HP DeskJet 4255e Wireless All-In-One Color Thermal Inkjet Printer with 3 Months of Instant Ink and HP+

2025-07-17T20:00:00

I was amazed that hp thought their long-time faithful customers would be satisfied with dummy ink cartridges instead of actual, usable today ink! What an insult.

Tom K.

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2025-06-11T20:00:00

Good printer for home use

Davya

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2025-06-07T20:00:00

Disappointment: this printer 4255e couldn't keep up with the WiFi speed. Scanner and printer won't work either. Even HP refund the amount paid but the insurance and ink paid was a loss. A piece of junk beware before purchasing.

Badtech

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2025-06-07T20:00:00

After receiving a printer that would not print my checks, I returned it and HP sent me this one that did. There was no input on my part. This was the replacement. After having a print cartridge problem, I realized this second printer did not do two-sided prints, which I do on just about all my printing. There is no excuse for this horrible service. I'm keeping this printer because I am tired of going through all this crap. But I will never do business with HP again. A lot of hassle and didn't end up with what I wanted.

DonCarv

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2025-06-06T20:00:00

It does print fast, but the printing could be clearer and held a lot more paper!

Ann A.

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2025-06-05T20:00:00

It the printer fits on my desk, I don't do a lot of printing. It is good for what I need.

jawd

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2025-06-04T20:00:00

Easy setup, prints really fast.

Dynomite M.

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2025-05-31T20:00:00

Printer is easy to use, easily connects to your phone and prints fast. Exactly what I'm looking for in a wireless printer.

Nansee

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2025-02-13T19:00:00

After a difficulted insulation of the software the printer works wonderfully

The O.

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2025-02-05T19:00:00

Strongly do not recommend this product if you need it for scanning. The feeder tray on the top constantly jams or just doesnt even scan the item that it feeda through.

Chris L.

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2025-02-04T19:00:00

Thus was suppose to be for the other review

WickedWagonz

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2025-01-28T19:00:00

4255e printer

John M.

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2025-01-27T19:00:00

This printer was struggling at first, had to contact support to get an update on the driver. I would have thought those updates would happen right away without someone remote-connecting to my computer. The issue seems to be resolved though and we will see how long the scanner works (had to upgrade because my last scanner malfunctioned and was out of warranty). I do wish that hp offered a smaller home version.

MegM

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2025-01-04T19:00:00

Ok, I am not tech savvy, so I feared I would need help with the setup. I am happy to say the instructions were clear and easy to follow. I also like the convenience of the ink program.

MariaWill

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2024-12-17T19:00:00

I purchased this printer to help me be more efficient in my office and was attracted by the low price. When I received it I disappointed to find how small the ink cartridges were, and that the color cartridge contains all three colors. It took a lot of work to get it connected to the wifi. When it was connected I found the printing and scanning to be very slow. Also, I discovered the document tray feeder was inoperative. I also have a HP6978 which is much faster and reliable, with individual color ink cartridges.

Saljam

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2024-12-13T19:00:00

I love this printer. Easiest set-up ever.

windchimemaker

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2024-11-30T19:00:00

The set up wasn't too bad but with a little patience I was able to get through it because the instructions were general, but not specific enough particularly the control panel should have an explanation for each button. The quality of printing was excellent and fast. The document feeder worked, but I can't get it to print the document I inserted into the feeder. There was no specific instructions on the use and troubleshooting of the document feeder.

Tommy P.

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2024-11-25T19:00:00

Never got it to work. Couldn't even copy. Despite talking with support 3 times, still couldn't get it to connect to WiFi. Wouldn't pull paper through when just trying to copy.Waiting for label to return via FedEx.

Jguyett

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2024-11-18T19:00:00

Difficult to change cartridges. Set up confusing. Control panel difficult to see and understand.

Jimchuck

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2024-10-25T20:00:00

Efficient, good price, would recommend

Katre

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2024-10-23T20:00:00

Excellent printer at an exceptional price.

Me m.

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2024-10-23T20:00:00

My first use of the HP DeskJet 4255e was to make some copies. Since the printer/copier/scanner is only plugged in when needed, it took multiple tries to plug it in and print because the plug kept falling out, which resulted in an annoying paper jam. Later on, with more patience and using the HP app for help, was able to clear the jam myself and finish making the copies. I like the mobile printing function. After downloading the HP app, documents can be sent to the printer while I'm out and about.

LLtrysit

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2024-10-16T20:00:00

Hands down, HP printer's are the best there is. With the easy to follow instructions or with a disk it is so easy to set up your new printer. Super easy to upload and install. Somewhat a little difficult with wi-fi. But would buy HP Printers everytime.

autnchris

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2024-10-15T20:00:00

It's a good printer, however, the top part for documents has us both scratching our heads. Neither one of us has seen any instructions on how to work this piece. The printer does a good job printing, standard HP printer stuff. It's better for home use and not for office only because it doesn't make "sharp images" as I agree with one reviewer. HP makes good printers and the ability to have both ink and paper with Instant Ink saves us both time and money (so I'm not running to the store for ink).

tcrone69

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2024-10-12T20:00:00

Reliable and easy to operate!

