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HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e All-in-One specifications and in-depth review

HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e All-in-One

Manufacturer: HP

The HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e All-in-One is a color inkjet printer designed for office use, handling print, copy, and scan tasks from a single unit. It features a two-tray paper system with a combined 260-sheet feeder capacity, an Automatic Document Feeder, a flatbed scanner, and a 2.7-inch touchscreen for on-device control. With a recommended monthly print volume of 800 pages and a maximum duty cycle of 20,000 pages, it is built for consistent moderate workloads.

Print output reaches up to 4,800 x 1,200 dpi in color, with black print speeds of 20 ppm and color at 10 ppm, while duplex printing is supported for double-sided documents. Scanning is handled at an optical resolution of 1,200 x 1,200 dpi with 24-bit color depth and PDF output, though duplex scanning is not available. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 5, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, AirPrint, and Mopria support, with a dedicated smartphone app also included. The printer carries a top energy efficiency rating, draws just 1.02W in standby, and comes with a one-year warranty.

Pros
  • Duplex printing is supported, allowing double-sided documents to be produced automatically without manual intervention
  • A broad set of wireless connectivity options — including Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi Direct, AirPrint, Mopria, Bluetooth, and Ethernet — covers most office networking scenarios
  • The 260-sheet combined input capacity across two trays reduces how often paper needs to be refilled during longer print runs
  • Borderless printing is available for edge-to-edge output when needed
  • The printer carries a top energy efficiency rating and draws only 1.02W in standby, keeping power use low during idle periods
  • A 2.7-inch touchscreen and dedicated smartphone app provide both on-device and remote control options
Cons
  • Duplex scanning is not available, so double-sided originals must be flipped and scanned manually
  • There are no USB-A or USB-C ports, which eliminates the option to print directly from a connected drive or cable-connected device
  • The recommended monthly print volume of 800 pages is relatively modest and may not suit higher-demand office environments
  • Color print speed is limited to 10 ppm, which can slow throughput when printing large color documents
  • OCR is not supported, so scanned documents cannot be automatically converted into searchable or editable text
  • The output tray holds only 60 sheets, meaning it will fill quickly during longer print jobs and require frequent clearing
Who is this for?

This printer is well-suited for small offices or home office environments that need reliable day-to-day printing, copying, and scanning without high monthly volume demands. The 260-sheet dual-tray input, duplex printing, and broad wireless connectivity — including Wi-Fi, Ethernet, AirPrint, and Mopria — make it a practical fit for shared office setups where multiple users connect from different devices. Its top energy efficiency rating and low standby power draw also make it a sensible choice for environments where the printer sits idle for extended periods between use.

Who is this NOT for?

Users with consistently high monthly print volumes will find the recommended monthly limit of 800 pages a meaningful constraint, as pushing toward the 20,000-page duty cycle on a regular basis is outside its intended operating range. Workflows that depend on duplex scanning or OCR will also be poorly served, since neither is supported — meaning double-sided originals require manual handling and scanned files cannot be automatically converted into editable or searchable text. Additionally, users who rely on direct USB connectivity for printing or document transfer will find no USB ports available on this model.

General info:

printer functions Print, Copy, Scan
feeder tray capacity 260 sheets
output tray capacity 60
Has an Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) ✓
number of input trays 2
volume 36119.66 cm³
standby power consumption 1.02W
height 337 mm
thickness 233 mm
width 460 mm
Is a flatbed scanner ✓
Has a multi-feed detection ✕
warranty period 1 years
weight 8000 g

This all-in-one handles print, copy, and scan functions and is built around a two-tray input system with a combined feeder capacity of 260 sheets and an output tray that holds up to 60 sheets. It includes an Automatic Document Feeder and a flatbed scanner, though multi-feed detection is not present. The unit measures 460mm wide, 233mm deep, and 337mm tall, with a total volume of 36,119.66 cm³ and a weight of 8,000g. Standby power consumption is rated at 1.02W, and the printer comes with a one-year warranty.

Print quality:

Can print in color ✓
Can print duplex ✓
print resolution 4800 x 1200 dpi
black print speed 20 ppm
Is a laser printer ✕
print speed color 10 ppm
1st copy out time - black 15 seconds
recommended monthly prints 800
1st copy out time - color 18 seconds
Has adjustable copy density ✓
printer duty cycle 20000

This is an inkjet printer — not a laser printer — capable of both color and black-and-white output with a maximum print resolution of 4,800 x 1,200 dpi. Black print speed reaches 20 ppm, while color prints at 10 ppm, with a first copy out time of 15 seconds for black and 18 seconds for color. Duplex printing is supported, and copy density is adjustable. The printer has a recommended monthly volume of 800 pages and a maximum duty cycle of 20,000 pages per month.

Scan quality:

scans documents to PDF ✓
Has an Auto Scan Mode ✕
optical scan resolution 1200 x 1200 dpi
bit depth color 24-bit
bit depth grayscale 256-bit
Has a duplex scanning feature ✕

The scanner captures documents at an optical resolution of 1,200 x 1,200 dpi with a 24-bit color depth and a 256-bit grayscale depth, and it can output scans directly to PDF. Auto Scan Mode and duplex scanning are not supported, meaning double-sided documents must be scanned one side at a time.

Connectivity:

supports Wi-Fi ✓
supports AirPrint ✓
supports Wi-Fi Direct printing ✓
supports Mopria ✓
has an external memory slot ✕
Has Bluetooth ✓
supports Ethernet ✓
Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
works with Alexa ✕
compatible with Google Assistant ✕
USB ports 0
has NFC ✕
USB-C ports 0

The printer supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Ethernet, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi Direct for a range of wired and wireless connection options. Mobile and cloud printing is covered through AirPrint and Mopria support, making it compatible with a broad selection of devices and platforms. There are no USB-A or USB-C ports, no external memory slot, and no NFC, and the printer does not work with Alexa or Google Assistant.

Features:

has borderless printing ✓
screen size 2.7"
has a touch screen ✓
maximum print memory 512MB
Has a dedicated smartphone app ✓
Has an Optical Character Recognition (OCR) ✕
Has a page preview screen ✕
printer memory 512MB
Has a Skip Blank Page function ✕
Can synchronize your documents with a USB drive ✕
Has an answering machine ✕

The printer includes a 2.7-inch touchscreen for direct on-device control and supports borderless printing for edge-to-edge output. It carries 512MB of onboard memory and has a dedicated smartphone app for remote management. OCR, page preview, skip blank page, USB document sync, and an answering machine are not available.

Miscellaneous:

Can synchronize documents directly to network ✕
has top energy efficiency rating ✓

The printer holds a top energy efficiency rating, reflecting low power consumption during operation. Direct network document synchronization is not supported.

Final Verdict

The HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e All-in-One is a well-rounded inkjet printer built for light to moderate office use, where its dual-tray paper handling, duplex printing, and extensive wireless connectivity options make it a practical and flexible choice for shared environments. Its top energy efficiency rating and low standby consumption add further value for setups where the device is frequently idle. That said, the 800-page recommended monthly volume and the absence of duplex scanning and OCR mean it is best matched to offices with straightforward, lower-intensity document workflows rather than high-throughput or scan-heavy operations. For small offices or home office users who need dependable everyday print, copy, and scan capability with minimal setup complexity, the OfficeJet Pro 8122e delivers a coherent and well-specified package.

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