HP - OfficeJet Pro 8135 Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer, Scanner, Copier, AI-Enabled with 3 Months of Instant Ink - White

First Impressions: Unboxing and a Frustration-Free Setup Opening the box of the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 is a refreshing experience. Everything is neatly packaged and organized, so you won’t find yourself wrestling with unnecessary plastic or confusing parts just to get started. Depending on whether you prefer using the smartphone app or your computer, you can expect to go from unboxing to printing in about 15 to 30 minutes. It’s clear that HP put some real thought into making the initial setup user-friendly. Once you're connected, the printer will automatically trigger firmware updates. While automated updates can sometimes feel intrusive, here they actually give you peace of mind, ensuring the machine stays secure and runs smoothly right out of the gate. Performance and Speed: Where It Shines If you print a lot of text documents, you’re going to love this machine. The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 flies through black-and-white print jobs with impressive efficiency. Color printing does slow things down noticeably, but it still holds its own against other printers in this price range, so you won't be left waiting around. The print quality is sharp, thanks to a 1200x1200dpi resolution that delivers crisp text and clean, professional-looking documents. With a monthly duty cycle of up to 20,000 pages, this all-in-one is more than capable of handling a heavy, everyday workload. Plus, the 24-bit color depth and 256 grayscale levels mean your charts, graphics, and occasional photos will turn out remarkably vibrant and accurate. The Ink System: Making the Most of Cartridges The OfficeJet Pro 8135 uses a clean, four-cartridge system (Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow), meaning you only ever have to replace the specific color that runs out. One quick heads-up: the cartridges included in the box are "starter" ink supplies meant for setup and initial testing, so you'll want to buy replacements sooner rather than later. To save money in the long run, I highly recommend upgrading to the High-Yield (XL) black cartridge. Since standard office printing relies mostly on black text, opting for the XL size drastically extends your print capacity and cuts down on frustrating mid-job swap-outs. Scanning and Connectivity: A True All-In-One An automatic document feeder (ADF) is a must-have for any serious home office, and the one included here is a huge productivity booster. Instead of manually scanning pages one by one, you can stack your documents and let the machine do the heavy lifting. The digital copies come out clear, sharp, and easy to read. HP also nailed the connectivity options. It supports dual-band Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth Low Energy, and standard USB, meaning it will play nice with pretty much any home network or device setup. They’ve even included traditional fax ports for those who still need them. The Final Verdict The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 is a solid, well-engineered machine tailored specifically for home office demands. It packs printing, scanning, and copying into a relatively compact footprint that won't swallow up your desk space. The PC app and drivers are reliable, so you can just hit print and go without constantly messing with the settings. If you’re looking for a dependable, everyday workhorse for your business or remote work setup, this one is an excellent choice.

Surprisingly, HP got this one mostly right. SETUP: The unboxing experience is clean and straightforward. Everything is clearly labeled, and the included quick-start guide walks you through the process without needing a degree in IT. The cartridges install easily, and HP’s app handled the Wi-Fi setup in just a few minutes. I was genuinely printing from my phone before I had finished cleaning up the packaging. One thing I appreciated is that HP includes a full set of starter cartridges and makes it obvious how everything goes together. The internal diagrams are actually useful instead of looking like abstract art. PRINT QUALITY: For a home office printer, the output is excellent. Black text is crisp and sharp, making it perfect for contracts, reports, and school assignments. Color documents and graphics come out vibrant without looking oversaturated. Photos won’t replace a dedicated photo printer, but they’re more than good enough for everyday use. The automatic duplex printing is also a nice touch and saves a surprising amount of paper over time. PERFORMANCE: The printer wakes up quickly, feeds paper reliably, and hasn’t given me a single paper jam so far. The automatic document feeder is especially handy for scanning multiple pages, and the touchscreen interface is responsive enough that you’re not standing there tapping the same button five times. Wireless printing from both iPhone and Windows devices worked flawlessly. THE HP ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: I know HP gets a lot of criticism over Instant Ink and cartridge restrictions, so I’ll address it. Personally, I skipped the subscription and used it like a normal printer. If you print occasionally, you can simply ignore the marketing material and move on. For heavy users, the subscription might actually make sense, but I never felt forced into it during setup. FINAL THOUGHTS: The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 does exactly what a home office printer should do it quietly sits in the corner and works when you need it. No drama. No constant troubleshooting. No mysteious offline messages. That may not sound exciting, but in the world of printers, it’s about the highest compliment I can give. Pros: - Extremely easy setup - Sharp text and very good color output - Reliable Wi-Fi connectivity - Automatic duplex printing and document feeder - Clean, modern design that doesn’t take up too much room Cons: - HP pushes the Instant Ink program pretty hard during setup -Starter cartridges are great but won’t last heavy users very long

