HP 5532 e-All-in-One Ink
ENVY 5532 e-All-in-One Ink Cartridges

HP 5532 e-All-in-One Printer Review

The HP ENVY 5532 e-All-in-One is a printer, scanner, and copier in one inkjet device that can produce high-quality prints despite its low price. ISO speeds of 8.8 pages per minute in black and 5.2 pages per minute in color are fairly average for its class, though HP 5532 e-All-in-One printer ink supplies are a bit more expensive than those of some competing models.

The unit can make both monochrome and color copies, though speeds are a little slower than printing. A copy resolution of 600 dpi is pretty adequate for home use, but busy users will find the lack of an automatic document feeder may take it out of the running. The 2.7-inch color touchscreen makes it easy to control copying features, even in standalone mode, and the memory card slots on the front will allow users to preview and print without a computer as well.

Light-duty users like college students will appreciate the lightness of its design as well. It weighs only 12.3 pounds, even with the ENVY 5532 ink installed, and measures just 4.7 inches high, with a footprint of 17.5x13.2 inches. Wireless support makes the unit very easy to set up and share on a home network, and AirPrint and ePrint support are built right in, making it easy to interface with smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices.

The cost of printer ink is a major factor for any inkjet model, and while HP 5532 ink cartridges aren't the most cost-effective in their class, they are fairly affordable. High capacity ENVY 5532 ink cartridges are the most cost efficient choice, as they have a lower cost per page.

Overall, most home users will be quite pleased with the balance of features and price for the 5532. Although it lacks a document feeder and suffers a bit from a small paper capacity, its solid speed, sharp quality, and low-cost HP 5532 ink make it a good value.