HP Smart Tank 6001 Printer Review | My Pick for a Homeschool Printer

[@mamaknowslearning]

You can get this printer on Amazon with my affliate link: amzn.to/45uvMuK Here’s an updated review after using this printer for 1 year. Hp Smart Tank 6001: My Pick For Homeschool Printer - Honest One Year Update! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYW5pqZvmceYoNU

[@ThomasHarvey1945]

Thanks for the great review, you sold me because you were very thorough. Five stars for your review!

[@mamaknowslearning]

Thank you! And thanks for watching.

[@ShardaeRenee]

I like this printer! I used to be an online math teacher for a virtual school and they gave all the teachers the hp printer that only prints black. Now that I homeschool I can definitely see me adding this one! Thanks for the review.

[@mamaknowslearning]

Thanks for watching! Yes, I love it. I had the HP InkJet for years and was pleased with the quality. I switched to this because I print ALOT.

[@DavidPressley-s2u]

Thanks for the review. It's nice to see such a real world use case. Some of the more technical reviews get bogged down in specs or talk about features I don't care about. You covered the stuff we all use.

[@mamaknowslearning]

Glad to hear that this video was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@BirthBabyLife]

Thank you, I have been thinking of switching from my Instant Ink printer and my high school son found this printer and your video. I like my HP now so this will be a good fit!

[@mamaknowslearning]

You’re welcome. I hope it works out for you. I made the switch my Instant Ink printer as well.

[@sewwhat85]

Thank you! I see the Epson printers recommended all the time, but the ones near this price point didn't do automatic double-sided printing and I don't have time to mess with flipping every page by hand! This is the first review I've found that actually points out that the double-sided printing is automatic, so thank you for that! I currently have an HP that I really like, but the ink cartridges are so expensive!

[@mamaknowslearning]

Yes, automatic double sided printed is a must for me. The HP Instant Ink subscription is a really good option. $3.99-$11.99 are the plan options. I always went over my monthly print amount. 🙃 I used it for years before I made the switch to the Hp Smart Tank.

[@sewwhat85]

@@mamaknowslearning I never decided to try Instant Ink. I'm really inconsistent with my printing. It's either binders full like you had in the video or a couple pages a week. No in-between 😂

[@mamaknowslearning]

@@sewwhat85 Right. They have the rollover page feature so that helped when I printed more than usual.

[@SylviYah0507]

@sewwhat85 Hey. Probably a little too late to comment on this but what HP printer do you have?

[@TeamLaBern]

Great information . Loved the hair and love your details

[@mamaknowslearning]

Thank youuu! 🤎 And thanks for watching.

[@carnovale5]

Thanks for sharing. I have thr printer and i wasnt sure if i had to change the setting for cardstock?

[@mamaknowslearning]

I normally print as is unless what I am printing is super detailed. In that case, I will change the print quality.

[@carnovale5]

@@mamaknowslearning thank you 😊

[@Keyiapower]

Thank you for this review!🤗 I always see the Epson Ecotank recommended as well, but when I went to order 1, all the models had horrible reviews. I was so confused. Plus they are big & bulky. I'm going out on a limb & ordering the HP Smart tank. Happy Homeschooling Mama! 💛

[@mamaknowslearning]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful. Happy Homeschooling! ❤

[@tcortez2009]

Epsons echo tanks clogs frequently. I’ve owned three and they all clogged in less than a year

[@mamaknowslearning]

oh wow! I'm glad I made the switch early on.

[@69Dartman]

I had a Epson 3640 printer a few years ago. I liked it and it had a ton of features but it was carts. I added a continues ink system after the first carts ran out. Eventually the head plugged up and it was practically impossible to clean/flush the print head. You can't easily remove it to clean it or replace it. I decided to go back to HP and got a 9015 from Costco. Yes it still uses cartridges, yes they are expensive, but the print quality is way better and it does everything. I liked it enough I bought a used low mileage 9025 which has two paper trays and prints even faster with the same quality. There are decent aftermarket cartridges available cheap, there are ink refill systems available and it can sit for months and still print fine, no clogs. The print head is easy to remove to clean or replace if needed too. I WANT HP to release a ink tank printer that can do everything the pro level 9025 I have can but so far low to mid-level printers like she has. I decided not to use instant ink because once you're on the program your paying once a month and if you decide to stop paying they disable the cartridges you have. You either have to pay the bill or buy new cartridges to get around it. My used printer 6 months in shut down my full carts because previous owner had signed up for it...

[@clemp3010]

Thanks for the info. We had an epson for 2 years that wouldn't print very well at all. I finally couldn't take it anymore and just picked up this printer. I hope we have as good of luck as you did. Thanks

[@mamaknowslearning]

I’d love to hear an update on how it’s working for you. Glad my video was helpful!

[@clemp3010]

Well, after 1 day of use, it's going back. I had a horrible time connecting to my wifi, and after I finally got my phone connected, it wouldn't connect to my wife's. Also, it kept saying printer sleeping, but wouldn't wake when I wanted to print. I hooked it directly to my pc as well. I printed a few photos, and they were really dark compared to the actual picture. It took about 3 hours to set up. I am very happy it worked for you, but it didn't for me. I picked up a Canon to try next.