I was really excited to unbox the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 Wireless AI-Enabled All-in-One Inkjet Printer, and right from the start, I knew HP wanted this experience to be seamless because the packaging actually includes built-in handles to lift the machine right out of the box. I actually ended up with this model after my old printer died, which was pertly timed. Setting it up on my home Wi-Fi was completely effortless, providing a reliable wireless connection that links up smoothly to a laptop or iPad. Navigating the machine is done entirely through an intuitive, highly responsive, and easy-to-read LCD touchscreen that feels just like using a smartphone. The HP Smart app on iOS is really easy to use and set up as well, especially if you are a previous user. Installing the separate included ink cartridges was also incredibly simple, and I noticed that the slot for the black ink is physically wider than the standard cartridge, which is a great design choice since it leaves room for wider, high-capacity black cartridges down the road. Performance-wise, this is a printer powerhouse that prints quickly and efficiently, with a great 20 pages per minute for black and white text at a 600 dpi copy resolution, and a solid 10 pages per minute for color documents. I am really impressed with the actual printing experience; the professional print quality looks really good with zero smudges, streaks, or broken areas. I printed up my favorite work of art of the Great Wave, and it looks really amazing. I personally prefer using heavier 24lb paper because it looks great for any type of document, and this printer handles those thicker paper weights with ease. It is a true workhorse when it comes to paper management, boasting a hefty 225-sheet capacity tray so you aren't constantly refilling it, alongside a 35-sheet automatic document feeder at the top that handles multi-page scanning and copying stacks completely on its own. The input side is just as good, featuring a built-in optical scanner that reaches resolutions up to an impressive 1200x1200 dpi, ensuring that when you digitize important paperwork, you get incredible detail without a blurry mess. My only minor concern is that the standard ink cartridges are on the smaller side, which could be an issue if you run a home business and have high school kids who require a massive volume of daily printing. Thankfully, the printer comes with a bonus 3 months of free HP Instant Ink before they begin charging you. While the subscription tiers can get a bit pricey depending on your output, this "insta-print" service gives you total peace of mind by automatically sending you replacements before you even realize you're running low.

The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 arrived well packaged and in minimal packaging, it is light in weight and it comes with the power cord as well as the first ink cartridge to start right away and print. The setup is easy, the HP application helps from start to finish on the installation and management. The color touchscreen is a plus, everything can be done from here, also the application is very helpful since it can do everything from there too. the color print speed is great, 10 pages per minute on color is more than enough for us and 20 pages per minute in black is plenty as well. We really like the easy access to print from anywhere and using either our tablet, computer, or even our phone. We also like to scan our documents and the resolution is plenty for every use. The integration of the Fax is a plus since some places do not want emails, they want faxes and the HP does both either way. The feeder holds over 200 sheets of paper and that lasts a long time. To save paper the 2 sided printing is great, it saves us paper and it is less waste once we get rid of it. Overall the printer is in our home office for everyone to use, from our kids work to our office work and it has been working great in these last couple of weeks. it is compact and it does most of the things our HP printers at work do without the big size and space they occupy.

Bottom line: this is a printer, from arguably the best printer company in the world. The features and performance are everything I would expect, but the build quality makes me think consumer tech rather than “pro” grade. Printers have been around for a long time, so they’re pretty mature as a product category. Not a lot of innovation. So I was pleasantly surprised to see that this printer came with an app that is really good. Not only did it help streamline the setup process, it also offers a suite of productivity features that I didn’t even know I wanted. For example, I can scan/print from my phone from anywhere in the world. Having this app could change the way I think about using a printer! GETTING STARTED Out of the box, there were plenty of bits of tape and cardboard to remove. I opened and closed the many, many doors and drawers to try to find them all. One piece of tape was nearly hidden and hard to remove, but I’m sure it served some important purpose for shipping. As I was doing this, I noticed that some of these moving parts seemed more delicate than I expected. For a “Pro” labeled product that I’d like to be able to use regularly in my home office environment, I’d expect it to feel a bit sturdier. I can imagine some of the thin plastic flaps and adjustments breaking if I’m not careful. I expect this kind of build quality in a cheap consumer-grade product, but not something marketed for professional/office use. When I scanned the “get started” QR code, the first thing I got was a request to share personal data for targeted ads. Is that really necessary, or can HP just let me learn how to use the printer? Even so, HP did not require me to make an account or disclose any onerous personal data before starting to use the printer. There’s an online setup guide (complete with a video showing how to read the guide), and there’s an app to streamline the configuration. Of course the app tried to upsell me on their ink subscription service, but it didn’t force me to sign up for anything. OPERATION HP consistently makes high quality printers, and my first prints were no exception. It seems like it takes about 2 minutes to get ready (was it warming up? Cleaning the print heads?) before it will print anything, but after that prints are pretty quick. About 10 seconds to print a page of text. A color photocopy took about 15-20 seconds total (scanning and printing). Colors are slightly faded but very close: without seeing the original and copy side by side it’s hard to tell which is which. I didn’t test the fax feature since it’s not 1992, but hey, it can do fax! How about that! Probably the biggest issue for me is cost of operation. And that’s hard to judge until I’ve had the printer for a year or two. I’ve had printers in the past where ink would dry up in the cartridges, clog, or get streaks, requiring a replacement cartridge much more frequently than ideal. I really hope that’s not the case with this printer, but time will tell. My experience so far is that the cartridges seem to be of good quality, and I had no trouble installing them and aligning them out of the box. Hopefully they’ll hold up. Even in the best case, replacement HP ink is expensive. For this printer, the cost is estimated at 11c per page for black or 36c for color—just for ink alone. Of course the actual cost depends on the prints and on how often they need premature replacement (see above). HP offers an ink subscription service, too, which could theoretically be cheaper for some use cases. Unfortunately, HP has added DRM to lock the printer to new or refurbished HP ink cartridges, which means I’m pretty much stuck using HP-branded ink. So, using this printer is not exactly a budget-friendly proposition. Print quality: 5/5 Build quality: 4/5 Software quality: 5/5 Cost to print: 2/5