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HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer w/ bonus 3 months Instant Ink through HP+
HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer w/ bonus 3 months Instant Ink through HP+
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Product # 588S6A#B1H
FunctionsPrint, copy, scan
- Print, copy, scan in color, auto doc feeder, mobile/wireless printing
- Basic color documents like recipes, forms, and travel document
- Includes 3 months Instant Ink, extra year of warranty and more with optional HP+ printing system
- HP+ requires HP account, internet, works only with original HP ink
- Dynamic security enabled printerSee all Specs
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HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer w/ bonus 3 months Instant Ink through HP+
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Effortlessly print, scan, and copy with this compact, wireless printer with an automatic document feeder, paired with the easiest-to-use print app. From labels to recipes, enjoy a seamless experience from the America`s most trusted printer brand.[2,3]
For home users with basic printing needs who want an affordable, easy-to-use and compact printer to print, scan, and copy with ease.
This printer is intended to work only with cartridges that have new or reused HP electronic circuitry, and it uses dynamic security measures to block cartridges using modified or non-HP circuitry. Periodic firmware updates will maintain the effectiveness of these measures and block cartridges that previously worked. Reused HP electronic circuitry enables the use of reused, remanufactured, and refilled cartridges. More at:
http://www.hp.com/learn/ds
This is an HP+ enabled printer. Choose HP+ at product setup to activate benefits. HP+ requires an HP account, ongoing connection to the internet, and exclusive use of Original HP Ink cartridges for the life of the printer. More at:
http://www.hp.com/plus
For home users with basic printing needs who want an affordable, easy-to-use and compact printer to print, scan, and copy with ease.
This printer is intended to work only with cartridges that have new or reused HP electronic circuitry, and it uses dynamic security measures to block cartridges using modified or non-HP circuitry. Periodic firmware updates will maintain the effectiveness of these measures and block cartridges that previously worked. Reused HP electronic circuitry enables the use of reused, remanufactured, and refilled cartridges. More at:
http://www.hp.com/learn/ds
This is an HP+ enabled printer. Choose HP+ at product setup to activate benefits. HP+ requires an HP account, ongoing connection to the internet, and exclusive use of Original HP Ink cartridges for the life of the printer. More at:
http://www.hp.com/plus
Easily scan and copy multiple pages
Easily scan and copy multiple pages with the 35-page automatic document feeder. Accomplish more tasks while saving time with multi-page scanning and copying. Print, scan, copy, or fax right from your smartphone with the best and easiest-to-use print app [2]
Stay connected with our most reliable Wi-Fi®[4]
Be always ready to print with our most reliable Wi-Fi® that automatically reconnects if connection is lost.[4] Stay connected with our best and most reliable Wi-Fi® so you can quickly print from your smartphone.[4,2] Built-in wireless lets you easily access, print, and share from any device on a network.[4]
Save up to 50% on ink and never run out[5,6]
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Technical details
HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer with 3 Months of Instant Ink for free with HP+ is rated
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5 by
267.
Rated 1 out of
5
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D Roberto from
failed printer
The printer did not come with working ink cartridges
Date published: 2024-09-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
New to wireless printer
More for personal use however loving printing output without having to be connected with usb cable to laptop.
Date published: 2024-09-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
ThinkEvade from
All in one mobile friendly home printer from HP
From unboxing to first print, the process took less than ten minutes—I'm genuinely impressed. As a busy full-time professional, single father, and full-time college student, this printer exceeded my expectations right out of the box. Installing the app on my phone was seamless, and I was up and running in no time. Connecting to Wi-Fi was simple, and the test prints were flawless on the first try. Using the copy function was equally effortless.
I highly recommend this printer for people with busy lives. The added bonus of 3 free months of HP Instant Ink is a great feature. Its compact footprint made it easy to find space for in my already cluttered office. Overall, I would recommend this printer to anyone in need of a reliable, fast, and easy-to-use solution right out of the box.
Date published: 2024-09-13
Rated 3 out of
5
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JYork0829 from
HP DeskJet 4200e
This is a fairly useful printer if you only have to print occasionally. It was very easy to set up and easy to connect to Wifi. I like the ink subscription that automatically orders ink for you so you never run out. For the downsides: The print quality is not as crisp as my other printers. The lines and images are a bit fuzzy around the edges. Secondly, this printer is very loud and disruptive. Finally, it is supposed to print double sided, but I could not figure out how to get it to do that. I researched on the internet and in the owners manual with no luck. Overall, this printer is acceptable quality for basic users, but the quality is not as good as many others I have used.
