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Done With Inkjet Headaches? The HP Smart Tank Solves Them

By Megan Glosson
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I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who likes their inkjet printer. I’ve spent years dealing with dried-out cartridges, warnings that pop up way too early, and those frustrating trips to the store for replacements that somehow cost almost as much as the printer itself. That’s why the HP Smart Tank 5000 caught my attention and why I’m finally ready to replace my current inkjet setup with something more practical.

HP Smart Tank 5000

HP Smart Tank 5000

Now $149.99. Save $90 (38%)

The biggest selling point is simple: this thing uses refillable ink tanks instead of cartridges, which directly solves my biggest printing headache. The listing even says it comes with up to two years’ worth of ink in the box (up to 6,000 black or color pages). That alone eliminates the entire “my cartridges dried out again” cycle. You just refill the tanks using mess-free bottles that plug in and drain automatically without squeezing, spilling, and overpriced cartridges.

What I also appreciate is that the Smart Tank 5000 is designed for the kind of occasional but necessary color printing I actually do. The listing highlights “frame-worthy photos” and vivid colors for everyday prints, which means the rare times I do need color for my kids’ school projects or the occasional photo, it won’t look washed out. Compared to my current combination of a cheap inkjet (for color) and a basic black-and-white laser printer (for everything else), the Smart Tank feels like a more realistic long-term solution that doesn’t force me to choose between quality and affordability.

Hp Smart Tank 5000 Wireless Printer

It also helps that HP calls this one their “easiest-to-use tank printer,” with quick setup, wireless printing, and an app that actually makes printing easier rather than more complicated. I’ve struggled with printers that constantly disconnect, so reliability is a big deal for me. If this replaces my current two-printer setup and stays online when I need it, that’s a win.

Right now, the HP Smart Tank 5000 is on sale for $149.99, down from $239.99, which makes it even more appealing. For the price of two or three rounds of traditional ink cartridges, I can get a printer that stores ink in bulk, prints better color when I need it, and doesn’t punish me for not printing every week.

Refilling Hp Smart Tank 5000

If you’ve been fed up with inkjet cartridges drying out or you’re tired of staring at that “low ink” warning on a printer you barely use, this is the upgrade that finally makes sense — and it’s the one I’m planning to buy next.

HP Smart Tank 5000 – Now $149.99. Save $90 (38%)

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Megan Glosson is a freelance technology writer based in Nashville, TN. She has extensive experience working with everything from printers to smart home systems. Megan has created thousands of articles for online publications and company blogs, including How-To Geek, Clean Email, and Review Geek. In addition to her freelance work, Megan is the Senior Content Manager for a digital marketing agency. When she’s not writing, you will probably find Megan playing board games with her partner and two children or swimming in the pool. You can check out Megan’s entire portfolio on her website, https://www.meganglosson.com/.

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