Goor00inTX Posted
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.
KenE Posted
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
APFLORES413 Posted
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.
AngelM Posted
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.
Kenneth Posted
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
BBReviewer Posted
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 Wireless AI-Enabled All-in-One Inkjet Printer with 3 Months of Instant Ink is a sturdy and robust machine capable of printing 20,000 pages/month (but recommended to print no more than 800), designed for home office or small business use. I am finding that it is also great for a home printer. A bonus with this is that it comes with 3 months of FREE Instant Ink, if you want it. If you sign up for a plan, HP will automatically send ink when you have surpassed their pre-established page counts. If you sign up for a plan, you will estimate your monthly printed page count and choose the appropriate plan. After your initial 3 months, you will pay for the plan monthly, but they don't send the ink monthly - you will get ink when you've reached the page limit. This printer uses HP923 ink and comes with 4 "starter" cartridges. Once you download the HP app, you can easily do the printer setup. The app found the new printer quickly and joined my wifi without my even having to enter my wifi password. It has dual-band wifi so you don't have to search for the right band - it just connects. The 4 ink cartridges were very easy to install. As for the printer itself, it is an All In One printer - you can print, copy, scan and fax (fax only if you have a phone line, although you are able to send a fax via the app, but you are not able to receive faxes). I found the print quality to be surprisingly good. It is relatively quick to print with an estimated 20 pages/minute with black, and 10 pages/minute color. For my speed test, I printed 4 copies of a 2 sided full page text document from my iPhone in 1 minute and 20 seconds. So this does print fairly quickly but it is also rather noisy. HP knows this and that's why they have a "quiet mode" that you can schedule for certain hours of the day. It will print slower so that will cause it to be quieter. This printer has a 35 page auto document feeder (ADF) which works well for me and hasn't jammed at all. While you can print a 2 sided document, you cannot automatically copy/scan 2 sided documents. That is important to note and for me, I am disappointed I didn't get the model up (9125) that has that ability. I want to be able to stack and scan documents I need scanned whether they are one or two sided documents. This is not intended to be a photo printer, but I used it for that and the quality was good, though not great. You can use numerous sizes of paper, envelopes, etc. with this up to legal size - 8-1/2x14. You can print, but you cannot copy that large because the scanner bed is approx. 8-1/2x11. You can only have 1 type of paper loaded at a time in the 225 sheet capacity easy to access and load paper tray. You can print wirelessly via mobile printing, computer or USB. Yes, this includes a USB-A port. And this has a 2.7" color touchscreen which I really like. My last printer wasn't touch screen and that is such a hassle. This simplifies the changing of settings a great deal. Overall, I think this is a great printer. It is very solid and all aspects perform very well. It can't automatically copy/scan 2 sided documents, but that's not it's fault - this model wasn't built for that. The only deduction I have is the noise. This is a quality machine that I would highly recommend.
JamexRZ Posted
Really nice printer. Feels and looks of good quality, everything was in place and nothing was rattling. Its all made of nice plastic and has a nice screen. Setting it up was easy, once the ink was in place and turned it on, it went through some steps on the screen. It asked me to print a head alignment page, which then would scan afterwards to properly align the printer heads. I entered my WIFI credentials and connected to my network. Here I encountered a hiccup, my main PC would not detect it, I had to download their software/drivers to properly finishing the setup. Once it was, I can print wirelessly from any device even mobile devices. The print quality is superb, how much ink printers had advanced. It was fast, however there is a nice setting where you can put it on "quiet mode". It would reduce the printing speed, however it will make the printer whisper quiet, this was my preferred setting, and it was still fast enough for me. Other great features is, although it has a scanner bed, it does not need it, you can feed it documents to scan or copy on the fly via the paper feeder and it will even do it on both sides automatically. I like that you can also print documents on both sides of the paper automatically, should you need a document like that or to save on paper for not so important documents. They give you a nice 3 free month subscription to their ink service, but its optional, if you don't want to sign up you can use it that way too (if you do sign up, you can only use ink cartridges from them). I have not tried aftermarket inks yet, but I would assume they work, as long as you are not subscribed to such service.... In all, its a really nice printer for a small office, or a home office, very versatile, fast and quiet, loving my new printer!
