HP Smart Tank 5105 Wireless All-in-One Color Printer, Copier, Scanner

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

At ~£195 ex-VAT, the HP Smart Tank 5105 is a sensible “get printing cheap” option if you’re mostly doing everyday colour documents without wanting a subscription mindset. Refillable tanks tend to be kinder on running costs than cartridge systems, and the all-in-one setup (print/copy/scan) covers the boring admin stuff most small offices actually need. Wireless is convenient, too—no faffing around with USB for the person who “just needs one page”.

That said, this isn’t the printer I’d buy for heavy, high-volume production or for teams that print lots of photos/graphics regularly. Entry-level tanks can still be a bit slow versus office-focused laser alternatives, and colour output won’t beat dedicated colour office machines if image quality is mission-critical. Also, if you already have a reliable laser for day-to-day and only occasionally print colour, the value may not land as well—you could be better off with a cheaper single-function device or a cartridge setup depending on your actual monthly page mix.

**Who should buy:** small UK offices, home offices, or departments printing low-to-moderate volumes of mixed colour where predictable ink cost matters and wireless convenience is useful. **Who should skip:** anyone printing huge volumes daily, relying on crisp, consistent colour for marketing, or needing very fast throughput—those teams should look at higher-end office printers instead.