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HP DeskJet 2755e [2723e, 2742e, 2752e]​ Printer Review

Tested using Methodology v1.2
Review updated Sep 22, 2023 at 04:14 pm
Latest change: Writing modified Aug 08, 2024 at 12:16 pm
HP DeskJet 2755e [2723e, 2742e, 2752e]​ Picture
5.9
Family
4.8
Small/Home Office
5.9
Student
5.1
Black & White
5.8
Photo
5.2
Color Quality
6.0
Document Quality
5.6
Scanner
4.5
Speed
This printer was replaced by the HP DeskJet 2855e/2852e

The HP DeskJet 2755e is a budget all-in-one inkjet printer designed for home use. It's part of HP's 2700e all-in-one series and the same printer as the HP DeskJet 2755, except that it comes with a six-month subscription to HP Instant Ink, a service that sends you ink whenever your printer detects that the cartridges are running low. It has Wi-Fi and USB connectivity, supports Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service, and is compatible with HP's Smart mobile app. It only has a flatbed scanner with no automatic document feeder or fax functionality and uses a two-cartridge system with a black and tri-color ink cartridge.

There are many variants in HP's DeskJet 2700e all-in-one printer series. All of the variants have the same features and performance as the DeskJet 2755e we tested; the model number simply changes slightly depending on the region and retailer. You can see all the variants in the Differences Between Variants section below.

Our Verdict

5.9 Family

The HP 2755e is inadequate for family use. Its ink cartridges yield very few pages, resulting in a lot of maintenance and a high cost-per-print for both black and color prints. It also prints very slowly and can't automatically print double-sided. The quality of printed black documents is only passable as it has trouble reproducing fine details, and printed photos look grainy with inaccurate colors. It has a scanner but lacks an automatic document feeder, and the scan quality is disappointing, so it isn't ideal for digitizing photos. On the upside, it has a decent number of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi and USB, and it supports Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service.

Pros
  • Decent connectivity options include Wi-Fi and USB.
  • Feature-rich mobile app.
Cons
  • Poor color accuracy.
  • Can't automatically print double-sided.
  • Very low page yield.
  • High maintenance cost.
  • No automatic document feeder.
4.8 Small/Home Office

The HP 2755e printer is bad for small or home offices. Its ink cartridges don't yield many pages, resulting in frequent maintenance and a high cost-per-print. It also prints slowly, and the print quality isn't great as it has trouble reproducing fine details. It only has a flatbed scanner with no automatic document feeder, duplex scanning capability, or fax functionality.

Pros
  • Decent connectivity options include Wi-Fi and USB.
Cons
  • Can't automatically print double-sided.
  • Very low page yield.
  • High maintenance cost.
  • Very slow printing speed.
  • No automatic document feeder.
5.9 Student

The HP 2755e is inadequate for students. It's a fairly compact model that fits easily into tight spaces and has a decent number of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi and USB. However, you need to replace the cartridges often because they run out quickly, resulting in high maintenance costs. It also prints slowly, can't automatically print double-sided sheets, and the quality of printed documents isn't good as it has trouble reproducing fine details. The scanner produces low-quality scans, and its lid hinges can't extend for thick items, making it hard to scan textbooks.

Pros
  • Decent connectivity options include Wi-Fi and USB.
  • Feature-rich mobile app.
Cons
  • Poor color accuracy.
  • Can't automatically print double-sided.
  • Very low page yield.
  • High maintenance cost.
  • Very slow printing speed.
5.1 Black & White

The HP DeskJet 2755e is a poor option for black-and-white printing. It has a low black page yield, resulting in a very high cost-per-print, and there's no automatic document feeder to process multi-page scans. Also, it's very slow at printing and can't automatically print double-sided documents, so you need to manually flip over each page before the other side can print.

Pros
  • Decent connectivity options include Wi-Fi and USB.
Cons
  • Can't automatically print double-sided.
  • Very low page yield.
  • High maintenance cost.
  • Very slow printing speed.
  • No automatic document feeder.
5.8 Photo

The HP 2755e printer is inadequate for photo printing. It can only reproduce a narrow range of colors and has trouble printing fine details. Images also have a lot of graininess and banding present. Additionally, you need to replace the ink cartridges often because they run out quickly, making your maintenance cost very high. It can print on glossy paper and supports various sizes up to 8.5" x 11", but it doesn't support borderless printing.

