Product Description

The HP Smart Tank 596 All-in-One Printer is a practical wireless ink tank printer for homes, offices, students, and businesses that need reliable everyday printing. With print, copy, and scan functions, it combines essential office features in one compact device. Designed for efficient, high-volume printing, the HP Smart Tank 596 supports up to 10 ppm black and 5 ppm color ISO print speeds. Its integrated ink tank system helps reduce the need for frequent cartridge replacement, while the included HP original ink bottles provide a convenient printing solution. The printer features Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, USB connectivity, HP Smart app support, Apple AirPrint, and Mopria, making it easy to print and manage documents from compatible computers and mobile devices. Its self-healing Wi-Fi helps maintain a reliable wireless connection, while low-ink sensors make it easier to monitor ink levels. With borderless printing, a flatbed scanner, enhanced ID Copy, and support for A4, B5, A6, Legal, envelopes, photo paper, and specialty inkjet media, the HP Smart Tank 596 is well suited for everyday documents, schoolwork, business paperwork, forms, photos, and creative projects.

Specifications

• Brand: HP
• Product: HP Smart Tank 596 All-in-One Printer
• Model Number: 9B2C6A
• Functions: Print, Copy, Scan
• Print Technology: HP Thermal Inkjet
• Print Speed Black: Up to 10 ppm ISO
• Print Speed Color: Up to 5 ppm ISO
• Draft Print Speed Black: Up to 22 ppm
• Draft Print Speed Color: Up to 16 ppm
• First Page Out Black: As fast as 14 seconds
• First Page Out Color: As fast as 21 seconds
• Print Resolution Black: Up to 1200 × 1200 rendered dpi
• Print Resolution Color: Up to 4800 × 1200 optimized dpi
• Duplex Printing: Manual, with driver support
• Monthly Duty Cycle: Up to 3,000 pages
• Recommended Monthly Volume: 400–800 pages
• Scanner Type: Flatbed
• Scanner Technology: Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
• Optical Scan Resolution: Up to 1200 dpi
• Maximum Scan Size: 216 × 297 mm
• Copy Speed Black: Up to 10 cpm
• Copy Speed Color: Up to 2 cpm
• Copy Resolution: Up to 600 dpi / 600 × 600 dpi color
• Maximum Copies: Up to 99 copies
• Input Tray: 100 sheets
• Output Tray: 30 sheets
• Supported Media: Plain paper, photo paper, brochure paper, envelopes, specialty inkjet paper
• Supported Sizes: A4, B5, A6, DL envelope, Legal
• Borderless Printing: Yes, up to A4
• Connectivity: Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
• Wireless: 802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz
• Mobile Printing: HP app, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct
• Display: 33-segment + 1.2-inch icon LCD
• Processor Speed: 980 MHz
• Memory: 64 MB Integrated DDR1
• Operating Systems: Windows 10/11, macOS 10.15 and later, Android, iOS
• Dimensions: 434.66 × 361.53 × 157.26 mm
• Maximum Dimensions: 434.66 × 580.65 × 259.37 mm
• Weight: 5.03 kg
• Color: Eucalyptus
• Power: 100–240 VAC
• Operating Temperature: 5–40°C
• Auto Power Feature: HP Auto-Off Technology
• Ink System: HP GT53 Black and HP GT52 Cyan, Magenta & Yellow ink bottles
• Number of Ink Bottles: 4
• Model: 9B2C6A

Key Features

• Print, Copy & Scan: Handle essential home, school, and office tasks from one multifunction printer.
• High-Volume Ink Tank Printing: Includes HP original ink bottles designed for convenient, economical everyday printing.
• Wireless Connectivity: Connect through Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and USB for flexible printing.
• Mobile Printing: Use the HP app, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, and Wi-Fi Direct Printing from compatible devices.
• Self-Healing Wi-Fi: Helps maintain a stable wireless connection by automatically detecting and resolving certain connectivity issues.
• Borderless Printing: Print borderless documents and images up to A4 size.
• Smart Ink Monitoring: Integrated low-on-ink sensors make it easier to monitor ink levels.
• Enhanced ID Copy: Detect and copy ID documents onto a single page with supported features.
• Easy Ink Refilling: HP ink bottle design provides a cleaner and more convenient refill experience.
• Automatic Power Management: HP Auto On/Off technology helps manage printer power when the device is not in use.