HP CP5225dn Color LaserJet Professional Printer, 540 MHz Processor, 20 ppm Speed, 600x600dpi Resolution, USB 2.0

2024-01-25T19:00:00

HP doesn't make the wifi adapter anymore for this printer. Waste of money

Kaita

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2023-03-10T19:00:00

This printer is all bark and no bite. I'm not technically savvy enough to know if it's a driver problem or something else. But straight out of the box, it won't duplex anything but letter from the main tray. The bypass feeder tray jams after every page of cardstock or postcards no matter how many sheets are in the tray. If I print something specified to print on non-plain media, it prints it on plain media from the main tray even though that tray is set in the printer setup as having plain paper. In other words, many of its promised features and even normal functionality don't work. For a printer this expensive, it's a HUGE disappointment. We wanted a printer for our home office that could auto duplex up to 11x17. We've always used HP laser printers and been satisfied, so we stuck with HP this time. We're not unfamiliar with how HP laser printers and their drivers work. We've owned our M375nw for more than 15 years, and it still works like a champ. My recommendation would be to steer clear of the CP5225dn unless you're prepared to spend a LOT of time trying to get the right driver and configuration to make it work properly.

HazMatt

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2022-07-29T20:00:00

It did not work, even with 2 trips from repair tec

Donna K.

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2020-07-24T20:00:00

Setting up having to dig for old wires to connect to the internet, router not accessible in another room. Glad I had a wi-fi extender to fix the problem.

Cris A.

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2020-06-25T20:00:00

Received the printer with a hardware malfunction. The printing kept coming out skewed at a near 40 degree angle. Called support and they immediately sent me a replacement. New one came in just a few days and works perfectly. I use HP exclusively in my graphic design business and really appreciate the quantity, service life, and the support HP has. Thank you!!!

Larboard D.

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2020-06-14T20:00:00

This is the lowest printer I have ever used. Get ready and buy some extra time if you want to live with this!

Simn08000

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2020-04-25T20:00:00

This printer is speedy and meets our main needs of large format printing 11x17. So far it has been a great addition to our small business. I don't expect any issues as I have used HP Laser printers for many years without issues.

DocOz

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2020-03-24T20:00:00

easy to set up on our home network, nice user friendly features.

semisweetcorn

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2020-03-23T20:00:00

Really like HP printers but I am disappointed in the speed and loudness of this one. Time will tell if it is worth it.

Beegle

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2020-03-09T20:00:00

This is the 4th printer that has been purchased. Easy to change toner and add paper. Very satisfied

Greg F.

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2019-12-27T19:00:00

Great image quality prints fast, so far its great.

QualityPrints

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2017-08-08T10:10:53

The printer is working well. Good in black and white. Good in color. Quiet. Fast. Hopefully it will continue to work well for years to come. MF

JAMES D.

2017-07-25T20:00:00

Great printer and our Engineering department loves it.

CJ29

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2016-01-12T19:00:00

I purchased this printer a little over 18 months ago. The technical specs were just what I needed for my startup marketing firm. There's just one problem ... the color performance is downright horrible. There is simply no accuracy between screen and printed result. Have tried technical support. Had a service call tell me the machine was technically fine (all the technician did was look at the test page). I bought an expensive ColorMunki calibration system and that helped to bring some of the colors into the realm of believability, but it's nowhere near accurate. Where the printer output really falls down is photography and illustrations. It drops the yellows off the far end of the spectrum to the point where they're barely visible. Greens and reds are pretty rough, too; very muted and dull (but what do you expect, both colors need yellow). It handles vector artwork okay, but there is something wrong with the image processor. I can take the same file to an offset printer or a short run provider like Kinkos--heck even to an inkjet and the colors are exactly what I expect to see. It's not an issue with my color-calibrated monitors and software. It is hands-down, a printer issue. I've been a graphic designer for over 20 years and know my way around color calibrating from screen to print. I have never, stress NEVER, seen a printer perform this poorly. Apparently I'm not the only one, either. Do a search for poor color reproduction in HP tech support, or online and the results will be replete with people experiencing the same issue. Don't buy this printer if color accuracy is at all important to your workflow.

