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HP OfficeJet 250 All in One Portable Printer with Wireless Mobile Printing Works with Alexa CZ992A Black Normal
Last Updated: April 8, 2021 (Refresh Now)
7.6
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/10
Total Reviews
687
Old Reviews
395
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Review Analysis - 214 recent, verified reviews
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Print Quality
124print, hp, printing, prints, printers
+76%
-24%
" ... So far, I'm really happy with this printer. ... It's SUPER easy to set up and it prints & scans & copies like a dream. ... "
" ... I purchased this printer as a backup for my regular HP laser printer. ... "
" ... I opening the box and it printed . ... "
" ... Really nice printer. ... "
" ... Scan, copy & print. ... "
" ... They have little tiny ink tanks, so bring a set of spare inks. ... "
" ... Sleek look, easy as $&!# to set up and get printing. ... Took maybe 10 minutes from unpacking to printing documents! ... "
" ... Better than other portable printers I have purchased. ... Print quality is good also, black/white and color ... "
Size
33compact, portable, travel, desk, travels
+100%
" ... Just what I needed for travel ... "
" ... Like the portability ... "
" ... Easy to set-up, small footprint. ... "
" ... Convenient for small spaces. ... "
" ... This is a portable work horse. ... "
" ... Definitely a portable device. ... "
" ... Portable and easy to setup, this little guy is pretty awesome. ... "
" ... Love it, easy, small perfect ... "
Scan Quality
32scanner, scanning, printer, documents, scans
+63%
-38%
" ... Also use USB to scan documents for my kids school or my work. ... "
" ... For business trips, this answer my need for a portable printer scanner. ... "
" ... I work from home and I print and scan and fax ALOTTT!! ... "
" ... Like how to put the ink carts in and how to scan. ... "
" ... I looked through every all-in-one printer/scanner option on Amazon and ended up choosing this one and am VERY glad I did. ... "
" ... I can also scan documents from the printer to my phone which is very helpful and a cool feature. ... "
" ... Print is good, scanning to USB is easy, still haven’t figured out how to scan to email yet though. ... "
" ... I wanted a small printer, copy & scanner for my home office. ... "
Product Reliability
31hp, print, error, stopped working, messages
+35%
-65%
" ... The product stopped feeding paper properly and jams on one side, two weeks out of warrant. ... "
" ... Nothing seems to correct the issues. ... He was able to print a page a moment ago but my computer gave me three error messages and will not print. ... "
" ... These problems go back (on hp's support site) more than a year, and are still not fixed. ... We've wasted hours trying to print a few pages and scan a few more. ... "
" ... UPDATE: HP Smart doesn't work at all with the printer. ... Microsoft Scan worked for a while, but it stopped working. ... It is a useless piece of junk. ... "
" ... It did not last even 3 uses before it started going buggy. ... "
" ... I don't think I've ever left a negative review in my life, but having bought this printer months ago, and needing it VERY badly, I have never been so irritated by any piece of equipment in my entire life. ... "
" ... I have had this printer for 4 months now and still can't make it work. ... It is very unreliable. ... "
" ... This printer worked well for the first six months, but then it stopped printing. ... Constant error messages. ... "
Ease of Use
28easy, easy to use, easy to setup, set, setup
+89%
-11%
" ... For the most part, it is easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... The app that you use with it is easy as well. ... "
" ... Very useful , light to carry, easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... I found a setup video on YT and it was easy to do. ... "
" ... Much easier to set up than I expected. ... "
Device Compatibility
27print, computer, printer, hp, windows 10
+48%
-52%
" ... Some of my computers are not and have not ever been able to connect to this printer through the network. ... "
" ... Connecting it to the computer takes over an hour. ... "
" ... Spotty connectivity with MAC OS that cause numerous print jobs to get stuck. ... "
" ... Wrong, it is a type B connection. ... "
" ... if I use the wifi it simply does not work, if I use the email feature it works every second time and with a delay of 5 min to a few hours. ... "
