HP Smart Tank 5101 Wireless Duplex All-In-One Color Thermal Inkjet Printer

2025-06-07T20:00:00

I just recently bought the HP Smart Tank 5101, I love the crisp colors but the machine takes a long time recognizing and printing. The other day it wouldn't print and I had to delete the printer from the computer and redo everything all over again which was a hassle since I was in a time crunch to get documents printed. Other than that, I have only had it installed for two weeks so I cannot give any more insight in the long run of it's performance.

Farzana H.

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2025-06-06T20:00:00

Slow printing, noisey. Will never buy an HP again. Back to Epson next.

Eldora

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2025-06-06T20:00:00

Extreme difficulty connecting to the printer to print documents. Unable to print excel and word documents. Can only print PDFs.

V K.

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2025-06-04T20:00:00

The printer do not work. I was forced to return it.

G S.

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2025-06-04T20:00:00

Unable to get printer to operate as advertised. The Wi Fi direct print requires internet access. Information on this is sparse and the ability of Tech Support to assist is limited - requires internet access. I have two tickets trying to get this addressed, both closed by HP Support with problem still occurring. Big issue with HP Support is that they do not understand the situation. First, I bought the printer for work. They want to do a bunch of stuff while I need to work. Time to sit on the phone with them, disconnect from chat and wait to reconnect takes up valuable time. Second all the solutions are cookie cutter or simply follow this guide - this is already not working. Third, the printer keeps printing pages and pages of guides. I have a lot of paper and ink used to print copies of what was already printed.

Nor

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2024-11-30T19:00:00

Horrible printer. It is VERY slow. It sounds like an old laser printer from years ago going back and forth. It takes forever to print one page! Not happy at all with this printer. Very disappointed.

ADK6930

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2024-10-07T20:00:00

Didn't like the setup

Novella M.

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2024-07-27T20:00:00

Horrible setup. Scanner doesn't work. Have to keep uninstalling and reinstalling HP app and scanner still isn't working. System setup keeps asking for a CD to complete scanner setup, which didn't come with the printer. AI support chat is useless due to limited troubleshooting question/answer function. Only thing this printer does is print. All other functionalities are useless because they don't work no matter how many times the app is uninstalled and reinstalled. Also it prints at snail speed. Starting to regret buying this printer.

Shayor

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2024-07-02T20:00:00

Terrible product

CaptRickyH

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2024-06-28T20:00:00

Item arrived with defective ink cartridge needed to set up and operate.

CaptRickyH

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2024-06-11T20:00:00

The HP Smart tank was easy to put together so that's a plus. I like that the ink should last a long time and that I do not have to buy ink cartridges. I like that I can scan from the app and also print when I'm away from home. The only thing I do not like is that it is not the fastest printer but it gets the job done.

aummomof5

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2024-06-05T20:00:00

My wife got this for us and it's been nothing but reliable. It's always been a pain getting printers to connect and stay connected but this one has worked like a dream. Everything comes out exactly how you want it to as well. The ability to see how much ink is left is a pretty cool feature. I know everyone has had moments when they couldn't get something done because ghey had no clue they were almost out of ink.

CHDW1234

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2024-06-05T20:00:00

This printer has exceeded our expectations by far! With handy refillable ink carts making refills a breeze. Coming with two years of ink that's just amazing! Couldn't ask for better printing quality. We adore this printer can't wait to discover more with it!

