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HP DeskJet 4255e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Scanner, Copier, Best-for-Home, 3 Month Instant Ink Trial Included (588S6A)
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Reviews & Ratings
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Christiane Sanford
09-08-2025I really like this wi-fi printer to work with my Chromebook. Great features. Love the scanner. And as untechy as I am it was easy to set up. Great price for a quality product.
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AJB in AZ
09-08-2025Why did you pick this product vs others?:My cheap-o printer died and I needed to print a bunch of shipping labels. I honestly bought this because it was what I could afford and could be delivered same day. That being said, for the price this is a very capable printer. It was very easy to set up and prints quickly for an affordable printer. I don't print a lot, but when I need to print I really need to print. For me this is perfect. I also took HP up on the free 3 month ink deal.
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Michael Ruhlman
09-08-2025This printer might seem like a good deal at first, but it’s really just a ploy to lock you into buying expensive ink from HP.I bought this to replace my HP 4255e after its printhead failed, and even the replacement head didn’t work. This printer cost me about $50 less than that replacement head alone, so I thought I was getting a bargain.The setup was straightforward, and it connected to my network without any issues. However, I’m uneasy about how HP connects to the printer over the internet—who knows what data they’re collecting?One glaring flaw is the lack of automatic two-sided printing. Instead, you have to manually reload the paper to print on the other side, following on-screen prompts. It’s an annoying step back from the fully automated feature I had before.The switch to a single color cartridge is a step backward, too. It’s more convenient, but with separate cartridges, you could at least use up each color fully before replacing it. Now, you’re throwing money away when one color runs out.The so-called “free” 6-month trial of HP’s Instant Ink (Dynamic Security chip on printer ink ) program is just a sneaky way to milk more money out of you. It’s not really an ink subscription; it’s a deal where you pay for the number of pages you print each month, regardless of how much ink you actually use. Even if you print just one word on a page, it counts towards your limit. If you cancel the program, any ink they’ve already sent becomes useless, forcing you to buy their overpriced cartridges. I canceled it and switched to aftermarket ink, which works just as well for half the price.Print quality is also a letdown. It’s nowhere near the standard of my old 8610, though it’s adequate for basic home printing. Forget about using it for anything professional or for printing barcodes—scan codes often don’t work on the first try. I printed show tickets, and the usher had to scan them several times to get them to work. The same issue happens with UPC-style codes, though QR codes fare a little better.Bottom line: I would never buy this printer again. After this experience, I’m done with HP printers altogether.
Technical Specifications
About this item FROM AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED PRINTER BRAND – The DeskJet 4255e is perfect for homes printing to-do lists, letters, financial documents and recipes. Print speeds up to 5.5 ppm color, 8.5 ppm black KEY FEATURES – Color printing, copy, scan, auto document feeder, and a 60-sheet input tray WIRELESS PRINTING – Stay connected with our most reliable Wi-Fi, which automatically detects and resolves connection issues HP APP – Print, scan, copy, or fax right from your smartphone with the easiest-to-use print app 3 MONTHS OF INK INCLUDED when you activate HP+ – Subscribe to Instant Ink delivery service to get ink delivered directly to your door before you run out. After 3 months, monthly fee applies unless cancelled COMPACT DESIGN – Made to fit any home ICON LCD – Print your basic documents with ease from the intuitive control panel SUSTAINABLE DESIGN – Made with at least 60% recycled plastic ENERGY STAR AND EPEAT CERTIFIED – Save energy with a printer that meets industry efficiency standards This printer is intended to work only with cartridges with HP chips or circuitry and will block cartridges using non-HP chips or circuitry. Periodic firmware updates will maintain the effectiveness of these measures. Show more