Pros
  • Decent connectivity options include Wi-Fi and USB.
  • Can print 4" x 6" and 5" x 7" photos.
Cons
  • Poor color accuracy.
  • Very low page yield.
  • High maintenance cost.
  • Images are grainy and have a lot of banding.
5.2 Color Quality

Pros
  • Decent connectivity options include Wi-Fi and USB.
Cons
  • Very low page yield.
  • High maintenance cost.
6.0 Document Quality

Pros
  • Decent connectivity options include Wi-Fi and USB.
Cons
  • Very low page yield.
  • High maintenance cost.
5.6 Scanner

Pros
  • Decent connectivity options include Wi-Fi and USB.
Cons
  • Very low page yield.
  • High maintenance cost.
4.5 Speed

Pros
  • Decent connectivity options include Wi-Fi and USB.
Cons
  • Very low page yield.
  • High maintenance cost.
5.2 Recurring Costs

Pros
  • Decent connectivity options include Wi-Fi and USB.
Cons
  • Very low page yield.
  • High maintenance cost.
  • 5.9 Family
  • 4.8 Small/Home Office
  • 5.9 Student
  • 5.1 Black & White
  • 5.8 Photo

Performance Usages

  • 5.2 Color Quality
  • 6.0 Document Quality
  • 5.6 Scanner
  • 4.5 Speed
  • 5.2 Recurring Costs
  1. Updated Aug 08, 2024: Added mention of the Canon PIXMA TS202 as a print-only alternative with better photo printing in the Color Accuracy section.
  2. Updated Jul 04, 2024: Added mention of the Canon PIXMA TS3720/TS3722 as an alternative with better color accuracy in the Color Accuracy section.
  3. Updated Jun 18, 2024: Added mention of the HP DeskJet 4255e/4252e as an alternative with an ADF in the Scanner Features section.
  4. Updated Sep 22, 2023: We've updated the review to improve clarity and readability.
  5. Updated Feb 24, 2023: We've shortened the title of the review to make it less confusing.
  6. Updated Jan 19, 2023: We've updated the review with more specificity regarding the tested model and its variants.
  7. Updated Nov 15, 2022: We've added the HP DeskJet 2723e to the variant list and improved the readability in the Differences Between Variants box.
  8. Updated Nov 10, 2022: Added mention of the Epson Expression Home XP-5200 in the Scan Quality box as a better alternative.
  9. Updated Nov 02, 2022: We've added information in the Differences Between Variants section regarding the Best Buy Black Friday model HP DeskJet 2734e.
  10. Updated Oct 07, 2022: We've added more information regarding the variants in HP's DeskJet 2700 and 2700e series of all-in-one printers.
  11. Updated Sep 29, 2022: We've updated the review and added text to the Expected Maintenance, Scan Quality, Black & White Documents, Color Documents, Color Gamut, and Small Details boxes.
  12. Updated Sep 08, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.2.
  13. Updated Aug 30, 2022: Added mention of the Brother MFC-J1010DW as an alternative with an automatic document feeder.
  14. Updated Aug 25, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.1.
  15. Updated May 10, 2022: Added mention of a Walmart-exclusive variant to the Differences Between Variants box.
  16. Updated Feb 23, 2022: Reshot and updated the In Use photo.
  17. Updated Feb 17, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
  18. Updated May 14, 2021: Review published.
  19. Updated May 06, 2021: Early access published.
  20. Updated May 03, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
  21. Updated May 03, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  22. Updated Apr 27, 2021: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

We tested the HP DeskJet 2755e (26K67A). It's part of HP's DeskJet 2700e all-in-one printer series and an updated version of the HP DeskJet 2755. It's identical in features and performance to the 2755; however, it comes with six months of free ink through HP+, HP's ink subscription service. There are many variants in the 2700e series. They're all identical in feature and performance; the model number simply changes depending on the region and retailer. You can see the variants in the table below.

Model Region/Retailer Product Number Notes
HP DeskJet 2710e Europe 26K72B  
HP DeskJet 2720e Europe 26K67B, 297W8A  
HP DeskJet 2721e Europe 26K68B, 297W9A  
HP DeskJet 2722e Asia  26K69B, 297X0A  
HP DeskJet 2723e NA/Walmart, Staples 26K70B, 297X1A Black Friday model
HP DeskJet 2734e NA/Best Buy, Target  26K72A Black Friday model
HP DeskJet 2742e North America 26K69A, 26K70A, 26K71A  
HP DeskJet 2752e NA/Walmart 26K68A  
HP ​DeskJet 2755e North America  26K67A  

You can see our unit's label here.

Compared To Other Printers

The HP 2755e printer is a budget model with the same features and performance as the HP DeskJet 2755. It has a very low page yield compared to most printers in its price range, and it also produces lower-quality photos due to its narrow color range and poor color accuracy.

