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Optimizing Your Small Business Workflow with HP's Smart Tank Printers
As a small business owner, small business workflow optimization can help you stay competitive, and maximize your profits. If your business requires printing of any capacity, our Smart Tank printers can help streamline your tasks to not only boost productivity but potentially reduce operation costs as well. How can these printers take your small business to new levels? Let’s find out.
Features of HP Smart Tank Printers
HP Smart Tank printers outshine other models with the following features:
Wireless connectivity
Experience freedom and flexibility with the Smart Tanks’ wireless connectivity. You can print from your mobile devices without hindrance from cables, or print from anywhere in the office with a strong connection and without device switching. By simplifying your printing workflow, you can enjoy increased overall performance with wireless printers for businesses.
High-capacity ink tanks
The HP Smart Tank models are considered high-capacity ink tank printers. This means the ink storage is greater than conventional cartridges and they also last longer. You are no longer spending unnecessary time replacing ink cartridges and putting more focus on what matters - your business!
Cost-effectiveness
Following up on the above point, not needing to constantly switch out cartridges also makes the HP Smart Tanks cost-effective printers for small businesses. Due to their high capacity, there is a lower cost per page, making it an excellent decision for your budget. Over time, what seems like a small cost can really add up.
Easy maintenance
Maintaining HP Smart Tank printers is an easy task because they were designed for your convenience. From ink cartridge refills to troubleshooting printing errors, everything is straightforward to understand. Our customer support is also on standby to assist you to ensure your printer is always running smoothly.
High-quality and fast prints
Many small businesses can benefit from professional-quality prints done at high speeds, which is what the HP Smart Tank printers are known for. You can take on larger, high-volume tasks without impacting your output.
How HP Smart Tank Printers optimize workflow
We see all the features these printers provide, but how can they optimize your workflow? The HP Smart Tanks can be seen as a transformative addition to your business. The integration with the HP Smart App combined with its wireless capabilities provides you access to the printer from other locations.
HP Smart Tank printers are defined by their speed, quality, and high-capacity ink tanks. All of these come together to help improve your business operations, bring you more cost savings, and uphold your brand image with professional prints.
For those who are concerned about the environmental impact of printer ink cartridges, don’t be. The high-capacity tanks reduce cartridge waste and ink bottles are recyclable to foster sustainability.
Real-world examples of small business benefits from HP Smart Tank
Let’s take a closer look at how adding an HP Smart Tank printer to your business can have lasting positive effects.
Cost efficiency
Cost efficiency is crucial for a company of any size, but especially small businesses. For example, if a design agency’s cost per page is significantly reduced over time, you could experience substantial savings and not sacrifice the quality of work you produce. This leads to satisfied customers with potentially no negative impact on your bottom line.
High-quality printouts
High-quality printouts can help enhance your company's image and create positive first impressions. For example, a small real estate company could benefit from top-quality flyers and brochures with vibrant colours and sharp images. Professional marketing materials could be the difference between losing and closing on a property, which makes these printers an excellent investment.
Less downtime and max productivity
Imagine if you were a small startup, the work you will be able to produce will increase if there are fewer refills and decreased downtime. When you add this on top of the optimized printing speeds from the HP Smart Tank printers, you’re looking at maximized productivity.
Eco-friendliness
The eco-friendly design of the HP Smart Tank printers is perfectly aligned with small businesses that care about the environment. Sustainability is at the forefront when these printers are added to reduce waste from the ink cartridge and decrease environmental impact. Depending on your branding, a small business with a focus on green practices can resonate with its customer base.
Wireless capabilities
Small law offices, architectural firms, design companies, or any small business that can benefit from wireless printing should also consider HP Smart Tank printers. Users can print directly from mobile devices regardless of their location within the office. This can reduce workflow bottlenecks and simplify printing processes.
Top HP Smart Tank Printers
The 4 options of HP Smart Tank printers below are recommended for small businesses.
HP Smart Tank 5101 All-in-One Printer
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The HP Smart Tank 5101 all-in-one printer has it all. It can print, scan and copy, with the coveted wireless feature. This particular model was designed to be intuitive, fast, and low-cost. The printer tank is high volume and comes with ink cartridges that will last about two years with your purchase. The printer can deliver high-quality prints with vivid colours and sharp text.
Pros
All-in-one design
Wireless connection
HP Smart App compatible
High-capacity ink tanks
Standout feature: Aside from being an all-in-one printer, the high-capacity ink tanks are its most innovative design.
HP Smart Tank Plus 551 Wireless All-in-One
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Next is the HP Smart Tank Plus 551, another wireless all-in-one model. It’s also a versatile printer that can do it all - print, scan and copy. Its wireless capabilities allow it to print regardless of your location and have a fast printing speed of 11 pages per minute (ppm) for black and white and 5 ppm for high-quality colour prints.
Pros
Easy refill system
High-quality prints
Wireless
Long lifespan
Standout feature: Durable build with a long lifespan to keep your business running.
HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One
The HP Smart Tank 7001 is a dynamic printer with incredible printing speeds. It has a capacity of about 800 pages per month, which is on par with the other models. What really sets the 7001 apart is not only can it print, scan and copy like the others, but it also features duplex printing (double-sided printing).
Pros
Duplex printing
Engineered for high-volume printing
User-friendly
Dual-band WiFi
Standout feature: Duplex printing, excellent for brochures and pamphlets.
HP Smart Tank 7602 All-in-One
The HP Smart Tank 7602 also has added features outside of the standard copying, printing and scanning. This model is capable of faxing as well and features an automatic document feeder (ADF). The printing speed is also impressive at 15 ppm for black and white prints and 9 ppm for colour.
Pros
Comes with an ADF
Fast printing speeds
High capacity
HP Smart App integration
Standout feature: The automatic paper feeder makes the operation relatively hands-off
Maintenance tips for HP Smart Tank Printers
HP Smart Tank printers are pretty tanky, which gives them a long lifespan. What can you do to prolong its operation?
Regular cleaning
Printers need to be regularly cleaned to ensure optimized performance. As time passes, everyday dust and debris can accumulate in the crevices of the machine. This could cause blockages and affect print quality. Use a soft cloth to clean the dust off the surface of the machine and then a soft-bristled brush can help remove debris from the interior. It’s important to unplug the machine before any type of maintenance.
Use top-quality ink and paper
There’s a reason why you should use our recommended top-quality ink on the Smart Tanks. Not only can it enhance the device’s performance, but it can also prevent damage to the machine. Better quality paper can also help avoid paper jams and work well with the ink to produce eye-catching prints.
Conduct regular checks
Regular inspections can help identify any problems before they become serious issues. Check the ink levels, misalignments, or jams to ensure the machine can do its job. If there are problems that require your attention, the HP Smart Tanks will usually display an error message or alert you via the HP Smart App.
Store properly
Keep the printer away from direct sunlight and a humid environment. Humidity could damage the internal components, dampen the paper to decrease printing quality, and direct sunlight could dry out the ink. The printer should be stored in a cool and dry place and preferably covered to avoid dust accumulation.
Conclusion
HP Smart Tank printers are a powerful solution for your small business. It could seem like a pricey investment up front, but it is actually a cost-effective option in the long run. Thanks to its innovative features such as high-capacity ink tanks, fast printing speeds, and wireless connection, the cost per page is low. The addition of these printers can help streamline a small business’s everyday operations to boost overall productivity.