HP DeskJet 4155e is one of the most affordable inkjet printers on the market. An all-in-one printer with wireless connectivity can be used on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android. HP promises 6 months of free ink if you activate HP+. Printing 700 pages a month is possible with this printer.
Basic printing, including color documents, travel documents, and recipes, is best performed by the Deskjet 4155e. The printer offers color printing, copying, and scanning in addition to mobile faxing, wireless printing, and an auto document feeder. For someone who just joined college and is looking for an affordable printer, this is the printer for them.
Two reasons make this 4155e worth buying rather than another cheap option. One is it is being used by millions of users each day without any big complaints. Two is that it offers all the exciting important features everyone needs.
Pros
- The XL and XXL sizes are available.
- Good resolution and color depth can be found in the flatbed scanning device.
- There is an automatic document feeding system.
- It accepts photo paper sizes of 4″×6″ and 5″×7″
Cons
- Color accuracy is bad
- The page yield is terrible and the cost-per-print is disappointing.
- Printing speed is very slow.
- It has only one color cartridge.
- Build Quality
- Cartridge
- Scanner Features
- Printing Speed
- Cost-Per-Print
- How it performs in case of Family/Office/Student Use
- Comparison
- Most Commonly Asked Questions
Build Quality
The HP DeskJet 4155e and the HP DeskJet Plus 4155 has the same design to offer. The overall body feels solid and the power cord is replaceable, but it has no input tray, and the rear feeder feels flimsy to pull out.
While the sheets come out, you’ll notice its falling off from the output tray. The ink compartment is hard to access if you have large hands, and the printhead compartment is the only way to access the paper jams. The hinges on the scanner lid can’t be raised, so if you want to scan thicker objects, the hinges will remain partially open.
Cartridge
The ink cartridge system is not very impressive in this HP 4155e. If you print a lot, you must replace the cartridges frequently because the black and color page yields do not last very long.
When you set up your printer, you can enable HP+, which means that your printer will only accept HP products for the duration of its use. You can use HP 67XXL and the HP 67XL as they are compatible with this printer. However, HP didn’t mention any XXL format replacement cartridges.
Scanner Features
HP DeskJet 4155e features an automatic document feeder along with a flatbed scanner. However, there is no duplex scanning feature, so manually dealing with multi-page double-sided documents can be inconvenient as you need to flip them over after scanning one side.
Additionally, expect to wait a while for long reports or multi-page signed contracts because it is slow to scan. Fortunately, it has a built-in optical character recognition (OCR) engine, allowing you to save documents as searchable PDF files.
Printing Speed
The printing speed of the HP 4155e is not up to par. If you’re printing long documents, you have to wait a while, but single-page documents take only a short time. It doesn’t make any sense if you’re in a hurry. Also, it doesn’t automatically print double-sided, so you have to flip the pages over when the printer asks you to.
The HP DeskJet 4155e performs very slowly while printing as it isn’t quite built for speed. HP claims that the 4155e’s black and color printing speed is only 3 PPM. This is what you get from the most affordable printer. Below I’ve explained how much it cost to print black, color, and photos in HP DeskJet 4155e.
Cost-Per-Print
A very affordable cost-per-print is what the HP 4155e delivers. Over time, running costs will add up because the cartridges need replacing frequently. But you can get a free six-month subscription to the HP Instant Ink service if you sign up for the printer being HP+ enabled. When the printer discovers that ink is running low, this subscription will send you ink.
However, black-only printing will cost 0.160$/print, color printing is nearly 0.279$/print and photo printing will cost as much as 0.739$/print. One Black cartridge will cost 15.99$ and one color cartridge will take 16.99$ from your wallet.
How it performs in case of Family/Office/Student Use
Family
For family use, the HP DeskJet 4155e is not recommended if you need to print a lot of documents faster. But, you can easily digitalize old photos with it because it has a flatbed scanner that has good scanning resolution and color depth.
But it’s unfortunate that it prints colored and black-only documents as well as photos at a slow speed which also looks inaccurate while printing them.
Small/Home Office
The HP DeskJet is not a good printer for small or home offices. It takes a while to print one-page documents, and it can be difficult to get paper jams or ink. It doesn’t support duplex scanning so you have to manually flip double-sided sheets over. When it’s time to print the other side, the printer will prompt you to flip the sheets over so it’s not automatic.
Student
The HP DeskJet 4155e is not a good printer for those students who will use this printer for group study. It has a poor cost-per-print for black-only and color documents, despite the fact that it has a flatbed scanner and automatic document feeder. Additionally, it takes a lot of time to print single-page documents. Double-sided printing isn’t automatic, so you need to flip pages when needed manually.
