| Specification | HP DeskJet 2821e All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|
| Product Info | |
| Title | HP DeskJet 2821e All-in-One Printer |
| SKU | 588N4A |
| Product Type | Colour inkjet all-in-one printer |
| Series | DeskJet |
| Functions | Print, scan and copy |
| Promotion | Includes 5 months of free printing with HP Instant Ink, subject to applicable registration and subscription terms |
| Target Users and Print Volume | For teams of up to 3 users; prints up to 100 pages per month |
| Number of Users | 1–3 users |
| Top Key Feature | Scan to PDF |
| Printer Specifications | |
| Print Technology | HP Thermal Inkjet |
| Print Colours | Yes |
| Maximum Print Colours | 4 — black, cyan, magenta and yellow |
| Duplex Printing | Manual, with driver support |
| Multitasking Supported | No |
| Automatic Paper Sensor | No |
| Envelope Feeder | No |
| Paper Trays, Standard | 1 |
| Paper Trays, Maximum | 1 |
| Duty Cycle (Monthly, Letter) | Up to 1,000 pages |
| Duty Cycle (Monthly, A4) | Up to 1,000 pages |
| Recommended Monthly Page Volume | Up to 1,000 pages |
| Vertical Alignment Accuracy | ±0.042 mm |
| Print Performance | |
| Print Speed Black (ISO) | Up to 7.5 ppm |
| Print Speed Colour (ISO) | Up to 5.5 ppm |
| Print Speed Black (Draft, A4) | Up to 20 ppm |
| Print Speed Colour (Draft, A4) | Up to 16 ppm |
| Print Quality Black | Up to 1200 × 1200 rendered dpi |
| Print Quality Colour | Up to 4800 × 1200 optimised dpi when printing from a computer on selected HP photo papers with 1200 dpi input |
| Connectivity & Mobile Printing | |
| Standard Connectivity | 1 × Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device port 1 × Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n |
| Mobile Printing Capability | HP app, Apple AirPrint and Chrome OS |
| Wireless Capability | Yes, built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n |
| Network Capabilities | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n |
| Fax Phone TAM Interface | No |
| Ink Cartridges & Printheads | |
| Number of Ink Cartridges | 2 — 1 black and 1 tri-colour cartridge |
| Ink Types | Pigment-based black ink and dye-based colour ink |
| Printing Supply Colours | Black, cyan, magenta and yellow |
| Printheads | 2 — 1 black and 1 tri-colour |
| Printhead Nozzles | 328 black nozzles and 588 colour nozzles |
| HP 67 Replacement Cartridges | HP 67 Black 3YM56AN — approximately 120 pages HP 67XL Black 3YM57AN — approximately 240 pages HP 67 Tri-Colour 3YM55AN — approximately 100 pages HP 67XL Tri-Colour 3YM58AN — approximately 200 pages |
| HP 305 Replacement Cartridges | HP 305 Black 3YM61AE — approximately 120 pages HP 305XL Black 3YM62AE — approximately 240 pages HP 305 Tri-Colour 3YM60AE — approximately 100 pages HP 305XL Tri-Colour 3YM63AE — approximately 200 pages |
| HP 805 Replacement Cartridges | HP 805 Black 3YM73AA — approximately 120 pages HP 805XL Black 3YM71AA — approximately 240 pages HP 805 Tri-Colour 3YM72AA — approximately 100 pages HP 805XL Tri-Colour 3YM70AA — approximately 200 pages |
| Paper Handling | |
| Paper Handling Input, Standard | 60-sheet input tray |
| Paper Handling Output, Standard | 25-sheet output tray |
| Input Capacity | Up to 60 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | Up to 60 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity, Photo Paper | Up to 20 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity, Cards | Up to 20 cards |
| Output Capacity | Up to 25 sheets |
| Maximum Output Capacity, Photo Paper | Up to 20 sheets |
| Maximum Output Capacity, Envelopes | Up to 5 envelopes |
| Standard Output Capacity, Legal | Up to 25 sheets |
| Finished Output Handling | Sheetfed |
| Print Area | |
| Top Margin, A4 | 3 mm |
| Left Margin, A4 | 3 mm |
| Right Margin, A4 | 3 mm |
| Bottom Margin, A4 | 12.7 mm |
