or replacement costs that can quickly outweigh the deal. Infrequent use also raises clogging and drying concerns, making it a practical fit only if you can live with HP's ink ecosystem.

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  • It can be used with HP's subscription-style ink service, and the printer is described as a subscription model where printing may be disabled until you pay for more ink. The subscription charges monthly even if you do not print, and canceling may make ink already in the printer unusable.

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  • It can be fine for light use, but inkjet cartridges may dry out or clog between infrequent print jobs. That makes it a better fit for regular printing than for someone who only prints a few pages every few months.

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  • Yes. The 8138e is described as locked to HP-branded cartridges, and the 'e' model is said to block third-party cartridges. That makes the low upfront price less attractive if you want cheaper aftermarket ink.

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  • The reported cartridge cost is high: about $73 for a black cartridge rated around 1,000 pages and roughly 800 pages for color cartridges. Starter cartridges included with the printer are smaller, so a full replacement set can approach $200 soon after purchase.

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  • Yes, Costco's return policy is repeatedly cited as the main safety net for this printer. One buyer returned an HP all-in-one after an electronic failure about 2.5 years later and had it accepted without questions.

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Jun 27, 2026 8:29 PM
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Neurotic1Jun 27, 2026 8:29 PM
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I'll repeat the sentiment of others, DO NOT buy HP printers. If you absolutely must, DO NOT buy one with an 'e' in the model number. These do not allow you to use third party cartridges.
Also, DO NOT buy into their Instant Ink subscription. They will brick your printer. Even though you pay for the printer, HP thinks they're the true owners and you are just the renter.
Jun 27, 2026 9:26 PM
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Joined May 2011
Butterman911Jun 27, 2026 9:26 PM
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Out of stock in my local warehouse....
Jun 27, 2026 9:44 PM
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Joined Dec 2007
itsme007Jun 27, 2026 9:44 PM
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OOS near us.
Jun 27, 2026 11:05 PM
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jayreezyJun 27, 2026 11:05 PM
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You'd think by now someone would make a printer that worked when you needed it a few times a year and didn't have the ink dry out after a few months and have to deal with ransom nonsense
Jun 28, 2026 2:01 AM
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palomino0513Jun 28, 2026 2:01 AM
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Quote from chadlouis View quoted comment :
Can't speak to the current policy but can say I bought a AIO HP printer at Costco during Covid for homeschooling and 2.5 years later, I got an electronic error code where it stopped it from printing until the issue was physically fixed. Couldn't troubleshoot it further so I took it to Costco and they accepted it no questions asked. Ended up buying another HP Printer (8028e) and been using it since. For what its worth, even with running internal updates, I used clone cartridges from Amazon for both printers and haven't run into any issues. YMMV with this 8138, but it'll always be an easy return.
That's good to know, thanks!
Jun 28, 2026 2:03 AM
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benq35Jun 28, 2026 2:03 AM
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Not in my Costco. I feel like they hiding items on sale
Jun 28, 2026 3:07 AM
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DealDialerJun 28, 2026 3:07 AM
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Quote from mokiavelli View quoted comment :
Is it worth it just for the non printing functions- scan, fax, etc?
Non-Printing functions stop when ink or ink head is out.

That was the case even with Canon.

One fine day, printer says "replace Ink Head:.
Ink Head costs more than the price of the printer.

Now throw away perfectly working AIO device that was perfect for document scan.

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Jun 28, 2026 3:21 AM
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TalentedCrown131Jun 28, 2026 3:21 AM
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These are why I went laser over a decade ago....
Jun 28, 2026 4:08 AM
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SociablePartner2685Jun 28, 2026 4:08 AM
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No stock
Jun 28, 2026 10:59 AM
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MichaelS27Jun 28, 2026 10:59 AM
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
This printer is the equivalent of the razor and blade strategy -- give a way the razor and make 'em bend over to pay for the blades. Same thing here. This printer is LOCKED to used ONLY HP brand print cartridges. EXPENSIVE.

In my opinion, if you are going to keep a printer for a while, get a tank-style printer where you refill with a bottle of cheap ink (any brand, even compatible ink). The printer costs a bit more upfront, but if you use a printer enough, you will wind up saving money with a tank-style (which typically comes with 1-3 years of ink IN THE BOX).

Just checked, and here's the RIP OFF: HP wants $73 for a black cartridge that only prints 1000 pages and color cartridges are only 800 pages (and this is with the EXTENDED cartridges that are double the pages of the regular cartridges). Also, this printer comes with "starter" cartridges that are far less than the regular, so expect to be shelling out $200 for a set of ink VERY SOON.

https://www.staples.com/hp-923e-e...t_24599314

If you agree to have the ink delivered, then you are out of luck.
I use these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYRYKYS9
($34.90) at the time for all 4 aftermarket ink cartridges.
It comes with a special tool, when you buy the factory ink cartridges and they go empty, you use it to move the factory HP chip onto the aftermarket cartridge, I've done this 3 times so far for all the colors and black, for the total I had one issue with magenta and had to get another chip other than that this is the way forward.
Jun 28, 2026 2:31 PM
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MarloStanfieldJun 28, 2026 2:31 PM
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Quote from skid007 View quoted comment :
Here is what I thought, buy this at$50 and keep HP print subscription for $2 a month. With this setup we have something to use when needed. I have the subscription for 5+ years and never had any issues with itYes, if we don't use it still we pay. But that is there everywhere. Even for apple icloud subscription we take X gb buy we don't use full evey day.
So you've spent $150 + exorbitant ink rates to have a $50 printer? Not slick my friend
Jun 28, 2026 2:41 PM
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MAS55Jun 28, 2026 2:41 PM
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Quote from RabbitFood View quoted comment :
Life pro tips 😂
That's a life pro tip for sociopaths. Folks like you ruin it for honest folks who don't try to screw over Costco forcing it to change their policies.
Jun 28, 2026 5:58 PM
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MayowaOJun 28, 2026 5:58 PM
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I bought this at Costco on Friday. If anyone knows of a better deal for a non hp printer, I will probably return this and get that. I don't print that much often so I should be fine, but if the non print functions stop working when you don't have any ink, then that might be a dealbreaker
Jun 28, 2026 6:47 PM
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MogamboMJun 28, 2026 6:47 PM
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Not sure which Costco sells this at $50. At my costco it's at $199

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Jun 28, 2026 6:56 PM
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ChrisW1368Jun 28, 2026 6:56 PM
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Warning, these are subscription printers. The $50 is the intro price for an expensive ongoing subscription plan. They disable the printing function after a service period until you pay them for more ink. Wouldn't take this for free.

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