The HP Smart Tank Printer that changed my mind
This home printer surprised me—it’s affordable, easy to use, and doesn't guzzle ink
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I’ve owned my fair share of home printers over the years, and let’s just say...the bar is low. Between constantly buying ink and dealing with complicated connections, I’ve never been overly impressed. After my last printer bit the dust, I just accepted life without one, but I’ve been missing the convenience and simple luxuries they bring.
With Easter coming up, I wanted to print a few things at home—cards, signs, crafts, and some family photos for the kids’ baskets. I started looking around, not expecting much, but then I came across a deal that actually makes sense. The HP Smart Tank All-In-One Printers use ink bottles instead of cartridges, and they’re on sale right now.
Includes printer, scanner, copier, wireless connectivity, and enough ink for up to two years.
3 reasons why this printer isn’t like the others
You get a bigger bang for your buck
Reviewed has declared HP as having made some of the best printers of 2025, so the original price is about what I expected to pay for something with seemingly such advanced features—but the current discount makes the purchase even more tempting.
As a mom, I’m always after affordable options, so the limited-time 36% savings on the HP Smart Tank 6001, which works as a printer, scanner, and copier, is an excellent choice for my family. There is a lower-cost option, the HP 5101 printer, and one with the best print quality, the HP 7602 printer, but for my purposes, the mid-range model will more than suffice for seasonal crafts and the kids’ homework assignments.
It’s much easier to use
Setup is usually where I give up, but not this time. I used the HP Smart app to get the wireless printer set up for spring festivities as soon as possible. It was much easier than my last printer’s idea, which forced me to use the tiny screen for the whole process.
Then, I filled up the ink. I honestly expected the filling process to create a huge mess—I mean, when is ink ever not messy?—but the bottles only release ink when they’re securely fitted onto the ink tanks, and I didn’t get a speck on my fingers. After doing the first color myself, I let my kids get in on the fun before we got to crafting together.
When it’s so easy to set up and comes with environmentally friendly ink, what more could you ask for?
The ink is far less expensive
Ink is where most printers break your spirit—and your budget. But HP’s cartridge-free printers use a refillable tank system with ink bottles. Plus, it comes with enough ink to print up to 6,000 color or black-and-white pages out of the box, which is kind of wild.
That’s more than enough for me and my kids to go on an all-out Easter printing spree. So far, we’ve printed coloring pages, decorations, bunny ears to cut out and wear, and cute photos of the family. I can’t even deny the print quality of these photos—it’s stunning and looks like I got them professionally developed.
Final thoughts on the HP Smart Tank
I never thought I could rely on a home printer or love it, but here we are. What surprised me most wasn’t just the savings on the HP printer or its easy setup—it’s how much more we’ve used it than I expected. From Easter crafts and classroom projects to printing return labels and recipes, it’s quickly become part of our weekly routine.
Take advantage of your chance to save 36% before this limited-time sale ends.
Based upon 200 pages per month of HP Smart Tank customers’ usage. Actual yield varies considerably based on content of printed pages and other factors. Average yield based on ISO/IEC 24711 or HP testing methodology and continuous printing. Some ink from included bottles is used to start up the printer. For details, see: www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.
America’s Most Trusted Printer Brand: Based on 2024 semi-annual internal brand surveys commissioned by HP.
Print quality tested on everyday paper. Compared to the majority of in-class, 3:1 and 4:1 duplex, wireless A4 ink tank printers under $552 USD. Printers selected by market share as reported by IDC Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker – Final Historical CYQ2 2023. Claim based on publicly available information as of September 2023 and Keypoint Intelligence hands-on testing and study in September 2023 commissioned by HP. Details: www.keypointintelligence.com/hpbesteverydayprintquality.
Black and composite color average per bottle (cyan/magenta/yellow) results based on HP methodology and continuous printing of ISO/IEC 24712 test pages. Not based on ISO/IEC 24711 test process. An additional black ink bottle is required to print 6000 color test pages. Actual yield varies based on content of printed pages and other factors. Some ink from included bottles is used to start up the printer. For details, see www.hp.com/learnaboutsupplies.
Wi-Fi - Wireless operations are compatible with 2.4 GHz (single-band) or 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz (dual-band) operations only pending on printer model. Learn more at hp.com/go/mobileprinting. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®. Dual band supports both 5.0 GHz and 2.4 GHz using up to 12 non-overlapping channels vs only 3 non-overlapping channels for 2.4 GHz only. Supports 5.0 GHz band (up to 150 mbps) vs 2.4 GHz band (up to 72.2 mbps).
HP Smart app - Requires the HP Smart app download. For details on local printing requirements see hp.com/go/mobileprinting. Certain features/software are available in English language only and differ between desktop and mobile applications. Subscription may be required; subscription may not be available in all countries. For details, see: hpsmart.com. Internet access required and must be purchased separately.
Spill-free refill system: When used in accordance with set up instructions.
At a fraction of the cost: HP ink bottles compared to HP ink cartridges. Cost per page based on expected black and composite (cyan/magenta/yellow) page yield results based on HP methodology and continuous printing of ISO/IEC 24712 test pages. Not based on ISO/IEC 24711 test process. Actual yield varies based on content of printed pages and other factors. Some ink from included bottles is used to start up the printer. For more information about fill and yield, see www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.
America’s #1 Printer company: Based on 2024 Q4 shipments in the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker®, 2024 Q4 Release. Includes shipments of all printing devices (inkjet printers, laser printers, copiers and multifunction devices, including production units). U.S Territory refers to the United States of America.
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