HP C5275 Ink
Photosmart C5275 Ink Cartridges

HP C5275 Printer Review

The HP Photosmart C5275 isn't an average printer— this thermal inkjet unit is an all in one that can scan and copy in addition to printing. Though it doesn't offer wireless printing, it does offer a high speed USB connection that will please most buyers. Perfect for a home or very small workplace, the C5275 only needs two tanks of printer ink in order to operate (black and tricolor)—although two separate HP C5275 ink cartridges (photo color and photo gray) can be purchased for the best photo prints possible.

Versatile and able to print on a plethora of medias, such as plain paper, inkjet paper, photo paper, DVDs, CDs, envelopes, index cards and labels, any home printing need is covered using the Photosmart C5275 ink. Using only the black HP C5275 ink, about 32 pages per minute can be copied or printed, while the color can only produce about 24 pages per minute. The black printer ink has a yield of 200 pages, and the color ink has a yield of 170 pages. The two optional photo color and photo gray tanks have yields of 130 pages and 80 pages, respectively. While for most homes, this could get the job done, many will find themselves running to the store or online to buy Photosmart C5275 ink cartridges often.

Some consumers love the C5275, while others hate it. Many have found that the included software is a little tricky and hard to set up, and quite a few have complained about the constant paper jams and expensive cost of HP C5275 ink. Others, though, find it to be easy to use and durable no matter the situation. Like anything in life, everyone can't be happy, and while some find it to simply be a waste of money, others find it to be the perfect fit in their home.