Comparison
Here we are gonna compare HP Deskjet 4155e with its closest rivals. The first one is HP DeskJet 2755e which is an all-in-one budget printer, loaded with plenty of facilities. On the other hand, HP ENVY 6055e comes with the kinda same spec as HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 but also included some major flaws in terms of performance and prints. Let’s break down both of them and see how HP DeskJet 4155e outperformed its competitors.
HP DeskJet 2755e
The design and build quality of the HP DeskJet 2755e is disappointing. It doesn’t have a paper tray, but it does have a rear feeder that can hold up to 60 pages.
The HP DeskJet 2755e is slow at printing black text. The speed isn’t very fast, but it is reasonable. The printer can print double-sided sheets, but it can’t do it automatically.
The HP DeskJet 2755e has compatibility with HP Smart. It has a lot of features, like being able to manage your Instant Ink subscription, order new ink, and perform maintenance tasks.
HP ENVY 6055e
The HP ENVY 6055e has a nice build quality. The plastic body feels good, and the power cable is easy to replace. The output tray has an extender that can tuck into the tray when not in use.
The printing speed of the HP ENVY 6055e is subpar. The first page of a black text document takes some time to come out. The color documents take a long time to print.
The HP Smart App works with the HP 6055e It is possible to use it to print both documents and pictures, as well as send mobile faxes. You can perform tasks like aligning and cleaning the printheads, as well as updating the printer’s firmware.
Most Commonly Asked Questions
Where is the WPS PIN on HP Officejet 4155e?
The WPS system is used to connect your printer to your wireless network. If the printer supports the WPS, then the printer will automatically discover your network and configure itself. The WPS system is very simple and easy to set up. You don’t need to know any advanced technology to set up the printer. All you need to do is follow the instructions given in the instruction manual of your printer.
The main advantage of using the WPS system is that you don’t need to remember any IP address of the printer. Once the printer is connected to the wireless network, the wireless network adapter will automatically detect the printer.
Here is how you can find out WPS pin on the HP Officejet 4155e
- Reboot your printer and let it run for a few minutes.
- Place the paper in the printer and make it ready to print.
- Look at the onboard printer control panel, and find a key with a wifi icon on it, and below that, you will find the key with an information symbol on it.
- Press both keys together on the printer panel and hold it for 5 seconds then release it, and it should print.
- It will print out a page with the WPS pin on it and It’s valid for 2 minutes.
- Use the pin to connect the printer to the network.
What ink does HP DeskJet 4155e use?
The HP 67 black and HP 67 tri-color ink is used in the HP DeskJet 4155e printer. This printer is compatible with the high-yield HP 67XL black and HP 67XL tri-color ink.
HP 67 black and HP 67 tri-color ink cartridge has a black ink capacity of 50 ml and a cyan, magenta, and yellow ink capacity of 22 ml each. Both HP 67 ink has a shelf life of 9 months.
Does HP Deskjet 4155e Print Double Sided?
The HP DeskJet 4155e has a flatbed scanner, automatic document feeder, and wireless connectivity. However, it cannot print double-sided as it lacks a duplex scanning feature so manually dealing with multi-page double-sided documents can be inconvenient.
How to connect HP Deskjet 4155e with a Laptop?
Among all the accessories you want to use, only the USB cable can connect your printer and your laptop. The connection never drops like WiFi and there is no stopping while printing.
Follow these simple steps, to easily connect your laptop with the HP Deskjet 4155e printer
Step 1: Open the windows setting
- At the very bottom left of your screen, click the Windows icon to reveal your Start Menu.
Step 2: Access devices
- You will need to click on “Devices” in the first row of your windows settings to see your printer.
- In the left column of the Devices window, select “Printers and Scanners.
- The new window will bring up a screen where you can add your printer or scanner. Select your Deskjet 4155e.
Step 3: Connect your printer
- You should be able to see that your printer is connected via a cable when you click on “Add Printer or Scanner”.
- Click the name of your printer on your computer screen and follow the instructions on the screen.
That’s it, the printer is now connected and available to print whatever you need.
Does this HP 4155e work without connecting to wifi?
Yes, the HP 4155e is a wireless printer that works even without being connected to the internet. It is designed for home use and does not require an internet connection. If you do not have an internet connection, the only convenient way is to use a USB A to B Cable.
Does this printer come with its own ink?
Yes, It comes with “starter” ink that’s enough to print 20-30 pages. This is usually enough to get the average user through the initial setup and print jobs.
