HP DeskJet 2855e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Scanner, Copier, Best-for-home, 3 months of Instant Ink included, Single-band Wi-Fi connectivity (588S5A)

It was packed well, but the ink was dry, and I do not know how to receive the free ink.

I'm really at a loss for words. The printer itself is completely fine, but the program written by HP is a complete mess. The computer took a long time to finally print out a document, but then what happened? I happily threw away the packaging box, thinking everything was fine. But then what happened next? Damn it, the next day when I reconnected, I couldn't do anything. The port couldn't connect, and the program couldn't associate with the device. Later on, on the HP smart page, it showed that I was connected, everything was online, and everything was ready. Then I tried to open a random file from my Office 365 and print it. But it couldn't print out a single document. At this point, I thought, can't be! Maybe it's just an issue with Office. I never even thought to blame this HP printer. But I wasn't giving up. I opened a PDF file. Damn it, it still couldn't print. My computer was doing nothing. Alt+F4 didn't work either. I tried printing from the web. Haha, there was no sign of response at all. Who wrote this "WIRELESS PRINTING – Stay connected with our most reliable Wi-Fi, which automatically detects and resolves connection issues"? Was it written for someone else? For your boss? For your lover? For your mom? You can tell anyone "Oh, it's reliable", but you never told your own purchasing users. You used the most unreliable connection scheme! HP smart? Hp Stupid!!!! The connection program is long, complex, confusing, and no one knows why you have to register an account before you can connect. The network connection technology is even worse. Ha ha, do you know that the WSD port is inherently unreliable? Why didn't they design a backup port? And then you set WSD as the default option. I changed the option but they changed it back. I really can't stand it. Also, the designers never thought that not all networks are stable and long-lasting. Once they go offline or disconnect, this thing will be useless!!! The funniest thing is that downloading this program on a Windows system is a very slow process. During the download, I wasn't allowed to change the storage location. The design like this is like a sewage pit. Who should be buried for such a bad design? Why not something else? Because I suspect that the things that can be called organized in the design of this thing simply can't be sold for value! And that's not all. I tried using other built-in programs to print in an attempt to fix the bug. Damn it, you even won't let me use the most basic method. How can you be so proud of saying that the connection is reliable??? ?? ?

I purchased the HP DeskJet 2855e Wireless Printer to help with both homeschooling my son and managing my small business, and it has been a fantastic addition to my workspace. If you need an affordable, compact, and efficient printer for everyday use, this one delivers! Setup & Connectivity – Quick & Hassle-Free Setting it up was super simple—I had it connected to Wi-Fi and ready to print in just a few minutes. The HP Smart app makes it even easier to print from my phone, tablet, or laptop, which is a game-changer when I need to print school worksheets or shipping labels on the go. Print Quality – Crisp & Clear For a budget-friendly printer, the print quality is great for documents, worksheets, and business materials. Text comes out sharp and clear, and colors are vibrant enough for basic graphics and crafts. It’s not a high-end photo printer, but for everyday printing needs, it’s perfect. Speed & Performance – Gets the Job Done This printer isn’t the fastest, but it’s consistent and reliable. It handles homeschool worksheets, invoices, labels, and shipping documents without issues. If you’re printing high-volume, it may not be the best, but for moderate daily use, it works just fine. Ink Subscription – Worth It! I opted into HP’s Instant Ink subscription, and it’s a huge money saver! Since I print regularly for homeschooling and my business, I never worry about running out of ink—HP automatically sends new cartridges before I need them. Final Verdict: Great for Everyday Use! If you need a compact, reliable, and budget-friendly wireless printer for homeschooling, business, or personal use, the HP DeskJet 2855e is a solid choice. It’s easy to set up, prints well, and works seamlessly across devices. ✔ Pros: Easy setup, wireless printing, good quality for documents, Instant Ink option saves money ✘ Cons: Not super fast, not ideal for high-volume printing Would I buy it again? Yes! It meets all my homeschooling and business needs without breaking the bank.

Having just installed this my first impression is that it is a nice printer for my simple home needs. Installation is a breeze until you have to connect to wifi. NOTE what used to be HP smart is now simply HP on the app store. Otherwise you are faced with numerous apps trying to sell stuff. Even when you have the right app it is no walk in the park. Had to find out where the CVS button is on my router before making any headway on my iPhone. Then you need to add the printer on your laptop. It would be nice if downloading software took care of everything.

