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HP DeskJet 2755e Review

A very accessible entry cost and solid performance across the board make this printer a great pick, but its long-term operational costs offset some initial savings
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HP DeskJet 2755e Review (The HP DeskJet 2755e is a very affordable and very capable printer in todays marketplace.)
The HP DeskJet 2755e is a very affordable and very capable printer in todays marketplace.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Price:  $85 List
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Manufacturer:   HP
By Lesley Robinson and Benjamin Hickok  ⋅  Mar 1, 2024
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RANKED
#6 of 9
  • Text Quality - 25% 5.3
  • Graphics and Photos - 25% 6.9
  • Operating Cost - 25% 2.2
  • Ease of Use - 15% 7.8
  • Printing Speed - 10% 5.8

Our Verdict

The HP DeskJet 2755e offers high-quality photo printing at a temptingly low upfront price. Its photo and graphic printing performance rivals that of more expensive models in our review. Unfortunately, it lacks an automatic duplex printing feature, and even with a low up-front cost, its long-term operational cost using manufacturer-recommended inks is extremely high compared to its peers. We think this printer offers an okay value if you use an alternative printer ink source and print infrequently. Additionally, it's easy to set up and easy to use. See it ranked against other top products in our review of home printers.
REASONS TO BUY
Low purchase price
Compact size
Consistent performance
REASONS TO AVOID
Expensive operating costs
Manual duplex printing

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Bottom Line This capable printer has low upfront costs, but its long-term operational costs might upset those initial savingsA good document printer for home office useA great budget-friendly printer that performs well in every metric and excels at affordable, high quality photo printingAn inexpensive printer that does the job, but is costly to operateExpensive to operate, but it does print some really exceptional photos
Rating Categories HP DeskJet 2755e HP OfficeJet 8015e... Epson Workforce Pro... Canon Pixma MG3620 Canon Pixma TR4720
Text Quality (25%)
5.3
7.0
7.5
3.5
4.5
Graphics and Photos (25%)
6.9
7.5
6.3
7.6
8.8
Operating Cost (25%)
2.2
7.3
7.6
4.2
1
Ease of Use (15%)
7.8
7.8
7.3
5.9
6.8
Printing Speed (10%)
5.8
7.6
6.8
1.8
3.4
Specs HP DeskJet 2755e HP OfficeJet 8015e... Epson Workforce Pro... Canon Pixma MG3620 Canon Pixma TR4720
Type All-in-one inkjet All-in-one inkjet All-in-one inkjet All-in-one inkjet All-in-one inkjet
Capabilities Print, scan, copy Print, scan, copy Print, scan, copy, fax Print, scan, copy Print, scan, copy, fax
Estimated Lifetime Cost of Ownership $1,269 $646 $634 $963 $1,449
Resolution (Black) 1200 x 1200 dpi 1200 x 1200 dpi 4800 x 1200 dpi 600 x 600 dpi 4800 x 1200 dpi
Resolution (Color) 4800 x 1200 dpi 4800 x 1200 dpi 4800 x 1200 dpi 4800 x 1200 dpi 4800 x 1200 dpi
Supported Paper Sizes Letter; legal; 4 x 6 in; 5 x 7 in; 8 x 10 in; No. 10 envelopes Letter; Legal; Government Legal; Executive; Statement; 4 x 6 in; 5 x 7 in; 13 x 18 cm; 8 x 10 in; 10 x 15 cm; L; Photo 2L; Envelope( #10, Monarch, 5.5 bar); Card (4 x 6 in, 5 x 8 in) 3.5 x 5", 4 x 6", 5 x 7", 8 x 10",8.5 x 11", 8.5 x 14", A4, A6, half letter, executive 4 x 6", 5 x 7", Letter, Legal, U.S. #10 Envelopes 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", Letter (8.5" x 11"), Legal (8.5" x 14"), U.S. #10
Envelopes
Custom Size: Width: 4" - 8.5" / Length: 6" - 26.6"
Borderless Printing 11: 4"x6", 5"x7", 8"x 10", Letter (8.5"x11")
Measured Dimensions (excludes extensions) 16.7" x 12" x 6" 18.1" x 13.4" x 9.2" 14.8" x 13.7" x 9.1" 17.7" x 12.0" x 6.0" 17.2" x 11.7" x 7.5"
Measured Weight 7.7 Ib 18 lb 15.0 lb 11.9 Ib 12.7 lb
Paper Handling Input 60 Sheets 225 Sheets 250 Sheets 100 Sheets plain paper or 20 sheet 4 x 6″ photo paper 100 Sheets plain paper
photo paper: 20 sheets 4" x 6″ or 10 sheets 5" x 7"
Monthly Duty Cycle 1,000 Pages 20,000 Pages 5,000 Pages Light-duty use (does not specify beyond this) Not specified
Auto 2-Sided Printing No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ink Cost per Ream: B/W $74.96 $34.98 $28.56 $55.53 $84.95
Ink Cost per Ream: Color $94.95 $22.21 $23.94 $72.19 $109.95
Claimed Pages Per Minute 8 (black)
6 (color)
24 15 8 9
Measured Pages per Minute: Single-Sided B/W 11 15 24 9 8
Connectivity Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n; 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 1 Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n 100Mbps Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed USB PictBridge (Wireless LAN)10 Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) Hi-Speed USB
Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n wireless networking, 2.4 GHz)1
Wireless Direct Connection (Access Point Mode Only)
Wireless Connect9
Operating System Compatibility Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 7; macOS 10.12 Sierra; macOS 10.14 Mojave; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11 Big Sur; Chrome OS Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7,Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit, Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit (SP1), Windows Server 2012 64-bit, Windows Server 2012 R2 64-bit, Windows Server 2016, Chrome OS Windows XP and Windows Vista not supported Windows 10
Windows 8, 8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Mac OS X 10.6 — macOS 10.13.x11
Windows:19 Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows 7 SP1, Windows Vista SP1, Vista SP2, Windows XP SP3 32-bit
Mac:20 Mac OS X v10.7.5 - 10.10
Windows:20 Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 SP1
Mac:21 macOS 10.12.6 — 10.15 (Catalina)
Chromebook Compatible 22
Mobile Operating Systems:23 iOS, iPadOS, AndroidTM

