HP 5610 Ink
OfficeJet 5610 Ink Cartridges

HP 5610 Printer Review

For the home office that requires business functionality, the HP OfficeJet 5610 is a very appealing all-in-one color inkjet printer. It puts printing, scanning, copying, and faxing features into a very compact design that is perfect for those who have limited space. Print speeds are 20 pages per minute for black and 13 pages per minute for color, and HP 5610 printer ink costs are not too high.

The 5610 also goes by the names of 5610v and 5610xi. The first is an international version, while the second adds memory card slots and PictBridge support that the basic models lack. While the compact design is one of the most appealing features, not everyone may like its gray and black aesthetics. More importantly, there are a few sacrifices made for such a small frame. For example, the input and output paper trays are both oriented toward the front, which can mean more bending and sometimes more frequent paper jams.

The inclusion of an automatic document feeder may be a significant upgrade for users of all-in-one devices with only a flatbed scanner, and it can be a real time-saver. The feeder is limited to 25 sheets, but this should be enough for the average copying, faxing, and scanning needs of a home user.

The HP 5610 ink cartridge system employs a single black and a combined tricolor supply. Users also have the option of a photo color OfficeJet 5610 ink cartridge that replaces the black and provides better photo quality. This is not a requirement, however, and many users may find swapping different types of OfficeJet 5610 printer ink is more trouble than it is worth.

The 5610 provides the business features that home users may need, and still manages to produce solid photo prints. Its purchase price is quite reasonable considering all of its functionality, and buyers won't have to spend a lot on HP 5610 ink over time, making it a good value.