HP 5655 Ink
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HP 5655 Printer Review

With a slim profile and a small footprint, the HP Deskjet 5655 color inkjet printer is right at home in tight spaces, without sacrificing capacity or print quality. It supports duplex printing, has a sleek look, affordable HP 5655 printer ink, and speeds of up to 21 pages per minute in draft mode.

The design of the 5655 is a modern take on the simple, front-loading look that HP has made famous. It features darker colors and rounded curves that give it aesthetic appeal, and it doesn't take up too much space, measuring only 5.7x17.7x14.6 inches. Its weight of only 11.7 pounds makes it easy to move, perfect for college students or users who are a little more transient.

Paper handling is a little more robust than one might expect. The input tray can hold up to 150 sheets, and accepts multiple media types such as envelopes, labels, transparencies, and more. An optional 250-sheet upgrade is available for a total of 400 sheets of input. The unit also supports duplexing for simple two-sided printing.

Reviewers noted excellent print quality, even on plain paper, with glossy photos showing the best results with the optional photo color Deskjet 5655 ink supply. With a maximum optimized resolution of 4800 dpi, this is hardly surprising, except when you consider the unit's low price.

Speaking of printer ink, users won't have to spend a lot on replacement HP 5655 ink cartridges. Even with the optional photo color supply, the cost per page for Deskjet 5655 ink cartridges is fairly reasonable. Users can even opt for remanufactured HP 5655 ink if they want to save a little more.

The Deskjet 5655 raises the level of expectation from a budget-priced inkjet printer, with better than average print quality and duplex printing for such a low price. With solid paper handling out of the box, and optional upgrades, it will be a great fit for a variety of home users.