Poocher917 Posted
The HP Office Jet Pro 8135 All in one printer came packaged nicely. I have the HP Office Jet Pro 8135 to replace an older HP printer model 8035. Opening the box and connecting the printer to the computer was simple. The steps were - Scan QR code on printer to start the set up on the HP mobile app. Plug in the printer and set the language on the printer.. Select the region Install the paper and the ink. The required ink is included in the package. Install the HP app. I just opened the app as I already had it on my android phone and computer. I am using an ethernet connection to the printer. So setting up Wi-Fi was not necessary. The alignment page is printed as part of the printer set up. Place the printed alignment paper on the scanner glass. The page is scanned to determine if an alignment of the print heads is needed. The HP app will want the PIN located near the printer ink. You will want to write this down as you will need it again. Set up is complete. As I already had a printer in the HP app, you have a choice to add an additional printer to your Instant Ink account or replace the existing printer. I am replacing the existing printer. I kept my existing plan and any pages left over from this plan will roll over to my new printer. You can also add paper to your subscription if you like. My new replacement ink cartridges have already shipped. I opened the HP Smart app on my computer. I was asked to enter the printer PIN again. Make your privacy choices. I had to repeat the same steps on my computer HP Smart app as I did on my phone. Odd as I had already completed this step on my phone when scanning the QR code.. After this was completed. I see 3 months of Instant Ink available for the new printer. I ended up in a loop between the HP Smart computer app and the HP app on my phone. The steps kept on moving me from one app to the other. This was frustrating. I have printed pages and photos. I have scanned images. The Office Jet Pro is a great product after it is set up! In summary, I rate this HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 4 out of 5 stars. I am removing 1 star for the set up confusion. It is not as easy as it should be to remove the old printer and add the new printer. I finally have only one printer on my HP mobile app. I still had 2 printers on my computer HP Smart app. There is an option to HIDE one of the printers though if you right click on the old printer. There is a message to remove the printer from your HP account. I cannot find the printer under my HP account as I have removed it previously. However it still seems to think the old printer is there. Some of the issues are HP app related. Some are Windows related which is not HP’s fault. If this is your first and only HP printer, my guess is you will not have any of these issues.
MigDigital Posted
Review of HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 AIO Printer At first, the latest HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All in One Printer is practical offering good features for small office or for home for quick scanning, non mass printing, reasonable trail size to keep papers ready for printing. Out of box, it comes what manufacturer’s inkjet: - 1 HP 923 Setup Black Ink Cartridge, - 1 HP 923 Setup Cyan Ink Cartridge, - 1 HP 923 Setup Magenta Ink Cartridge, - 1 HP 923 Setup Yellow Ink Cartridge. Then, the printer, charging cable, and manual. Setting up is the same process as most of brand and this case doesn’t differ at all. It requires to download HP Printer app, have user id created, then add to the application. From the control display, screen size of 2.7 inch, include features to for network setup, copy, scan, print, and fax. The physical buttons are buttons for Back, Power, Home, and Help. It includes port 2 x USB-2.0 (1 at back, 1 at front side), 1 Ethernet LAN Port, and 1 RJ-11 Fax/Phone. Definition of scanning and printing: - Scan Hardware Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi - Scan Optical Up to 1200 x 12000 dpi for Black - Print - 4800 x 1200 dpi for Color Once it is setup properly, it is discovered automatically from the PC or Mac, or Mobile Phone (in my case iPhone on latest OS version). The experience of printing and scanning are not very different than usual neither its initial setup. But its capabilities to print from the desk, or from Mobile is practical. Its app had recent update though and made it better usability and to scan from the phone and print directly for instance. Now, it is a printer that does perform at the level of expectation of what it should do at least, and does more than that. Good quality, and responsive to the print or scanning action . What I find friction to rely on HP Printers is its their dependency to subscribe to HP+. Once the inkjet is fully used and at the time of replacement, it requires to be subscribed to use HP ink. Otherwise, as it is fully connected to the HP control via cloud, the printing function is blocked. Even though HP states as feature it can be used without HP+ Subscription, in this case it take some stress to deal with the situation resulting forced to be subscribed. For final line, in overall it is perfect for the use case of minor to mid range printing and scanning activities. But the condition of subscription make a bit hard to make the printer perfect.
