In-depth review
HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e Review (2026)
In-depth review of the HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e: two-sided scanning, print speed, and whether it is still the default home-office printer.
HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e All-in-One Printer
The home-office all-rounder: fast colour printing, automatic two-sided scanning, and a paper capacity that suits a working household.
Our verdict
The HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e is the best all-round home printer for most households, because it covers every common job well: fast colour printing, two-sided scanning and copying, fax, and a tray that does not need constant refilling. It is not the cheapest printer to run, and tank rivals beat it on cost per page for heavy users, but for a working household that wants one machine that simply handles paperwork, it remains the safest choice.
What we like
- Automatic two-sided printing and scanning, plus a document feeder, make multi-page jobs far less fiddly than on basic all-in-ones.
- Print speeds suit a busy household, so a stack of school forms or work documents does not become a long wait by the printer.
- Wireless printing from phones and laptops, plus a touchscreen for copying and scanning without a computer, covers the ways families actually print.
What to watch out for
- It uses cartridges rather than tanks, so heavy printers will feel the running cost more than on an EcoTank or MegaTank rival.
- The footprint is larger than a compact DeskJet, so it needs a proper desk or shelf rather than a narrow windowsill.
- Full use of the HP Smart app features and ink subscription options needs an HP account, which some buyers would rather skip.
Who it is for
Working households that print, scan, and copy regularly and want one capable machine rather than several compromises.
Two-sided handling is the real upgrade
Most budget printers make two-sided work manual: print one side, flip the stack, print the other, and hope the order survives. The 9015e prints and scans both sides automatically, which turns a 20-page form pack from a fiddly chore into a single job. That feature alone separates it from every budget printer here, and it is the reason it suits working households rather than just occasional printers.
Speed and tray capacity for busy days
Print speeds suit a household that prints in batches, and the 250-sheet tray means a long document does not stop halfway for a refill. The touchscreen makes copying and scanning possible without a computer nearby, which matters when a form needs copying in a hurry. Wireless printing from phones covers the other half of modern home printing, where documents increasingly start on a phone rather than a desk computer.
How it stacks up
Against the Epson EcoTank ET-4850, the 9015e wins on speed and out-of-box simplicity, while the ET-4850 wins on running costs for heavy users and on Ethernet for a wired desk. Against the Brother MFC-J1010DW, the 9015e wins on speed, tray size, and two-sided scanning, while the Brother wins on compactness and desk fit. Against the HP DeskJet 2755e, the 9015e wins on every function except purchase cost and size, which is exactly the trade a working household should make.
What owners report
Commonly praised
- Two-sided scanning turns a stack of forms into a single quick job
- The roomy paper tray means long documents finish without a mid-job refill
- Copying from the touchscreen without switching on a computer feels genuinely convenient
Common complaints
- Cartridge costs sting for households that print in high volume
- The body is too large for a narrow shelf or a cramped corner desk
- Setting up the app features takes longer than owners expect on day one
Recurring themes from owner reviews on retailers and forums, summarised by our editors. Updated October 2026.
Key specifications
- Functions
- Print, scan, copy, fax
- Print technology
- Colour inkjet
- Duplex
- Automatic two-sided printing and scanning
- Input tray
- 250 sheets
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
Also consider
Epson EcoTank ET-4850 All-in-One Supertank Printer
The tank printer for a busy home office: fax, feeder, Ethernet, and bottled ink that keeps heavy printing affordable.
- Functions: Print, scan, copy, fax
- Ink system: EcoTank refillable tanks, 502 ink bottles
Brother MFC-J1010DW Wireless Colour Inkjet All-in-One Printer
The compact Brother all-in-one: duplex, a feeder, and a small footprint for a desk that has no room to spare.
- Functions: Print, scan, copy, fax
- Print technology: Colour inkjet
Research-based assessment. ThePickLedger has not hands-on tested this product; this evaluation synthesizes manufacturer specifications, retailer documentation, and published expert reviews.
Questions, answered
Does the 9015e work without a subscription?
Yes. Printing, scanning, copying, and fax work without any ink subscription. Subscription options only add automatic ink delivery and extra app features, and they are optional rather than required.
Is the 9015e good for photos?
It prints decent colour photos for a home all-in-one, good enough for school projects and family prints. Buyers who print photos seriously should consider a dedicated photo printer with more ink colours instead.
Can the 9015e scan both sides of a document?
Yes, through its automatic document feeder with two-sided scanning, which is one of its main advantages over budget all-in-ones that scan one side at a time.