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HP LaserJet Pro M29w Wireless All in One Laser Printer Works with Alexa Y5S53A
Last Updated: July 5, 2022 (Refresh Now)
7.1
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1000
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284
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Design
393print, printing, hp, prints, printers
+68%
-32%
" ... Prints as intended, hasn’t jammed and works as intended. ... "
" ... A great printer overall. ... I used this for my work at a customer site to complete a validation and was able to print over 100 pages issue free. ... Compared to other printers that I have used, I would say this printer is relatively fast. ... Also, it does make good copies and oversize items can be reduced in size to fit standard paper. ... The basic version of the software needed to operate the printer was downloaded from the HP website and was easy to find as well as install. ... Other options may be more complicated but like I said, this printer is straightforward once you get it going and is a definite good choice for the price. ... "
" ... I used old cord and the printer sprang to life. ... (assume that this was not a common problem with HP printers). ... "
" ... No dislike , I like it alot great printer, use them alot and wireless it amazing no complaints on my end keep the good work guy ... "
" ... Fast printing machine ... "
" ... We have had inkjet printers for a long time. ... Besides the cartridge prices, we have had numerous user issues. ... After fighting ink jets for years, we decided to replace our printer with a laser unit. ... I unpacked it, plugged it in, installed the cd and 15 minute later we were printing. ... If you don't need a color printer, run, don't walk and order this printer. ... "
" ... The printer itself works great no issues with that part. ... "
" ... I decided to go with this laser printer because the toner cartridges cost about the same as ink cartridges only you get at least 3 times more printing out of a cartridge. ... So far the one that came with the printer has printed plenty of pages and has barely used toner. ... This printer is actually smaller than my last ink jet and fits nicely. ... "
Print
392print, printing, hp, prints, printers
+68%
-32%
" ... So I love the fact it can print over wifi straight from my phone now I can print those coupons out for retailers that will only accept it printed. ... I can also business better by printing out my important documents and hand sign them and scan them right back to them. ... "
" ... Best little printer I’ve ever had! ... I highly recommend this printer! ... I didn’t really need color so the black and white printer was fine. ... "
" ... Select the printer inside the application or printer preferences. ... Wired print is even easier, plug it and it works. ... "
" ... we replaced and ebson this HP works well ... "
" ... Also, nice quality black and white prints, scan works well, just no complaints after 2 months i guess and i've never had a home printer that did NOT fail within a few months of owning. ... "
" ... prints fast, toner cartridges are cheap and print two thousand pages, I use the after market toner cartridges, much less expensive. ... "
" ... Printing quality is very good so is sleep mode ... "
" ... It’s a perfect compact Laser printer you could ask for. ... "
Usage
158easy, set, easy to set, printer, installation
+85%
-15%
" ... I bough an air fryer for my apartment the same month. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Simple to set up great value ... "
" ... I like that it is compact, light in color, and very easy to set up. ... "
" ... It connects very easily and had an extremely easy set up! ... The wireless setup was so simple and seriously everything was just incredibly simple. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and the App makes it super easy to fix any initial problems setting up printing. ... "
" ... I am NOT tech savvy and get intimidate by things like this but I was able to set this up in minutes on my own. ... "
" ... I had a little bit of difficulty with the installation, but with help from my daughter-in-law (who's an IT tech), we got it completed within 20 minutes. ... "
Connectivity
143wifi, connect, usb, network, wireless
+55%
-45%
" ... I ignored it and it works fine on my network. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, there's no ethernet option, but the HP Smart Wizard, USB cable, and PC are all you need to set it up. ... "
