HP PageWide Pro 552dw Printer Review
The PageWide Pro 552dw Printer ($699) is the top-of-the-line model in HP's first-generation of PageWide printers. The new designation comes from the inkjet printer technology inside, which uses a printhead that measures the width of the page. The design delivers extraordinary speed for an inkjet, along with laser-quality text and graphics. That, plus a higher paper capacity than most inkjets, puts the 552dw($699.89 at Amazon) squarely in competition with lasers. More important, it offers enough make it our Editors' Choice printer for up to heavy duty use in a small office.
The 552dw is actually one of HP's second generation of single-function, desktop printers based on PageWide technology. The first generation—which use Officejet rather than PageWide in the name—includes the HP Officejet Pro X551dw Printer ( at Amazon) , which is another top pick.
The 552dw is in the process of replacing the older model at this writing, and it's a step up in many ways. In particular, it delivere...
The HP PageWide Pro 552dw Printer uses inkjet technology, but competes directly with lasers designed for small to midsize offices. It delivers excellent speed, ample paper capacity, and laser-quality text.
Fast; Low running cost; High paper capacity; Touch-screen controls; Integrates Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and NFC; Prints from a USB key, mobile devices, through the cloud
Text on paper can smudge if it gets wet; Colors in photos printed on plain paper are a little dull