Quick Verdict
Best for: families,
students, and WFH users who print weekly and want tank savings.
Why it’s worth it: spill-free refills, crisp text, borderless color up
to Letter/A4, and rock-solid wireless.
Keep in mind: manual duplex (no automatic 2-sided) and no
ADF—better for single pages or short stacks.
Highlights:
- Supertank economy: high-capacity bottles (Black + C/M/Y) mean hundreds of pages per refill and minimal downtime.
- Easy from the start: guided setup in the HP app; add via Wi-Fi or USB in minutes.
- Everyday speed: up to ~12 ppm black / ~5 ppm color (ISO class) - great for schoolwork and bills.
- Quality output: up to 1200 × 1200 dpi (black) and 4800 × 1200 optimized (color); borderless photos for projects.
- Modern connectivity: dual-band Wi-Fi with self-healing, Wi-Fi Direct, and USB; works with HP Smart, Apple AirPrint, and Mopria.
- See-through tanks: quick glance tells you when it’s time to top up.
Full Specifications:
- Functions: Print / Copy / Scan (flatbed)
- Print speeds (ISO class): up to ~12 ppm (black), ~5 ppm (color)
- Duplex printing: Manual (driver prompts)
- Scanner: CIS flatbed up to 1200 dpi; save as PDF/JPG/PNG
- Paper handling: ~100-sheet input / ~30–100-sheet output (varies by region); Letter/A4, envelopes, cards, photo paper
- Recommended monthly use: ~200–600 pages (low running costs make batch jobs affordable)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, USB 2.0
- Ink bottles: HP 32XL Black + HP 31 Cyan/Magenta/Yellow (spill-free refills)
Note: Specs may vary slightly by region/sub-model in the Smart Tank 5100 family; the 5107 configuration focuses on low running costs and simplicity.
HP Smart Tank 5107 Driver Downloads
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OPERATING SYSTEM |
OFFICIAL DOWNLOAD LINK |
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Windows 11 (64-bit*) |
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Windows 10 (32/64-bit) |
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Windows 8 / 8.1 (32/64-bit) |
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macOS (Intel & Apple silicon) |
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Linux (HPLIP) |
*Microsoft distributes Windows 11 only in 64-bit form.
Setup Tips (Quick)
- Windows 10/11: Run the Full-feature installer from the model page; it guides Wi-Fi or USB setup and installs scan tools.
- Windows 8/8.1: If the site mis-detects your OS, click Change and choose the exact version/bitness.
- macOS: Use HP Easy Start; it fetches the right print/scan components automatically (AirPrint works for a quick add).
- Linux: Install HPLIP from your distro repos, then run hp-setup to discover the printer over USB or network.
Pros & Cons
Pros: ultra-low running
costs, easy wireless, borderless color, transparent tanks, compact footprint.
Cons: manual duplex, no ADF, first-time bottle priming takes a few
minutes.