" ... Have to constantly reconnect the wireless app. ... Hooked directly up to pc and could not install it in windows 10. ... "
" ... Does not print over Bluetooth, its only for setup. ... Don't buy this for mobile productivity if you like being productive. ... "
" ... Most of the time my computer or phone just won't recognize it, will say it's offline or won't send the info to the printer when I hit "print." ... "
Software Platform
24app, hp, printer, error, scan
+29%
-71%
" ... I keep diagnosing the problem only to get a message saying it's working, but it won't do anything no matter how many settings I change or ways I try to print it, whether from the HP app, the app I'm using, a webpage, it literally doesn't work, at ALL. ... I missed a couple return windows because I couldn't get it to print, losing money on things I couldn't return, so many important papers, I've had to cancel a doctor's appointment because I couldn't print something I needed in time . ... "
" ... This also has never worked from my iMac which is iOS 10.14.6 Mojave. ... So frustrating and the app is useless. ... "
" ... This is one of those potentially good products that is defeated by inadequate software. ... The print dialog window currently says "Encryption credentials have expired". ... "
" ... Diagnostic tools are for Windows only (I run on Mac). ... "
" ... Continuous cartridge error, no technical support, phone number no longer working. ... "
" ... It did not last even 3 uses before it started going buggy. ... "
" ... You are required to go through endless rounds of their "virtual assistant" (read useless computer robot) before you can get a code to be allowed to talk to a person. ... "
" ... Hooked directly up to pc and could not install it in windows 10. ... "
Setup
20set, easy to setup, install, instructions, easy to set
+80%
-20%
" ... The ease of setting up, connecting to my chromebook and my hp laptop was a ***** from the start. ... "
" ... I followed the prompts. ... "
" ... The setup was not quite as simple as indicated but overall great purchase. ... "
" ... Setup was a breeze. ... I spent HOURS trying to figure this out because it comes up nowhere in the installation documentation or in their online support (which is apparently the only option they have). ... "
" ... Easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Video's are there to help setup. ... "
" ... I found a setup video on YT and it was easy to do. ... "
" ... Portable and easy to setup, this little guy is pretty awesome. ... "
Battery Life
16lasts, hold a charge, charge, life, charged
+81%
-19%
" ... Once charged back up it works like normal. ... "
" ... Then you can run on the battery without plugging back in. ... "
" ... It has a battery so you don't have to plug it into the wall to turn it on. ... Just make sure it's charged. ... "
" ... Battery lasts, high-end feel, best of the kind ... "
" ... Two days later, I got the new system, took out only the battery (which performed fine), placed the old battery in the box I just received, and that day shipped it back to Amazon at their expense. ... "
" ... I haven't used it much on just the battery yet, but I'm sure it will perform well. ... "
" ... Battery arrived with 40% so was able to test immediately. ... "
" ... Battery power is awesome when you are on the road . ... "
Wifi
15printer, network, wifi direct, printing, wi fi
+33%
-67%
" ... Oh, and I am disappointed the printer does not recognize 5Ghz signals. ... "
" ... Some of my computers are not and have not ever been able to connect to this printer through the network. ... "
" ... if I use the wifi it simply does not work, if I use the email feature it works every second time and with a delay of 5 min to a few hours. ... "
" ... If you truly are mobile and therefore do not have access to a wifi network, this printer is useless. ... When you are connected to the printer's wifi, the app complains that there is no internet connection and closes. ... "
" ... WiFi direct is quite garbage on W10 and Android. ... "
" ... My printer and phone are connected to the same network and sometimes it prints but rarely. ... I have to reset the WiFi every single time and once I do that it's hit or miss if it prints from my phone. ... "
" ... I have actually never been able to use it as a printer because it can never connect to WiFi or mobile hot spot. ... "
" ... Touch screen failure upon input of new wifi network password setting. ... "
Price
12well worth, waste, price, invested, cost
+67%
-33%
" ... Best thing i invested my money in yet. ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... Great quality, especially for the price! ... "
