- Table of Contents
- Intro
- Our Verdict
- Test Results
- Differences
- Compared To Others
- Deals
- Discussions
The HP DeskJet 2755 all-in-one printer is a compact model with excellent color accuracy and acceptable photo print quality. It has a flatbed scanner that scans images at a high resolution, so it should be suitable for digitizing photos and documents with a good amount of detail. Although the cartridges are relatively cheap, the page yield for both black and color documents is low, so you'll need to replace the cartridges often. Like other similar budget printers, it has a high cost-per-print, a slow print speed, and it lacks an automatic document feeder for duplex scanning tasks. This printer is now discontinued and has been replaced by the HP DeskJet 2755e.
Our Verdict
The HP DeskJet 2755 has an unremarkable performance as a family printer. The color accuracy is excellent, but the photo quality is passable because of banding in gray areas and some graininess overall. While the ink cartridges are relatively cheap, their yield is quite low, so you’ll have to replace them often. The flatbed scanner is suitable for digitizing old photos or documents, but you can’t extend the hinges to scan thicker materials. You also can't print from external storage devices, and it lacks an automatic document feeder.
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Affordable cartridges.
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Excellent color accuracy.
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Third-party cartridge support.
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High scanner resolution.
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No automatic document feeder.
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Slow printing speed.
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Disappointing build quality.
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Only one color cartridge.
The HP DeskJet 2755 is a terrible printer for small or home office use. The cartridges are affordable, but they have an incredibly low page yield and need frequent replacing. It lacks an automatic document feeder, so it can’t perform duplex scanning tasks, and printing speeds are slow. Also, it can't perform automatic duplex printing, so you'll have to flip pages manually. Though the printer feels sturdy, it has a disappointing design that makes it difficult for users with larger hands to access paper jams or ink cartridges.
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Affordable cartridges.
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Third-party cartridge support.
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Disappointing cost-per-print.
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No automatic document feeder.
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Slow printing speed.
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Low page yield.
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Disappointing build quality.
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Only one color cartridge.
The HP DeskJet 2755 performs inadequately for student use. Its cartridges have a low page yield and need frequent replacing, so the cost quickly adds up despite the relatively affordable cost of the cartridges. The print speed is rather slow, and you'll have to wait a bit for the first page to print. On the bright side, it has a flatbed scanner to digitize notes and documents, and it offers a few wireless connection options.
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Affordable cartridges.
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Third-party cartridge support.
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Slow printing speed.
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Low page yield.
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Only one color cartridge.
The HP DeskJet 2755 is a poor choice for black and white printing. The black cartridge has a poor page yield, and you'll have to replace it often. The overall printing speed for black and white documents is also slow. Although there's a flatbed scanner, the printer lacks an automatic document feeder for duplex scanning tasks, and it can't perform automatic duplex printing, so you'll have to flip pages manually.
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Affordable cartridges.
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Third-party cartridge support.
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No automatic document feeder.
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Slow printing speed.
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Low page yield.
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Disappointing build quality.
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Only one color cartridge.
The HP DeskJet 2755 is an alright printer for casual photos. It has excellent color accuracy, but the photo print quality is unremarkable. Gray areas have banding, and there's some graininess to photos in general. While the printer feels sturdy, the overall build quality and design is disappointing as it's hard for users with larger hands to access paper jams or cartridges.
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Affordable cartridges.
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Excellent color accuracy.
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Third-party cartridge support.
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High scanner resolution.
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Slow printing speed.
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Can't print 2" x 3" photo paper.
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Disappointing build quality.
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Only one color cartridge.
- 6.0 Family
- 2.6 Small/Home Office
- 5.4 Student
- 4.3 Black & White
- 6.7 Casual Photo
- Updated Oct 08, 2020: Review published.
- Updated Sep 11, 2020: Early access published.
Test Results
The HP DeskJet 2755 has poor build quality. Though the plastic body feels solid and sturdy, the rear page feeder feels flimsy and can only hold 60 pages at a time. The power cord is removable but is positioned in the middle of the printer's back instead of in the corner, and it sticks out a little. It also lacks a front paper tray, and you can't raise the scanner’s hinges to fit thicker materials like books or magazines. Additionally, the compact size might make accessing paper jams or ink cartridges difficult for some users with larger hands since the only way to access them is through the small compartment above the output tray. The printer must also be on to access the ink cartridges.
The HP DeskJet 2755 has a bad display screen. The small LCD screen can't tilt or swivel, so you need to be standing up and looking down to see it properly. There are seven physical buttons to control the power, see printer information, resume and cancel print jobs, and begin black and white or color copying.
- Power cord
- HP 67 Black ink starter cartridge
- HP 67 Tri-Color ink starter cartridge
- Reference guide
The HP DeskJet 2755 has an awful cartridge system. It has only two cartridges: one black and one color. They also have a very low yield, meaning you'll have to replace them often. It does accept third-party cartridges, but using them may void the warranty.
The HP DeskJet 2755's scanning features are passable. It has a flatbed scanner that can scan at a high resolution, but the lid's hinges don't extend to scan thicker items like books or manuals. Also, it lacks an automatic document feeder, so you'll have to load each page manually.
The HP DeskJet 2755's cost-per-print is disappointing. While the ink cartridges are relatively affordable, they need frequent replacing, which will increase costs over time. You can subscribe to the optional HP Instant Ink service, which automatically sends you new ink when you run out. If you're looking for a similarly-priced printer with a significantly cheaper cost-per-print for color documents and photos, check out the Canon PIXMA TS3520.
Even if you only print in black, most inkjet printers continue using the color cartridges for servicing tasks, so you'll likely still need to replace them eventually.
The HP DeskJet 2755 has poor printing speed. It's very slow regardless if you're printing black or in color, and it takes over a minute to print a photo.
