HP DeskJet 3755 Compact All-in-One Wireless Printer, Instant Ink, Works with Alexa - Seagrass Accent (J9V92A)

I like this printer, but it took me a really long time to figure out how to get it to print and it still does. Doesn’t always wanna take a screenshot or a photo or just from my iPhone on my iPad. It’s a mystery every time I wanna use it, but I do like it when I can get out

This is our third deskjet all in one. We have one for our home office, one for our second home and one for work. By far our favorite. We have had our first one for five years. These are so darn cute. Not the fastest or high quality but it’s darn close. Love the Alexa feature, print from phone and space saver. Does not require you to subscribe to expensive monthly service like the new printers. Please start making these models again. I had to search everywhere to find this one.

TL;DR: How to set up the printer 1) Plug in 2) Add ink cartridges - make sure that they are installed correctly and there are no error codes on the screen 3) Download the HP Smart App on your phone or on your computer 4) If you are on a VPN, disconnect 5) Follow the instructions on the App - the printer will either be found or not. If it is not found, try the "Manual" process where you use the App to connect to the printer wifi/bluetooth (this is easier on your phone vs on your computer and I recommend doing it on your phone). 6) Once the printer is on your wifi, you can connect it to your computer(s) around your home. 7) At any point, hit the wifi button and the cancel button to reset the wifi pairing mode on the printer and wait for the power button to start flashing. Once it starts flashing, the wifi pairing mode has been reset and you can start the process again (if you mess up like I did). Let's start with the obvious - I bought this printer for under $100 because I needed something simple for working from home. I don't do photos or large jobs or anything - just things like forms that I need to sign and scan back (and I use my phone and the adobe app for all my scanning), Amazon return labels, and small jobs. The printer is perfect for all of that. An amazing price for a good quality printer that prints well for small and non-intensive use. Let's talk about the set up - I consider myself tech savvy. I am not someone who needs help in setting up wifi tech in my house (we are pretty wired). Yet this took me over an hour to figure out. And thank goodness that I could troubleshoot on the internet when things went south. So I first followed the instructions for plugging it in/adding in the ink cartridges. After putting in the ink catridges (its one of the first parts of the set up), everything started blinking except the power button. And the screen (which is not lit very well) was flashing an E and then a 3 over and over. Had no idea what that meant (thought it had to do with it not being connected to the WIFI yet and decided to continue to set up my printer. Didn't work. I tried using my computer and tried using my phone. Didn't work. One hour went by as I tried everything - that included resetting my router, holding down the Wifi Button and the Cancel button to reset the wifi initiation mode (as suggested on the internet) but that wasn't working. And finally...FINALLY - the E3 flashing made me thinking something else was wrong. And it was - I had installed the ink cartridges wrong (they really need to be pushed in until you hear a click...I didn't do that). Once that error cleared, I pushed the wifi button and the X/cancel button and waited for the Power Button to start blinking (as the internet told me to do). This process refreshed the wifi pairing mode. Once that happened, I was able to connect the printer to the wifi using the app on my phone and once the printer was connected to the wifi, I could add it to my computer. I just needed someone (for instance, the instructions) to let me know about the error codes and making sure I was doing what I needed to do instead of wasting an hour trying to do everything. So in summary - great little printer for the price, TERRIBLE instructions and not enough information to get it set up unless you do it perfectly from the get go (which how can you when you aren't given enough information to do it!). I gave it 4 stars because its a great printer at a great price. It lost a star due to the lack of information/troubleshooting on how to set it. Error codes and what they mean should be standard in the manual OR at least the manual should have a QR code that leads you to a place that outlines what they are.

