🖨️ Review: The Renewed HP DeskJet Plus 4155 Wireless All-in-One Printer (3XV13A)
The HP DeskJet Plus 4155 Wireless All-in-One Printer is a compact and versatile device designed primarily for home offices and users with light to moderate printing needs.
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| Review: The Renewed HP DeskJet Plus 4155 Wireless All-in-One Printer (3XV13A) |
Key Features and Design
The DeskJet Plus 4155 is built to be a space-saver. Its compact design allows it to fit easily onto a desk or shelf in a small office environment.
All-in-One Functionality: It handles the core tasks of a modern home office: printing, copying, and scanning.
3 Additionally, it includes a mobile fax feature accessible via the HP Smart app.4 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF): A standout feature for a printer in this class is the 35-sheet ADF.
5 This allows users to quickly scan or copy multi-page documents without manually feeding each sheet, significantly improving efficiency for common office tasks.6 Connectivity: The printer boasts wireless connectivity through built-in Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth. The dual-band Wi-Fi with self-reset is designed to provide better range and more reliable connections, a crucial factor for seamless wireless printing.
7 It also supports a standard Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connection.8
Performance and Specifications
While not built for heavy-duty commercial use, the 4155 delivers respectable performance for a personal or small home office printer.
Print Speed: The ISO print speeds are up to 8.5 pages per minute (ppm) for black and up to 5.5 ppm for color.
9 This speed is adequate for everyday document printing.Print Quality: It uses HP Thermal Inkjet technology.
10 The maximum print resolution is up to 1200 x 1200 rendered dpi for black and up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi for color (when using specific HP photo papers), providing crisp text and vibrant enough images for casual use.11 Duty Cycle: The printer has a monthly duty cycle of up to 1,000 pages, with a recommended monthly page volume of 100 to 300 pages.
12 This reinforces its positioning as a low-volume device.Ink System: It uses a two-cartridge system (one black, one tri-color), which simplifies replacement but means you might have to replace the tri-color cartridge even if only one color runs out.
13 It is also compatible with the HP Instant Ink program, a subscription service that delivers ink automatically when the printer runs low, potentially offering cost savings for users with consistent volume.14
Mobile Printing and User Experience
The user experience with the DeskJet Plus 4155 is heavily reliant on HP's mobile ecosystem.
HP Smart App: Mobile compatibility is a key strength. The printer is designed for easy mobile setup via the HP Smart app, which guides users step-by-step through the process.
16 The app allows users to print, scan, and copy remotely from virtually anywhere using a smartphone or tablet.17 It also enables sharing documents to cloud services like Dropbox and Google Drive.18 Mobile Compatibility: It supports popular mobile printing protocols, including Apple AirPrint™ and Mopria-certified printing, ensuring broad compatibility across different operating systems.
19 Setup Challenges: Some user reviews have noted that the initial wireless setup can occasionally be complex, particularly for Mac users, sometimes requiring contact with customer support, although the process is often resolvable.
The "Renewed" Advantage
Purchasing the Renewed (3XV13A) version of the HP DeskJet Plus 4155 offers a significant benefit: affordability. Renewed products are typically less expensive than new models and have been inspected, tested, and restored to full working condition, often by the manufacturer or a certified refurbisher, thereby offering a reliable product at a lower price point and contributing to electronic waste reduction. Buyers should verify the specific warranty offered for the renewed product, as it can vary.
Conclusion
The HP DeskJet Plus 4155 Wireless All-in-One Printer (Renewed, 3XV13A) is an excellent choice for a budget-conscious consumer or a home office that requires occasional, versatile functionality. Its strong points are the inclusion of an ADF, reliable dual-band wireless, and the convenience of the HP Smart app for mobile printing, copying, scanning, and faxing.