HP Photosmart 5520 : Review

Even though most of our world today is online and we work on soft copies and emails, sometimes there are some things we can type out. Your kid needs pictures for a school project? Important bank documents that need to be signed urgently? Need to send out invitations? HP has got you covered with its new HP Photosmart 5520 printer. Findwyse has found this to be perfect for homes and boasting of the durability and efficiency that HP is known for. This model comes in a sleek design that can fit in the smallest of desk spaces and has various diverse features to fulfil all your printing needs.

What are the functions provided by the HP Photosmart 5520?

The HP Photosmart 5520 e-All-in-One Printer does not fulfil the need for a printer but also gives you a variety of functions that help you have a holistic technological device.

The model gives the option of wireless printing, so now you can just give a command from virtually anytime, anywhere. It uses an inbuilt wireless technology to quickly connect you with the HP Auto Wireless Connect. You can conveniently download free apps for HP and partners that enable you to print directly from a smartphone as well – completely eliminating the hassle of opening your laptop every time you want to get the smallest of printouts. HP Photosmart 5520 also has smart technology that automatically prints and copies on both sides of a single page. You can get the most extravagant of prints exactly how you want them with just a few simple commands.

Scan

The HP Photosmart 5520 also offers an easy scan feature. Search windows for your printer model name, find your computer name option in the result list and click on it to open the HP Printer Assistant option. Follow the computer’s instructions and place the document on the scanner window and proceed. It even has a wireless scanning option that makes it even more efficient and easy to use. Easy and quick to use, even for people who aren’t very technologically savvy. Don’t delay backing up those precious pictures and important documentation anymore! It doesn’t get easier than this.

Copy

This printer also offers a number of copy specifications, now you don’t have to run around town just to get a Xerox copy of a document or photo. HP Photosmart 5520 offers digital image processing, a good number of maximum copies as well as a great speed, and offers resolution up to 600 dpi.

What other features does it offer?

Access an array of free apps using the 2.65-inch coloured touchscreen.
Scan photos and documents directly to email without a PC.
Use any compatible memory card to print photos directly.
Save images to a memory card without having to use a PC.
Make the most of fun and useful templates for calendars, games, and more, using HP Quick Forms.

How does the HP Photosmart 5520 make printing better?

It prints affordably, using individual inks, and saves more with high-capacity cartridges for frequent printing.
Creates lab-quality, water-resistant photos without borders, as well as archive-quality documents.
Can print, scan, copy, and connect to the Web.
Produces borderless, lab-quality photos and everyday documents.
Saves energy, using an e-all-in-one that is ENERGY STAR® qualified.
Consumes up to 50% less paper, using automatic two-sided printing and copying.

Pro tips:

Get free cartridge recycling through HP Planet Partners.
Use Original HP print cartridges for quality, reliability, and rewards.

Evaluation of Pros and Cons of the HP Photosmart 5520

PROS	CONS
Offers a touch-screen control panel.	No Ethernet connector.
Wi-Fi connectivity.	No PictBridge support.
Can print through the cloud.
Can make duplexes (prints on both sides of a page).

How does it work?

The coloured touchpad is the main point of access to all the controls of this device. The control panel contains buttons and icons to help run the printer as well as display select print options. The home button is accessible from the control panel and verifies wireless connectivity and gives access to help menus. The directional buttons assist in navigating between the two home screens. The wide array of touch buttons are self-explanatory and the step by step instructions guide you to exactly what you need to do to get the desired results.

Final Review

This printer is designed primarily for home use, as the model does not have office-centric features like faxing or an automatic document feeder. The HP Photosmart 5520 e-All-in-One ($129.99 direct) is a different kind of multifunction printer that adheres to consumers with less formal needs. On the one side it offers a low-end set of features in a variety of ways. Its paper capacity is just 80 sheets for instance. On the other hand, it offers a range of high tech features— from Wi-Fi to direct printing from iOS and Android devices— that are anything but low end.

The amalgamation is a printer that’s basic in some ways, while at the same time highly sophisticated in others, and well worth considering for home use or for the dual role of home and light-duty home office printer.

FAQs

What is the best feature of the HP Photosmart printer?

The HP Photosmart 5520 e-All-in-One Printer provides every service from Copy, Scan to print, but undoubtedly the best feature is the on screen detailed instructions on how to set-up, and load paper, as well as the features of how to use this printer.

What are the main features of the printer?

The HP Photosmart 5520 is really “all in one”. It does not only provide various features for printing any kind of text and pictures you want but also helps with scanning and copying options, making all kinds of documentation and projects so much easier.

SDo I need to buy accessories for this printer?

With the printer, there are no separate accessories that need to be purchased, other than your choice of printing paper. After ample usage you will have to buy new inks when the old ones run out.