HP Photosmart 5520 e-All-in-One - CX042B Ink Cartridges

HP Photosmart 5520 e-All-in-One Printer Description

The HP Photosmart 5520 e-All-in-One printer is a device ideally suited to home users who are looking to get the most of their digital images by printing high quality hard copies.

In terms of the quality of results given by this printer, a print resolution of 4800 x 1200dpi ensures that prints are of a high standard. There are also print speeds of 11ppm for mono text documents and 8ppm for colour text documents offered for this machine.

The added functionality of the 5520 means you can enjoy high quality copying and scanning as well as conventional printing.

Wi-Fi connectivity is provided in addition to a more traditional USB connection and there is the added benefit of this machine being supported by Apple AirPrint.

Usability is enhanced thanks to a 6.74cm touchscreen to help you navigate your way around the printer’s functions.

For users looking for a printer that will minimise their printing costs, the 5520 uses individual ink cartridges meaning users can save money by only having to replace the ink that’s been used. Additionally, this printer offers double-sided printing so you can effectively halve your paper costs through utilising both sides of the page.

HP Photosmart 5520 Expert Review

The HP Photosmart 5520 e-All-in-One Printer is able to print, scan and copy with wireless capability.

HP has described the 5520 as a device for home users wanting easy and affordable printing of professional-quality photos.

With auto duplexing (double sided printing) as standard and wireless functionality this printer is a welcome upgrade from the 5510. Though there may not be much difference between the HP 5520 and its predecessor in terms of looks, there are some additional features which see this model as an improvement.

An enlarged touchscreen is easy to navigate and the on-screen animations can help guide you when you’re initially setting up the printer. The auto duplexing is certain to be a winner for those who look to get the most value from their colour printing.

As a multifunctional colour inkjet printer, the Photosmart 5520 offers high-quality colour prints whether they are graphics for documents or family photographs. Print speeds are up to 11ppm for mono and up to 8ppm for colour meaning that this printer may not be the fastest on the market but still delivers results.

In terms of the HP 5520’s wireless capabilities, set up is easy and there are also memory and SD card slots making this a very capable home printer for families who like to print photos in colour from their smartphones or tablets.

Whilst some observers may complain that there is no marked improvement in how much can be held in the paper tray, there will be little complaint about the standard of photo prints from this affordable all-in-one device.

Pros

• Auto duplexing as standard
• High quality colour printing
• Fairly inexpensive to run

Cons

• No increase in paper tray capacity from previous model
• Print speeds are not the quickest

Star Rating: 4.5