HP OfficeJet 5510 Ink Cartridges

HP 5510 Printer Review

The HP OfficeJet 5510 series includes the 5510, 5510v and 5510xi models, which each include a fax machine, copier, scanner and printer. The base model is ideal for small or home offices, due to slower speeds of 17 pages per minute for monochrome documents and 12 pages per minute for color. While offering nothing new to its class of inkjet printers, the 5510 is an entry-level multifunction device with satisfactory features and a compact design.

Expert reviews note that this unit is distinguished by its minimalist design, which includes a two-line monochrome LCD, alerts for low HP 5510 printer ink, a keypad for menu navigation and a single USB port for connectivity. In addition to the bundled software and utilities, users can take advantage of the simple front panel for standalone copying and faxing. The fax machine comes with automatic speed dialing and the copier can reduce or enlarge from 25 to 400%, as well as make up to 99 copies from an original.

By folding up the single input tray provided, this device is compacted into a relatively small size of 19x12x10 inches. The unit can only store 100 pages at a time, but it supports alternate media like photo paper and labels. There's also a document feeder that can hold up to 20 sheets at once and handle any multiple-page scan jobs.

Output performance is satisfactory, but projects are best used for internal distribution. Text documents print with a maximum resolution of 600x600 dpi using black OfficeJet 5510 printer ink and graphics and photos print with a maximum resolution of 4800x1200 dpi.

The unit's print system uses a single tricolor HP 5510 ink cartridge as opposed to individual cyan, magenta and color supplies that would be less wasteful. The black OfficeJet 5510 ink supply can yield approximately 520 pages before expiring, and the tricolor supply has a capacity of up to 400 pages. Although prices are generally high, users can purchase compatible HP 5510 ink cartridges that are much more affordable compared to the genuine replacements.

Overall, the 5510 is a fairly average machine. The printer provides solid all-in-one features like an automatic document feeder and LCD, but doesn't stand out against slightly more expensive and capable home office inkjet printers.