The print quality is good in Normal and Best modes; but surprisingly poor in Draft mode. However, my biggest issue is the lack of pictures, descriptive information and height measurement the printer needs when it is loaded with paper. The paper sits and feeds vertically from the back of the machine; and the total clearance the printer needs is AT MINIMUM 11.25" (28.575 cm) in order to have enough clearance (about a quarter of an inch (0.635 cm) above the paper. I spent a lot of time researching printers that would fit the specific space needs of my computer desk which has a pullout shelf for the printer, above which is a pullout shelf for the keyboard. The space between the printer shelf and the bottom of the keyboard shelf is 11.25 inches. This printer fits with about 1/4 inch of space above the loaded paper. Prior to buying it I queried online and was given a clearance measurement of 9.8 inches for this specific printer, so I bought it thinking I would have plenty of extra space--that online measurement is wrong. While not ideal for loading paper, that quarter inch of space does allow the paper not to rub or curl against the keyboard tray. Realistically, I would have rated it a 4.5, but since that isn't an option I bumped it to a 5. It is a good printer at a good price, and I would recommend it.

If you need a printer that just works for everyday tasks without taking over your entire desk, the HP DeskJet 2855e is a fantastic choice. It is specifically designed for light home use—think school assignments, recipes, and travel forms—and it handles them with ease. The HP DeskJet 2855e is the ultimate "set it and forget it" printer. It isn't built for high-volume office work, but for students and families who need reliable, high-quality color printing on demand, it’s an unbeatable value.

Summary: - tried, unsuccessfully, to set the printer up to print from my son’s iPhone and his laptop - printer set-up app will not allow connecting to the university wifi as it is a public network (according to the HP agent) - the set up app does not give an option to complete the set up with an Ethernet cable (cable NOT provided) even though the printer does have an Ethernet port - the manual specifically discourages the use of the Ethernet port as it will restrict the use of some features. Not to mention that obviously the use of an Ethernet cable only allows connecting to a computer and not a smart phone - HP recommends on their website to use the chat option for support as it is faster. Customer support via chat is terrible in response time and support provided - in the end, 40 min wasted on the chat - problem not resolved - stuck with a printer I cannot return as it is past the return deadline - ordered an Ethernet cable and praying it will at least let my son print from his laptop Details: I purchased this printer earlier this summer for my son to take to his college dorm room. He moved in yesterday and proceeded to set it up to print from his iPhone and his laptop using wifi. He is on campus in the dorms so the wifi is the one provided by the university to the students. The printer would not let us set it up saying this wifi network was not supported by the printer/hp app, to try another network or contact HP support. The printer does have an Ethernet port (cable NOT provided) but the setup app only offered the option to set up by wifi, no option to set up using an Ethernet cable. The printer manual also specifically discourages the use of an Ethernet cable and warns it will not allow access to all the printer features. They even mention that they cover the Ethernet port on the printer with a sticker to deter people from using it. And obviously you cannot connect an Ethernet cable to a smart phone. The printer does NOT come with an Ethernet cable so we could not test it. I contacted HP support via their website chat using the link provided in the error message. I had to wait 20 min before being connected to an agent. But the frustrating part was the delay in response from the agent between each single question/answer. The agent asked 2 basic questions in 2 posts - first post was to provide info to identify myself and the printer - second post was to confirm my problem statement. I answered each question immediately and had to wait at least 5 min after each answer to get his feedback. I know it was at least that long as each post on the chat is marked with the time it was sent. After 15 min of wait (in addition to the initial 20 min to be connected to an agent), he answered that the university wifi was a public network and therefore would not work. He advised to try using the hotspot from my son’s iPhone. I answered that my son’s phone carrier/plan does not allow for hotspot so that couldn’t work. I once again waited and waited for an answer and gave up. I cannot return the printer as it is past the return deadline. I ordered an Ethernet cable and hope that will work with the laptop even though the setup does not offer that option and the manual specifically says that connecting via Ethernet is not as good as it does not allow access to all the features. As for printing from the iPhone I guess that is not possible. Could not be more disappointed by the terrible customer support and lack of information in the manual!

Very awesome printer works just like it says it's supposed to very easy to set up I think that it's pretty durable the print speed and Black and White is fast but the print speed in color it's your typical inkjet printer you know not fast and kind of on the slow side but above all just for what I'm going to use it for I give it a thumbs up. But on the other hand very fast shipping it shipped and it's original package which everybody got to see that I got a printer which that I didn't like it wasn't securely packaged but hey I got it anyway it was very easy to set up but I mean very fast shipping seller highly recommend thank you again for an awesome printer.