Date published: 2024-09-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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ColeMac from
Like the Flash
SUCH a big difference from my previous printer! The HP was so easy to set up and connecting everything. We print for a variety of reasons, but homeschool is the biggest one. With my previous printer; I was always having to play technician just to get it to print. The HP is quick and easy!
Date published: 2024-09-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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ITGuy9184 from
Great printer!
We have needed a home printer for awhile. Our previous one lasted us a good seven years but it recently bit the dust, so the timing of this campaign was perfect. I love that this printer is roughly the same size as our last but with extra functions! I love the little scan tray on top. I gives the printer “office copier” vibes. All of the buttons and features are clear and it works great!
Date published: 2024-09-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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toritsu09 from
Great for a tiny home
This printer is the perfect companion for all my printing needs in my tiny house. It doesn't take up much space yet can accomplish so much. It's fast and reliable while being able to connect several devices. I've used it for school needs as well as printing activities for my daughter to do.
Date published: 2024-09-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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naye1 from
Great for small Business
This printer is great for my small business I run at home. It was super easy to install and has a great design. It is super compact that can be installed in small spaces. It has multiple functions and the printing are of high quality.
Date published: 2024-09-12
Rated 4 out of
5
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Better4U from
Wireless, mobile compatible print, scan
The installation of HP DeskJet 4255E was simplified through the connection with the mobile device (I used an iPhone) to set it up. Where I may have needed more details than the set up guide showed, the HP app showed an illustration of the printer and what needed to be checked. It printed the alignment page flawlessly first. Next, when it attempted to print the test page, it wasn’t until over 6 minutes elapsed attempting to go through the processing twice, before it finally printed on the third attempt. I do not like the pull out L shape designed extender that is meant to support paper on the output tray. The extender feels like an oversized plastic bookmark. It doesn’t seem as supportive as traditional full sheet pull out extensions. The test page color print quality is excellent. After that completed, I sent the link to a couple other mobile devices. One iPad was able to use the HP app to connect easily enough. The other iPad did not and I set it aside for a later time. I plan to also connect a laptop and maybe another device or two. It seems like this will be very useful in scanning and printing documents from a variety of devices wirelessly. It is not the quietest printer I have ever used. However, I like the seamless ability to print from a variety of devices, including remotely. When not in use, I disconnect the power cord, which is the only necessary cord. If I sign up for their instant ink ready subscription, HP will supply the first three months at their expense before a monthly fee is charged. Overall, I’m glad I patiently waited for the backordered 4255e to ship.
Date published: 2024-09-12
Rated 4 out of
5
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LadyE20 from
Perfect printer for my home and family
As I was looking for a new printer for my home and family I decided to get the the 4255e printer since it was an all-in-one printer. Having a teenager in college, my husband working from home, and myself using the printer to print out other stuff this printer has been amazing. My daughter has been able to print her homework from her tablet without having to go to a computer, my husband uses as a scanner for documents, and I have used it to make projects such as banners and invitations. One of my favorite things about this printer is that anyone can print from any device wirelessly and I could also pick the quality of the ink that i want for each project in order to save ink. I do wish that the paper feeder would had been hidden and that it could had had the feature of double sided printing without me manually inserting the papers back to the feeder. Overall it is a good printer and a good decision on getting the 4255e printer.
Date published: 2024-09-12
Rated 2 out of
5
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Anonymous from
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I have bought HP printers from you for years. This is the 1st time i have had multiple problems getting my printer to download and work. I couldn't get it to install using the phone app or the computor instructions. I had to call tech support 4 times before we could get the problem resolved. They were VERY helpful. Also had there been a booklet to follow would have been extremely helpful. I still cant get it to make mulitple copies or how to scan. I am so tired of having to go online and look up what the problem is. A booklet would be VERY HELPFUL.
Date published: 2024-09-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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Anonymous from
4200
This my second printer. I’m very happy with my printers and HP.
Date published: 2024-09-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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RCH80 from
Perfect for home and office.
I got this printer to use for personal use and for my business. It has been wonderful for both. The print quality has been great, and I love that you can print at different qualities, so I can do quick prints or it will take its time to make the print high quality. It fits perfectly on a thin table or desk without taking up too much room. It was easy to set up and connect to multiple devices with ease. It has feeder trays and extension arms in several places making it easy to take on bigger jobs for work-related projects as well. I would highly recommend it to anyone who needs a good mixed use printer.
