HP DeskJet 4200e All-in-One Printer Series - Review, Specs & Drivers

HP DeskJet 4200e - The HP DeskJet 4200e Series targets everyday home printing with a compact body and a friendly price. It covers the essentials, print, scan, copy, and many sub-models in the series add a 35-sheet Auto Document Feeder (ADF) plus app-based Mobile Fax, making homework, forms, and multi-page scans simple without taking much desk space.

Quick Verdict

Ideal for: students and households with light, occasional printing.
Why it’s worth it: fast app-guided setup, dependable text quality, optional ADF on select models, and a tiny footprint.
Trade-offs: entry-level speeds and manual duplex (no automatic two-sided printing). Paper trays are small, so it’s best for low monthly volumes.

Highlights:

• Simple connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and USB; onboarded in minutes via the HP app/installer.
• Everyday speed: up to 8.5 ppm black / 5.5 ppm color (ISO-class)—fine for daily documents.
• Clean output: up to 1200×1200 dpi (black) and 4800×1200 optimized dpi (color on photo paper).
• Paper handling: 60-sheet input / 25-sheet output; manual duplex via driver prompts.
• Mobile printing: Works with the HP app, Apple AirPrint, Mopria; Chromebook-friendly.
• Series note: Sub-models like 4152e/4255e add ADF and Mobile Fax convenience.

Key Specifications:

• Functions: Print / Copy / Scan (flatbed; ADF on select models)
• ISO print speed: up to 8.5 ppm (black), 5.5 ppm (color)
• Max print resolution: 1200×1200 (black); 4800×1200 optimized (color)
• Scanner: CIS sensor; up to 1200 dpi optical; saves to PDF/JPG/PNG
• Supported media: Letter/A4, envelopes, cards, photo paper
• Duty cycle: up to 1,000 pages/month (recommended usage much lower for best results)
• Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, USB 2.0

HP DeskJet 4200e All-in-One Printer Series Driver Downloads

OPERATING SYSTEM	OFFICIAL DOWNLOAD LINK
Windows 11 (64-bit*)	Download
Windows 10 (32/64-bit)	Download
Windows 8 / 8.1 (32/64-bit)	Download
macOS (Intel & Apple silicon)	Download
Linux	Download

*Microsoft ships Windows 11 only in 64-bit.

Setup Tips (Quick)

• Windows 10/11: Install the Full-feature package from the series page; the wizard walks you through Wi-Fi or USB and adds scan utilities.
• Windows 8/8.1: If HP’s site mis-detects your OS, click Change on the driver page and pick your exact version/bitness.
• macOS: Run HP Easy Start; it pulls the right print/scan components (you can also add the printer via System Settings → Printers using AirPrint).
• Linux: Install the latest HPLIP, then run hp-setup to discover the printer over USB or Wi-Fi.

Pros & Cons

Pros: compact design, app-led wireless setup, clean everyday text, optional ADF on select models, low entry cost.
Cons: modest speeds, manual duplex, small trays, optimized for low-volume printing.