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HP Smart tank 5101

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Brand HP 2020
Model Smart tank 5101
Released Year 2020
Type Printers
Series Printers and Multifunction
Printing Technology HP Thermal Inkjet
Status Active
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Overview

The HP Smart Tank 5101 is an all-in-one ink tank printer designed for high-quality printing, scanning, and copying tasks primarily targeting home and small office environments. It employs an integrated refillable ink tank system, which offers a significant reduction in running costs compared to cartridge-based printers. The device supports wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi, enabling easy mobile and computer printing through the HP Smart app and other compatible mobile printing solutions. It features a maximum print resolution of up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi for color prints, ensuring sharp and vivid output quality. The printer supports various media sizes, including A4, Letter, and Legal, and is capable of borderless photo printing up to 4x6 inches. The flatbed scanner has an optical resolution of up to 1200 dpi, facilitating high-resolution document and photo scanning.

This model comes equipped with a compact design to fit easily in constrained office spaces and features a user-friendly control panel for easy operation. It also supports USB 2.0 for direct wired connections, making it versatile for diverse office setups. The HP Smart Tank 5101 is engineered to provide efficient ink usage with an estimated page yield of several thousand pages on a single ink refill, ideal for cost-conscious users.

Specifications

Input Type Print, copy, scan
Memory 64MB
Output Type Color
Custom Bundle No
Item Length 17.11
Supported Paper Size Letter; legal; 4 x 6 in; 5 x 7
Type All-In-One Printer
Technology Inkjet
Maximum Resolution 1200 x 1200 DPI
Item Height 6.19
Model HP Smart Tank 5101
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, USB 2.0
Scanning Resolution 1200x1200 DPI
Black Print Speed 12 ppm
Item Width 14.23
Product Line Printers and Multifunction
Device Type All-in-One Ink Tank Printer
Printing Technology HP Thermal Inkjet
Print Resolution Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi (color)
Scan Type Flatbed Scanner
Optical Scan Resolution Up to 1200 dpi
Functions Print, Scan, Copy
Print Speed Black up to 8 ppm, Color up to 5 ppm (ISO)
Media Sizes Supported A4, Letter, Legal, 4x6 inches (borderless)
Duplex Printing Manual
Ink System Refillable ink tanks
Display Control Panel with Buttons
Power Supply AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Dimensions (W x D x H) 449 x 330 x 126 mm
Weight Approx. 4.87 kg
Operating Systems Supported Windows and Mac OS compatible
Page Yield Up to thousands of pages per ink refill depending on usage

Key Advantages

The HP Smart Tank 5101 offers ultra-low cost per page printing through its high-capacity refillable ink tanks. This significantly reduces the cost of consumables compared to cartridge printers. Its wireless connectivity allows seamless remote printing from smartphones, tablets, and laptops without requiring a USB cable. The multifunction functionality provides printing, scanning, and copying in a single compact device, saving office space and equipment costs. High-resolution printing ensures professional-quality photos and documents. The flatbed scanner delivers detailed and clear scans suitable for various document management tasks. The printer's ease of use and maintenance with visible ink levels makes it convenient for busy office environments and home users alike.

Limitations

The printing speed of the HP Smart Tank 5101 is relatively modest with approximately 8 pages per minute in black and 5 pages per minute in color, which may not satisfy very high-volume office needs. It lacks an automatic document feeder (ADF), limiting its efficiency for multi-page scanning or copying tasks. The printer does not support Ethernet connectivity, restricting wired network integration options in office setups. It is designed mainly for standard media sizes and may not handle specialty or larger print media. The absence of duplex printing (automatic double-sided printing) increases manual intervention for double-sided documents, affecting productivity. While the ink tank system reduces consumable costs, the initial printer cost is higher relative to some cartridge-based models, which might deter budget-sensitive buyers.

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