HP Photosmart 5520

usability

78% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, design, print quality

noise, value for money, reliability

36% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Although the HP Photosmart 5520 is less expensive than either the Canon PIXMA MG6220 or the Epson WorkForce 845 and has a bevy of options -- such as printing calendars on the fly -- its lower-quality prints and noisiness prevent it from taking its...

Cheap to buy ; Good output quality

No automatic document feeder ; Scanner lid doesn't telescope

This low-cost multifunction printer offers the duplexing and layout options that its predecessor lacked, making it a better buy for low-volume use. Its touchpad makes it more stylish, too.

Good output quality

No automatic document feeder ; Scanner lid doesn't telescope

Paper handling with the Photosmart 5520 is rudimentary, but adequate for low-volume use. An 80-sheet input tray sits at the bottom of the unit. Output exits just above that, falling onto the back of the input tray, where a swivel-out extension catches...

Ease of use ; Quality prints ; Creative offerings

Lack of photo software ; Ink costs ; Small paper tray

Because of its poor photo quality, we've only given the Photosmart 5520 thee stars, despite its other merits as a low-cost home MFP. It's a decent all-rounder but a substandard photo printer. The Canon Pixma iP7250 is a single- rather than...

60mm touchscreen with touch buttons ; AirPrint and Android App support ; Good running costs for budget printer

Messy paper stop design ; Awkward memory card slot ; Paper tray restricted to 80 sheets

There's a single USB socket at the back, but wireless is the most versatile connection and is easy to set up. Lift the scanner section up and the printhead, with its four individual ink cartridges slides into view. It's very straightforward to remove...

A nice touchscreen interface and a delicious price tag helps make the HP Photosmart 5520 e-All-in-One a contender, and its low running costs won't hurt either. Its performance is solid rather than stunning though.

If you want an MFP that's better than average-looking and covers all the basics for light use, the HP Photosmart 5520 is definitely worth a gander. If you're checking out other printers in this price range, the Brother MFC-J625DW ($130) is the most...

Accurate Colors","Easy Setup","Easy To Use

Noisy","Slow Initial Star Up","Too much ink used

Accurate Colors","Easy Setup","Easy To Use","Great Overall Quality","Sharp Tones & Colors