" ... So much bang for your buck. ... "
" ... This was perfect, well worth the money. ... "
" ... It's definitely one of the pricier options available but I believe that the extra cost is worth the higher quality. ... "
" ... There are cheaper brands on the market. ... "
" ... Other than these points I think it is well worth the money. ... "
Capacity
10space, printer, apartment, travel trailer, rv
+100%
" ... Convenient for small spaces. ... "
" ... I live full-time in a travel trailer where space is a premium. ... "
" ... This is a great product and helps me be extremely productive while away from my home office! ... "
" ... It's compact and fits apartment living. ... "
" ... It is small and lightweight which is perfect for my RV. ... "
" ... hotel rooms, etc. ... "
" ... My kids all loved it and bought their own for their own home offices. ... "
" ... I was looking for a small printer that is easy to carry from room to room and this one is perfect. ... "
Apps
10scan, hp, sign, print, hp smart app
+50%
-50%
" ... Uninstalling and reinstalling software on my computer. ... "
" ... At this time I cannot make it scan either with the HP software or with Microsoft software. ... "
" ... While it has a the WiFi Direct feature, which in theory should solve your problems, the app for android is so poorly developed that it is not functional. ... "
" ... First you have to update the app each time before you scan a document to email, second it has to be restarted quite often and the issues go on and on. ... "
" ... So frustrating and the app is useless. ... "
Marketplace
10thank, 5, window, tech, support
+90%
-10%
" ... prompt delivery and a good product. ... "
" ... Just received from Amazon today and set up within 20mins. ... "
" ... Thank you Amazon! ... Julen was my Amazon tech support guy. ... This 5 star review is for Amazon only. ... "
" ... Amazon delivered my order fast, as usual. ... "
" ... Thank you Amazon! ... "
" ... Product was just as described. ... "
" ... thanks alot amazon. ... "
" ... Only Staples said they had one ($80!!) ... 5 stars for Amazon. ... "
Fit
10printer, paper jam, bends, tray, stopped
+40%
-60%
" ... I am just very annoyed that it can fit on my bookshelf but the paper falls to the floor as it comes out . ... "
" ... Both the touchscreen and printer cover get scratches and scuffs far too easily due to glossy cover. ... "
" ... Keeps saying there is a paper jam when there isn't one. ... "
" ... The whole thing is made of such cheap plastic it feels like it’s going to fall apart. ... "
" ... However, this OfficeJet 250 All-in-One Portable Printer bends the edge of the paper that you insert into it to print on and then that causes a paper jam. ... Every time I put paper in it, it bends the edge of the paper, making the paper worthless for any printer. ... "
" ... The product stopped feeding paper properly and jams on one side, two weeks out of warrant. ... "
For Travel
9traveling, road, trip, printer, trips
+89%
-11%
" ... it is great when I go on trips and need to print out documents on the run . ... "
" ... I live full-time in a travel trailer where space is a premium. ... "
" ... Excellent over the road. ... "
" ... We haven’t tested it yet since I cancelled our Cancun trip due to my cataract surgery but hopefully by March we can test it in Fiji and the succeeding months in different countries. ... "
" ... Just what I needed for travel ... "
" ... I've used this for several months now while traveling and it's the first of about a half dozen portable printers I've owned that I actually like. ... "
" ... I purchased it to use it for work while traveling, and it came through with flying colors. ... "
" ... Portable for work on road ... "
Overall performance
7job, works, super, quality, hp
+86%
-14%
" ... I trust HP for its quality and reliability. ... "
" ... It’s fast too! ... "
" ... which my job demands . ... "
" ... Does the job ... "
Cables
6use, usb, printer, printing, included
+17%
-83%
" ... Got tired of having to do that and put a usb cable on. ... "
" ... Missing electric cord ... "
" ... Printing isn't a problem as long as you use the cable. ... "
" ... I have removed the battery, rebooted, and purchased new cables. ... "
" ... The cable is not included with the printer, but in the interest of profit HP will sell you one on their website. ... Probably because everyone figured out the only way to use this so-called mobile printer is with a cable. ... "
Storage
6shelf, desk, small, tray, travel trailer