JorgeST Posted
This printer has everything that I was looking for in a printer with my primary needs being wireless printing and ink efficiency. This printers really has been checking all my boxes, when it comes to printers it is very hard to differentiate your product as HP seems to have the market cornered. That said, when using this printer the wireless printing is a game changer. I can easily print from my phone or laptop with ease (assuming you are on the same WIFI network). From a functionality standpoint this printer can churn out 2 sided printing and up to 20 pages per minute. It has the ability to copy, scan and fax too, outside of the standard printing function. Ink efficiency is top notch too on this printer. Its said to save up to 50% on ink spend when using their monthly ink subscription model. This is a game changer as now I do not need to hastily order ink on a whim, as long as my subscription is intact I will always be stocked up on ink. In summary, this printer is pretty standard, it is an all in one so it has many functions outside of standard printing. If you are in the need for a well built printer with all the bells and whistles then I would recommend this model!
teasten Posted
I've been using the HP8135 in my office for several days now. This printer is much more at home in an office, as it's a bit of a beast in size and the dark/light gray color won't win it any design contests. In the box - HP 8135 OfficeJet Pro - Power Cable - 3 x color ink (Cyan, Yellow, Magenta) - 1 x black cartridge Setup is easy, HP have really improved their app and setup process compared to a few generations ago. I was able to get it setup on the office WiFi and connect to it from my Windows Laptop with no issues. There's a nice full color LCD screen on the left hand side, that's tilt adjustable. So all in, easy to read and manage settings. The reason why the OfficeJet Pro 8135 is so big is it's true duplex printer. This is great if you were like me last week, printing a report to edit and review for a client. Print speed for black and white was about 21-22 pages per minute in my tests. Which is fast (I think) for an inkjet. I only did limited color printing so far, so can't tell the print speed on color (I was printing basic charts, nothing fancy). While the HP 8135 prints duplex, the scanner is not but it does have a document feeder. Scan quality is good. You can't load up a lot of paper in the scanner, but it's great if you have 10 or so pages and don't want to be constantly opening a scanner lid and loading new paper. What could be better, is that the paper tray doesn't hold a full ream of paper. I am honestly a little disappointed that HP doesn't make the paper tray bigger. It fits about half a ream. Like most HP printers these days, the 8135 is an Instant Ink model. I've kind of made peace with InstantInk. The prices are OK if you know your print load. For what it's worth, you can only use HP printer ink in the 8135. The cartridge version is 923, but at least you get they are all independent cartridges so you're not paying for a 3 colors if you only run out of red. The black is also double the size of the color cartridges. Overall, this is another great printer from HP. If the tray could load a full ream of paper I would be much happier. PS. I'd actually recommend this over HP's Envy series of printers. The OfficeJet Pro 8135 has separate ink tanks vs Envy models, which I think HP only has a feature on office printers.
David L Posted
I’ve Owned severalHP printers and always had very good experience with them Over the years. This HP model is one of the best I’ve Tried. Out of the box is a very nice printer, and the set up is easy. Wireless connection is very stable and seems better than the older models. I’ve used connections from my phone and my laptop and iPad and all connect to the printer very nicely. The print quality is gorgeous And the colors come out, detailed and very sharp. The printing speed is quick and speedy although printer is a little noisy, it does have a quiet mode. The app has many features. I guess one of the key features is the automatic cartridge renewal once your page limit has been reached. The app automatically will send you a renewal in your own subscription, plan to get new cartridges. My one Complete is this is not as good as my older HP printer that worked on a tank System and not cartridges and the ink went a lot farther and lasted a lot longer than the cartridges. However, this is still a very nice printer and would recommend you take a look at it.
cad8099 Posted
It is finally time for me to get another printer. I have had a HP printer for a while now and love it, so I was not hesitant to get this printer. My favorite future is connecting with my phone and being able to print pages directly from my phone. My father-in-law uses his phone to print his work schedule every evening and enjoys that he does not need to use a PC to do so. We also have been using HPs auto send cartridges. I believe they have a couple options. My wife mainly deals with all of that as she prints more often. I enjoy how fast this is as well. If black and white it does about 20 pages per minute. Color is about 10. It also auto flips and does both sides. Same with copying. The tray holds just over 200 pieces of paper. I also like that it's on the lower profile side but still does what more bulky printers do. If I did have to complain about something, I would say the built-in screen is on the smaller size. I would personally like to see it a little larger. But overall, impressed with its size and its performance.