" ... Once I did that, I plugged it in, plugged the USB cord to my MacBook, and printed a document from my email. ... No need for complicated computer setup, it just worked immediately. ... "
" ... easily controlled from either laptop and phone. ... "
" ... For the price, you expect a USB cable . ... "
" ... I used the HP smart app over the Bluetooth and wireless and it was very very quick. ... "
" ... No need to cable to setup. ... "
" ... Quick set up with wifi. ... "
Software
109printer, hp, hp smart app, software, error
+43%
-57%
" ... The warning lights are so confusing -- the error codes are just numbers and don't provide any context into what the error actually is. ... "
" ... Printer now works, but still cannot be found by the app on my phone. ... "
" ... Not only is their software abyssmal, but the biggest, most egregious design is that it REQUIRES AN INTERNET CONNECTION AND HP ACCOUNT TO USE THE SCANNER, AND THEIR SERVERS ARE ATROCIOUS AND DON'T CONNECT HALF THE TIME. ... Searching for the printer in the app, it spins for a few seconds. ... This is already a sign of a trash app. ... When it tells you that it needs bluetooth and location even though the app doesn't ask for these permissions in the phone, because it is lazily written as a one size fits all design that doesn't care what model you have. ... People asking questions about setting up or changing WIFI with canned responses from HP forums. ... This was my biggest headache before the HP login issues started rearing it's ugly head. ... This function literally does not exist in the app. ... I absolutely hate when online guides made by some manufaturer tell you about obsolete or removed functionality in their app. ... Even though the guide looks nothing like the app and the app has none of these menus or features. ... HOWEVER, this is only an issue if you cannot manually input your SSID and password, which is the case for the utterly worthless HP SMART app, which is anything but SMART. ... Here's the hierarchy of apps in general, for those who haven't figured it out yet. ... The second, much worse, buggy version, the one I've been fighting with, is the Android version. ... The Windows Store version. ... The app storefront that everyone shuns. ... The lowest, trashiest version of an app will exist here, and that's saying a lot for an already pathetic app like the HP SMART app. ... Since I mainly use my phone, and am forced to use the HP Smart app, which is rudimentary at best and full of issues like the forementioned login issue, it's about what you expect from a low quality printer app. ... The other "tiles" in the app are full of self-promotion and wheeling and dealing to make you buy more HP products or services. ... Even the order and stability of the tiles and interface keep changing and the app freezing or stuttering, as if the app couldn't get any worse. ... "
" ... (Updated) We were starting to like this printer but our 4-th print job ended in an error after printing the first of 2 pages. ... Support (really bad) says this is a cartridge error. ... "
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
" ... It doesn't have an external screen to configure settings on the printer, which would be fine if it didn't constantly lose it's Wifi connection. ... "
" ... After 3 frustrating days, and paying $60 for an app that didn't work, I contacted support. ... "
" ... It kept giving me an error message, and by the time I just gave up getting in contact with HP, the return window has closed. ... "
Reliability
81hp, error, months, working, return
+28%
-72%
" ... The product worked perfectly until one month after purchase it turned off and will not power up. ... "
" ... But, it will decided randomly that is is offline. ... Beyond the offline problem, if this printer enters an error mode, there is no way to fix it. ... "
" ... UPDATE : PRINTER WILL NOT WAKE FROM IDLE AND EVENTUALLY NOW ONLY GIVES PRINTER OFFLINE ERROR MESSAGE. ... "
" ... Replacement unit same issues . ... HP shame on you. ... "
" ... It’s garbage in one year. ... "
" ... Three times this printer has given me an error message that the only way to resolve it is to return to factory mode and re-install it. ... "
" ... Every hard wired also not working properly now I have already threw original box I can ... "
" ... That worked for two days. ... Then stopped working. ... "
Scan
68scanner, scanning, scans, print, printer
+84%
-16%
