HP Smart Tank 7301 - The HP Smart Tank 7301 is a midrange refillable-ink
(supertank) all-in-one that blends ultra-low cost-per-page with modern
convenience. You get print, scan, copy, a 35-sheet Auto Document
Feeder (ADF) for multipage jobs, automatic two-sided (duplex) printing,
and fast dual-band Wi-Fi you can set up from your phone with the HP app. If
your home or WFH setup churns through schoolwork, invoices, and colorful
handouts, the 7301 is built to run cheaply and reliably.
Quick Verdict
Best for: families and home offices printing moderate
monthly volumes who want tank economics.
Why it’s worth it: spill-free bottles, auto duplex, 35-sheet
ADF, stable wireless, and long time between refills.
Keep in mind: no separate photo tray; ADF is simplex (1-sided) for
scanning/copying.
Highlights:
- Supertank savings: high-capacity bottles (Black + C/M/Y) slash running costs; transparent tanks show levels at a glance.
- Work-friendly features: automatic 2-sided printing and a 35-sheet ADF for stacks of pages.
- Solid speed: up to 15 ppm black / 9 ppm color (ISO) for everyday documents.
- Quality output: up to 1200 × 1200 dpi (black) and 4800 × 1200 optimized (color); borderless up to Letter/A4.
- Modern connectivity: dual-band self-healing Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and USB; works with HP Smart app, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, and Chromebooks.
- Smart controls: guided, illuminated buttons and helpful status indicators keep tasks simple.
Full Specifications:
- Functions: Print / Copy / Scan (flatbed + 35-sheet ADF)
- Print speeds (ISO): up to 15 ppm (black), 9 ppm (color)
- Duplex printing: Automatic (2-sided)
- Max print resolution: 1200 × 1200 (black); 4800 × 1200 optimized (color)
- Scanner: CIS flatbed + ADF, up to 1200 dpi optical; save as PDF/JPG/PNG
- Paper handling: up to 250-sheet input / up to 100-sheet output (varies by region); Letter/A4, envelopes, cards, photo paper
- Recommended monthly volume: ~400–800 pages (max duty cycle around 3,000 pages)
- 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)
HP Smart Tank 7301 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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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 HP’s site misdetects your OS, click Change and select the exact version/bitness.
- macOS: Use HP Easy Start; it fetches the right print/scan components. You can also add the printer via System Settings → Printers using AirPrint.
- Linux: Install HPLIP, then run hp-setup to discover the printer over USB or network.
Pros & Cons
Pros: ultra-low running
costs, auto duplex, 35-sheet ADF, strong wireless, roomy input
tray, long ink runway.
Cons: ADF scans single-sided only, no dedicated photo tray; first bottle
fill takes a few minutes.