Rudeney Posted
I needed a new multifunction printer for my home office, and one of my requirements was for the scanner to have a document feeder. My current printer only has a single-sheet flatbed scanner, and it’s very inconvenient when I need to copy or scan multiple pages. HP printers have always given me good service, so when I saw this new OfficeJet Pro 8135 available with an automatic document feeder, I ordered it. The printer is typical of modern HP offerings. It requires the use of a phone app to complete the setup process. It does make the process easy, but I am honestly tired of everything needing yet another app installed. I do like that this printer has both hardwired Ethernet and Wi-Fi networking capabilities. I prefer to use hardwired so the devices on my network that are only wireless don’t have to compete for bandwidth. Most of my printing is either black and white or minimal color, so photos were not a major factor. I was looking for decent print speed and scanning/copying capabilities. The OfficeJet Pro 8135 is rated at 20ppm black. That must be at a low coverage rate, because in my informal testing, it took nearly a minute to print a 10-page full text black and white document. I did a few test with color, which does slow it down some. I even tried a few photos, and while it does an adequate job, I’ll be keeping my dedicated photo printer for those jobs. The scanner is fairly fast for an all-in-one device and more than adequate for my needs. If I were doing a full “paperless” conversion, I might invest in a dedicated high-speed scanner, but the OfficeJet Pro 8135 is perfect for being able to copy multiple pages from its document feeder. In fact, the control panel is simple to use and very intuitive. Overall, this is a well-made printer and it performs well for its price range. I do have two criticisms that prevent me from giving it a 5-star rating. First of all, while it does have a large, 225-sheet paper tray, it only has that one option for feeding it. There is no manual feed tray, so printing an envelope means opening the tray, removing the paper, setting the guides, and then loading an envelope. I guess at this price point, that’s a minor inconvenience. My biggest criticism is the price of ink. It does use four separate cartridges (one for each color of black, cyan, magenta and yellow) so only an empty one needs to be replaced. Regardless, they only come as a package, so either $100 for all four, or $40 for black and $60 for the three colors. Traditionally, HP printers have used cartridges that include the print head, so the cost was somewhat justified, but not for the OfficeJet Pro 8135. Its cartridges are just a plastic reservoir, so that price is just for the ink. The printer is advertised as coming with 3 months of “free” ink, but that’s only if you subscribe to auto-delivery from HP at full price. Since this is only ink and not the print head, I’ll be inclined to investigate buying aftermarket refills. My final verdict is that this is a good home office printer. It has the features I need with adequate speed. Although I ding it for lack of a manual paper feeder and ink prices, it’s still a reasonable value and I do recommend it.
SUHD Posted
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 Wireless AI-Enabled All-in-One Inkjet Printer comes with 3 months of free Instant Ink delivery with an HP subscription for instant ink. It’s a great concept if you print a lot of pages per month, a very convenient feature where the HP software will know when you’re running low on ink and will automatically ship you the cartridge that needs replacement. It’s a convenient way to get authentic HP ink cartridges without lifting a finger. In terms of unboxing and setup, it’s very straight forward like all other environmentally friendly HP products. This is an all-in-one printer that would make a great addition to your home office or even small business. It includes a scanner and a 35-page automatic document feeder. Setup wise, I already had HP Smart software downloaded and installed from having other HP printers connected, but if you don't already have it, expect the download and install to take at least a few minutes. You can also scan the QR code with your phone to download the iOS or Android App that you can use to setup, print, copy and even scan or fax from your phone. The built-in 2.7” color touch-screen LCD is very intuitive, with a smart-phone like interface. You can access all settings and information from the LCD. The print speed increased over previous year’s models - an impressive 20ppm in black, and 10 ppm in color. Two-sided printing is automatic but can also be turned off for any document. Printing in color can go up to an impressive resolution of 4800x1200dpi. A new feature this year is print formatting with HP AI optimization for Windows 11 that automatically removes unwanted content and blank spaces, so your prints don’t waste paper or ink. This OfficeJet Pro 8135 has great connectivity options - I tested wired Ethernet, WiFi, Apple AirPrint. Also compatible with most modern Operating systems and mobile devices. I use multiple Windows 11 PCs, Chrome books, Android tablets and phones and an iPad, all printed and scanned flawlessly. If you’re looking for a mid-range, All-in-one printer from the #1 printer company, this HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 is a great reliable choice.
Malcolm Posted
So this is a typical printer form HP. It gets the job done and is pretty quick and not too loud. I really appreciate the document feeder. It came in clutch a few times already without any headaches that sometimes comes with trying to get a printer to feed multiply pages without a jam. This printer has a nice clear LCD panel that will keep you up to date on whatever is going on with the printer. The basic stuff most do know. Decent print speed for black and white and those pesky color pages. Photos came out pretty nice. Just make sure you use the correct weight of paper. Heavy stuff will cause you to take the lords name in vain. The app is very cool though. It let's you copy, fax, print and scan. Now if you preloaded the thing than these features are going to be of use to you. Haven't run into compatibility issues with using non-HP. I haven't had it long enough to see how it will handle that little bundle of joy. I like it for a starter printer or for a child to use for school. I have no problem recommending this printer.
