HP Smart Tank 5101 All-in-One Printer

With unremarkable features and output quality for the price, HP's Smart Tank 5101 All-in-One Printer might seem an odd entry-level pick for homes and home offices. But its low running cost means you shouldn't count it out.

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HP Smart Tank 5101 All-in-One Pr 1

Product details

  • BEST FOR FAMILIES – Print a variety of color documents in high volumes
  • FULLY LOADED WITH SAVINGS – Best for low-cost, high-volume printing—up to 2 years of Original HP Ink included; get up to 6,000 black or color pages right out of the box
  • KEY FEATURES – Print, copy and scan, plus borderless, mobile and wireless capabilities. Print up to 12 pages per minute black and 5 pages per minute color.
  • HP QUALITY – Delivers color graphics and crisp text for your everyday prints
  • HP SMART APP – Print, scan and copy from your phone—whenever, wherever
  • RELIABLE CONNECTIVITY – Self-healing Wi-Fi automatically detects and resolves connection issues
  • SIMPLE, SPILL-FREE REFILL – Replenish ink with HP's easy-access, spill-free refill system. Simply plug the ink bottles into the ink tank and let them drain—no squeezing, no spilling.

PROS

+ Supports printing, scanning, and copying
+ Tank-based ink works out to low running costs
+ Supports mobile printing via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct

CONS

- No ADF
- Flatbed is limited to letter-size
- Print duplexing is manual only
- Paper tray holds only 100 sheets
- Slow printing speeds

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on May 09, 2023
With unremarkable features and output quality for the price, HP's Smart Tank 5101 All-in-One Printer might seem an odd entry-level pick for homes and home offices. But its low running cost means you shouldn't count it out.
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