| Supported Media | |
| Key Media Sizes | 10 × 15 cm, A4 and envelopes |
| Media Sizes Supported | A4, B5, A6 and DL envelopes |
| Custom Media Sizes | 76 × 127 to 215 × 355 mm |
| Standard Duplex Media Sizes | Not applicable |
| Media Types | Plain paper, photo paper, brochure paper, envelopes and other speciality inkjet papers |
| Supported Media Weight | A4: 60 to 90 g/m² HP envelopes: 75 to 90 g/m² HP cards: up to 200 g/m² HP 10 × 15 cm photo paper: up to 300 g/m² |
| Recommended Media Weight | 75 g/m² |
| Copying | |
| Copy Speed Black (ISO) | Up to 6 cpm |
| Maximum Copies | Up to 9 copies |
| Copier Settings | Auto-enlarge |
| Scanning | |
| Scan to PDF | Supported |
| TWAIN Version | Version 2.4 |
| Hardware Scan Resolution | Up to 1200 × 1200 dpi |
| Optical Scan Resolution | Up to 1200 dpi |
| Faxing | |
| Faxing | No |
| Operating Systems & Requirements | |
| Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS 10.14 Mojave, macOS 10.15 Catalina, macOS 11 Big Sur, macOS 12 Monterey, macOS 13 Ventura and Chrome OS |
| Minimum System Requirements | Windows 10 or 11; 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor; 2 GB available hard disk space; internet connection; Internet Explorer |
| Minimum System Requirements for Mac | macOS 10.14 Mojave through macOS 13 Ventura; 2 GB available hard disk space; internet connection |
| Mac Compatible | Yes |
| Memory & Control Panel | |
| Memory | 64 MB DDR1 |
| Memory Slots | None |
| Control Panel | Icon LCD display with Power, Cancel, Resume, Wi-Fi, Information, Colour Copy and Black Copy buttons; LED indicators for Power, Ink, Resume, Wi-Fi and Information |
| Dimensions | |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 425 × 304 × 154 mm |
| Maximum Dimensions | 425 × 546 × 250 mm with output extension fully extended |
| Power & Software | |
| Power Consumption | 2.8W ready 1.4W sleep 0.3W auto-off 0.3W off |
| Power Supply Type | Internal |
| Software Included | HP Printer Software, available online |
| Box Contents & Warranty | |
| What's in the Box | HP DeskJet 2821e All-in-One Printer HP 67 Setup Black Cartridge HP 67 Setup Tri-Colour Cartridge Regulatory Flyer Setup Guide Reference Guide Power cord |
| USB Cable Included | No; USB cable must be purchased separately |
| Warranty | One-year limited warranty; warranty and support options vary by product, country and local legal requirements |
HP DeskJet 2821e All-in-One Printer
The HP DeskJet 2821e is a compact wireless colour all-in-one inkjet printer designed for home users, students and small workspaces that require simple printing, scanning and copying.
With built-in Wi-Fi, mobile printing support and an easy-to-use control panel, it provides a convenient solution for everyday documents, homework, forms, return labels, recipes and photographs.
Key Features
- 3-in-1 colour inkjet printer
- Print, scan and copy functions
- Print speed up to 7.5 ppm in black
- Print speed up to 5.5 ppm in colour
- Draft print speed up to 20 ppm in black
- Draft print speed up to 16 ppm in colour
- Black print quality up to 1200 × 1200 rendered dpi
- Colour print quality up to 4800 × 1200 optimised dpi
- Manual two-sided printing with driver support
- Built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity
- Supports the HP app, Apple AirPrint, Mopria and Chrome OS
- 60-sheet input tray
- 25-sheet output tray
- Optical scan resolution up to 1200 dpi
- Monthly duty cycle of up to 1,000 pages
- HP Instant Ink eligible
- Made with 60% post-consumer recycled plastic
Everyday Printing, Scanning and Copying
The HP DeskJet 2821e combines printing, scanning and copying in one compact device. It is suitable for light home-printing requirements, including assignments, correspondence, forms, recipes, labels and everyday colour documents.