+83%
-17%
" ... Compact so it slides effortlessly in and out of sliding desk shelf. ... "
" ... I live full-time in a travel trailer where space is a premium. ... "
" ... The best part is that it doesn't take much desk space. ... "
" ... It's small and sleek - looks great and fits neatly on a shelf when I'm not using it. ... "
" ... its small enough to store it in a backpack and most of our guys store them in their tool boxes. ... "
Drivers
5driver, truck, drivers, scanner
+20%
-80%
" ... It is not a driver issue as all of my machines are running Windows 10. ... "
" ... The drivers and connections seem very fragile and constantly are breaking. ... "
Color
5text, sharp, scans, prints, print
+100%
" ... The text print is clear and sharp and color charts and graphs are also sharp and the colors are true to what you see on your screen. ... "
" ... Light/darker etc color works excellent. ... "
" ... Color is also great, highly recommended. ... "
" ... I was pleasantly surprised by its versatility and the quality of the printouts, both BW and color. ... "
" ... Prints, scans and copies consistently with good color and resolution. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
5screen, use, small, easy, scan
+80%
-20%
" ... The touch screen is easy to use and the menu is intuitive. ... "
" ... - Touch screen is great. ... "
" ... I simply select "scan to computer" on the touch screen and it gets the job done. ... "
For Kids
4kids, college
+100%
" ... Needed one as I was in grad school but wanted it to be responsive and small. ... "
" ... My kids all loved it and bought their own for their own home offices. ... "
" ... My daughter has this one and she loves it too. ... "
" ... Was purchased for grandson going to college. ... "
Display Clarity
4vertical, lines, show, display
-100%
" ... No luck and no way to use the led screen at all. ... "
" ... First, the display screen went black and for a week now I have not been able to contact any help but the virtual agent who does not understand the question. ... "
" ... Worked fine until I came into the office this morning and saw vertical black and white lines on the control panel. ... "
" ... Vertical lines on screen. ... "
Network
4wifi, router, network, use, hotel
+75%
-25%
" ... We have no WiFi (rural area) and work off strictly cell phones and personal hot spot on our cells for our laptops. ... "
" ... It's compact and fits apartment living. ... "
" ... hotel rooms, etc. ... "
Weight
4light, fast, easy, design, compact
+100%
" ... Light weight, excellent design, easy to use for the most part, and easy to store in small places due to its sleek design. ... "
" ... Compact and light weight. ... "
" ... Light weight and fast! ... "
Comfort
4plastic, hands
+25%
-75%
" ... Can't figure out how to get a hold of someone to help me. ... "
" ... Sheen would have reduced this wear and tear significantly. ... "
" ... The whole thing is made of such cheap plastic it feels like it’s going to fall apart. ... "
Returns
3amazon, refund, window, defective, bad
-100%
" ... I returned the bad one and I guess it is in limbo because I have not received any refund for the first one, and the second one keeps loosing contact with my computer and it is so difficult to get it to reconnect so that I can print documents. ... As it turns out, Amazon is just slow and non responsive on returns. ... "
" ... This product is defective and I want to return it. ... Can I please return for refund? ... "
" ... Amazon return window is closed. ... "
Ports
3cable, printer, network, cd, usb connection
+67%
-33%
" ... I did not try the wireless printing, but the printing via usb cable has no issue (buy the cable, not included). ... "
" ... They gave such technical help as: ensure the printer power is plugged in, or ensure the printer data cable is plugged into the computer. ... "
Build Quality
3would, parts, build
+33%
-67%
" ... Sheen would have reduced this wear and tear significantly. ... "
" ... The whole thing is made of such cheap plastic it feels like it’s going to fall apart. ... "
Charging
3plug, charged, charge, scan, printer
+100%
" ... It has a battery so you don't have to plug it into the wall to turn it on. ... Just make sure it's charged. ... "
" ... Once charged back up it works like normal. ... "
" ... It prints easily with no cords, has a great battery, is reliable and fast (for a portable printer) and the scan quality is excellent. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 65 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
WiFi: Yes