Date published: 2024-09-06
Rated 3 out of
5
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Bakescakes912 from
Sleek design and compact
The printer is compact and has a sleek design. It has some great features and some not so desirable features. I love that is it compact and that it only uses two ink cartridges. It is super easy to install and set up the app makes scanning super simple. However, some undesirable features I find are that the paper feeder is exposed and at the top of the printer paper to get dusty if you don’t print a lot. If you want to print double sided, you must manually load the paper into the top of the printer for the second side. And it appears you cannot use the printer much without using the app. Otherwise, it seems to print fine for the little amount of printing we do. And the scan to your phone is so easy and definitely helps send clear images of documents if needed.
Date published: 2024-09-06
Rated 5 out of
5
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Bcrone76 from
Standard HP quality
One thing I have always said is that if it's one thing HP does right, it's their printers. With the printers ability to print, copy and scan, it great for everyday use. I unboxed the printer, installed the ink, and turned it on. Very easy set up. You download the HP Smart application, sign in or sign up if it's your first use, link the printer to your account and Voila! You're ready to print. A function I really like is the security printing where it will only print when you are nearby. I haven't found the ability to email the printer something you want to print out, as my previous HP printer had. Also, not quite sure how to use the document printing ability and the instructions don't tell you how to either.. I would recommend this printer because of its easy set up, quick printing, and good quality of the pages it prints. Unfortunately, the first ink is only enough for set up so you have to wait for HP to send you more. For me, it's an excellent upgrade from my previous HP hence the 5 stars.
Date published: 2024-09-06
Rated 5 out of
5
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JustinJT from
Powerful printer for home office
The HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer has been a handy addition to my home office. It's small and doesn't take up much space, which I love, and it handles all my printing, scanning, and copying needs without a fuss. The setup was super easy, thanks to the HP Smart app, which walked me through everything step by step. HP Instant Ink is also a savior because it really lowers the cost of inks. Overall, there is nothing bad about this product.
Date published: 2024-09-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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mercedes197 from
Compact and easy-to-use
I like this HP Desk jet 4255e because it's affordable. It's especially easy to set up. It's fairly simple connecting it through your cell phone. I was able to set it up and use it without any problems.
It comes with ink. It's easy to print or scan.
Date published: 2024-09-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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aaleexx14 from
Great DeskJet Printer
The HP 4252 deskjet is a must, I can print from my laptop, phone and ipad, making my life so much easier. The size of the printer is perfect for my little home office. The quality of the image is superior, I can print in color and white and black in a blink of an eye. I recommend this printer.
Date published: 2024-08-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Kt s from
Helpful
Helpful and quick shipping
Date published: 2024-08-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Easy to use
This printer is very easy to set up and use even if you are not tech-savvy (like me). I was able to easily print pages out from many different devices, including my phone, iPad, and desktop. I can see myself using this printer every day.
Date published: 2024-08-22
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Mikey1228 from
I love the printer
I love the printer, but it is always going "offline" and not printing
Date published: 2024-08-21
Rated 4 out of
5
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Jaydean from
Hard to set up
I do like this printer once I got it set up. The first time I tried to set it up I could not print but everything else worked. I uninstalled the printer and tried again. This time I was able to print but not scan. After a few weeks I uninstalled again, the third time was the charm. Everything is working and was able to connect it to my personal computer as well as my work computer and cell phones. Despite the complications setting the printer up, I do like it very easy to use.
Date published: 2024-08-09
Rated 5 out of
5
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Mac in MT from
Worth it.
I really like this printer. What I like even more is the OPTION to be on their renewal ink/paper schedule. THEY KNOW when I need ink, and don't need to panic when I see it start to fade! THEY ARE ON IT! And receiving paper as well, amazing. No panic, as NO where around here sells ink for printers! Great printer, great buy, and I will stay with HP. Been there for decades, won't change.
Date published: 2024-08-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
LoGmzC from
Easy to use and great quality!
I love this printer; it is so easy to install and using the Smart APP makes it so convenient to print from my phone. I have used it for almost one week, and the specs written for this printer have been quite accurate. I have printed more than 30 pages in a moderate fast speed. I´m still looking forward to print something in color.
I would definitely recommend this printer for someone that needs to print constantly at home.