Print Performance
The printer delivers ISO print speeds of up to 7.5 pages per minute in black and up to 5.5 pages per minute in colour.
Draft printing reaches up to 20 pages per minute in black and up to 16 pages per minute in colour, helping users complete basic documents more quickly.
The first black page can be produced in as fast as 15 seconds, while the first colour page can be produced in as fast as 19 seconds.
Clear Black and Colour Output
Black print quality reaches up to 1200 × 1200 rendered dpi, helping produce clear text and detailed everyday documents.
Colour print quality reaches up to 4800 × 1200 optimised dpi when printing from a computer on selected HP photo papers with 1200 dpi input.
Wireless and Mobile Printing
Built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n allows the printer to connect to a compatible wireless network for convenient printing from supported computers and mobile devices.
Users can print and manage supported printer functions using the HP app, Apple AirPrint, Mopria Certified printing and compatible Chrome OS devices.
Scanning
The flatbed scanner provides optical and hardware scan resolution of up to 1200 dpi.
It is suitable for scanning photographs, forms, identification documents and other single-page originals. Scan-to-PDF is supported through compatible HP software.
Please note that this model does not include an automatic document feeder. Documents must be placed individually on the scanner glass.
Copying
The copying function supports up to nine copies in a single job. Auto-enlarge functionality is also available for supported documents.
Paper Handling
The printer includes a 60-sheet input tray and a 25-sheet output tray.
Supported media sizes include A4, B5, A6, DL envelopes and selected custom sizes from approximately 76 × 127 mm to 215 × 355 mm.
Compatible media include plain paper, photo paper, brochure paper, envelopes and other speciality inkjet papers.
Manual Two-Sided Printing
Manual duplex printing is supported through the printer driver. Users must turn and reload the paper when printing on both sides.
Automatic two-sided printing and borderless printing are not supported.
Recommended Usage
The HP DeskJet 2821e has a monthly duty cycle of up to 1,000 pages and is best suited for light, regular home-printing requirements.
HP Instant Ink Eligible
The printer is eligible for HP Instant Ink, an optional ink-subscription service that can arrange replacement ink delivery based on printer usage and the selected monthly plan.
Promotional trial periods, registration requirements and subscription terms may vary by country and time. Please confirm the applicable offer during printer setup or purchase.
Replacement Ink Cartridges
- HP 67 Black Original Ink Cartridge, 3YM56AN – approximately 120 pages
- HP 67XL High Yield Black Original Ink Cartridge, 3YM57AN – approximately 240 pages
- HP 67 Tri-Colour Original Ink Cartridge, 3YM55AN – approximately 100 pages
- HP 67XL High Yield Tri-Colour Original Ink Cartridge, 3YM58AN – approximately 200 pages
Designed with Recycled Materials
The printer is made with 60% post-consumer recycled plastic, providing a compact everyday printing solution designed with reduced material impact in mind.
What's in the Box
- HP DeskJet 2821e All-in-One Printer
- HP 67 Setup Black Ink Cartridge
- HP 67 Setup Tri-Colour Ink Cartridge
- Power cord
- Setup Guide
- Reference Guide
- Regulatory Flyer
A USB cable may not be included and should be purchased separately where required.
Warranty
The HP DeskJet 2821e includes a one-year limited hardware warranty. Warranty coverage and support options may vary according to the country and applicable local terms.
Important: This printer uses dynamic security and is designed to work with cartridges containing new or reused HP electronic circuitry. Periodic firmware updates may block cartridges that use modified or non-HP circuitry.