The HP DeskJet 2755's color accuracy is excellent for most casual printing. However, it may not be accurate enough for professionals looking for exact color matching.
The HP DeskJet 2755 has passable photo printing quality. There's a lot of banding and color in the grayscale, and there's some graininess. If you want better photo quality, check out the HP ENVY 6075 or the HP DeskJet 2722.
We base these results on the actual physical photo, not the scanned image provided for reference above, which may not represent the printer's photo print quality.
The HP DeskJet 2755 supports Bluetooth for setup purposes only; you can't use it to print.
The HP 2755 is compatible with the HP Smart App. You can scan with your phone's camera or print PDFs and photos directly from your mobile device. You can also buy new ink cartridges and perform maintenance tasks from the app.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the HP DeskJet 2755. There's a variant called the HP DeskJet 2752, which is a Walmart exclusive that offers two months of free ink through HP Instant Ink subscription. Note that this model has been replaced by the HP DeskJet 2755e, which is nearly identical but comes with a six-month subscription to HP Instant Ink. You can see our unit's label here.
Compared To Other Printers
The HP DeskJet 2755 is a compact, all-in-one inkjet printer. The HP DeskJet 2755 is the baseline model in the DeskJet series, and it's a compact all-in-one inkjet printer with excellent color accuracy. However, some other models, like the HP DeskJet 3755, can produce higher quality photos, making it a better option for photo printing. Like other printers in this lineup, the overall cost-per-print isn't very good, and you have to replace the cartridges often as they have a low yield.
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The HP DeskJet 2755e is nearly identical to the HP DeskJet 2755, but there are a few performance differences, and it comes with a free six-month subscription to HP Instant Ink. Otherwise, the 2755 yields slightly more black pages resulting in a slightly lower cost-per-print, but the difference is marginal. The 2755e has better color accuracy, but its photo printing quality is the same as the 2755. Note that neither printer can automatically print double-sided documents.
The HP DeskJet 3755 is a slightly better all-in-one printer than the HP DeskJet 2755. The 3755 is smaller and lighter, and it feels better built overall. It has superior photo printing quality, and, despite its compact size, it has a sheetfed scanner. On the other hand, the 2755 has a flatbed scanner and a much higher scan resolution.
The HP DeskJet 2755 and the HP DeskJet 2722 perform similarly. They have a similar design, display screen, and scanner, but the 2722 yields slightly more black-only pages than the 2755, which gives it a marginally lower cost-per-print. The 2722 also has better photo quality. On the other hand, the 2755 prints faster, especially for photos.
The Canon PIXMA TS3520 and the HP DeskJet 2755 are all-in-one color inkjet printers, but the Canon is better for family and casual photo printing use, while the HP is better for students. The Canon has a higher color document page yield at a significantly lower cost-per-print, and it prints much better-looking photos. The flatbed scanner lid's hinges can raise for scanning slightly thicker objects. On the other hand, the HP has a better black page yield and half the black text document cost-per-print.
The HP DeskJet 2755 and the HP DeskJet 4155e are all-in-one color inkjet printers that are unremarkable for family use. The 4155e has an automatic document feeder, and it comes with six free months of HP's Instant Ink subscription. On the other hand, the 2755 prints photos much faster.
<p>The HP DeskJet 2755 and the HP ENVY 6055e are similar all-in-one compact printers though the 6055e performs slightly better. The ENVY has much better color accuracy, and the photo printing quality is higher. However, the 2755 has a marginally lower cost-per-print, and it has a display screen.
The HP DeskJet 2755 and the HP DeskJet 2742e are nearly identical inkjet printers with similar page yields, but the 2755 performs marginally better. The 2755's print speed is also a little bit faster than the 2742e. The 2742e has better color accuracy; however, the 2755 prints higher quality photos as images from the 2742e come out slanted. Unfortunately, neither printer can automatically print double-sided, so you'll need to manually flip over your page each time.
The HP ENVY 6055 is a slightly better printer than the HP DeskJet 2755. The ENVY 6055 feels solidly built, and it has a front input tray with an adjustable slider. It has a lower cost-per-print, faster printing speed, and better photo printing quality than the 2755. However, the 2755 has a screen, which the 6055 lacks.
The HP ENVY 6075 is better than the HP DeskJet 2755. The ENVY feels better built, its photo quality is higher, and its cost-per-print for black cartridges is slightly lower. It also prints black-only text documents slightly faster and can hold more pages in its input tray. However, the DeskJet has a slighter lower cost-per-print for color cartridges, and it's faster at printing photos.
The HP DeskJet 2755 is a slightly better printer than the HP ENVY 5014. The 2755 has better page yields for color documents and a lower cost-per-print for color documents and photos. However, the 5014 has a faster printing speed for photos, higher photo printing quality, and a touchscreen.
The HP ENVY 5055 is a slightly better printer than the HP DeskJet 2755. The ENVY has a much better display screen, and its photo printing quality is better. It can also perform automatic duplex printing, which the 2755 can't. That said, the 2755 has a lower cost-per-print for color documents and photos.
The HP DeskJet Plus 4155 is a slightly better all-in-one printer than the HP Deskjet 2755. The 4155's photo quality is a bit better, and it has an automatic document feeder. However, the 2755's cost-per-print and cartridge system are nearly identical to the 4155's, and neither printer supports automatic double-sided printing.
The HP DeskJet 2755 and the HP ENVY Photo 7855 are both all-in-one inkjet printers. The 7855 has a much lower cost-per-print, a faster print speed, and it has an automatic document feeder for duplex scanning. On the other hand, the 2755 is better suited to simple printing and scanning tasks since it only has a flatbed scanner, and it can't print as many pages as the HP.