Product: HP Smart Tank 596 All-in-One Printer

Manufacturer: HP

Model: HP Smart Tank 596

Product Number: 9B2C6A

Product Type: All-in-One Ink Tank Printer

Functions: Print, Copy, Scan

Print Technology: HP Thermal Inkjet

Print Speed Black: Up to 10 ppm ISO A4

Print Speed Colour: Up to 5 ppm ISO A4

Draft Print Speed Black: Up to 22 ppm A4

Draft Print Speed Colour: Up to 16 ppm A4

Print Resolution Black: Up to 1200 x 1200 rendered dpi

Print Resolution Colour: Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi colour

Monthly Duty Cycle: Up to 3,000 pages

Recommended Monthly Page Volume: 400 to 800 pages

Display: 33-segment plus 1.2-inch icon LCD display

Processor Speed: 980 MHz

Memory: 64 MB

Ink System: 4 ink bottles — 1 black and 3 colour bottles

Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Wi-Fi Direct

USB Connectivity: Hi-Speed USB 2.0

Mobile Printing: HP App, Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, HP Print Service Plugin and Wi-Fi Direct Printing

Paper Input Capacity: Up to 100 sheets

Paper Output Capacity: Up to 30 sheets

Supported Media Sizes: A4, B5, A6, DL envelope and Legal

Duplex Printing: Manual two-sided printing with driver support

Borderless Printing: Yes, up to 8.5 x 11 inches / 210 x 297 mm

Scanner Type: Flatbed

Optical Scan Resolution: Up to 1200 dpi

Maximum Scan Size: 216 x 297 mm

Scan File Formats: JPEG and PDF

Copy Resolution Black: Up to 600 dpi

Copy Resolution Colour: Up to 600 x 600 dpi

Maximum Copies: Up to 99 copies

Ink Included: HP ink bottles included in the box

Included Ink Reference: Up to 6,000 black pages or 6,000 colour pages, depending on regional package configuration and HP's stated specifications

Operating Systems: Windows 10, Windows 11 and compatible macOS versions, Android and iOS

Dimensions: 434.66 x 361.53 x 157.26 mm

Weight: Approximately 5.03 kg

Warranty: One-year or 30,000 pages limited hardware warranty, whichever comes first

Smart and Efficient Ink Tank Printing

The HP Smart Tank 596 All-in-One Printer is designed for affordable everyday printing with an integrated refillable ink tank system. It combines printing, copying and scanning in one compact device, making it suitable for home users, students, small offices and everyday business requirements.

High Volume Printing with Low Cost Per Page

The HP Smart Tank 596 is designed for users who print regularly and want to reduce the cost of everyday printing. HP states that the printer can provide a high number of pages from the included ink bottles, with the exact included-page specification varying by regional configuration. (HP)

Print, Copy and Scan

With print, copy and scan functionality, the HP Smart Tank 596 provides the essential functions required for everyday home and office tasks without requiring separate devices.

Reliable Wireless Connectivity

Built-in Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct allow the printer to connect to compatible computers and mobile devices. The printer also supports mobile printing through the HP App, Apple AirPrint, Mopria and HP Print Service Plugin. (HP)

Sharp Text and Vibrant Colour

The printer supports up to 1200 x 1200 rendered dpi for black printing and up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi colour when printing from a computer with 1200 input dpi. This makes it suitable for documents, school projects, graphics and everyday colour printing. (HP)

Convenient Ink Refilling

The Smart Tank design uses refillable ink bottles rather than traditional ink cartridges. HP highlights its colour-coded bottles and spill-free refill design to make ink replenishment easier and more convenient. (HP)

Self-Healing Wi-Fi

The printer features self-healing Wi-Fi technology designed to automatically detect and resolve connection issues to help maintain reliable wireless printing.

Mobile-Guided Setup

The HP Smart Tank 596 supports mobile-guided setup through the HP App, helping users configure the printer and connect their devices with step-by-step guidance. (HP)

Low Ink Sensors

Integrated ink sensors help users monitor ink levels and maintain the printer more easily, helping reduce unexpected interruptions caused by low ink.

Manual Duplex Printing

The HP Smart Tank 596 supports manual two-sided printing through driver support, allowing users to print on both sides of paper when required.

Ideal for Home and Small Office Use

With print, copy and scan functions, wireless connectivity, refillable ink tanks and a recommended monthly volume of 400 to 800 pages, the HP Smart Tank 596 is suitable for students, families, home offices and small businesses.