SKU: 4A8R9A
HP Smart Tank 521 All-in-One Printer
- Print technology
- Ink
- Display
- 27 Segments + 1.0 inch iCON LCD display
- Memory
- 64 MB Integrated DDR1
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Key features
- High-volume printer tank
- Scan to PDF
- Seamless setup
- Smart buttons
- Low-on-ink sensors
- USB 2.0 High-Speed port
- HP Auto On/Auto Off technology
- Engineered for high-volume printing
- Spill-free ink refill experience
- Exceptional HP quality
- HP Wolf Essential security
- Enhanced ID Copy
Technical specifications
Product
| UPC number | (730) 198701537120; (AC8) 196548867066; (ACJ) 196548867073; (AKH) 196548867080; (AKY) 196548867097 |
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| Product type | Inkjet printers |
| Subcategory | Single and multifunction printers |
Memory
| Maximum Memory | 64MB |
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| Memory | 64 MB Integrated DDR1 |
Storage
| Storage altitude | 4572 m |
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| Storage temperature range | -40 to 140°F |
Display
| Display | 27 Segments + 1.0 inch iCON LCD display |
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Battery and power
| Power supply type | Internal built in |
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Software
| Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 7 |
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| Print Technology | Ink |
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| Acoustic power emissions (active, printing) | 6.4 B(A) |
| Print quality black (best) | Up to 1200 x 1200 rendered dpi |
| Print quality color (best) | Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color when printing from a computer and 1200 input dpi |
| Print speed black (ISO) | Up to 12 ppm |
| Print speed color (ISO) | Up to 5 ppm |
| Print speed | Print speed up to 12 ppm (black) and 5 ppm (color) |
| Print speed black (draft, A4) | Up to 22 ppm |
| Print Speed Black (Draft, A4 Memo) | Up to 30 ppm |
Copy and scan
| Color copy capability | Yes |
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| Copy resolution (black graphics) | Up to 600 dpi |
| Copy resolution (color text and graphics) | Up to 600 x 600 dpi |
| Copy speed black (ISO) | Up to 10 cpm |
| Copy speed color (ISO) | Up to 2 cpm |
| Copyright notice | © Copyright 2026 HP Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. |
Paper handling
| Paper size | Letter; A4; Legal; 4 x 6 in |
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Physical
| Product color | Medium Basalt Body, Light Basalt Accent |
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| Print Cartridge/Bottle, Color(s) | Black; Cyan; Magenta; Yellow |
| Print colors maximum | 4 |
| Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) | 434.66 x 580.65 x259.37 mm |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 434.66 x 361.53 x 157.26 mm |
| Dimensions with trays up (W x D x H) | 434.66 x 316.53 x 157.26 mm |
| Color or black | Color |
Package
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 19.49 x 7.8 x 18.82 in |
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| Pallet dimensions | 47.99 x 40 x 94.09 in |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) | 1200 x 1000 x 2390 mm |
| Count of layers in pallet | 5 |
| Quantity per pallet | 60 |
Sustainability
| Ecolabels | Conforms to ecolabel energy efficiency limits |
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| Sustainability specifications | 45% post-consumer recycled plastic |
| Energy Usage CO2e (kg) | 14 |
| End of Life CO2e (kg) | 2 |
| Production CO2e (kg) | 30 |
| Total CO2e (kg) | 48 |
Warranty and service
| Manufacturer Warranty | One-year or 30,000 pages limited hardware warranty, whichever is earlier from the date of purchase. For more info please visit us at http://support.hp.com |
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| PictBridge supported | No |
| File Format Supported | JPG; PDF |
Other
| Minimum System Requirements | Windows 11, Windows 10, 1 GHz processor, 2 GB SSD, Internet |
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| What's in the box | HP Smart Tank 521 All-in-One Printer; 3 x HP GT53 90ml Black Original ink Bottle; HP GT52 50ml Cyan Original Ink bottles; HP GT52 50ml Magenta Original Ink bottles; HP GT52 50ml Yellow Original Ink bottles; HP Smart Tank Printhead; Setup Guide, Reference Guide, Ink Caution flyer; Regulatory flyer; Warranty flyer; Power Cord; For more information about fill and yield, see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies . |
| Energy savings feature technology | HP Auto-Off Technology |
| Power consumption | 0.11 watts (manual-off), 2.588 watts (ready), 0.984 watts (sleep) |
| Power | Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz). High voltage: Input voltage 200 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3Hz) |
| Cable included | Yes, 1m USB. |