If you are about to make the same mistake I did by purchasing this printer b/c it's the least expensive one available for same-day delivery via Prime, then save yourself time and money by reading this first. I literally spent 5 hours working on setting this up today and finally ended up having to call HP Support for assistance. They took 45 minutes to troubleshoot over the phone. 1. This printer ONLY connects to 2.4ghz wi-fi, and not all wi-fi routers are "manually" switchable. So if you have a non-manually-switchable 5ghz router (like I have through Spectrum, model sac2v2s), then you have to call HP Support to get 5ghz drivers by letting them remote-in to your computer because the drivers aren't easy to find. The person I spoke with at HP Support even installed the wrong driver pak on my computer initially. So if you fall into the category of having a router that auto-switches between 2.4ghz to 5ghz without the option to manually switch, then getting the right drivers installed is the ONLY way you'll be able to connect to wi-fi. 2. If you can't connect to wi-fi, then you have to connect via a SPECIAL USB cable... not just any old USB cable. And this printer DOES NOT COME WITH THE CABLE! You must purchase a USB-A to USB-B cable separately (one end is a normal USB connection but the other end is a big old fat square shape with a slightly curved top). It's an "old" printer style cable. 3. But I couldn't even connect via USB, so had to call HP Support for assistance. After the technician remoted-in to my computer, installed the wrong drivers, installed the right drivers, tried figuring out why the printer was showing an error for the ink cartridge (after it super-slowly auto-printed 2 pages of wi-fi setup instructions TWICE, for a total printing of 4 pages overall), then they made me "watch" a video on how to remove the ink cartridges b/c they couldn't tell me how to do it (and there were no instructions included about it), they finally determined there was an issue with the black ink cartridge. She said it happens periodically where the cartridges arrive already "dried up." - This normally wouldn't be that big of an issue since you can print using the multi-color cartridge, but since it's 5 days before Christmas and I just bought the printer this morning on a Prime same-day delivery rush to print shipping labels since my big printer died last night, I'm going to end up using a lot of the color cartridge to get the job done and HP said they were ONLY going to send me a new black cartridge. I had to protest MULTIPLE times since their "defective" black cartridge is going to cost me money because I'll have to replace the color cartridge sooner than normal. The Tech finally got approval from a Supervisor to send me a color and black cartridge - and I'm supposed to receive them in 17 days. SEVENTEEN DAYS! *** Do your homework before buying this printer. When I think about how much time I wasted today and all the hassle I went through just to print labels to ship Christmas packages, I truly wish I had spent $100 more and bought a "decent" printer. This one is AWFUL and the setup experience was beyond horrendous. *** Your only safety net for ensuring you'll be able to print quickly upon delivery is to buy backup ink cartridges and a USB-A to USB-B cable (if your router isn't "manually" switchable or if you're unsure). And even with all that, it will still probably take you a while to setup so it's usable. And you'll still end up with an old model printer with poor print quality that requires you to download the HP Smart software through the HP website before you can do one darn thing! Trust me, keep shopping.

I like it, had problems after the first month and couldn't find a number to call them and couldn't get it to work from webpages. Finally found a number and it is back up and working. It installed very nicely and worked great for a month. I don't like the scan that much you can not scan a page in book unless you tear it out, you run the paper through the scanner and it prints it, but it does not anything that isn't flat. I like the wireless feature. I finally found a number and talked to hp person and they spent over an hour fixing the problem with the printer. Something had happened that caused it to lose its connection to the web and so it wouldn't print. I am glad they were able to help me once I got them on phone. It is a good printer and I like the ink fill as it gets and sends you the ink based on your printing so it is cool. I don't print a lot so it is nice for me and I don't drive and getting to store that sells ink is not easy so having them check and see if I need refill based on paper use.

First off, the "What's in the Box" blurb on the page that I ordered from was incorrect: the printer does not come with a CD or a USB cable. It does come with the two necessary ink cartridges: one for color and one for black. That said, the CD is really not necessary, and I purchased a USB cable from Amazon for $8.99 which was delivered the next day. Setup was simple, following the very clear and easy instructions. Going online to 123.hp.com gets you to the software download, accomplished quickly in simple steps. I opted out of the automatic ink option, since this is a printer that will not be used frequently. After the connections and setup were done, the single test page printed, in color, very quickly. I also printed a page that was simply text - it printed very quickly (less than 5 seconds from hitting the "print" option on the app). There is a recent review as of this writing that complains that the printing is very slow, but I would guess that is a local software or connection problem, and not a problem with the printer, unless the unit is defective in some way. All in all very pleased with the footprint (it sits with room to spare on a 20" X 10" side table top), ease of use, functionality, quality, and value. Update 7-18-2023: Still a good, compact, reliable printer for light use and basic tasks. But I have it directly connected and dedicated to a single desktop computer, so I can't comment on the WiFi issues. I must modify my initial statement about how quickly it prints text - my first pages were MS-Word documents, and it worked flawlessly and fast. Printing text from PDF files is much slower, about 45 to 60 seconds per page. So not a printer I would recommend for high volume PDF file printing.