For other options, see our recommendations for the best inkjet printers, the best all-in-one printers, and the best home printers.

Canon PIXMA MG3620

The Canon PIXMA MG3620 is much better than the HP DeskJet 2755e for most uses. The Canon has a higher page yield, a much lower cost-per-print, and a faster printing speed. It can also print borderless photos and automatically print double-sided sheets, while the HP requires you to flip over pages manually. The Canon prints higher-quality documents and photos, and its scanner picks up significantly more fine details.

HP ENVY 6055e

The HP ENVY 6055e and the HP DeskJet 2755e are all-in-one inkjet printers that perform very similarly, The ENVY 6055e is a little better in terms of document printing quality and speed, but only marginally. Feature-wise, the DeskJet 2755e supports automatic duplex printing and borderless printing, which the 2755e lacks. The 2755e has a display, but it's very small and doesn't significantly improve the user experience.

HP DeskJet 2855e/2852e

The HP DeskJet 2855e/2852e is a newer version of the HP DeskJet 2755e. These two printers are nearly identical; the newer 2855e/2852e is slightly faster to print black-only documents, but only barely. If you care about optical character recognition (OCR), the newer 2855e/2852e no longer supports this feature in HP's software, so you'll need a third-party app.

HP DeskJet 4155e [4133e, 4152e, 4158e]​

The HP DeskJet 2755e and the HP DeskJet 4155e are both all-in-one inkjet printers with nearly identical features and performance. The only difference is that the 4155e has an automatic document feeder to process multi-page documents faster.

Canon PIXMA TS3520

The Canon PIXMA TS3520 is better than the HP DeskJet 2755e for most uses. The Canon's scanner has extendable lid hinges to accommodate thicker objects, a feature that the HP lacks, and it also produces higher-quality scans. The Canon prints better quality documents and photos as it has a wider color range and can reproduce finer details.

Canon PIXMA MG2522

The Canon PIXMA MG2522 is better than the HP DeskJet 2755e for most uses. The Canon produces better scans with more fine details and prints higher-quality documents and photos. Its ink cartridges also yield more prints, leading to a lower print cost. However, the HP supports wired and wireless connectivity, while the Canon only supports a wired USB connection. The HP has a mobile app you can use to print, scan, and perform maintenance tasks, which the Canon lacks.

Epson Expression Home XP-4200

The Epson Expression Home XP-4200 is better than the HP DeskJet 2755e for most uses. The Epson produces higher-quality documents and photos, prints faster, and costs less to maintain. The Epson also supports more photo paper sizes and produces more detailed scans.

HP DeskJet 3755/3772

The HP DeskJet 2755e and the HP DeskJet 3755/3772 are both all-in-one inkjet printers. The main difference is that the 3755 is a much more compact model with a sheetfed scanner only, whereas the 2755e has a flatbed scanner. The 2755e has slightly higher page yields, but the 3755 prints better photos with more accurate colors and finer details.

Epson Expression Home XP-4100

The Epson Expression Home XP-4100 is much better than the HP DeskJet 2755e for most uses because it produces higher-quality documents and photos, prints faster, and its ink cartridges yield more pages, resulting in a lower cost-per-print. However, the Epson requires more maintenance as its printheads clog very quickly, even if you print regularly.

Epson EcoTank ET-3760

The Epson EcoTank ET-3760 is much better than the HP DeskJet 2755e. Instead of disposable cartridges, the Epson has four refillable ink tanks that yield many pages, making its cost-per-print much lower than the HP's. What's more, the Epson prints much faster and automatically prints double-sided sheets, unlike the HP. The Epson also produces higher-quality photos and documents.

Canon PIXMA TS202

While the Canon PIXMA TS202 and HP DeskJet 2755e are both budget printers, the Canon is the better choice overall. The Canon is a print-only model without wireless connectivity options. The Canon has much better color accuracy, so you can print the occasional photo at home, and its black and color document quality is also much better. However, you can expect to replace the ink cartridge frequently if you print a lot, as each cartridge has a very low page yield. By contrast, the HP is an all-in-one model offering a flatbed scanner and wireless connectivity. However, it performs quite poorly overall. Its scan and print quality is mediocre, and its cost-per-print is worse than the Canon printer's. If you need a cheap all-in-one, much better options are available around the same price, like the Canon PIXMA MG3620.