[@mamaknowslearning]

Oh no! I hope the Canon works out for you.

[@clemp3010]

Thank you!

[@SylviYah0507]

@@clemp3010 How's the Canon? I heard that when the cartridges get full you have to either replace them or get a whole new printer.

[@profmj7630]

Thanks Sis! I'm a homeschooling mom and I'm tried of giving Staples my money to print out things in color. I have an officejet but it's a good fit for the multiple printouts plus the high ink costs...based on your review, I brought mine today ❤

[@mamaknowslearning]

You’re welcome sis! I hope this one works out for you. It definitely gets pricey with ink and outsourcing prints. I still haven’t had to replace my ink yet.

[@lranney5337]

I tried a Epson tank printer ET 3850 - bringing it back the lousy print quality - only 300 to 600 dpi, not mentioed on the box, abysmal at best - like draft quality. I had a HP inkjet lasted close to 5 years, with Insta ink. Sometimes I needed ink faster than they detected it - Is the tank printer similar quality to ink jet?? The little cartridges are pricey - but I want good quality prints :)

[@mamaknowslearning]

Yes the quality is similar to the inkjet. I switched from the HP Inkjet myself. It may be better but I don’t know the max DPI for my old printer.

[@utilitymaximizer9026]

how is its photo printing quality?

[@mamaknowslearning]

I like it. Maybe I can share a video on it.

[@mamaknowslearning]

I just did an updated review showing the print quality. Hp Smart Tank 6001: My Pick For Homeschool Printer - Honest One Year Update! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYW5pqZvmceYoNU

[@RinasAMaker]

I know this video is over a year old, but I’m hoping you can answer a couple of questions for me that I can’t seem to find online. 1) Is this printer a rear loading paper or a bottom loading? 2) What is the heaviest weight paper you’ve printed on? My thing is, being a paper crafter, I use mainly 80#, 100# or 110# cover weight paper. I’ve never found a printer that can pull those weights from the bottom and not jam up. I appreciate your help and guidance. 😊

[@mamaknowslearning]

The printer is bottom loading. The heaviest paper I’ve printed on is heavy cardstock. Maybe around 95 lb but I’ll check to be sure.

[@RinasAMaker]

@@mamaknowslearning Thank you SO MUCH! I appreciate your help! My Pixma could print anything like a champ because it was rear feeding - but we moved and it refuses to see my network! Same iMac, same internet company and nope. 😞 I guess my journey for a rear loading Eco system 😒

[@joidavis5210]

Thanks for this!

[@mamaknowslearning]

You’re welcome. I’ll be doing a 1 year update soon.

[@777dingo]

What is that electronic thing you had to replace and how often does it need replacing on this model?

[@mamaknowslearning]

The print head? I’ve had this printer since April and haven’t had to replace the ink or print head.

[@Psychogenicscc]

Question how much does the printer head cost? Seems to me that can be an added problem to this printer

[@mamaknowslearning]

Great question! I’m not sure but I’ll be researching to find out.

[@yxmichaelxyyxmichaelxy3074]

Cartridges have their own print heads. It is why tank printers are garbage. The print heads built into the printer can neither be cleaned nor replaced.

[@juanitovaldez6510]

Can I use for sublimation printing for tote bags how can sublimate it ?

[@mamaknowslearning]

I have not personally tried sublimation yet so I’m not sure.

[@1blueyedgirl1]

We’re the printer heads easy to put in? Mine keeps coming up as an error, so I’m wondering if I got a lemon.

[@mamaknowslearning]

Yes they were. I didn’t have any issues.

[@AntoineFinch]

does this make you use hp insta ink?

[@mamaknowslearning]

No. The ink will last up to 2 years.

[@ja1sa3]

Thank you for the review. I bought an Epson et-2850. It has been nothing but problems. The Wi-Fi has gone out after a year and it’s of course out of warranty. I would not recommend Epson printers, and their customer service is extremely lacking. I should have never left hp printers. I’ll be purchasing this printer, thanks!

[@mamaknowslearning]

That’s exactly how I felt. I was trying to go with something different and ending up not liking it at all. I’m glad this review was helpful. This printer is currently on sale on Amazon as well. amzn.to/3G30boK

[@majinbuu19831]

🤣😂 thanks a much for the video, the little one had me laughing, gonna pick this up today from walmart

[@mamaknowslearning]

You’re welcome. And. Lol. He always steal the show.

[@socadream]

Thank you!

[@mamaknowslearning]

You’re welcome.

[@oversoul3482]

Hp instant ink program has me not going to ever buy HP again. I hope the company goes out of business.

[@mamaknowslearning]

Oh no! Did you have a bad experience with program?

[@oversoul3482]

@@mamaknowslearning yes they brick your printer if you don't pay them a monthly fee. Even if full of ink it becomes useless.

[@mamaknowslearning]

@@oversoul3482 I did experience that when I stopped the program but my printer was already having color issues so I switched.

[@ShawnDeRay]

@@oversoul3482 same thing happened to me.

[@777dingo]

I think you have the option to sign up for it or not, it's not forced on you.

[@ayabellatv]

Hey girl heyyy ❤

[@mamaknowslearning]

Heyyy! 🤎 Was this video helpful?

[@ayabellatv]

@@mamaknowslearning definitely well laid out 🤎