Our Analysis and Test Results

While we were generally pleased with the HP DeskJet 2755e, it falls short of some of the better-performing models we tested. It lacks the text quality printing performance of other models and cannot compete speed-wise with other models, mostly due to the lack of automatic duplex printing. Lastly, its high operating costs, based on manufacturer-recommended inks, quickly offset the low initial purchase price.

Performance Comparison


A capable printer, but expensive to operate and has room for improvement.
Credit: Matt Lighthart

Text Quality


In our first text quality test, where we measured black-and-white print quality, we found the HP DeskJet 2755e prints consistently great quality black-and-white text, without blemishes, although we did observe a tiny bit of bleeding with small fonts.

hp deskjet 2755e - we examined various fonts under a microscope to suss out any...
We examined various fonts under a microscope to suss out any deficiencies in text quality.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

For our second sub-metric, we tested prints with various fonts, text sizes, and gray scales. This model produced mostly sharp text, but edge fidelity is lost on smaller fonts as the edges become less clearly defined, making this a fairly average performer concerning text resolution.

hp deskjet 2755e - this model produces excellent quality resolution black and white...
This model produces excellent quality resolution black and white text, with a slight degradation in crispness as the font size decreases.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Graphics and Photos


In our first photo and graphic test, which measured photo quality, the HP DeskJet 2755e produced average-quality photo prints compared to our test group. The colors are accurate, and the clarity is about average. It's safe to say the resultant photo accurately represents the original file, but it wouldn't be the printer to choose for printing and framing perfect photos. You will get good consistency while printing various images with this ultra-affordable model.