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Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
5.0
Design
Build Quality
Type All in One

The HP DeskJet 2755e is entirely plastic and feels solid overall. However, some parts feel a little more flimsy, like the scanner lid, which, with pressure applied (when fully open), causes the plastic around the back of the printer to lift from the body. The power cord is removable, making it easier to replace if necessary. There's no paper try; instead, it has a rear feeder that holds 60 sheets of paper. You can access the ink cartridges and paper jams through the front panel, but there isn't much space to maneuver, so maintenance can be hard if you have large hands.

Design
Dimensions
Height 6.1" (15.5 cm)
Width 16.7" (42.5 cm)
Depth 12.0" (30.5 cm)
Height When In Use
9.8" (24.8 cm)
Width When In Use
16.7" (42.5 cm)
Depth When In Use
21.5" (54.5 cm)
Weight
7.9 lbs (3.6 kg)
5.5
Design
Expected Maintenance
Ink Related Maintenance
Expected
Drum Unit
No Drum Unit

This printer requires a fair amount of maintenance. Its black and tri-color cartridges run out quickly, meaning you'll have to replace them often, and like all inkjet printers, the printheads can clog if you don't print for an extended period. A few maintenance functions are built-in to resolve any clogging issue, like printhead alignment and cleaning. You can access the ink cartridges by pulling down the front panel; the printer must be on when changing the cartridges. Once you put in a new cartridge, the printer will automatically align the printheads and print a test page that you need to scan afterward. You don't need the HP Smart app to perform maintenance tasks. Paper jams are accessible through the same front panel, but as mentioned in the build section, there's very little space, meaning it may be challenging for people with large hands. The rear feeder only holds 60 sheets of paper, so you must refill it regularly. You can see the user's guide here.

3.0
Design
Display Screen
Display Screen Yes
Display Screen Size
1.2" (3.1 cm)
Touchscreen No

This printer has a very small LCD screen. It's hard to see while seated, and there's no way to tilt it to make it more visible. However, it has okay viewing angles from the side and is easy to read when standing and looking directly down at it. There are seven physical buttons for Power, Cancel, Resume, Info, Color Copy, and Black Copy. The five LED indicator lights show the Power, Ink (low level), Resume, Wi-Fi, and Info.

2.8
Design
Cartridge
Technology Inkjet
SuperTank
No
Photo Cartridge
No
Color Yes
Number Of Color Cartridges
1
Black Cartridge Model
HP 67 Black
Tested Black Page Yield
5.51 prints
Estimated Black Page Yield
104 prints
Color Cartridge Model
HP 67 Tri-Color
Tested Color Page Yield
2.97 prints
Estimated Color Page Yield
63 prints
Third Party Cartridge
Purchased One Worked
Ink Type
Dye And Pigment
High Yield Cartridge
Yes

This printer yields a terribly low number of pages for both black and color prints, so you need to replace the cartridges very often. Also, there's just one color cartridge, so you need to replace the entire cartridge even if only one color runs out. Note that this is an HP+-enabled printer that accepts original HP cartridges only. While the printer accepts third-party remanufactured HP cartridges, using them may void the warranty.

6.2
Design
Scanner Features
Scanner
Flatbed
ADF Capacity
N/A
Scan Speed
2 PPM
Duplex Scanning
No
Max Flatbed Scan Size
8.5" x 11"
Max ADF Scan Size
No ADF
Flatbed Hinge Adjustability
0.00" (0 mm)
Fax
No
Copy
Yes
OCR Included
Software

The HP DeskJet 2755e has a basic flatbed scanner with few features. There's no automatic document feeder, and it can't automatically process double-sided scans, so scanning long, double-sided sheets is tedious since you need to manually flip over each sheet and scan them individually on the flatbed. Also, the lid's hinges don't extend to accommodate thick items like textbooks. To use its optical character recognition feature, you must scan and save the document as a searchable PDF through HP's app. The character recognition works well and gets most things right; mistakes are mostly due to special characters. If you need a printer with an ADF, check out the Brother MFC-J1010DW, or if you want something from HP, consider the HP DeskJet 4255e/4252e.

5.0
Design
Scan Quality
Max Scan Resolution
1,200 DPI
Max Scan Color Depth
24Bit

The scan quality is disappointing. Although text looks clear, the scanner doesn't pick up finer details, which isn't ideal for digitizing photos. It also makes colors look washed out. If you need a printer with better scan quality, check out the Epson Expression Home XP-5200.

Design
In The Box

  • Power cord
  • Manuals
  • 1x HP 67 Black ink cartridge
  • 1x HP 67 Tri-Color cartridge

Design
Battery
Advertised Battery Life
N/A
Tested Charging Time
N/A
Document
6.0
Document
Black & White Documents
Color Ink Needed For Black & White
No

The print quality of black-and-white documents is mediocre. It produces text and finer details clearly; however, vertical lines are present in the print, and the colored areas look grainy. The printer doesn't allow you to print if the color cartridge is empty, but you can work around this issue by removing the color cartridge completely.