Date published: 2024-08-06
Rated 4 out of
5
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kayadeb from
Good Printer
This printer is a work horse. It prints, scans and copies both black and white and in color. It is a bit larger than some of the other printers for home use that I have seen though. It works well with my android phone and my iPad, but so far, I can't configure it for my Chromebook, although it says that you can in multiple places online. It does seem like there is a quirk in it that I need to figure out. So far so good I would say. I would also state that this is for the needs of a home user and not for an office setting, as the print quality is average. It is really nice to have at home. The bluetooth feature is a big plus.
Date published: 2024-08-06
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jcorbi from
Great choice for a printer!
This is my first printer purchase and I’ve got to say I’m very impressed! With the speed of printing itself when printing from my phone had me sold instantly. Fast printing, great quality in black or color prints, scanning is done seamlessly, as well. I also, love how it fits perfectly in my office space without being in the way or awkwardly placed. Setting up the HP+ account was very easy to get my printing needs up and going. I had no issues whatsoever with the printer or the process of setting it up. I would definitely recommend this product .
Date published: 2024-08-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Duane F. from
Desk Jet 4255e
Very good printer and the color is real good..
Date published: 2024-07-31
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dlynpzz from
10/10
I love it. It has definitely made my life so much easier. Great for school work. I like how I was offered free ink for 3 months. I would definitely recommend this printer to friends and family. It pairs with your phone via Bluetooth which makes it so easy to print from your cell phone.
Date published: 2024-07-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
astrosfan from
Fast mobile printing
We have been using this HP DeskJet 4252e for the past 2 months. Very happy with the fast and vivid print quality. Can print from any room of the house with a click of the phone. Highly recommend and would purchase again.
Date published: 2024-07-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
SlumBeautiful from
Quick Setup & Ease of Use
June 16, 2024 8:00 am.
I am delighted with my HP DeskJet 4255e printer. The unboxing and setup of this printer was super easy. This printer came with ink, so all you need is paper and a wi-fi connection to get started printing. I was able to complete setup using my smart phone, no desktop or laptop necessary!
Date published: 2024-07-26
Hi I am having difficulty scanning. How do I scan on the HP DeskJet 4255e?
I do apologize you are experiencing difficulties while scanning with your printer. In the user guide for your printer, starting on PDF page 21 you can find steps and information to help you with scanning: https://kaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_8904782_en-US-1.pdf
If you find you still need assistance with that process please contact HP Support: https://support.hp.com/us-en
Date published: 2025-04-03
I keep getting code E0. I keep checking cartridge and everything seems right. Turned off computer but still same message
We are sorry to hear about your challenges. We recommend reaching out to HP Support for further assistance: https://support.hp.com
Date published: 2024-08-16
does it have an ethernet port
Thanks for your question. This model does not have an Ethernet port. You would need to look at the HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e to have an Ethernet port. https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-officejet-pro-9125e-all-in-one-printer
Date published: 2025-03-18
what is blinking red light?
Thank you for your question! It is unclear what is being asked. If Technical Support is needed please visit this link: https://support.hp.com/us-en
Date published: 2024-07-05
do printers all come with printer cartridge ?
Thank you for your question! Yes, all new HP printers will come with a set of ink cartridges in the box with the printer.
Date published: 2025-03-17
When scanning multiple pages using ADF, can output be all in one file (e.g. - a pdf document for a multi-page letter) and/or as separate files (e.g. scanning several photographs to save each as an individual jpg file)?
Hello. Thanks for your question. When scanning through the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) on top of this HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer, you can scan up to 35 pages and save as a PDF file. We recommend using the HP Smart app. Here is more information on the HP Smart app: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03561640
With HP Plus, you will be able to scan using multi item scanning with the HP Smart app. Here is more info: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_6670773-6670822-16
Date published: 2024-06-22
how do I get a copy of the owner manual for my printer: 4155e ?
Thank you for your question! All manuals and guides for the HP DeskJet 4255e can be found at this link: https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/setup-user-guides/hp-deskjet-4200e-all-in-one-printer-series/model/2101374541
Date published: 2025-05-28
So if you buy this printer and get the free 3 months do you have to sign up for some contract to get ink all the time?
Hello, Charlie. Thanks for your question. The HP Instant Ink concept is based on the number of pages you print. Not the ink. When your printer is low on ink, HP will send you ink before you need it at no additional cost.
There is no contract. You can change or cancel your plan at any time.
Here is more information about HP Instant Ink: https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/cv/instantink
Date published: 2024-07-31
Return and exchange information
HP.com will accept returns or exchanges for this product up to 30 days after delivery. A restocking fee may apply. For details, please visit: https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/cv/returnsandexchanges.
