
HP Smart Tank 515 All-in-One Printer
Unboxing
- HP Smart Tank 515 All-in-One Printer
- HP GT53XL 135-ml Black Ink Bottle
- HP GT52 70-ml Ink Bottles in Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow
- Power Cord
- USB Cable (availability may vary by region)
- Setup Guide and Reference Materials
Design and Build Quality
- The printer features a built-in ink tank system with transparent reservoirs, allowing users to easily monitor ink levels.
- This design supports high-volume printing, yielding up to 6,000 black or 8,000 color pages before needing a refill.
- The spill-free, resealable ink bottles ensure clean and straightforward refilling.
- With its compact footprint, the HP Smart Tank 515 fits comfortably in various workspaces.
- The icon-based LCD control panel offers intuitive navigation for printing, scanning, and copying tasks.
- The printer is sleek exterior complements modern office aesthetics.
- Constructed with durable materials, the printer is designed to withstand regular use.
- Equipped with dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, and USB 2.0, the printer offers versatile connectivity options.
- The HP Smart App facilitates easy mobile printing and scanning, enhancing user convenience.
Key Features and Specifications
- All-in-One Functionality: Print, scan, and copy capabilities.
- Wireless Connectivity: Built-in dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, and Bluetooth LE for seamless wireless printing.
- Mobile Printing Support: Compatible with HP Smart App, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, HP ePrint, Android printing, and Mopria-certified devices.
- High-Capacity Ink Tanks: Integrated ink tank system with spill-free, resealable bottles; yields up to 18,000 black pages or 8,000 color pages.
- User-Friendly Control Panel: Features 4 LEDs and 7 buttons, including options for cancel, resume, color copy, black copy, Wi-Fi, info, and power.
- Automatic Ink Sensor: Monitors and maintains ink levels efficiently.
Printing Performance
- The HP Smart Tank 515 delivers reliable printing performance, with ISO print speeds up to 11 pages-per-minute in black and 5 pages-per-minute in color.
- Its First Page Out time is as fast as 14 seconds for black prints and 21 seconds for color prints.
- It offers high print resolutions up to 1200 × 1200 rendered dpi for black and up to 4800 × 1200 optimized dpi for color.
- The model supports automatic duplex printing and handles a recommended monthly volume of 400–800 pages without compromising quality.
Printer Setup Steps
- Unpack the Printer: Carefully remove the printer from the box and take off all protective materials, including tapes and plastic coverings.
- Place the Printer: Position the printer on a stable, flat surface near a power outlet and your computer or router, depending on your connection preference.
- Power Connection: Connect the power cord to the printer and plug it into a power source. Press the power button to turn on the printer.
- Ink Tank Filling:
- Open the ink tank lids.
- Carefully open each ink bottle and fill the corresponding tank (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) by aligning the bottle nozzle with the tank inlet.
- Fill each tank until it reaches the maximum fill line, then securely close the tank lids.
- Initial Ink Charging: Once the tanks are filled, the printer will automatically initiate the ink charging process. This may take several minutes.
- Software Installation:
- Download the HP Smart App from 123.hp.com or your device’s app store.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network and complete the setup.
- Test Print: After setup, perform a test print to ensure the printer is functioning correctly.