HP OfficeJet 250 Mobile Wireless All‑in‑One Printer

The HP OfficeJet 250 (model CZ992A) is a truly portable all‑in‑one printer, combining print, scan, and copy capabilities in a compact, battery‑powered package. Designed for mobile professionals, telecommuters, and students on the move, it offers reliable document and photo output wherever you work.

Portability & Connectivity

• Rechargeable battery (charges in ~90 minutes, HP Fast Charge).
• Supports Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi Direct, Bluetooth® Smart and HP ePrint—no access point needed for phone-to-printer prints.
• Lightweight at ~6.7 lb (3.0 kg), easily fits in a backpack or car.

Printing & Scanning Specs

• Print Speed: Up to ~10 ppm black, ~7 ppm color when plugged in; ~9 ppm black, ~6 ppm color on battery.
• Print Resolution: Up to 1200 × 1200 dpi black; up to 4800 × 1200 optimized dpi color. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
• Scanner: 10-sheet ADF for scanning/copying multipage documents (no flatbed). Scan resolution up to 600 dpi. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

ADF & User Interface

• 10‑sheet automatic document feeder handles scanning and copying of multiple pages hands‑free.
• 2.65″ color touchscreen interface for direct control without a PC. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Paper Handling & Duty Cycle

• Main tray capacity ~50 sheets; supports Letter, Legal, Executive, 4×6 to 8×10 photo, envelopes, and cards formats. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Monthly duty cycle up to 500 pages. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Ink & Running Costs

• Uses HP 62 series cartridges (Standard and XL high‑yield options available). Compatible with HP Instant Ink subscription. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Low initial cartridge page yields mean more frequent refills—expect moderate per-page costs. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Performance Summary

• Fast for a mobile printer: text PDFs printed at ~9 ppm (plugged in), color graphics at ~1.5 ppm. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Photo printing takes ~38 seconds for a 4 × 6″ image. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Copy speeds: black copy ~13 s, color ~19 s. Scans: 600 dpi color ~1 min 20 s. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Real‑World Feedback

“Delivers quality prints and scans in a compact package. Its wireless capabilities and mobile printing options are big pluses.” — Reddit user :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

However, several reviews caution: scans often appear tilted due to the ADF feed path, print speeds lag during battery mode, and page yields are limited, leading to frequent cartridge replacements. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Pros & Cons

• ✔ Pros: Truly portable with built‑in battery, automatic document feeder, color touchscreen, strong wireless support including AirPrint and BLE, solid photo/document quality.
• ✘ Cons: No flatbed scanner, slow print speed (especially on battery), low ink yields (tri‑color waste = full cartridge change), occasional misaligned scans due to ADF.

Ideal Use Cases

• Mobile professionals needing print, scan, copy when traveling.
• Students or telecommuters without access to a permanent office setup.
• Remote field workers needing lightweight, wire-free document handling.

Conclusion

The HP OfficeJet 250 Mobile All‑in‑One delivers unmatched portability with full scan and copy functions in a single compact machine. Though it compromises speed and ink efficiency, it's a standout for anyone needing reliable productivity away from the desk. If you prioritize battery‑powered operation, touchscreen control, and mobile connectivity—including AirPrint and Bluetooth—this remains one of the few devices engineered specifically for on-the‑go printing.