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HP K7R96A#1H3.RB Envy Photo 7855 Wireless All-in-One Printer Renewed

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The HP ENVY Photo 7855 delivers borderless lab-quality photo prints and full all-in-one functionality from a single wireless home device.

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Overview

The HP ENVY Photo 7855 is a thermal inkjet all-in-one positioned specifically for households that prioritize photo print quality alongside standard document and scanning functions. Its headline specification is 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color output — achieved on selected HP photo papers in Max DPI mode — which translates to smooth tonal transitions and accurate color on borderless 4x6 through 8x10 prints. The borderless capability is built in, not an add-on, covering the paper sizes most commonly used for personal photo printing. For a home device, that output quality closes the gap with drugstore and online photo lab prints for casual use.

Beyond photo output, the 7855 covers the full all-in-one checklist: flatbed scanning, copying, automatic two-sided printing, and fax. A 2.65-inch color touchscreen handles on-printer operations, and wireless connectivity spans Wi-Fi, HP Smart app, and Apple AirPrint — covering the majority of modern mobile and desktop printing workflows without a USB cable. The 1,000-page monthly duty cycle and 14ppm ISO black speed correctly categorize this as a light-use consumer device; it is not a replacement for a laser printer in a busy shared environment. As a renewed unit it delivers the full G1 feature set at a reduced price point, with the standard 90-day renewed warranty applied.

Key Features

High-Quality Printing: Enjoy stunning photos and sharp text with the HP ENVY Photo 7855's advanced printing technology.

Versatile Functionality: Printer, scanner, copier, and fax all in one machine, making it perfect for home or small office use.

Mobile Printing: Print from your smartphone or tablet using the HP Smart app or Apple AirPrint, making it convenient and easy to print on-the-go.

Technology: HP Thermal Inkjet. Resolution: Black (best): Up to 1200 x 1200 rendered dpi (when printing from a computer); Color (best): Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color (when printing from a computer on selected HP photo papers and Print in Max dpi)

Print speed: Black (ISO): Up to 15 ppm; Color (ISO): Up to 9 ppm First Page Out Black: As fast as 18 sec; First Page Out Color: As fast as 22 sec; Black (Draft): Up to 22 ppm; Color (Draft): Up to 15 ppm. Duty cycle: Monthly, letter: Up to 1000 pages

Specifications

Print Technology
HP Thermal Inkjet
Black Print Resolution (best)
Up to 1200 x 1200 rendered dpi
Color Print Resolution (best)
Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color
Black Print Speed (ISO)
Up to 15 ppm
Color Print Speed (ISO)
Up to 9 ppm
First Page Out Black
As fast as 18 sec
First Page Out Color
As fast as 22 sec
Black Print Speed (Draft)
Up to 22 ppm
Color Print Speed (Draft)
Up to 15 ppm
Monthly Duty Cycle (letter)
Up to 1000 pages

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color output on photo papers produces borderless prints with smooth tonal gradations and accurate color at home without sending files to a lab.
  • All-in-one functionality consolidates printing, scanning, copying, and fax into one device — useful for home offices where desk space and budget limit dedicated hardware.
  • HP Smart app and Apple AirPrint enable direct mobile printing without requiring a laptop or driver installation, covering iOS, Android, and Chromebook workflows.
  • Automatic two-sided printing is built in — duplex output saves paper on multi-page documents without manual page flipping.
  • The 2.65-inch color touchscreen provides direct on-printer control for scan, copy, and setup functions without requiring a connected computer.

👎 Cons

  • The 1,000-page monthly duty cycle is low for any environment with more than one or two regular users — the 7855 is a light-use consumer device, not a shared office workhorse.
  • HP thermal inkjet printers use per-cartridge ink, and the ENVY line's ink cost per page is higher than laser alternatives for high-volume black text printing — the photo quality advantage only pays off if you print photos regularly.
  • Black print speed tops out at 14ppm ISO — adequate for occasional use but noticeably slower than even entry-level laser printers for document-heavy workflows.
  • The renewed 90-day warranty window is short; without extended coverage, any hardware failure after the window is an out-of-pocket repair or replacement.
  • Fax functionality requires a phone line connection, which many modern home and small office setups no longer maintain.

Frequently Asked Questions

For color photo printing, the 7855 reaches up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi on selected HP photo papers when printing from a computer in Max DPI mode. That resolution level produces sharp, smooth gradients in photo output — comparable to entry-level photo lab prints for 4x6 to 8x10 formats.
ISO-rated speeds are 14ppm black and 9ppm color. First page out is 18 seconds for black and 22 seconds for color. Draft mode reaches 22ppm black / 15ppm color. These are single-page throughput figures; the 1,000-page monthly duty cycle means this printer is sized for light to moderate home or small-office use, not sustained high-volume output.
Yes. The 7855 supports borderless printing on photo paper sizes including 4x6, 5x7, and 8x10 inches, printing edge-to-edge without white margins. Borderless output requires using supported HP photo paper types for best results.
The 7855 supports Wi-Fi direct printing via the HP Smart app (iOS and Android), Apple AirPrint for direct iPhone/iPad printing without an app, and standard network printing from Windows and macOS. It requires a 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi network for full wireless functionality.
Renewed means the unit was professionally inspected, tested, and certified to work and look like new by a third-party approved seller. It includes a 90-day warranty and may ship in generic packaging. Ink cartridges may not be included or may be partially used — verify what's included before ordering.