If your goal is to print crisp business graphics at home, this model won't leave you disappointed. The HP DeskJet 2755e produced clear graphics with crisp, legible text in our second sub-metric, business graphics. The colors were accurate and distinct, and its performance was more similar to what you might expect from more expensive models.

hp deskjet 2755e - up close, you can see that the edges are clearly defined, and the...
Up close, you can see that the edges are clearly defined, and the colors are mostly accurate and consistent.
Credit: Lesley Robinson

When we evaluated color quality, the HP DeskJet 2755e did well. It proved it could reproduce the color of originals fairly accurately. Although, as we've seen with many HP printers, this model oversaturated blue colors in prints.

hp deskjet 2755e - though these images weren't the best of the best, the 2755e offers...
Though these images weren't the best of the best, the 2755e offers impressive picture quality for a sub-hundred-dollar printer.
Credit: Lesley Robinson

Operating Cost


Although the HP DeskJet 2755e doesn't cost nearly as much as the other printers in our test group, it did not earn great marks in our operating cost evaluation based on manufacturer-recommended inks. When it came down to black-and-white printing costs, its price per page of 15 cents was one of the highest in our test group, earning it a low score for the sub-metric.


Color printing costs weren't any better at 19 cents per color page printed. This is more than double the group average and, in our opinion, costs far too much for someone who wants a budget-friendly printer.



Although the HP DeskJet isn't the best in terms of operating costs — this is due to the manufacturer's ink prices, which are quite high. Luckily, this printer can use just about any other type of ink. So, if you find yourself doing a lot of printing, we recommend pairing this printer with a different manufacturer's ink. Compatible ink cartridges from other brands or HP's instant ink program may offer significant savings over in-store purchases of ink cartridges.

Unfortunately, this model has some exceptionally high operating costs.
Credit: Matt Lighthart

Ease of Use


We tested each home printer in the product lineup for ease of use. We broke the test metric into four sub-metrics most impactful to a potential buyer: Setup and unboxing, WiFi setup, customer service, and interface.

The HP DeskJet 2755e is easy to set up right from the moment you unpackage it. After physically pulling it out of the packaging, you simply download an app, follow prompts, and load the paper into the printer. Nothing out of the ordinary is required to get started.

A feed tray tucks away to take up less space.
Credit: Matt Lighthart

We also evaluated the WiFi setup as part of our ease of use sub-metric, and the HP DeskJet 2755e earned a high score in the sub-metric for incredibly easy-to-follow instructions. The app walks you through simple and straightforward steps, making it one of the easiest devices to connect via WiFi. The interface relies heavily on a small screen and symbols representing the status of various things like WiFi signal strength, ink level, and error codes. Buttons include power, stop, resume, info, WiFi, color copy, and black and white copy, but ease of use ends there with the interface.

hp deskjet 2755e - while easy to use from a laptop or desktop, the physical interface...
While easy to use from a laptop or desktop, the physical interface is lacking.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Printing Speed


The HP DeskJet 2755e proved to be a capable model here with one fairly significant drawback: the lack of an automatic duplex printing ability. When measuring the speed of a mixed text and photo duplex print, this model struggled as it does not have the automatic ability to duplex print and requires manual feeding. As you'd expect, the task took more time than it would with a more capable printer.

The speed at which the HP DeskJet 2755e can print a high-resolution photo is far from swift at 5 minutes and 13 seconds, which places it toward the back end of the pack. We also measured both the duplex and simplex printing speeds of a 10-page text document for our final two sub-metrics. With no automatic duplex printing, it's no surprise that the HP DeskJet did not score very well, and our team could only print a maximum of eight pages per minute manually feeding the sheets of paper.

When it came to simplex printing speed, this model printed at a speed of only 10 pages per minute. So, if blazing-fast speeds are a critical feature you desire in your next printer, you'll need to look elsewhere.

hp deskjet 2755e - no automatic duplex printing means you'll be loading paper for...
No automatic duplex printing means you'll be loading paper for double-sided prints.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Should You Buy the HP DeskJet 2755e?


If you are looking for an easy-to-use printer on a tight budget, can do without automatic duplex printing, and don't print frequently, then the HP DeskJet 2755e is an okay choice. You will get good printing quality and decent consistency, but high operating costs might make more expensive and better-performing models look more attractive further down the road.

What Other Printers Should You Consider?


For better overall performance that won't break the bank, you should seriously consider the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820. While it is more expensive than the HP DeskJet 2755e, it is much faster, and its lifetime operational costs are much lower than the HP. The HP OfficeJet 8015e Wireless Color is another budget-friendly document printer offering great text and image quality and automatic duplex printing.

Lesley Robinson and Benjamin Hickok