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HP Smart Tank 581 All-in-One Printer
The smart, connected tank printer
Enjoy everyday reliability with the HP Smart Tank 581 All-in-One Printer that delivers HP quality you
expect and savings that are anything but expected
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Smart tank value
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Up to 6,000 pages of black or colour ink keeps you printing at a fraction of the
cost
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Save on energy with HP Auto-On/Auto-Off technology
Ink sensors help prevent costly printhead replacements
Highlights
Mobile setup
Smart buttons
Low-on-ink sensors
Self-healing Wi-Fi
HP app w/ Smart Advance
Auto-On/Auto-Off
technology
Spill-free ink rells
HP Wolf Essential security
Ready when you are
Stay connected and keep printing with self-healing Wi-Fi
Print and scan on the go from any mobile device
Mobile fax with HP app
Conveniently intuitive
Easy mobile-guided setup
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Print more at an ultra-low cost per page with up to 6,000 black pages or 6,000
colour pages of ink bottles in the box
Colour-coded, mess-free recyclable bottles for easy rell
Technical specications
Functions
Print, copy, scan
Print technology
HP Thermal Inkjet
Print speed
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Black (A4, ISO):
Up to 12 ppm;
Colour (A4, ISO):
Up to 5 ppm;
Draft black (A4):
Up to 22
ppm;
Draft colour (A4):
Up to 16 ppm:
Draft black (A4 Memo):
Up to 30 ppm;
Draft
colour (A4 Memo):
Up to 24 ppm
First page out Black (A4, ready):
As fast as 14 sec;
Colour (A4, ready):
As fast as 21 sec
Print resolution Black (best):
Up to 1200 x 1200 rendered dpi;
Colour (best):
Up to 4800 x 1200
optimized dpi color (when printing from a computer and 1200 input dpi)
Monthly duty cycle
Up to 3,000 pages A4;
Recommended monthly page volume:
400 to 800
Standard print languages
HP PCL 3 GUI; HP PCLm (HP Apps/UPD); URF (AirPrint)
Print area Print margins:
Top: 3 mm, Bottom: 3 mm, Left: 3 mm, Right: 3 mm;
Maximum print
area
: 216 x 355 mm
Borderless printing
Yes (up to 8.5 x 11 in, 210 x 297 mm)
Number of supplies
4 (1 each black bottle, set of 3 color bottles)
Duplex printing
Manual (driver support provided)
Copy speed Black (A4, ISO):
Up to 10 cpm;
Colour (A4, ISO):
Up to 2 cpm
Copier specications Copier settings:
Number of Copies, Resize, Quality, Lighter/Darker, Papersize,
Papertype, ID Copy, Enhancement;
Maximum number of copies:
Up to 99 copies;
Copy
resolution:
Up to 600 dpi;
Reduce/Enlarge:
Via HP app
Scan speed Normal (A4):
Up to 200 ppi/19 secs (color), up to 200 ppi/10 secs (mono);
Scan le format
JPG; PDF; PNG; TIFF; HEIF
Scanner specications Scanner type:
Flatbed only;
Scan input modes:
Copy; HP Software; EWS;
Twain version: Version 2.4;
Scan size maximum (atbed):
216 x 297 mm;
Optical scan resolution:
Up
to 1200 dpi
Scannable area Maximum media size (atbed):
216 x 297 mm
Bit depth/ Grey scale levels
24-bit / 256
Digital sending Standard:
Scan to le (from software); HP Smart Tasks
Processor speed
980 MHz
Connectivity Standard:
1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (device); 1 Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n; 1 Wi-Fi Direct
Wireless
Yes, built-in Wi-Fi 2.4G, Wi-Fi Direct
Mobile printing capability
HP app; Apple AirPrint; Mopria Print Service; HP Print Service Plugin (Android printing);
Wi-Fi® Direct Printing
Network capabilities
Yes (via WiFi)
Memory Standard:
64 MB Integrated DDR1
Number of paper trays Standard:
1
Media types
Plain paper, Matte Brochure Papers, Glossy Brochure Papers, Photo papers and
Envelopes
Media size Custom (metric):
88.9 x 127 to 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Supported (metric):
A4; B5; A6; DL envelope, legal
Media weight, supported
Plain paper: 60 to 90 g/m²; Envelopes: 75 to 90 g/m²; Cards: up to 200 g/m²; Photo
paper: up to 300 g/m²
Input capacity Standard:
Up to 100 sheets
Envelopes:
Up to 10 envelopes
Cards:
Up to 30 cards
Output capacity Standard:
Up to 30 sheets
Envelopes:
Up to 10 envelopes
Cards:
Up to 30 cards
Compatible operating systems
Windows 11; Windows 10; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11 Big Sur; macOS 12
Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; macOS 14 Sonoma
Minimum system requirements Windows:
Microsoft® Windows® 11, 10; Internet connection, Microsoft® Internet
Explorer or Edge.
