
With HP+, you’ll get HP’s simplest printing solution and the added benefit of using only Original HP Ink. During printer setup, opt into HP+ to receive six months of Instant Ink and an additional year of HP warranty (up to 3 years). With HP+, you’ll gain access to a linked cloud that identifies and resolves issues automatically, as well as innovative HP Smart app solutions such as quick multi-page document scanning from your phone. HP+ prioritizes the environment through zero-deforestation printing and closed-loop cartridge recycling. Made with a minimum of 20% recycled material.
Connect and begin printing. Utilize dual-band Wi-Fi with self-reset to extend your range and establish faster, more dependable connections. You can Connect through Bluetooth and immediately begin printing from your smartphone or even tablet — simple setup. The built-in USB connector makes it simple to connect your printer to your computer.
Utilize the sophisticated HP Smart app to maximize the capabilities of your printer from your smartphone. With a range of outstanding printing options, you can print, scan, and order ink. Print images directly from a smartphone, documents directly from Dropbox and Google Drive, and even documents scanned with the camera on your phone.
Printer specs:
- Compatible with both Windows and Mac.
- The A4 print speed – color text is: 5.5ppm.
- The printer’s Print resolution of up to 1200 x 1200dpi.
- Fits paper up to A4 in size
- Duplex (double-sided) printing is performed manually.
- Capacity for 60 sheets of paper.
The following inks are recommended:
- 305bl;
- 305XLbl;
- 305XLTri-col;
- 305Tri-col.
Scanner and copy machine:
- Fits paper up to A4 in size
- Scanner with a flat bed.
Connectivity:
- Appropriate for photo printing.
- Wireless/WiFi connectivity is also enabled.
- Apple AirPrint – please verify your device’s manufacturer’s settings.
- Mobile printing provides direct printing from a smartphone or tablet via brand-specific software.
- The HP smart app is also compatible.
- The printer support Bluetooth wireless connectivity

Detailed information:
- Minimum Mac OS X version required:
- macOS version 10.14 Mojave, macOS version 10.15 Catalina, and macOS version 11 Big Sur.
- Windows 10 or Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system is required.
- 82kg in weight.
- Cartridge ink is provided.
- Dimensions: H20 x W42.8 x D33.2cm.
- Manufacturer’s one-year warranty available for the product.
- Number for EAN: 195161618260.
What is included within the box?
- Flyer containing regulatory information
- Instructions for use
- Guide for reference
- Power cord.
Why did we chose this printer to review?
The HP DeskJet Plus 4122e is a home-use all-in-one color inkjet printer, scanner, and copier. It is a cartridge-based printer that is covered by HP’s Instant Ink subscription service, which is often more cost effective than purchasing cartridges outright.
Apart from connecting through USB to Windows and Mac devices, you may also queue print tasks wirelessly from your desktop or using the HP Smart app on your phone. Despite receiving numerous suggestions from users, there are still some faults with it. That is why we decided to do a test run and evaluate the printer’s quality and operation.
The printer’s cons and pros
Pros
- Low purchase price
- Prints rapidly
- Subscription costs for Instant Ink are reasonable.
Cons
- Print quality is adequate.
- Cartridges are costly.
- Without an Instant Ink substitute, it is not cost effective to operate.
- Slow
HOW TO SETUP/CONNECT HP DESKJET 4122E TO WIFI
- Prepare your smartphone.
- Navigate to the Google Play Store on your mobile device (for new beginners).
- Conduct a search for and install the HP smart app (if already installed on your mobile phone, just open).
- Launch the application using your mobile device (after installing).
- The following step is to locate and click the plus (+) sign.
- The application offers a list of printers that are accessible (click add printer).
- Check and select the printer available (HP DeskJet Plus 4122e).
- The following page will walk you through the process of connecting your mobile phone to the wireless network. (By including Wi-Fi credentials, i.e., the WIFI’s specifics).
- To proceed, click next.
- The printer requires Bluetooth authorization (press allow to enable Bluetooth on)
- The application will automatically look for a printer.
- Once recognized, it will automatically configure the printer and connect to the network.
- Finally, the printer is ready to go! (This means that your printer was connected to your wireless network successfully.)
- The printer has now been joined to the network through Wi-Fi, and its IP address has been retrieved (Blue light becomes steady and it will show the notification on your mobile device).
- If you already have an HP account, you can proceed with the setup. In addition, you can build or omit.
- Configuration is complete. Congratulations!
Thus, these are the straightforward methods for connecting a printer to a wireless network (HP DeskJet Plus 4122e).
Consider scanning a piece of paper with the HP smart app. Permit me to begin by providing you with a road map outlining the next steps. The instructions that follow are exhaustive.
- Place your document on the scanner and close gently to begin.
- Select functions using a mobile device’s app (hp smart app) or the printer’s buttons.
- The HP smart app has the following features:
- Obtain supplies
- Construct a table
- Shortcut
- Text that has been optimized for mobile device
- Scan using a camera
- Assist
- Photographs reproduced in print
- Produce documents
- Printer scanner
- Copy
- From the list, select the printer scanner.
- Following that, you can perform a pre-scan; if the document is suitable, proceed; if not, crop.
- You can load the preview on your mobile device, by simply clicking on it.
- If the preview appears to be satisfactory, click scan (from your mobile device).
- The preview is colored, which enables you to switch between black and color printing.
- After detaching the last document, you can scan another by attaching it to the scanner and clicking on add (from mobile device).
- Select print. You may print this page if you desire. (The printer begins processing the document)
- The scanned document will appear as a layer beneath the printer layer.
- To share the document, click share. It is a PDF converter.
- You can send it to a colleague’s email address, and it will be promptly delivered. Extremely rapid.
That concludes our examination of the HP DeskJet Plus 4122e printer’s scanning, copying, printing, and also digitally distributing documents capabilities.
Conclusion
The printer is inexpensive to purchase but not so inexpensive to operate; the HP DeskJet Plus 4122e is only cost effective when used in conjunction with an Instant Ink subscription. And the printer may be beneficial to you just if you do not have a lot of work. Though I have left it up to you to decide. Leave your questions in the comment section and don’t forget to like and share the articles so that others can benefit as well. Please remember to subscribe to the blog.
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