HP DeskJet 2855e

The HP DeskJet 2855e is positioned as an entry-level option aimed at light home users who want reliable print output without a large upfront spend. The sub-$100 starting price is the defining feature — upfront affordability is the trade-off for slower speeds and smaller input trays.

Print speed is rated at 10 ppm, which is deliberately modest and reflects this unit's positioning as a low-volume personal printer. Monthly duty cycle is 1,000 pages — a clear indicator that this is a low-volume personal printer, not an office workhorse. Cost per page sits at $0.050, which is average — workable for moderate use but worth modelling in our cost calculator if you print daily.

Connectivity is wireless-first, with Wi-Fi making it straightforward to print from phones and laptops without drivers. One caveat typical of low-volume inkjets: if the unit sits unused for several weeks, ink can dry in the print head — plan to print at least a test page every week or two.

Overall, it's a reasonable pick if you print occasionally and are shopping primarily on upfront cost, provided the expected cartridge costs match your tolerance for per-page expense. Specifications below are sourced from the manufacturer's published datasheet and product page; see our ranking methodology for how we assess printers uniformly across the database, or our editorial standards for sourcing and corrections policy.