Mac:
Apple® macOS v10.15 Catalina, macOS v11 Big Sur, macOS v12 Monterey; 2 GB
HD; Internet required
Software included
HP Printer Software
Printer dimensions (W x D x H) Minimum:
434.66 x 361.53 x 157.26 mm;
Maximum:
434.66 x 580.65 x 259.37 mm
Package dimensions (W x D x H)
495 x 198 x 478 mm
Printer weight
5.03 kg
Package weight
7.2 kg to 7.6 kg depending on number of bottle/s included
Operating environment Temperature:
5 to 40°C
Humidity:
20 to 80% RH
Storage conditions Temperature:
-40 to 60°C
Humidity:
5 to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Acoustics Acoustic power emissions:
6.4 B(A)
Acoustic pressure emission:
56.8 dBA
Power Requirements:
Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz). High
voltage: Input voltage 200 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3Hz) ;
Consumption:
0.109 watts (manual-Off), 3.023 watts (ready), 1.096 watt (sleep) ;
Power supply type:
Internal built in
Certications
EN 55032:2015+A11:2020 Class B; EN 55024:2010 +A1:2015; EN
55035:2017+A11:2020; EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3
3:2013 +A1:2019; EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3; EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4
Conforms to ecolabel energy efficiency limits
Sustainable impact specications
Post
consumer recycled is based on the
denition set in the EPEAT standard for
imaging equipment, IEEE 1680.2
45% post-consumer recycled plastic; EPEAT® registered
Country of origin
Made in China
Control panel
Power On/Off, Cancel, Resume, Color Copy, Black copy, ID copy, WI-FI and Info button
What's in the box 4A8D4A:
HP Smart Tank 581 All-in-One Printer; HP GT53XL 135-ml Black Original Ink
Bottle (1VV24A); HP GT52 50-ml Cyan Original Ink Bottle (6ZE03A); HP GT52 50-ml
Magenta Original Ink Bottle (6ZE04A); HP GT52 50-ml Yellow Original Ink Bottle
(6ZE05A); HP Black Original Printhead (M0H50A); HP Tri-Color Original Printhead
(6ZA18AE); Setup Guide; Reference Guide; Ink Caution yer; Regulatory yer; Warranty
yer; Power Cord; For more information about ll and yield, see
https://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies
Supplies, After market or Supplies,
replacement
1VV21AE
HP GT53XL 135-ml Black Original Ink Bottle
6ZA17AE
HP 6ZA17AE Black Printhead
6ZA18AE
HP 6ZA18AE Tri-color Printhead
M0H54AE
HP GT52 Cyan Original Ink Bottle (~8,000 pages)
M0H55AE
HP GT52 Magenta Original Ink Bottle (~8,000 pages)
M0H56AE
HP GT52 Yellow Original Ink Bottle (~8,000 pages)
Service and Support UC3C1E
HP 3 years Standard Exchange (available in All EU countries except Adriatic,
Africa, CIS, EEM, Israel, ME, Russia, Romania, Slovenia, South Africa, Turkey)
UA5C0E
HP 3 years Next Business Day Exchange (available in Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United
Kingdom)
UA5C2E
HP 3 years Return to Depot (available in Adriatic, Africa, CIS, EEM, Israel, ME,
Russia, Romania, Slovenia, South Africa, Turkey)
Warranty
One-year or 30,000 pages limited hardware warranty, whichever is earlier from the
date of purchase. User replaceable parts have separate warranty periods
Messaging Footnotes HP ink bottles compared to HP ink cartridges. Cost per page based on expected black and composite (cyan/magenta/yellow) page yield results based on HP methodology and continuous printing of ISO/IEC 24712 test
pages. Not based on ISO/IEC 24711 test process. Actual yield varies based on content of printed pages and other factors. Some ink from included bottles is used to start up the printer. For more information about ll and
yield, see hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies
Based upon 200 pages per month of HP Smart Tank customers’ usage. Actual yield varies considerably based on content of printed pages and other factors. Average based on ISO/IEC 24711 or HP testing methodology
and continuous printing. Some ink from included bottles is used to start up the printer. For details, see: www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies
HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology capabilities subject to printer and settings; may require a rmware upgrade.
Wireless operations are compatible with 2.4 GHz operations only. Learn more at www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
Requires the HP app download. For details on local printing requirements see www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting. Certain features/software are available in English language only and differ between desktop and mobile
applications. Subscription may be required; subscription may not be available in all countries. For details, see: www.HPSmart.com. Internet access required and must be purchased separately. HP account required for full
functionality. List of supported operating systems available in app stores. Fax capabilities are for sending a fax only.
Ink bottles can be recycled through HP’s Planet Partner Program. Program availability varies. See hp.com/go/recycle
Technical Specications Footnotes Dimensions vary as per conguration
Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. This will damage the printer and void the product warranty.
Wireless performance is dependent upon physical environment and distance from the access point. Wireless operations are compatible with 2.4 GHz routers only; excludes wireless direct. Wireless direct may require
driver or apps be installed and connected on wireless-enabled mobile device or PC. Wireless functionality may vary by computer and mobile operating systems, see http://hpconnected.com . Print times and connection
speeds may vary. Apple, AirPrint, Mac, and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Use of the Works with Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to work specically
with the technology identied in the badge and has been certied by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Windows is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies. Mopria®, the Mopria® Logo, and the
Mopria Alliance™ word mark and logo are registered and/or unregistered trademarks and service marks of Mopria Alliance, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited
Speed specications have been updated to reect current industry testing methods.
Either after rst page or after rst set of ISO test pages.
Returns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the 'Complete Orders' link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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