The HP Smart Tank 5105 is an all-in-one printer designed with home users in mind, and it delivers solid performance at a genuinely good price point. What makes this printer stand out is the refillable ink tank system – rather than buying expensive cartridges, you refill from bottles, and the included three-year ink supply represents exceptional value. For someone printing regularly at home, this alone justifies the investment.
Setup is straightforward; I had it connected to Wi-Fi within minutes. The wireless functionality works reliably, and the smart buttons make common tasks like scanning and copying intuitive without needing a computer. Print quality is decent for everyday documents and photos – nothing that'll rival professional printers, but perfectly acceptable for home and small business use. The all-in-one capability (print, scan, copy) covers most home office needs without requiring multiple devices.
A few considerations: print speeds hover around 10 pages per minute for colour, which is moderate rather than fast. If you're printing dozens of pages daily, you might feel the pace. The physical footprint is fairly compact, but the ink tanks do add some desk real estate. Regarding durability, HP Smart Tank models have proven track records, though I'd always recommend checking the specific warranty terms.
At £122.49, you're looking at a 30% discount from the list price of £174.99. For home users, students, or anyone seeking low-cost printing without the cartridge trap, this is genuinely worthwhile. The refillable system means you'll save significantly over the printer's lifetime compared to traditional models. If you need faster speeds or professional photo output, look elsewhere – but for everyday printing, scanning, and copying, the Smart Tank 5105 absolutely deserves consideration.