RalphHenry Posted
Wow, this is a very capable printer with a solid feel and all the functions you most likely need. I especially like the multi-page copy/scan feeder. I decided to use the new HP App on an Android phone to install this printer. HP Smart is being phased out and although my laptop still would need HP Smart, the phone made a flawless install with the new HP App. The process is very well defined and steps you through the install from start to alignment to printing a test-page. Afterwards I did use the HP Smart app on my laptop, and it also went smoothly. I printed test-files from both my phone and the laptop and the connectivity was instant in both cases. The colors really popped. Printing is fast and more crisp on this level printer, I definitely felt it was worth a little extra to spend to get a much more refined printing experience. I already have other HP printers, but this one is by far my best. I always take advantage of the HP-Ink offer and registered this printer and this registration/sign-up is handled effortlessly during the install. I do think the HP-Ink process is a no brainer and works very well to ensure you have new cartridges when you need them (and at a lower cost). This printer handles scanning, copying and printing for all my needs including making another copy using the multi-page feeder for my 20-page income tax document. This printer is also HP AI-enabled. This means it can reformat emails and web pages to fit your paper by removing ads you don’t need printed and also removes blank spaces. This can save ink and paper. I tried this and it worked. Tip of my cap to the HP engineers for this technology. This printer feels solid and works beautifully I’m really happy with this great printer at a very reasonable cost and highly recommend it.
Posted1 Posted
I mean... It's a printer. And it does what printers do. Yay. The good? Well, like I said, it's a printer. It prints. And it prints fast enough for any home, and / or home-office, printer. Great. Can't really give more than 4 stars, for a printer doing what a printer is supposed to do, print. Great. So why did I give it a three star rating instead of four? Read on, and I'll explain later. The setup was as expected. Load paper, load ink, scan QR, follow instructions for WiFi, test page... Here is where it loses a star. I DO NOT RECOMMEND signing up for the "HP Instant Ink". A monthly SUBSCRIPTION FOR PRINTER INK?!?!?! NO. HP has been pushing HARD for the "subscription model" for YEARS. I am NOT paying a monthly fee to print a few pages every few months. Nope. The other caveat, HP uses chips in their cartridges to try to farce you to use HP ink cartridges. Non-HP cartridges MAY not work. Is that the case with every non-HP cartridges? I don't know, and I'm not going to spend $60 to find out. End of the day, decent printer, but HP tries to force you into a subscription, AND force you to use their more expensive cartridges. NOT cool. Black and white, printing is quick, clean, and clear. Color printing, is again, fine. It's not photograph quality, but it's not supposed to be. So again, fine. Setup was as expected. It's a printer
Jordan Posted
If you have an in-home office, and need a printer on the fly, the OfficeJet Pro 8135 is a good option for a small office. I've been running the 8135 for a few days without any issues. I have used it to print multiple forms for my in-home office and have had no issues thus far. The setup for HP printers, and just about any other wifi enabled printer, is the same. Follow a few on screen instructions, connect to your wifi, add the printer to your computer, and you're ready to print. You definitely want to take advantage of the app, as there are added benefits and features that compliment pretty much all modern HP printers. You can also add multiple printers that you may have around your house. You will need to create an account, which is easy. The print speed is decent and the quality is great for what I've used it for. The printer is the perfect size for a small home office. So, definitely keep that in mind if you have a small space. Overall, the printer has been functioning great. My only fear is the cost of ink. But if you decide to subscribe to HP's Insta Inks service, the HP 8135 may be the right choice for you. Otherwise, be prepared to spend some money on cartridges.
Beradon Posted
I'm always on the lookout for another decent printer as I feel printers are some of the most difficult pieces of computer hardware and I've never really understood why. Packaging: I have to say, the packaging is quite good, the shipping company that delivered this managed to bust open the box all across the top, down the side and get it wet yet the printer works great, so that must be a testament to how well it's packaged. It is in there with foam and appropriate literature and the printer itself, nothing really extra, but it is packed well, so that's a good thing to know. Use: Installation is straightforward, it does request you sign up for the HP automatic ink delivery and I have to say I'm not a fan, if you sign up for it, the cartridges themselves are essentially "connected" if you cancel before you use up the cartridges, no matter how much ink is left, the cartridges stop working, same goes for if you print more than your plan allows for. Maybe I'm old school but I would prefer to just buy cartridges outright. As for the quality, it's very good, everything printed comes out extremely well. Scanning and copying is the same, it works well with very little issues, though you do need to use the HP software which works well enough. Overall: If you need to always be sure you have ink, the HP ink plan is a good option, the printer prints well and has all the functions you might need. But if you're an old school ink purist then another might do better.
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