The HP DeskJet 2855e/2852e is a budget all-in-one inkjet printer. It replaces the HP DeskJet 2755e, and like its predecessor, it's also an HP+ model that comes with three months of free ink via HP's ink replenishment service. It uses HP 67 ink cartridges and is compatible with the high-yield 67XL versions as well. Connectivity options include USB and Wi-Fi, and there's support for Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service. It has a simple 8.5" x 11" flatbed scanner with no fax functionality and only supports manual duplex printing.
This printer is part of the HP DeskJet 2800e series of all-in-ones. All variants in this series are identical in features and performance; the model number changes slightly depending on the region and retailer. See more details in the Differences Between Variants section.
Our Verdict
The HP DeskJet 2855e is sub-par for home use. It yields very few prints, resulting in frequent replacement of the ink cartridges and a high cost of ownership. Its document print quality is decent at best, and its narrow color range and poor accuracy make photos look flat and unnatural. It has a scanner, but the scan quality isn't great because the image processing removes fine details, and there's also no automatic feeder to process multi-page documents quickly. On the upside, it has a decent number of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, USB, and support for AirPrint and Mopria, making it easy for every household member to access.
- Produces decent quality color documents.
- Low page yield, high cost-per-print.
- Narrow color range, poor accuracy.
- Visible printing pattern.
- No automatic feeder, mediocre scan quality.
Can clog if it's left unused.
The HP DeskJet 2855e is bad for small offices. The quality of printed black documents is only passable, and while the quality of color documents is better, it may not be sufficient for professionals requiring the sharpest-looking prints to present to clients. It also prints slowly and only supports manual duplex printing. It requires a fair amount of maintenance, as its ink cartridges run out quickly. Additionally, the input tray can only hold 60 sheets of paper. There's a scanner, but it lacks an automatic feeder, and the scan quality is mediocre, as the image processing removes fine details.
- Produces decent quality color documents.
- Low page yield, high cost-per-print.
- Slow printing speed.
- Small paper input capacity.
- No automatic feeder, mediocre scan quality.
- Only supports manual duplex printing.
If you only print occasionally, the HP DeskJet 2855e is a poor choice. Since it's an inkjet printer, leaving it unused for long periods can lead to clogged printheads. On the bright side, fixing serious clogs is easier because the printheads are built into the cartridges, so replacing them can solve the problem. That said, the cartridges deliver poor page yields, so you'll have to change them often if you print regularly. High-yield cartridges are available. They should give around twice the number of prints per cartridge. The printer is also fairly slow, putting out only about seven black-and-white pages per minute.
- Wired and wireless connectivity, AirPrint and Mopria support.
Printheads are included in the cartridges.
- Low page yield, high cost-per-print.
- Slow printing speed.
- Small paper input capacity.
- Only supports manual duplex printing.
Can clog if it's left unused.
The HP DeskJet 2855e is mediocre for photo printing. It can only reproduce a narrow range of colors and struggles to print fine details. Colors are visibly inaccurate, and the printer's printing pattern is visible in printed photos. Additionally, you need to replace the ink cartridges frequently because they tend to run out quickly, resulting in high maintenance costs. It can print on glossy paper and supports various sizes up to 8.5" x 11", but it doesn't support borderless printing.
- Supports various photo paper sizes up to 8.5" x 11".
- Narrow color range, poor accuracy.
- Visible printing pattern.
The HP DeskJet 2855e delivers quite poor page yields. The regular black cartridges can only print around 100 pages before needing to be replaced. The tri-color cartridge only has enough ink for 60 pages, and you'll need to replace the entire cartridge even if you only run out of one color. High-yield cartridges are available. They should roughly double these page counts, according to HP's estimates.
- Low page yield, high cost-per-print.
The HP DeskJet 2855e's printing speed is poor. It can only print around 7 black and white or 3 color pages per minute.
- Slow printing speed.
The document quality on the HP DeskJet 2855e is generally acceptable overall. Black-and-white documents appear softer and fuzzier than color prints. In Standard Quality mode. A High-Quality mode makes that directional pattern less noticeable at the cost of a noticeable contrast drop. There's also a High-Quality Grayscale setting that uses cyan, magenta, and yellow ink, which is helpful if you've run out of black ink. This mode produces smoother, crisper results, but fine details tend to look fainter.