| Output file format | JPEG |
| Ink types | Pigment-based (black); Dye-based (color) |
| Page Yield in Draft Mode | (730)~16,000 pages Black, ~9,200 pages Color,(AC8)~16,000 pages Black, ~9,200 pages Color,(ACJ)~15,300 pages Black, ~9,200 pages Color,(AKH)~16,000 pages Black, ~9,200 pages Color,(AKY)~16,000 pages Black, ~9,200 pages Color |
| Page yield (set-up/inbox cartridges) | ~12000 pages black, ~6,000 pages cyan, magenta, yellow composite yield; ~18000 pages black, ~6,000 pages cyan, magenta, yellow composite yield |
| Print Cartridges/Bottle, Number | 4 (1 each black bottle, set of 3 color bottles) |
| Print head nozzles | 704 (Black), 588 (Tri-color) |
| Print heads | 2 (1 each black, tri-color) |
| Replacement cartridges | North America: HP GT53 90-ml Black Original Ink Bottle 1VV22AA; HP GT53XL 135-ml Black Original Ink Bottle 1VV21AA; HP GT52 Cyan Original Ink Bottle M0H54AA; HP GT52 Magenta Original Ink Bottle M0H55AA; HP GT52 Yellow Original Ink Bottle M0H56AA; Europe Middle East and Africa: HP GT53XL 135-ml Black Original Ink Bottle 1VV21AE; HP GT52 Cyan Original Ink Bottle M0H54AE; HP GT52 Magenta Original Ink Bottle M0H55AE; HP GT52 Yellow Original Ink Bottle M0H56AE; Asia Pacific: HP GT53 90-ml Black Original Ink Bottle 1VV22AA; HP GT53XL 135-ml Black Original Ink Bottle 1VV21AA; HP GT52 Cyan Original Ink Bottle M0H54AA; HP GT52 Magenta Original Ink Bottle M0H55AA; HP GT52 Yellow Original Ink Bottle M0H56AA; Latin America: HP GT53 90-ml Black Original Ink Bottle 1VV22AL; HP GT52 Cyan Original Ink Bottle M0H54AL; HP GT52 Magenta Original Ink Bottle M0H55AL; HP GT52 Yellow Original Ink Bottle M0H56AL; HP GT52 3-pack Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Original Ink Bottles X4E44AL. For more information about fill and yield, see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies . |
| Segment (filter) | Home |
| Brand | HP |
| Sub brand | Smart Tank |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | EN 55032:2015+A11:2020 Class B; EN 55024:2010 +A1:2015; EN 55035:2017+A11:2020; EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013 +A1:2019 |
| Safety | IEC 60950-1 & IEC62368-1 compliant; EU LVD and EN 60950-1 & EN 62368-1 compliant; Singapore Safety; China CCC; Taiwan BSMI |
| Accessories | None |
| Orderable supplies | North America: HP GT53 90-ml Black Original Ink Bottle 1VV22AA; HP GT53XL 135-ml Black Original Ink Bottle 1VV21AA; HP GT52 Cyan Original Ink Bottle M0H54AA; HP GT52 Magenta Original Ink Bottle M0H55AA; HP GT52 Yellow Original Ink Bottle M0H56AA; Europe Middle East and Africa: HP GT53XL 135-ml Black Original Ink Bottle 1VV21AE; HP GT52 Cyan Original Ink Bottle M0H54AE; HP GT52 Magenta Original Ink Bottle M0H55AE; HP GT52 Yellow Original Ink Bottle M0H56AE; Asia Pacific: HP GT53 90-ml Black Original Ink Bottle 1VV22AA; HP GT53XL 135-ml Black Original Ink Bottle 1VV21AA; HP GT52 Cyan Original Ink Bottle M0H54AA; HP GT52 Magenta Original Ink Bottle M0H55AA; HP GT52 Yellow Original Ink Bottle M0H56AA; Latin America: HP GT53 90-ml Black Original Ink Bottle 1VV22AL; HP GT52 Cyan Original Ink Bottle M0H54AL; HP GT52 Magenta Original Ink Bottle M0H55AL; HP GT52 Yellow Original Ink Bottle M0H56AL; HP GT52 3-pack Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Original Ink Bottles X4E44AL. For more information about fill and yield, see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies . |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Number of users | 1-3 Users |
| Connectivity, standard | 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (device) |
| Copier settings | Number of Copies; Black; Color; ID Copy |
| Copies, maximum | Up to 99 copies |
| Digital sending standard features | Scan to file (from software); HP Smart Tasks |
| Acoustic pressure emissions | 50.5 dBA (Mono) ; 43.7 dBA (Colour) |
| Non-Operating Humidity Range | 5 to 90% RH (non-condensing) |
| Operating humidity range | 15 to 80% RH (non-condensing) |
| Recommended operating humidity range | 20 to 80% RH |
| Operating temperature range | 41 to 104°F |
| Recommended operating temperature range | 15 to 30°C |
| Functions | Print scan and copy |
| Form factor | All-in-One |
| Country of origin | Made in China |
| Geographic availability | EM |
| Differentiator (features) | The smart tank printer |
| Differentiator | Discover intuitively smart capabilities and savings[5] with the HP Smart Tank 520 All-in-One printer with up to 6,000 black pages or 6,000 color pages of high-quality ink included.[4] |
| Why to buy | Discover intuitively smart capabilities and savings with the HP Smart Tank 520 All-in-One printer with up to 6,000 pages of high-quality ink bottles included at an ultra-low cost per page. |
| Headline | Get a conveniently intuitive tank printer designed for every day |
| Key selling point | Print more at a fraction of the price with up to 12,000 pages of black or 6,000 pages of color ink in the box |