" ... I don't need to print often, and I need to scan even less, but when I do need to do those things, I need my device to work and stay connected to the network, etc. ... "
" ... This one scans and copies and prints. ... "
" ... I love the small footprint of the unit and the speed when scanning and printing. ... I recommend this device for anyone needing an occasional use basic printing (laser) and a flatbed scanner. ... "
" ... I printed and scanned so easily from my computer and everything arrived more quickly than I expected! ... "
" ... i would recommend this product to anyone its a perfect size and does everything copy, fax, scan. ... "
" ... The scanner is easy to use and the printer is a cinch. ... "
" ... This printer/scanner/copier does everything i needed it to do. ... "
" ... Easy to set up - small desktop footprint -- quick printing -- easy scanning . ... "
Size
63small, size, jam, compact, tray
+73%
-27%
" ... Compact, easy to use, high-quality, perfect for this professional writer’s needs. ... "
" ... One thing I do like is the footprint size is perfect for a work from home desk. ... "
" ... It's small, compact, and packs a mean punch. ... There wasn't a single Canon in stock that could fit my criteria. ... Lightweight and compact. ... "
" ... Compact design doesn’t hog desk space and is quiet enough that it doesn’t disturb other people in the house. ... "
" ... It's compact and perfect for home offices. ... "
" ... The size is fantastic. ... "
" ... Super compact, quite light. ... "
" ... As you can see from the pic, it fits on top of a kallax bookshelf and only takes the space of one kallax shell (wont exactly fit the cell though) ... "
Body
52size, compact, space, paper, tray
+85%
-15%
" ... It is coming very handy many times. ... "
" ... Nice compact size. ... "
" ... Compact, easy to use, high-quality, perfect for this professional writer’s needs. ... "
" ... The small size is definitely a plus. ... "
" ... That said it works great wirelessly, and the size is small enough to sit on a small table. ... It’s not quiet but I don’t care either way, but if you want a quiet laserjet, get a bigger model. ... "
" ... Works like a charm with a very tiny footprint. ... "
" ... It has a small footprint, making it perfect for home use where desk space is limited. ... "
" ... This is a solid, heavy little sucker. ... "
Marketplace
45returning, returned, going, back, another
+16%
-84%
" ... This seller should be removed from Amazon. ... "
" ... Returning this and absorbing the 20% restock fee ... "
" ... Unfortunately it stopped working after a month, and they're not letting me return it. ... "
" ... Next stop the TRASH ... "
" ... Returned for refund ... "
" ... Also unfortunately I can not return it due to missing 30 day window by a few days. ... "
" ... DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SELLER. ... "
" ... its heading for retirement and replacement! ... "
Price
38money, waste, worth, value, well
+79%
-21%
" ... has it all for a competitive price ... "
" ... Does everything very well at a reasonable price. ... "
" ... If there's a fourth thing, I'll totally lose my mind because for whatever $100 this thing cost it's totally worth it. ... "
" ... Can't beat the price. ... "
" ... It serves my purpose and it’s good value for the money. ... "
" ... Worth the price. ... "
" ... It's value for money. ... "
" ... Hard to beat for the money. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
32returning, returned, going, back, another
-100%
" ... its heading for retirement and replacement! ... "
" ... Returning this and absorbing the 20% restock fee ... "
" ... Returning as it is useless. ... "
" ... I want so badly to return this product!! ... "
" ... AVOID AVOID AVOID. ... "
" ... I'm going to return it! ... "
" ... Have to return because they couldn’t setup for me ... "
" ... Will return it, and I don't want another junk like this. ... "
Network
20wifi, router, connection, connect, wifi connection
+30%
-70%
" ... 2) The wireless connectivity sucks!!! ... "
" ... It began having connection problems in all circumstances. ... No wireless connection and then, no connection at all. ... "
" ... I have now been working on the WiFi connection for 6 hours. ... "
" ... Having tried going through the process several times before, and getting further than I did with any tech, for some reason the network I needed to get connected to did not show up. ... "
" ... It constantly loses connection. ... "
" ... Difficult to set up, requires reconfiguring home network. ... "
