HP Smart Tank 6001 - The HP Smart Tank 6001 is
a refillable-ink (supertank) all-in-one that’s built for households and home
offices wanting very low cost-per-page and modern convenience - print,
scan, copy, dual-band Wi-Fi, and automatic duplex (2-sided) printing
in a compact chassis. If you print weekly batches of schoolwork, invoices, and
color handouts, the 6001 delivers crisp text, vibrant color, and long intervals
between refills.
Quick Verdict
Best for: families and WFH
users who print 400–800 pages/month and want tank economics.
Why it’s worth it: spill-free bottles, auto 2-sided, strong
wireless, and up to thousands of pages from the inks included in the
box.
Watch outs: no ADF; photo prints are good for home use, but not
lab-grade.
Highlights:
- Supertank savings: high-capacity bottles cut running costs; the box inks cover a long runway before the first refill.
- Auto 2-sided (duplex): built-in duplexing saves paper without driver gymnastics.
- Solid speeds for its class: up to 12 ppm black / 7 ppm color (ISO) for everyday documents.
- Clean output: up to 1200 × 1200 dpi (black) and 4800 × 1200 optimized (color).
- Modern connectivity: dual-band Wi-Fi with self-healing and USB; mobile printing via the HP app, AirPrint, and Mopria.
- Smart controls: illuminated, guided buttons and low-ink/paper sensors streamline routine tasks.
Full Specifications:
- Functions: Print / Copy / Scan (flatbed)
- Print speed (ISO): up to 12 ppm (black), 7 ppm (color)
- Print resolution: up to 1200 × 1200 (black); 4800 × 1200 optimized (color)
- Scanner: CIS, up to 1200 dpi; save as PDF/JPG/PNG/TIFF
- Paper handling: 150-sheet input, 100-sheet output; automatic duplex
- Media sizes: 3.5″×5″ to 8.5″×14″; borderless up to Letter/A4
- Recommended monthly volume: 400–800 pages (max duty cycle 3,000 pages)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, USB 2.0
- Mobile printing: HP app, Apple AirPrint, Mopria; Chromebook-friendly
- Inks: HP 32XL Black bottle, HP 31 Cyan/Magenta/Yellow bottles (spill-free refills)
HP Smart Tank 6001 Driver Downloads
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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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*Microsoft distributes Windows 11 only in 64-bit form.
Setup Tips (Quick)
- Windows 10/11: Run HP’s Full-feature installer from the model page; it walks you through Wi-Fi or USB and adds scan utilities.
- Windows 8/8.1: If the site mis-detects your OS, click Change on the driver page and pick the exact version/bitness.
- macOS: Use HP Easy Start; it fetches the right print/scan components, or add via System Settings → Printers using AirPrint.
- Linux: Install HPLIP, then run hp-setup to auto-discover the printer over USB or network.
Pros & Cons
Pros: ultra-low running
costs, auto duplex, roomy 150-sheet tray, very easy wireless setup, long
ink lifespan.
Cons: no ADF, photo output is “home-good” rather than pro-photo, initial
bottle fill takes a few minutes.