Recommended products for single-function printers: DeskJet 1111, DeskJet 1118
Recommended products for multifunction printers: OfficeJet Pro 8720, DeskJet Ultra 4729, ENVY 6220, Ink Tank series
In the field of global printing equipment, HP is among the best in terms of brand attention and market share. According to IDC data, HP laser printers have a market share of more than 40% in the U.S. market, ranking first, and inkjet products are also strong, second only to Epson. In 2017, HP completed the acquisition of Samsung's printer business, further strengthening its position in the industry. In China, HP sits on half of the printer market, among which the multi-function inkjet printer and laser printer layout is particularly eye-catching.
In terms of products, HP printers are designed to be lightweight and colorful, and M277dw won the 2015 German Red Dot Design Award for its overall design that combines product appearance and practicality. Secondly, HP printers are feature-rich, many products have automatic duplex function, and they also support borderless printing, which is very friendly to users who need to print photos. At the same time, in addition to the basic WiFi connection, some high-end models also support cloud printing, QQ printing and other connection methods.
In addition, HP's original supplies are designed with Magic Sealed Bottles. This inkwell has an innovative sealing mouth that does not leak ink even if squeezed upside down. When filling ink, the inlet and outlet of the ink port are docked, the safety lock is opened, and the ink flows directly into the ink tank to avoid spillage. However, another consequence of this design is that third-party supplies are not supported, and HP's original supplies are even more expensive than the printer itself.
In the mainstream inkjet printer market, HP performed strongly. The OfficeJet Pro series is a product line for small business applications, with a high-speed print speed of 20 sheets per minute, and several models support automatic duplex scanning faxes. For example, OJ Pro 8720, 200Mobile and other products have also been recommended by foreign evaluation websites such as Consumer Reports and Wirecutter in the United States. The DeskJet series for everyday home use also performs well, with a rich product line, strong functionality, and stable print quality. In the Chinese market, DeskJet sells more than OfficeJet Pro.
If you need a single-function printer to cope with daily job printing, you can consider the DeskJet 1111, which is the basic model of the DeskJet series and costs more than 200 yuan, which is very affordable. The DeskJet 2621 and DeskJet 5278 are both good choices for scanning and copying, with a streamlined design and a high-end model for a facsimile and dual-drop technology.
If you need to print photos frequently, we recommend using the ENVY series. Among them, the ENVY 6220 adopts CIS scanning function, and with HP Smart Ink Balancing Technology, it can dynamically adjust the ink volume, and the printed picture has a natural transition and high saturation.
Compared with Epson and its brothers, HP inkjet printers themselves are cost-effective, but the cost is higher in the later stage, and replacement consumables need to be replaced together with ink cartridges, while HP original consumables are expensive. In the long run, HP's consumables cost is not friendly to users with high print needs, and it is recommended for consumers with a monthly print run of less than 500 pages.