HP 5512 Ink
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HP 5512 Printer Review

Whether you are a home user or working in a small office, the HP Photosmart 5512 e-All-in-One color inkjet printer may have the right functionality and affordable price tag for your needs. It can print, scan, and copy with most functions easily accessible from its full-color touchscreen interface. It prints at ISO-rates speeds of up to 11 pages per minute for black and 7.5 pages for color, which is very impressive for such a low price.

One of the challenges facing manufacturers recently is providing users easy methods for printing from smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. With wireless support built right in, the 5512 can connect to an existing network. With support for HP's ePrint technology and Apple's AirPrint protocol, it is easy to connect a number of devices for a simple workflow that doesn't require complicated setup routines.

The fact that the 5512 includes so many functions, a 1200 dpi printing resolution for sharp quality, and still only measures 5.5x17x13 inches is quite astounding. There is a sacrifice, however, in that the unit can only hold up to 80 sheets in its input paper tray at one time, and only 20 sheets in its output tray. Potential buyers will have to decide if the extra time spent loading and unloading paper is a worthy trade.

Of course, an inexpensive inkjet model also needs low running costs, and Photosmart 5512 printer ink is quite affordably-priced. The standard HP 5512 ink cartridges have a fairly small capacity of 300 pages for each color and 250 for black. Upgrading to high-capacity Photosmart 5512 ink cartridges will more than double this, however, and compatible high-capacity HP 5512 ink prices will be even lower.

If buyers are looking for a highly affordable all-in-one inkjet with great wireless support and modern technologies such as AirPrint and ePrint, the 5512 is definitely worth a look. Combine this with the low cost of HP 5512 printer ink, and you have a model that will be affordable now and into the future.