A:Answeryes all ink jets will dry out when not in use a helpful tip is to print at least 1 or 2 pages each month, but your ink will dry out no matter what you do when not using it often. the good thing about this HP printer is you can get free ink refills up to 15 pages per month and that is a savings. Ink is cheaper too if you buy through HP
A:AnswerYou can definitely try to check your power outlets and make sure you're plugging directly into a wall socket. If that still does not help, then you may want to exchange it.
A:AnswerYes - this should definitely work off of this Chromebook. We have a 2016 Chromebook (forget the brand, but I'm almost sure it's a 2016) and we had no issues setting this up. It was a breeze.