Customer Ratings & Reviews

Took a while to set up. But it works fine after you or anyone else set up. Hard to set up with a older computer with no wifi. Even with a USB connection. Not a lot of directions for that way.

Replaced my old epson printer for this one and can say it’s not worth it . I regret purchasing this particular unit . Way too slow , always having connection issues and can’t even print multiple items without it stopping .

Worst printer of all time. Doesn't even do two sided printing. Won't connect to the internet and i can't seem to trouble shoot it. Printers shouldn't be this difficult

The internet connection wasn't stable. It almost immediately ran out of ink. Paper jammed frequently.

The HP DeskJet 4255e Wireless All-in-One Color Printer comes with 3 months of free Instant Ink Included with the HP+ subscription for instant ink. It’s a great concept if you print a lot of pages per month, a very convenient feature where the HP software will let them know when you’re running low on ink and will automatically ship you the cartridge that needs replacement. It’s a convenient way to get ink cartridges without lifting a finger. A family member has last year’s 4155e model which is very similar. Since he didn’t think he’d be printing that much, he opted out of the HP+ subscription and ended up buying cheaper non-HP cartridges which were not recognized by his printer. As it turns out it is in the HP documentation that you must use authentic HP cartridges for best performance and reliability. In terms of unboxing and setup, it’s very straight forward. Despite its affordable sub $100 price, this is not a basic printer by any means, as it is an all-in-one printer that includes a scanner and automatic document feeder (no FAX). Setup wise, I already had HP Smart software downloaded and installed from having other HP printers connected, but if you don't already have it, expect the download and install to take a while in Windows. You can also scan the QR code with your phone to download the iOS or Android App that you can use to setup, print and even scan from your phone. The print speed is reasonable in black up to 8.5ppm, and I timed it at about 5 ppm in color. If you want faster, you’ll have to spend much more and get a Laser printer. I would recommend tweaking the settings to a lower dpi/resolution/quality to speed up printing and conserve ink, unless you're printing pictures on photo paper at 1200x1200dpi. It has good connectivity options - I tested USB, WiFi, Apple AirPrint, though No Bluetooth and no memory card reader. Also compatible with most modern Operating systems and mobile devices. I use multiple Windows 10/11 PCs, Chrome books, Android tablets and phones and an iPad, all printed and scanned flawlessly. If you’re looking for a budget, solid All-in-one printer from the #1 printer company, this HP DeskJet 4255e is a great reliable choice, but the HP branded ink cartridges will cost more than the printer overall in the long run.