HP Envy Photo 7855 All‑in‑One Printer: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax & Photo
The HP Envy Photo 7855 is a versatile all‑in‑one inkjet printer tailored for home users who need document productivity and photo-quality output. Featuring built-in Wi‑Fi, a 2.7″ color touchscreen, automatic duplexing, and an automatic document feeder (ADF), it’s designed for convenience and ease of use.
Core Features & Capabilities
- Functions: Print, scan, copy, fax, web, and photo capability via dedicated photo tray :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Print Speed: Up to 15 ppm mono and 10 ppm color (ISO) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- First-Page-Out: As fast as 16 s (black) and 18 s (color) :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Touchscreen Interface: 2.65″ capacitive color display with swipe navigation :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Paper Handling: 125-sheet main tray, 35-sheet ADF, 25-sheet output tray; dedicated 4×6-inch photo tray supports borderless printing up to 8.5×11″ :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Duplex Printing: Automatic two-sided printing supported :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Connectivity: Dual‑band Wi‑Fi 2.4/5 GHz, Wi‑Fi Direct, Ethernet, USB client and host ports, SD card reader, Bluetooth LE :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Print & Photo Quality
The rendered print resolution reaches up to 1200 × 1200 dpi for text, while optimized color output achieves up to 4800 × 1200 dpi on select photo papers. Photo output is rich and vibrant—suitable for personal use or small creative projects :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.
Copy, Scan & Fax Functionality
The integrated 35-sheet ADF enables fast multi-page scanning and copying. Scanners boast up to 1200 dpi optical resolution. Copy speeds are up to ~21 copies per minute (draft black) and ~19 cpm (draft color). Faxing includes color capability, up to 120 speed-dial numbers, and 100-page memory :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.
User Experience & Instant Ink
Setup and use are straightforward, thanks to the guided touch-screen and wireless network wizards. Users can print from USB thumb drives or SD cards directly. HP Instant Ink subscription ensures ink replenishments are automatic—saving up to 50 % on ink costs over time :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}.
Speed & Performance Benchmarks
- Printed a five-page text document at ~9.1 ppm (33 s), outperforming the average of 8.1 ppm :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
- PDF with color graphics printed at ~1.4 ppm (4 min 15 s), below average for the class :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
- Duplex two-sided text printed at ~3.7 ppm, faster than the 3.3 ppm average :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
- Copying via ADF: ~7.2 ppm for single-sided, and ~4.3 ppm two-sided :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
- Scan time for 600 dpi color ~70 s, while 300 dpi grayscale scan ~14.5 s—slightly slower than average :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
Operating Costs
Printing black text costs an estimated $0.09 per page (or ~7¢ with high-yield cartridges). Color pages cost around $0.24 (down to ~18¢ if using high-yield). Optimal savings come with Instant Ink plans priced per page, as low as 5¢ per photo in full-use scenarios :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}.
Pros & Cons
- ✔ Pros: Excellent text and photo quality, auto duplex, ADF, Instant Ink, dual-tray layout, versatile connectivity :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
- ✘ Cons: Bulky footprint (~19″ deep), slower when printing color or PDFs, occasional paper pickup issues, small touchscreen, dynamic security restricts third-party cartridges :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
Best Suited For
The HP Envy 7855 is ideal for families, students, or small businesses needing:
- Both high-quality document and photo output
- Multi-page scanning or copying via ADF
- Two-sided printing for home or office use
- Seamless mobile and cloud printing
- Subscription-based ink delivery for convenience and lower cost
Conclusion
The HP Envy Photo 7855 strikes a strong balance between document productivity and photo printing for home users. With automatic duplexing, a dedicated photo tray, ADF support, and easy setup, it meets diverse needs. While color/PDF performance could be faster and Instant Ink is recommended for cost efficiency, the overall quality, flexibility, and convenience make it a compelling choice for clients who value both text and image-print performance in a single device.