- Produces decent quality color documents.
- Visible printing pattern.
The HP DeskJet 2855e has a subpar scanner. Overall scan quality is mediocre. When you use the Document preset, the scanner applies heavy image processing that strips away fine details, including graph lines and watermarks. Switching to the Photo preset preserves more detail, but small elements still look faint. The scanner itself is quite basic as well. It doesn't include an automatic document feeder, and it doesn't support optical character recognition.
- No automatic feeder, mediocre scan quality.
Performance Usages
Changelog
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Updated Feb 10, 2026:
Added a reference to the HP DeskJet 2827e in the Difference Between Variants table. It's the same printer, with a lower MSRP.
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Updated Feb 04, 2026:
Added a reference to the HP ENVY 6165e in the Display Screen test box as an alternative with a better display for easier navigation.
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Updated Jan 09, 2026:
We've updated text throughout the review after converting to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Jan 05, 2026: We've updated the review to Test Bench 1.3, which adds a number of test boxes including Risk of Clogging and Ease of Unclogging. We also updated the Usage and Performance boxes at the top of the review to better integrate the new aspects covered. See the changelog.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the HP DeskJet 2855e all-in-one printer. It's part of the HP DeskJet 2800e series of all-in-one printers, which comprises many variants. All variants are identical in terms of features and performance; the model number changes slightly depending on the region and retailer.
| Model | Product Number | Region of Sale | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeskJet 2810e | 588Q0B (white) | Europe | |
| DeskJet 2820e | 588K9B (cement), 588L1A (blue) | Europe, Asia Oceania | |
| DeskJet 2821e | 588Q2B (moroccan blue), 588N4A (white) | Europe, Asia, Oceania | |
| DeskJet 2823e | 588R6B (rosewood), 588Q3A (moroccan blue) | Asia | |
| DeskJet 2827e | 6W7F5A (white) | North America | MSRP is lower |
| DeskJet 2842e | 588L0A (chili red), 588R7A (cement), 588R7A#1H5 (aurora green), 588R8A#1HA (bright lilac) | North America | |
| DeskJet 2852e | 60K23A (cement) | North America | Walmart/Target exclusive |
| DeskJet 2855e | 588S5A (cement) | North America |
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Popular Printer Comparisons
The HP DeskJet 2855e doesn't stand out in any way. Its low page yield, slow printing speed, limited color range, and poor accuracy make it only suitable for those who need a cheap printer to print documents occasionally.
See our recommendations for the best inkjet printers, the best home printers, and the best printers under $100.
While the HP DeskJet 2855e and the Canon PIXMA MG3620 are both budget home printers, the Canon is better in almost every way. It produces nicer documents and photos, and scans and prints slightly faster. It also yields significantly more prints, so you won't have to spend as much on replacement ink over time. Feature-wise, the only notable difference is that, unlike the HP, the Canon doesn't support Wi-Fi Direct, which is handy if your home Wi-Fi network isn't working or you're in a public space with no existing Wi-Fi network, as Wi-Fi Direct allows the printer to generate its own wireless signal.
The HP DeskJet 2855e 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.
The Epson Expression Home XP-4200 is much better than the HP DeskJet 2855e in almost every way. The Epson produces higher-quality documents, photos, and scans. It prints slightly faster than the HP, and its larger 100-sheet input tray means you won't have to refill the tray as often. Although neither has a particularly good page yield, the Epson is much better, producing significantly more prints than the HP, making it cheaper to maintain over time.
The HP DeskJet 2855e and the HP DeskJet 3755/3772 are both all-in-one inkjet printers designed for home use. They're similar feature-wise, except for the scanner; the 3755/3772 is a more compact model, so it only has a sheetfed scanner, whereas the 2855e has a flatbed. The document printing quality is the same between these two printers; however, the 3755/3772 is slightly better for photos, as it produces finer details with more clarity and a wider range of colors.
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