What if I don't print for a long time?

If you don't use it for months, the ink can dry. Try to print one color page every week to keep it working smoothly.

HP Smart Tank Review: Goodbye Expensive Cartridges, Hello Cheap Printing!

Q: Does the ink spill when refilling?

No, HP uses special spill-free bottles. The ink stops automatically when the tank is full, so your hands stay clean.

Q: How many pages can one bottle print?

One bottle of Black ink can print up to 6,000 pages, which is enough for most families for over a year.

Q: Can I use non-HP ink?

It is not recommended. Original HP ink bottles are affordable, and fake ink can damage the print head permanently.

HP Smart Tank Review: Goodbye Expensive Cartridges, Hello Cheap Printing!

Are you tired of buying small, expensive ink cartridges every month? Does your printer always run out of ink right when you need to print a school project?

If you said "Yes," then I have good news for you. The HP Smart Tank printer is here to save your wallet.

I have been fixing printers for many years. I have seen people cry because a $15 cartridge only printed 50 pages. But the HP Smart Tank is different. It does not use cartridges at all.

In this review, I will explain why this printer is a game-changer for students, families, and small offices in Bangladesh and everywhere else.

1. What is an HP Smart Tank Printer?

Old printers use "Cartridges." These are small plastic boxes with a tiny sponge inside. They hold very little ink.

The HP Smart Tank (like the 500, 515, or 580 series) uses a tank system.

It has big tanks on the side of the printer.
You buy bottles of liquid ink.
You pour the ink directly into the tank.

It is like filling water in a bottle. You can see the ink level with your own eyes, so you never have to guess when it will run out.

2. The Magic of "Ink Bottles" (Save HUGE Money)

This is the #1 reason to buy this printer.

Let's do some simple math:

Old DeskJet Printer: One cartridge costs $15 (1,500 Taka) and prints 150 pages. Cost = 10 Taka per page.
HP Smart Tank: One bottle of black ink costs $12 (1,200 Taka) and prints 6,000 pages. Cost = 0.20 Taka per page.

This is not a joke. When you buy a new HP Smart Tank, the ink inside the box can last for 2 years for a normal family. You might forget how to buy ink because it lasts so long!

3. Print Quality: Is it Good for Photos?

Yes, it is excellent. Because it uses liquid ink, the colors are very bright and vibrant.

Text Documents: The black text is sharp and dark. It looks professional.
Photos: If you use "Glossy Photo Paper," you can print beautiful family photos at home. It looks almost like a studio print.
School Projects: Your charts and diagrams will look colorful and neat.

4. How to Set Up and Use WiFi Printing

Most new HP Smart Tank printers (like the Wireless 515 or 580) have built-in WiFi. This is my favorite feature.

How to use it:

Download the HP Smart App on your Android or iPhone.
Turn on the printer.
The app will find the printer and connect it to your home WiFi.

Now, you can print a document from your phone while sitting on your bed! You can also scan a paper and save it directly to your phone. No cables needed.

5. One Big Warning (Read Before Buying)

The HP Smart Tank is amazing, but it has one weakness. You must print regularly.

Since the ink is liquid, if you leave the printer unused for 3 or 4 months, the ink can dry inside the "Print Head."

The Solution: Just print one small color picture every week. This keeps the ink flowing and the printer healthy.
The Fix: If it does dry out, the HP Smart Tank has a replaceable print head. It is easy to change, unlike other brands, where you have to throw the printer away.

6. My Final Verdict

Is the HP Smart Tank worth the price? (Note: The printer costs more upfront, maybe 18,000 to 25,000 BDT).

YES, absolutely. You pay more today to buy the printer, but you save thousands of Taka on ink later.

Best for: Students, Home Offices, Shops, and Families.
Avoid if: You only print once a year (Ink might dry).

If you want freedom from expensive cartridges, the HP Smart Tank is the best investment you can make for your computer setup.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. Does the ink spill when refilling?

No! HP designed special "Spill-Free" bottles. The ink only comes out when you fit the bottle into the tank nozzle. You won't get dirty hands.

2. Can I use non-HP ink in my Smart Tank?

Technically, yes, but I do not recommend it. Original HP ink bottles are already very cheap. Using fake ink can clog the print head and ruin the machine.

3. How many pages can one bottle print?

The Black bottle usually prints up to 6,000 pages. The three Color bottles (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) combined can print up to 8,000 pages.

4. What happens if the Print Head dies?

Don't worry. On HP Smart Tank printers, the Print Head is a separate part. You can buy a new Print Head kit from a shop and install it yourself in 2 minutes.