The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e is an inkjet printer that replaces the older HP OfficeJet Pro 8025e. It uses HP 923 cartridges and is only compatible with genuine new or remanufactured HP cartridges. This printer comes with a free three-month subscription to HP's Instant Ink service, which automatically ships new ink to your door when it detects it's running low. That said, subscribing to this service requires you to ensure that the printer is always connected to the internet to function. It offers a wide variety of connectivity options, including USB, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet, and there's also support for Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service. Its 8.5" x 11" flatbed scanner has an automatic document feeder to scan multi-page documents more efficiently, but unfortunately, it doesn't support duplex scanning.
This printer is part of the HP OfficeJet Pro and 8120e and 8130e series of all-in-ones, which includes many regional variants with similar features and performance. You can see more details between these models in the Differences Between Variants section below.
Our Verdict
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e is decent for home use. Its cartridges aren't the cheapest on the market, but they have a reasonably high yield, so you won't have to replace them too often, which helps keep recurring costs pretty low. Black-and-white and color documents look fairly crisp and sharp, too. It has an ADF-equipped scanner to process multi-page documents more efficiently, though the scanner bed doesn't have adjustable hinges, so it'll have trouble accommodating thicker books and magazines. When using the default settings, scan quality is decent overall, but its processing algorithm tends to smooth out a lot of finer elements. The printer is an okay option for photo printing, but it has a limited color gamut, so pictures have a slightly flat, muted appearance.
- Impressively low cost-per-print.
- Sharp overall document print quality.
- Wide range of connectivity options.
- Has a scanner with an ADF.
- Supports borderless printing.
Decent scan quality.
- Slow printing speed over Wi-Fi.
- Clunky user interface.
Can clog if it's left unused.
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e is an okay choice for small offices. Its 923 ink cartridges have a reasonably high yield, so you won't have to swap them out too often, but they're also on the pricier end of the scale. Although printed documents look crisp and legible, it takes quite a while to output them when printing over Wi-Fi, which isn't ideal for frequent high-volume prints. Its flatbed scanner boasts an ADF to process multi-page documents, but it isn't the fastest scanner on the market and doesn't support automatic duplex printing. There's also no built-in optical character recognition (OCR) to automatically generate text-searchable PDF or .txt files, forcing you to rely on third-party software instead.
- Impressively low cost-per-print.
- Sharp overall document print quality.
- Has a scanner with an ADF.
- No built-in OCR.
- Slow printing speed over Wi-Fi.
- Clunky user interface.
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e is a disappointing printer if you're looking for something that'll always be ready to print, even if you leave it idle for longer periods. Like any inkjet printer, it's prone to clogging if you don't use it often enough. Its ink capacity is also relatively limited, which means you may need to empty your cartridge to get rid of severe clogs. On the bright side, the printheads are user-replaceable, providing a good fallback option if you encounter a clog that can't be resolved with regular maintenance tasks. As mentioned above, page yields are only decent, which means you may need to change the cartridge frequently if you have large printing needs. On the bright side, this printer offers all the connectivity options to seamlessly print from virtually any device.
- Wide range of connectivity options.
Decent page yields.
Printheads are user-replaceable, providing a last-resort option in case of tough clogs.
- Slow printing speed over Wi-Fi.
Can clog if it's left unused.
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e is a satisfactory choice for photo printing. It can print in various sizes on glossy photo paper and supports borderless printing, but has a somewhat limited color gamut, giving images a flat, muted cast. While its 923 cartridges are more expensive than similarly designed 910 cartridges found in other HP printers, they also have a higher yield, so the cost-per-print is fairly inexpensive, especially for a conventional inkjet model.
- Impressively low cost-per-print.
- Supports borderless printing.
- Limited color gamut.
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e's page yields are satisfactory. You can expect to print approximately 400 black and white pages and a similar number of color pages before needing to replace the cartridges. High-yield 923e cartridges are available. They should be able to print about twice as many pages.
Decent page yields.
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e offers a decent scanner, both in terms of features and outright quality. Text scans are clear and easy to read, though the default processing can smooth out very fine details. Using the Photo setting preserves more detail, but it may also capture unwanted textures like paper grain. The flatbed is suitable for standard letter-size documents, and the ADF facilitates easy multi-page scanning, although it doesn't support duplex scanning and is relatively slow. It also lacks a built-in OCR, so converting scans into searchable PDFs requires third-party software.
- Has a scanner with an ADF.
Decent scan quality.
Performance Usages
Changelog
- Updated Jul 02, 2026: We've updated this review to Test Bench 1.4, which adds new usages and performance usages, as well as reorganizes several other tests throughout the review. You can read more about the changes in detail in the Changelog.
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Updated Apr 03, 2026:
Added a reference to the HP Envy Photo 7975 in the Small Details test box as an alternative with an automatic document feeder.
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Updated Jan 07, 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
There are a few variants of this printer, though they're almost entirely mechanically identical, though models in the 8120 series do lack fax connectivity. We tested the 8135e variant; you can see its label here.
| Model | Region/Retailer | Product Number | Fax Capability |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP OfficeJet Pro 8120e | Asia | 405W3C | No |
| HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e | UK | 405U3B | No |
| HP OfficeJet Pro 8124e | Europe | 405U7B | No |
| HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e | North America, Europe | 405U8B | No |
| HP OfficeJet Pro 8132e | North America | 40Q45B | Yes |
| HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e | North America | 40Q35A | Yes |
| HP OfficeJet Pro 8138e | North America | 40Q50A | Yes |
| HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e | North America | 40Q51A | Yes |
Let us know in the comments if you come across another variant of this printer, and we'll update our review.
Popular Printer Comparisons
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e is a basic inkjet printer. In many respects, it represents a step down from its predecessor, with a higher upfront cost, a clunkier user interface, slower printing speeds, and a removal of built-in software features like OCR for its scanner.
If you're looking for an alternative, look at our list of recommendations of the best inkjet printers, the best home printers, and the best printers for small businesses.
The Brother MFC-J4335DW is better than the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e in basically every relevant way. The Brother has a sturdier build, a more user-friendly interface, a higher page yield, faster printing speeds, and superior print quality. Its scanner also has an ADF that processes pages much faster than that of the HP, and its flatbed scanner has a height-adjustable hinge to accommodate thicker source material.
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e and the HP Envy Photo 7975 perform similarly overall. The OfficeJet Pro 8135e takes the edge thanks to slightly better color performance for photo printing. Its other main advantage over the Photo 7975 is its page yields. It can print more than twice as many pages per cartridge set, which makes it much cheaper to maintain over time. Unless you find the Envy Photo 7975 at a steep discount, it's not really worth it for the same price.
The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 is better in practically every way than the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e, though it is a bulkier appliance. The Epson feels more robust, is easier to maintain, and has a less clunky interface and a scanner that can automatically process two-sided pages.
The HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e is better than the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e. The 9025e has a more robust construction and a far more intuitive user interface, and it uses different cartridges with a much higher page yield. It also outputs documents much faster than the 8135e, and the 9025e's scanner's ADF processes documents far more efficiently. The 9025e's scanner also features built-in optical character recognition.
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