BigThumbedMonkey

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2015-04-27T20:00:00

Very happy with this unit, Very reliable with all the key features to meet our office needs. Very reliable and easy to connect and maintain

CUAU2015

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2014-07-15T20:00:00

Printer works fine. I have 3 -4 hours into trying to get it to work on a machine running Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 2 64 Bit. Unable to get it to print Setup as a network printer. Network install works fine on machine with Windows Vista business 32 bit using supplied disk and Windows 8.1 Pro 64 bit using the Universal Printer Print Driver.

JRRYAN

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2014-04-22T20:00:00

Worked great right of the box. Nice clear printing, very quiet operation. We setup 11" x 17" paper to load from the outside tray and 8.5" x 11" from the main feeder.

jon123

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2014-03-30T20:00:00

the HP website information to the contrary, the software drivers are not supported on Macintosh OS 10.3.9 — when the drivers were installed, every attempt to send a 'print' command crashed the machine. A singularly expen$ive paperweight.

tammy46

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2013-11-13T19:00:00

I use this printer in my small business and it has performed very well. The speed isn't what I really wanted but it gets the job done. The pictures are very good and sharp. I have enjoyed this product.

fanmae

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2013-07-04T20:00:00

I am extremely happy with this printer. It has great color and works reliably. If you have Windows 7 you must use the Add a Printer on the computer instead of the enclosed CD. I elected to make this printer wireless with the HP Jet Direct wireless option. Again the CD did not work and I had to call Tech Support to install it. However it works great, and also allows printing from the iPad and iPhone. I also got the extra 500 sheet tray and I recommend it if you wish to install a complete pack of paper at a time.

GeorgeV

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2013-01-28T19:00:00

Excellent image quality, clean and crisp. Optional paper tray is an excellent addition.

mhk562

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2012-10-10T20:00:00

This printer does everything we need it to do.

Ravenbrick

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2012-10-07T20:00:00

I have only had this printer for a couple weeks, but so far it has been great. The USB connection makes it easy to set up. Printed colors come out great. The speed of the printer is good as well. I would recommend this printer.

CZ24

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2012-08-28T20:00:00

Needed a larger format (11x17). Great price as compared to others. Great Print quality / fast

Jamiewise

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2012-05-22T20:00:00

Other than the box it was shipped in looking like it sat on the shelf for years the printer is Excellant. I totally recommend to anyone looking for a color wide format printer.

Joegoob

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2012-01-10T19:00:00

This printer was purchased to replace our HP LaserJet 4 Plus - which was purchased new in 1994 and is still running strong. We needed a wide format printer for building plans/design drawings, and we wanted to combine that with a color printer. As we have always been in the past, we are once again very pleased with this HP product! This was extremely easy to set up and get connected into our network. The print and colors are crisp and clear, and this printer is so much more quiet than our old one. We've run a variety of printing projects through it - from envelopes to cardstock to large format paper - and are pleased with the output. Love the power saving feature, too. Our only "disappointment" would be the price of the color toner catridges; however, we would definitely recommend this printer to others.

L2intheoffice

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2011-11-24T19:00:00

This printer I purchased as a replacement for the less expensive CP1525nw which was also a good color laser printer but with one drawback - it only printed two-sided with a manual feed. I needed an automatic two-sided laser printer that would print the many color pictures that I was planning with the new book that I was writing. This CP5225dn fit the bill, and so far with nearly a thousand pages printed, it has performed flawlessly with brilliant colors on every page, and two sided just as I needed it. The only thing that I would remind anyone thinking of buying this printer - there is an extra tray offered (which increases the total available trays from two to three) which can come in very handy when printing with several different quality papers. However, only a single extra tray will work with this printer. Otherwise, I would highly recommend this printer for anyone who wants a top flight printer for printing bright colors on both sides automatically. The ink lasts up to 6,000 sheets, which makes up for the cost. It is a Great Printer for the Price.

StarWriter

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2011-11-02T20:00:00

Out of the box, faint lines were noticable on every page. Initial "auto" color calibration was unsuccessful, two more calibrations were required. Print quality is still poor, even for this wimpy 600dpi. I expected much more from a machine that needs 1k in cartridges.

kotzebue

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