LoreneF

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2024-10-10T20:00:00

The HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer its the perfect printer for me as a someone who resells clothes online. It is very easy to switch from regular paper to labels. Having the paper feeder where I could see was a plus. The convinience of having a feeder to copy pages on the outside its perfect since i do not have to continusly open the printer, I can just put all pages at once. This printer also saves a ton of ink since I print labels, reports, and my grandchild uses for school. The other amazing thing about this printer is that we can print from any device and from anywhere in our home.

LadyJJ

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2024-10-10T20:00:00

The HP 4255e all in one inkjet printer is an allround office/home solution. The printer is very well built and is lightweight. It is white in color with a gray accent. It has a small LCD display and several function buttons. It was very easy to set up using the HPSmart app. It comes with two sets of ink, a color cartridge and a black. This printer can be used via USB, Wi-Fi direct, or it can be connected to a network via Wi-Fi. I was able to install it on my Windows PC without the app and Android OS using the HP smart app. If you want to be able to use all the printer features in Windows OS, you will be required to download the HP Smart app. I was not able to use the scanner without the HP smart app. I tried using it with Windows' own scan app, but the printer didn't even show up on the list. The windows scan app is very limited. Also, you will not be able to scan using HP's own app unless you create an HP account, which I found troublesome. There are two ways to scan, using the automatic feeder or the flat glass. The glass supports paper size up to A4 or Letter 8.5x11. It seems that this scanner does not support dual side scan. The scan quality is pretty good. When scanning you have to manually select the source as the printer is not smart enough to figure where the document is located. Scanning quality is good and goes up to 1200 dpi with the lowest at 300. The scanning speed was fast and very quiet. Printing s fast and easy with good quality. This printer holds up to 60 sheets of paper on the paper tray and 35 on the ADF tray. The control panel is a small LCD screen and several buttons. It only displays several settings like paper count, brightness and other common features. On the screen you also have an ink level indicator as well. I missed out on the free 6 months of free ink. Wish I could contact someone about that. Otherwise they have a reasonable price for refilling the ink. This HP printer and they are reliable. It does the job well, quiet, fast and it's cost efficient to maintain. It is easy to use and set up. This printer is 60% made of recyclable plastic. It orders inks automatically if you subscribed to the program and you can recycle the used ink cartridges for free. In the box you get the printer, power cord and manuals and two sets of ink.

Clobel

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2024-10-09T20:00:00

We have had an HP printer of some sort for probably the last two decades. They're reliable little workhorses that are great for families or at-home work that requires small batch or occasional printing. I love the feed tray on top. It gives big office copier vibes! The scanner works well too. The print quality is great. My only complaint is that wireless printing can be a pain. Even with the HP app, the printer doesn't always connect with the device I'm trying to print from (and I know it's not an internet issue). I'm hoping we get it figured out soon, but I've usually been able to find a work around to get what I needed printed.

MomTo2NC

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2024-10-06T20:00:00

Being in the field of education for longer than I care to admit, I have had plenty of experience dealing with many different types of printers. I bring that knowledge to give an honest review of the HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer. Setup was simple because it only requires one plug. Downloading the app and having my laptop recognize the device took a while. That being said, once the device is recognized, it is easy to print. When it comes to design, it's a bit tricky to access the internals because there's only a small opening in the front. This could be a problem for people with larger hands, as the front opening is the only way to replace ink cartridges (which you'll need to do often if you print regularly) or deal with paper jams. Plus, the printer needs to be on to access the ink cartridges. There's only a rear paper feeder with a small 60-page capacity, so you'll be adding sheets frequently. And there's no menu on the printer itself; you'll have to use your PC or mobile device for settings and maintenance tasks. The ink cartridges have a low yield and need frequent replacement. Accessing them is a hassle, as you can only reach them through a narrow front door. The same goes for the sheet rollers - you can only access them through the front door, with no other access points on the printer. You'll also be refilling the paper tray often since it only holds 60 sheets. The printer is compatible with the HP Smart app, which lets you order ink, manage your ink subscription, access printables, send mobile faxes (with a paid HP+ subscription), scan documents with your device's camera, initiate scans, and perform maintenance tasks. The ink cartridges are small, so get ready to change them frequently. You get three months of ink included with the printer through HP's subscription service, HP Instant Ink. But once you start using this service, you can't use cartridges from third-party manufacturers. Overall, this printer is fine for light home use. But as an educator, I need something more robust.

J105w

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2024-10-06T20:00:00

The HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer has been a great addition to my home office. It's compact and fits nicely on my desk, and it handles printing, scanning, and copying without any issues. Setting it up was simple, especially with the help of the HP Smart app, which guided me through the process. The only downside is that the ink can be expensive, and it's a bit slow when printing large batches. Overall, though, it's a solid, affordable option for everyday home use.

jjkook0708

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