This printer comes with VERY FEW printed instruction sheets, which one would assume means it is simple to setup. Unbox, plug in, insert ink cartridges, connect via USB, WiFi direct or add to your WiFi network and voila! Except when I plugged it in and opened the front panel to install the ink cartridges, I could hear/see the cartridge carrier shake and vibrate but it would not move to the open area to allow installation. I looked inside for one of those large red/orange tabs that sometimes secures movable components, but none were visible. I checked the instructions AGAIN - nothing. I viewed the setup/get started videos on the HP website, no mention of anything to remove. Error code 3E on the panel which means 'carriage malfunction' (no surprise). Instructions on how to clear the error were about removing paper jams. Have yet to print anything, so no paper has been through it. After 30 minutes of back and forth I am ready to box it up and return it and as I turn it over, I hear a 'rattle'....hmmm. I shake a bit, more rattle. I look inside and shake and waaay in the back, I see a small white plastic piece. I cannot reach it with my hand, so I continue to turn and shake until this piece falls out (see picture). Plug it back in and the carriage centers as it should and I can proceed with installation. While the installable HP printer app is well designed and easy to use, and there are numerous pages of instructions you can print by pressing buttons on the printer, HP should include just a little more information - especially about the carriage lock AND use one that is a more visible color. Another potential problem is if you sign up for 'Instant Ink' - the ink delivery service. This service requires connectivity from the printer to HP using a webservice. Unfortunately, this feature was disabled by default (at least on this printer). When I tried to register I kept getting a rather innocuous error. After a bit of frustration and way too much time, I found reference to how to enable it, but using a browser to connect to the printer directly. Cool - except I was prompted for a password, which wasn't provided anywhere. None of the 'usual defaults' worked, nothing listed on the HP site/web search worked but I found mention of how to reset it to not need a password, which I did. This also reset the WiFi settings on the printer - phhht. Fortunately, the HP software made setting that up, AGAIN straight forward, but I mean - COME ON! All total, I spent approx 2hrs of frustration getting this tiny box setup when it should have been <30 minutes. As a result of these experiences, I rated this printer 1 for tech support due to setup issues and 3 overall. For those not familiar with WiFi Direct, be aware that when you are connected to the printer you are NOT connected to your internet connection. I've had more than a few friends get frustrated by that. I recommend you avoid it unless you have used it before. It's benefits in your average home environment is, IMO- limited.

This mini printer 🖨️ help me a lot with my small business very easy to use.

I use my printer in my home for personal use. The printing is very clear and the colour is very vibrant and great to look at. The printer is also very compact and fits in the space I have for it very nicely. The delivery time of my new printer was excellent from Amazon. I believe now that I have my printer working, I will be very happy with this product. Also, Amazon Canada accepted my Debit Visa as payment which again the HP Website Canada would not, therefore I was not able to get in on the HP Canada Day Sale. Thank you Amazon! I really appreciate the support Amazon Canada has given me in setting up my printer! HP Instant Ink Canada was helpful, but HP Support was not helpful at all.

I spent a whole day trying to make this work. It would not connect to wifi. I checked many website, I watched many videos. I tried to use the phone app to connect the printer to the wifi but my phone wouldn't detect the printer, when I looked it up I was told I had to change my wifi from 5G to 2.4G for it to work which is impossible to do if you have a newer phone. I tried using my laptop- PC AND Mac and it still didn't work, it kept saying if I didn't have a touchscreen printer I had to use the USB to connect even though this printer was advertised as being able to connect to wifi wirelessly. Not to mention they didn't even GIVE me a USB. The customer support was useless and impossible to get a hold of. Worst item I've gotten from Amazon and I'm returning it. Wasted my time, my ink, my paper and my money.

Whew!!! What a relief when I finally got it working. I’m not a technical guru in any way, shape or form. After searching the web and YouTube for hours, I discovered the password for the wifi setup. It’s 12345678. Hopefully this will save someone else the grief of trying to set up their wireless device. The printer was destined for the recycle pile but I’ll hang on to it now. Glenn

I purchased this printer/copier/scanner this week for my personal home use and I absolutely loooooove it! Although I am not a tech savvy girl, I was able to set it up on my laptop with my WiFi in just minutes. I just followed the instructions on the web site and it was as easy as 1-2-3. I've tried all 3 features since and they work perfectly. I also love the Insta Ink feature which allows me not to worry about running out of ink and having to go purchase it myself. I would definitely recommend this great little printer. It looks great too! :)

I nevdr had so many troubles to installed a Printer, i have payed a Pro for a company because i was not able to do it and with the HP instructions so many limnks and anyones his the good one to help you anyway that Pro of Informatique he spend more then 2 hours to try to installed my porinter and after everythings he did whe recieved a post who say PROBLEM WITH THE PRINTER DAMMAGE AND THE COLORS INKS SAME DON'T WORK OR IT'S EMPTY OR DAMMAGE! I was so upseth because i was shure having my tiny Printer and being able to print all of the Documents for my Job but no i have to returnthis Printer to get my refund so very disapointed!