| Image legal disclaimer | Product image may differ from actual product |
| Legal disclaimer | ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR logo are registered U.S. marks. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. AirPrint and the AirPrint logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Linux is a U.S. registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group. |
| Product logos | Hi-speed USB certified; Get it from Microsoft; PAP 20; Fragile; Keep out of Rain; This side up |
| Monthly printed pages | 800 |
| Cartons per layer | 12 |
| Maximum print area | 216 x 355 mm |
| Bottom margin (A4) | 3 mm |
Notes and footnotes
- Draft page yields are approximate and were measured using “Draft” print-quality settings in the Windows/Mac driver, based on HP Methodology from the simulation of continuous printing of ISO/IEC 24712 pages. Actual page yield varies significantly depending on content printed, ink levels maintained in all four reservoirs, and other factors. For more information about fill and yield, see https://hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies .
- Black and composite color average per bottle (cyan/magenta/yellow) results based on HP methodology from the simulation of continuous printing of ISO/IEC 24712 test pages. Not based on ISO/IEC 24711 test process. An additional black ink bottle is required to print 8,000 color test pages. Actual yield varies based on content of printed pages and other factors. Some ink from included bottles is used to start up the printer. For more information about fill and yield, see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies .
- A product carbon footprint is defined as the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly and indirectly by a product over its lifetime. Greenhouse gas emissions are reported as global warming potential for 100-year time horizon (GWP-100) in units of CO2 equivalence. Calculations are done in accordance with ISO 14040 & ISO 14044. Individual values may not sum to total due to rounding.
- [1] Dimensions vary as per configuration
- [2] Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. This will damage the printer and void the product warranty.
- [6] HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology capabilities subject to printer and settings; may require a firmware upgrade.
- [7] Ink bottles can be recycled through HP’s Planet Partner Program. Program availability varies. See hp.com/go/recycle
- [4] Speed specifications have been updated to reflect current industry testing methods.
- [8] HP ink bottles compared to HP ink cartridges. Cost per page based on expected black and composite (cyan/magenta/yellow) page yield results based on HP methodology and continuous printing of ISO/IEC 24712 test pages. Not based on ISO/IEC 24711 test process. Actual yield varies based on content of printed pages and other factors. Some ink from included bottles is used to start up the printer. For more information about fill and yield, see hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.
- [5] Either after first page or after first set of ISO test pages. For details see: http://hp.com/go/printerclaims
- [9] Black and composite color average per bottle (cyan/magenta/yellow) Three HP GT53 black bottle included in the box print up to 4,000 test pages on average. Results based on HP methodology and continuous printing of ISO/IEC 24712 test pages. Not based on ISO/IEC 24711 test process. An additional black ink bottle may be required to print 6000 color test pageaverages. Actual yield varies based on content of printed pages and other factors. Some ink from included bottles is used to start up the printer. For details, see: www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies
- [6] Average based on ISO/IEC 24711 or HP testing methodology and continuous printing. Actual yield varies considerably based on content of printed pages and other factors. For details see http://hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies
- [7] Based on HP internal A4 Memo draft document methodology. For details see https://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=4AA8-4168ENW .
- [8]Draft page yields are approximate and were measured using “Draft” print-quality settings in the Windows/Mac driver, based on HP Methodology from the simulation of continuous printing of ISO/IEC 24712 pages. Actual page yield varies significantly depending on content printed, ink levels maintained in all four reservoirs, and other factors. For more information about fill and yield, see https://hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies .
- [10] Program availability varies. For details, see http://www.hp.com/recycle.
- [11] Post-consumer recycled is based on the definition set in the EPEAT standard for imaging equipment, IEEE 1680.2, and is expressed as percent of total weight of plastic.
