HP Smart Tank 581 – Affordable All‑in‑One Ink Tank Printer
The HP Smart Tank 581 is a compact all‑in‑one printer designed for home and office use. With its refillable ink tank system, it delivers ultra‑low‑cost printing and sharp results. Featuring a dedicated ID copy button, Wi‑Fi Direct, and mobile printing support, it’s built for convenience and productivity.
Key Features
Print technology: Thermal inkjet, 4800×1200 DPI resolution.
Print speed: Up to 11ppm black, 5ppm color (ISO).
Copying: Color copying, 600×600 DPI, ID copy button.
Scanning: Flatbed CIS scanner, 1200×1200 DPI optical resolution.
Ink system: 4‑cartridge ink tank (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow).
Connectivity: Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi Direct, Hi‑Speed USB 2.0, Bluetooth, AirPrint, Mopria, HP ePrint.
Paper handling: 30‑sheet input, 30‑sheet output, supports A4, A5, A6, B5, envelopes.
Display: 2" built‑in color display.
Duty cycle: Up to 1000 pages/month, recommended 400–800.
Design: Compact black finish, 5.14kg.
Warranty: 1‑year manufacturer warranty.
Quick Specs
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Print Resolution | 4800×1200 DPI |
| Print Speed | 11ppm black, 5ppm color |
| Copy Resolution | 600×600 DPI |
| Scan Resolution | 1200×1200 DPI |
| Ink System | 4‑color ink tank |
| Connectivity | Wi‑Fi, USB 2.0, Bluetooth, AirPrint |
| Display | 2" color screen |
| Duty Cycle | 1000 pages/month |
| Weight | 5.14 kg |
| Model | HP Smart Tank 581 |
Advantages
Ultra‑low‑cost printing with refillable ink tanks.
Dedicated ID copy button for quick document duplication.
Borderless photo printing supported.
Compact design with Wi‑Fi Direct and mobile printing.
Energy‑efficient operation with low power consumption.
Limitations & Risks
Manual duplex printing (no automatic duplex).
No fax functionality.
Small input/output tray capacity (30 sheets).
Warranty limited to 1 year.
Best Use Cases
Home offices needing affordable all‑in‑one printing.
Students requiring scanning and copying features.
Small businesses looking for low‑cost, reliable ink tank printing.