HP DeskJet 2722 Printer Review

The HP DeskJet 2722 printer has disappointing build quality and design. Instead of a paper tray, it has a rear feeder that doesn't hold many pages. Also, people with large hands may struggle to reach print heads since the horizontal opening is quite small. Paper jams can be accessed only by this front opening, and not from the back like on most printers. The scanner lid hinges can't be raised to accommodate thicker items like textbooks or magazines. On the plus side, its plastic body feels solid, and the power cable is detachable in case you need to replace it.

The HP DeskJet 2722 is fairly compact and shouldn't take up much space on a desk. Its size is identical to the HP DeskJet 2755.

The HP 2722 has a very small LCD screen that isn't touch-sensitive and can't be tilted for a better viewing angle. While it's hard to see when seated, the display has good horizontal viewing angles, so it's easy to read from the sides. It has icons that indicate the number of copies being made, the Wi-Fi connection, and the ink levels of both cartridges.

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

It has a terrible cartridge system. It yields a small number of pages, so you may need to replace the cartridges often. High-yield cartridges are available and should last longer, but we haven't tested them.

The HP DeskJet 2722 has passable scanner features. It doesn't have an automatic document feeder, and it can't perform duplex scanning, but it does have a flatbed scanner with high resolution and color depth. Unfortunately, its hinges can't raise to accommodate a textbook or thick document.

This printer's cost-per-print is sub-par. While the cartridges themselves are affordable, you may need to replace them often, which increases the cost quickly.

Keep in mind that even if you only print in black, most inkjet printers continue using the color cartridge for servicing tasks, so you still need to replace it eventually.

The printing speed is bad. It prints very slowly, regardless of whether you're printing in black or color, and photos take over a minute and a half. The input tray only holds 60 pages, so you may need to refill it often if you print frequently. Also, double-sided printing isn't performed automatically, so you need to flip the document over and print your second page manually.

The HP Deskjet 2722 has excellent color accuracy. It should be great for casual printing, but it isn't recommended if you need exact color reproduction. If you're looking for a printer with more accurate-looking colors, check out the HP DeskJet 2742e.

The photo printing quality is okay. Colors aren't very vibrant and blacks aren't very deep, but images look detailed and much less grainy than the HP Deskjet 2755.

These results are based on the actual physical photo, not the scanned image provided for reference above, which may not be representative of the printer's photo print quality.

The printer has a rear input feeder that supports most common paper and photo sizes, but it can't print tabloid size or 2" x 3" photos.

It has decent connectivity options. You can connect to it via USB cable or wirelessly through Wi-Fi, and it also supports Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service. Unfortunately, it doesn't support Bluetooth, and you can't print directly off a USB thumb drive or SD card.

The HP DeskJet 2722 is compatible with the HP Smart app. You can copy, scan, and print PDFs and photos directly from your mobile device, as well as perform maintenance tasks and check ink levels.