" ... But I could NOT connect it to my wireless router so it could be shared with 3 separate computers in my home. ... "
" ... Have to reset connection once a week. ... "
Performance
15job, efficient, speed, reboot, done
+80%
-20%
" ... Small an does the job. ... "
" ... Fast and efficient ... "
" ... Wakes up ready to work at seconds notice. ... "
" ... Efficient and fast. ... "
" ... Nothing more to say but it gets the job done! ... "
" ... Update: still giving this 4 stars, but this little guy gets hot FAST. ... "
" ... Perfect for my job! ... "
" ... The copy function also great and fast. ... "
Cable
10cord, usb, prints, printer, power cord
+80%
-20%
" ... Would like to get a replacement cord. ... "
" ... Cable needed only during setup. ... "
" ... For the price, you expect a USB cable . ... "
" ... No need to cable to setup. ... "
" ... But you can hook the cord to the printer to your laptop and prints out great. ... "
" ... Wired cable hookup a breeze . ... "
" ... Prints wirelessly and with a cord. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
8shipped, seller, picture, buy, back
+13%
-88%
" ... This seller should be removed from Amazon. ... "
" ... It only has a 50% chance of not killing you, but it's highly rated on Amazon! ... "
" ... Tried amazon support , what a joke. ... "
" ... EDIT: Changed this to one star. ... "
" ... DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SELLER. ... "
" ... First, the paper does not stay in the open slot as is shown in the picture. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
6yesterday, fine, came, arrived
+83%
-17%
" ... Delivery was fast, suppose to deliver next Tuesday but got it 4 days earlier. ... "
" ... in perfect condition . ... "
" ... The product arrived on time . ... "
" ... I really liked it when it came out of the box! ... "
Dry
6dry, cartridges, print, inkjet, drying
+83%
-17%
" ... I don't need color, I print and copy only occasionally and don't want ink cartridges that dry out. ... "
" ... inkjet ink always drying out . ... "
" ... it prints fast, no more issues with dried ink, not enough ink, too expensive ink . ... "
" ... No more dried cartidges to worry about now. ... "
Display
5screen, tray, small, printer, panel
+40%
-60%
" ... No onboard screen makes it hard to see what is going on. ... "
" ... The display panel on printer is too small and the error messages are too cryptic to be of any use whatsoever. ... "
" ... Hard to read display ... "
Comfort
5set, works, install, feels
+20%
-80%
" ... It feels like it's broken as well. ... "
" ... Something for HP to investigate this user set up journey pain ponts. ... "
" ... However, It was a pain to set up. ... "
" ... Pain in the . ... "
Sleep
4mode, printing, printer, power
+50%
-50%
" ... This printer is constantly going to sleep and not printing jobs as needed. ... "
" ... Now all of a sudden it just stays in sleep mode. ... "
Calling
4time, support, hp
+50%
-50%
" ... The automated operator can’t understand spoken letters. ... "
" ... As far as I’m concerned the word TECH means a minimum wage person who answers the phone and apologizes a lotsnd is chronically incapable of following an issue i’m start to finish making sure that all of the pieces are in order so that the customer does not have to spend more time attending to something that supposed to be saving them time. ... "
Power
3mode, sleep
+67%
-33%
" ... Sleep mode is great for power saving. ... "
" ... 1) unbox and plug it into electricity. ... "
Picture
3printers, image, color
+100%
" ... i will add pictures later ... "
" ... I tested some image prints and they came out fine. ... "
" ... I dont need color and if you do there are color printers for pictures . ... "
Lagging
3+33%
-67%
" ... This thing disconnects within seconds. ... "
" ... It constantly needs rebooting ... "
Features
3power, mode, error
+33%
-67%
" ... checked it, and the ATTENTION light was blinking. ... "
" ... Won't turn on - move it around and a light comes on but goes off. ... "
Color
3need, printers
+67%
-33%
" ... Next: I need some color. ... "
" ... I dont need color and if you do there are color printers for pictures . ... "
Cleaning
3keep, dust, clean, paper
+100%
" ... The printer has clean lines and has a very small footprint ideal for any desk, table or office. ... "
" ... To complete this order I ordered vinyl dust cover and (generic) replacement toner and I am set. ... "
Battery
33
+33%
-67%
" ... I have been trying for about 4 hours. ... "
" ... 3 hours wasted. ... "
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