Sergent72

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2024-06-05T20:00:00

We've been using an older model ink jet multi-function printer in our home for quite some time, and we originally only wanted a laser printer to replace it... But we also wanted color which is not as easy to find in an affordable laser model. My husband suggested trying the HP Smart Tank 5101 All-in-One Printer. I was apprehensive due to the printer being an inkjet, but we gave it a shot. My goodness, the print quality on this MFP is fantastic. Way better than I expected, it uses hardly any ink and the paper doesn't warp with the ink printing like some other inkjet printers. The colors are vibrant and I love that I can view how low the ink is getting easily through the windows on the front of the printer. The prints are miles better than my last printer and I'll never look back!! Be careful, the ink refills are supposed to be leak-proof if they fall over, but my husband try to show off this feature to me by shaking an ink bottle upside down and got black ink everywhere ?? Disclaimer - I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest review.

nicoley523

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2024-06-05T20:00:00

I FINALLY GOT THE CHANCE TO SET UP THE PRINTER AND BEEN LOVING IT EVER SINCE. I UPGRADED FROM ANOTHER HP AND WILL ALWAYS BUY. NO CARTRIDGE CHANGING IS SO GOOD. THE QUALITY OF THE PRINTING IS THE BEST.

Juiceelee

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2024-06-05T20:00:00

I have been looking for a color printer for a while now, and this one absolutely met my needs! I have been using it to print out flyers for a local gym, and the color ink worked perfectly for this task. It was super easy to set up, easy to use, and t...

Simarjotsarai

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2024-06-05T20:00:00

Had been using the printer for about a month and have to say, its an upgrade from the old printer. Prints are fast and clear with no blurry lines at the edges of the paper. For the previous printer, had to enroll in a subscription for the ink, but this one no longer requires a subscription, which saves us money as we dont use printer occasionally for the minimum capacity of prints. Being able to use the cloud printing is also a bonus and also the app works well to scan documents and track the printer ink levels. Setup was a bit tricky as it took some effort to remove the holder inside the print head but after that had no issues. Overall, this printer is a major upgrade and saves money as well as there is no linked subscription needed.

EshaI

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2024-06-05T20:00:00

I got this smart tank printer to replace my previous HP model that was about 10 years old. Setup was straightforward, the instructions include pictures that are helpful. I was able to set up the wifi using the hp smart app on my phone. It was so easy. I love that it has the capability to scan and copy as well. Most of all, the ink is affordable and needs to be refilled far less often. The printer works wonderfully but it is the smart tank that sets this printer apart for me.

melissa667

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2024-05-27T20:00:00

This printer is an upgrade from my last printer. Having a scanner, being wireless and have cheaper ink is win for me. It was a pretty easy setup and it track how much ink is left and the printer has amazing quality pictures as well.

smmonnie1

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2024-05-27T20:00:00

From unboxing, to setup, to connecting to the WiFi, to printing, this printer surprised me on how easy it was to use. My desktop PC automatically detected the printer and installed the drivers. Printed first try without any issues. It doesn't have native dual side printing but it does have the option by printing every other page and then you get visual instructions to feed those pages back in to print on the other side. It also seamlessly printed from my iPhone using AirPrint. Text is crisp and images are colorful. Not having to buy cartridges is a huge plus as well. I forgot how much of a benefit having a scanner was. I use that feature the most. Overall I'm really impressed with this printer and would definitely recommend it!

Dmoney620

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2024-05-27T20:00:00

I received this HP Smart Tank 5101 All-in-One Printer to review from Insiders and I have fallen in love with it! It is an upgrade from an older HP printer I had and was a nice surprise. I am most impressed with the speed of printing, the color on pictures are very vibrant! I definitely recommend this printer above all.

josieredmon88

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2024-05-27T20:00:00

This printer makes very nice crisp prints in both letters and pictures. It does scan, the tray is direct feed from the rear top of the printer making it nice if you make water slide decals or anything similar. Super easy to set up and install the software, print heads fill tanks etc. Once on your network it just powers down and waits for the next time you tell it to print. The printer appears to be a winner and now we just have to test it for long term reliability of print heads etc.

Trpndd

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2024-05-27T20:00:00

I absolutely love this printer! Very easy setup. We do a lot of printing in my household so having to replace the ink every 2 years is just unbelievable. I also like that you can print from your phone and tablet. I will be purchasing one for my sister who is always printing for her job. I highly recommend this printer!

