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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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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.

  • HP's ink and cartridge ecosystem can be locked to HP cartridges, which raises ongoing costs.

    Hat-Trickbryantj4i

  • HP's subscription and Instant Ink approach can charge monthly regardless of usage and can make existing ink unusable after cancellation.

    MellowLanguage596unami218

  • Inkjet ink can dry out or clog when printing is infrequent, which can disrupt printing when needed.

    TapiocaMilkTeawywin

  • Low-yield starter cartridges can limit page counts and can force ink purchases soon after setup.

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Jun 29, 2026 12:25 AM
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Joined Aug 2019
MikewhocheeeseharryJun 29, 2026 12:25 AM
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Quote from ChrisW1368 View quoted comment :
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.
that is crazy
Jun 29, 2026 1:02 AM
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CheapBloodJun 29, 2026 1:02 AM
202 Comments
the best buy (worst buy) cannon laser is a great bw laser printer

130 for the printer
20 for toner on ebay. 3,000 pages
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Jun 29, 2026 1:08 AM
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mischlep
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Jun 29, 2026 1:08 AM
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I would not touch this printer with a 10 foot pole. Maybe a baseball bat ala Office Space
Jun 29, 2026 3:53 AM
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koge811Jun 29, 2026 3:53 AM
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So buy printer and print however much ink is in there then either dump it or use for parts not worth buying ink
Jun 29, 2026 6:35 AM
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ArugulaSaladJun 29, 2026 6:35 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
I was just thinking about there razor subscription no longer seems to be a thing any more, at least I don't hear about them (I rarely shave, so I am still going through my 2015s 1st pack supplies lol)
Jun 29, 2026 1:50 PM
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Hat-TrickJun 29, 2026 1:50 PM
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Quote from koge811 View quoted comment :
So buy printer and print however much ink is in there then either dump it or use for parts not worth buying ink
The expensive ink cartridges only have 800-1000 pages. HP always ships "starter" cartridges with the printer, typically having one half or less the normal amount of ink. That's not many pages, even for $50.
Jun 29, 2026 2:37 PM
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wywinJun 29, 2026 2:37 PM
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Great deal, if you print regularly! My problem with inkjet printers is that given how rarely I print these days, the ink tends to clog up and dry out between uses. Wish I could find something in that size and price range for color laser!

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Jun 29, 2026 3:07 PM
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rayrayzJun 29, 2026 3:07 PM
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Quote from aw3somedeals View quoted comment :
My aunt has this printer. It was a beach to set up, and they do have subscription model. I'd never recommend inkjets anyway.
I am dying! I just setup this very printer for the neighbor and it was a bear to do so. I thought it was their computer that was SLOW causing the issues.....disk at 100% and 3.9G of 4G RAM used. Roflmao
Jun 29, 2026 4:18 PM
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MyhaiwayJun 29, 2026 4:18 PM
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Can't find deal at my storesnear me Att all
Jul 1, 2026 3:37 AM
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Joined Jul 2009
bryantj4iJul 1, 2026 3:37 AM
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never buy HP. printer is locked and only takes HP ink
Jul 7, 2026 3:57 AM
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Joined Mar 2015
Damian71Jul 7, 2026 3:57 AM
792 Comments
If you're looking forward to overpaying for ink... enjoy.
Otherwise... hard pass.
Jul 15, 2026 7:03 PM
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sbrsuperstarJul 15, 2026 7:03 PM
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Quote from CheapBlood View quoted comment :
the best buy (worst buy) cannon laser is a great bw laser printer130 for the printer20 for toner on ebay. 3,000 pages
What model?

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