7.0
Document
Color Documents

The print quality of color documents is decent. Text appears sharp, and the colors look good. However, finer elements are barely visible, and numbers with a red background are hard to see. There are also some vertical lines present.

5.2
Document
Cost-Per-Print
Black Cartridge Price
15.99 US$
Color Cartridge Price
16.99 US$
Black-Only Printing Cost
0.154 US$/print
Color Printing Cost
0.270 US$/print
Photo Printing Cost
0.739 US$/print
Ink Subscription
Optional

Although the ink cartridges are relatively cheap, the cost-per-print is high because the cartridges run out quickly and need regular replacement. This model is essentially the same printer as the HP 2755, except it comes with a six-month subscription to HP Instant Ink, a service that sends you ink whenever your printer detects the cartridges are running low. It's worth noting that if you accept the offer and subscribe to the service, you can no longer use third-party cartridges in the future, even if you cancel your subscription.

4.5
Document
Printing Speed
Black Only Text Document
5 PPM
Color Document
3 PPM
Photo Printing Time
63.0 s
Single Page Out Time (Black Only)
12.4 s
Duplex Printing
Manual
Input Tray Capacity
60 pages

This printer is very slow at printing black and color documents. It isn't very fast at printing photos, but the speed is reasonable, just a little slower than most inkjets. The printer can print double-sided sheets but can't do it automatically, meaning you'll have to flip the pages manually when prompted. The output tray holds 25 sheets of paper.

Document
Document Printing Sizes
Letter (8.5" x 11") Yes
Legal (8.5" x 14") Yes
Tabloid (11" x 17") No
A6 (105mm x 148mm) Yes
A5 (148mm x 210mm) Yes
A4 (210mm x 297mm) Yes
Max Paper Weight
300 g/m²
Photo
5.5
Photo
Color Gamut

The color gamut is sub-par. The printer's narrow color range causes a significant loss of finer details, making some areas look like a single block of color. Color transitions look grainy, and there's some banding in the greens and blues.

4.9
Photo
Color Accuracy
Average Color dE
10.16

This printer's color accuracy is bad. Most colors look different from their originals, especially blues. Also, the color temperature is overly warm. Consider the Canon PIXMA TS3720/TS3722 if you want a cheaper printer with better color accuracy. Or, if you want a simple print-only unit with better photo printing, consider the Canon PIXMA TS202.

6.5
Photo
Small Details
Max Print Resolution (DPI)
1200 x 1200

The HP DeskJet 2755e is okay at reproducing small details. Some finer elements come through clearly, but a lot of them aren't visible due to the halftones (dots), especially distant objects.

7.0
Photo
Photo Printing Sizes
Glossy Paper (4" x 6") Yes
Glossy Paper (5" x 7") Yes
Glossy Paper (8" x 10") Yes
Glossy Paper (8.5" x 11") Yes
Glossy Paper (13" x 19") No
Borderless Printing
No
Mobile App And Connectivity
7.0
Mobile App And Connectivity
Connectivity
Ethernet
No
USB Input To Computer
Yes
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth
No
Wi-Fi via Router
Yes
Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
External Storage Support
No
Apple AirPrint
Yes
Mopria Print Service
Yes

This printer supports Bluetooth for setup purposes only; you can't use it to print.

10
Mobile App And Connectivity
Mobile App
Mobile App Yes
App Name HP Smart
iOS Yes
Android Yes
Photo (JPEG, PNG)
Android and iOS
PDF
Android and iOS
Microsoft Office Files
iOS Only
Text Files (TXT)
iOS Only
Webpages (HTML)
iOS Only

This printer is compatible with HP Smart. It has decent features, like printing PDFs and photos, managing your Instant Ink subscription, ordering new ink, and performing maintenance tasks. You can scan from the printer's flatbed or by using your device's camera, but only at a maximum resolution of 300 DPI. Note that the HP DeskJet 2755e isn't eligible for the Private Pickup feature.

Mobile App And Connectivity
OS Compatibility
Windows Fully
macOS Fully
Chrome OS Fully

You must install drivers through the HP Smart app on Windows devices to use the printer. You can print without installing any drivers on macOS; you just need drivers if you want to scan. Chrome OS doesn't need any drivers. The HP Smart app on Chrome OS will simply give you the same functionalities as the Android phone app.