Twialaa

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2024-05-27T20:00:00

I bought this new HP Smart Tank 5101 to replace my old ink jet printer. Impressed with how sleek this HP Smart Tank looks when I took it out of the box. It is not as heavy as my old printer. Note: It does not come with a disc to setup as my old printer did. I had to download the app on my mobile device. You will need to download the app on any device that you would like to print from. I am not a very techy person. I started setting it up at 3pm and by 3:30pm, I was up and running. Printer connected to my wifi pretty easily. I'm super excited that I can now print from my mobile phone. How awesome is that?! I am now able to print from my phone from anywhere in my house (upstairs or downstairs). By the way, I drove across town for an errand. While in the parking lot, I sent a picture to my printer to print at home using the app. When I got home, it was waiting for me on the printer tray. Amazing! The color resolution of the pages I've printed so far has been vibrant, sharp, and clear. Quite impressive. This printer came with 4 ink bottles (different colors), a black and white printhead and a color printhead. When I filled the tanks with ink, there was still some ink leftover in the bottles. The ink provided is supposed to last for 2 years. If that is so, I would be so happy. Printer ink is very expensive and that is one of the reasons why I bought this printer: save money on ink. So far, I am pleased with my new HP Smart Tank 5101 printer and I highly recommend it.

dsdrmgrl

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2024-05-27T20:00:00

Printing from this printer is awesome. I love using of the app with my computer as well as my smartphone. How many pages I can printer without a worry of ink. It has 2 years ink and in color. My friend showed me this printer and how easy it us to copy, scan and print. The amount of paper I can printer and the document I can from my phone or computer. Easy to put the mess free ink.

shantell41

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2024-05-27T20:00:00

I'm a kindergarten teacher and have been using this printer for my classroom. Ink tank printers are the best because you don't have to worry so much about the expensive cartridges. I have to print a lot and it was getting expensive using cartridge printers. I was trying to find other ways to print, like sending to FedEx, but that wasn't convenient or cheap. This printer has saved me from trying to find alternatives. Right now it sits in our front room so I have easy access to it because I'm using it all the time. I definitely recommend this printer to everyone, but especially teachers!

Brittanyhawkins

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2024-05-27T20:00:00

Right out of the box it only took maybe 5 minutes to fully set up and be able to begin using. Filling the tank was super simple as you just place the bottle upside down on the appropriate color tank and push down a tad and it simply refills. Setting up the wireless connection was also very simple Which it a plus for those not so technically savvy. It's also a plus that it has refillable tanks rather than having to change cartridges all the time. All in all I'm happy with the printer and would recommended it.

Monimo

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2024-05-27T20:00:00

I'm so happy I got this printer! I've been needing to update my office space, not just for me but for my home business, too. Setup is incredibly simple, mostly just removing cardboard pieces and tape, but every step was easy to follow along with in the setup instructions. In a few minutes, I was able to get started right away! From refilling to scanning high-quality sketches / drawings to printing bulk pages and files, this seems to be a winner! I really love how simple it is to see how much ink you have on the side of the machine and the ability to connect wirelessly makes this able to be placed virtually anywhere in my home without it feeling "anchored" to my studio desktop. If you need an inkjet that can print rich images on a budget, definitely look into this one! I'm pleased with everything | have printed so far and can't wait to print more impressive and larger scale projects soon.

sandra753

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2024-05-21T20:00:00

This printer is the most quiet and efficient one I have ever used. I had to copy my son's school awards for this year for recognition in church. One of them was stomped so badly after it rained, I had no confidence that the copy would come out well. This printer has totally changed my perspective. I truly believe the print looks better than the original!

whitperry4

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2024-05-21T20:00:00

This printer was a fantastic upgrade to an old printer that I had for years! It's super user friendly and easy to set up! I love seeing how much ink is left and when to know it needs a refill. The printing quality is great! The ink doesn't smear, images come out crisp and it prints super quick. I would definitely recommend this to anyone that's looking for a good quality user friendly printer

Lafinley

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