HP OfficeJet Pro K550 Ink Cartridges

HP K550 Printer Review

When it comes to single-purpose inkjet printers, there are few units better than the HP OfficeJet Pro K550. Sure, it lacks the multiple functions that are so commonly found on office-friendly machines, but it can print with rapid speeds and still provide the high quality that inkjet printers are known for. It has four separate HP K550 ink cartridges, each containing cyan, magenta, yellow or black ink. This four-tank printing system will save money and ultimately make the K550 more affordable.

When using only the black OfficeJet Pro K550 ink, as many as 37 pages per minute can be printed, though only 33 pages per minute can print in color. The black printer ink can reach a resolution of 1200x1200 dpi, while the color HP K550 ink can hit maximum resolutions of 4800x1200 dpi. This high quality will provide professional quality text documents and images.

Replacement OfficeJet Pro K550 ink cartridges will be needed eventually because printer ink does not last forever. The cyan and yellow tanks can yield 860 prints, the black can last for 850 pages and the magenta HP K550 ink can print as many as 1,000 pages. When replacements are necessary, they can be found easily online or in local supplies stores. Remanufactured ink is also available that will cost considerably less than OEM ink, but still perform just as well.

This unit has a monthly duty cycle of 7,500 pages, which is the maximum number of pages the K550 should be used for each month. Reviews are mostly positive from users who tend to appreciate the low cost per page and reliability. However, some complain about replacement parts not being recognized by the printer. Overall, though, this HP printer is a quality device that will last for many years and give users the type of dependable performance they need.