The HP Smart Tank 720 Wireless is best for homes, schools and small offices that print often enough to justify an ink tank printer, but still need scanning, copying, wireless printing and automatic two-sided printing. At Ogabassey’s listed ₦378,000 price, the main buying question is not only “can it print?” but whether its ink system, connectivity and maintenance routine fit your workload.
Who this is for
The HP Smart Tank 720 Wireless makes the most sense for buyers who expect regular colour and black-and-white printing without the cartridge replacement pattern of many low-cost inkjet printers. It is a better fit for a home office, school admin desk, small business counter, church office, tutoring centre or family printer corner than for someone who prints only a few pages every month.
HP’s official specification sheet for the Smart Tank 720 series lists it as an all-in-one colour ink tank printer with print, copy and scan functions. That matters because many Nigerian buyers searching for a “cheap printer to maintain” are not really looking for the lowest purchase price; they are looking for a printer that can handle assignments, forms, invoices, letters, ID copies and occasional colour documents without surprise running costs.
If your use is mainly exam papers, receipts, typed documents, invoices and school notes, the Smart Tank 720 Wireless is more compelling than a basic cartridge inkjet because refillable tanks are designed around higher page yield. If your use is mainly heavy monochrome office output all day, a laser printer may still be worth comparing because laser devices can be faster and less sensitive to long idle periods. If you need multi-page scanning through an automatic document feeder, confirm the exact package before checkout because the supplied Ogabassey snapshot does not confirm an ADF.
Key specs and buying context
This article uses catalog-verified Ogabassey data plus HP official-source specifications. Ogabassey lists the HP Smart Tank 720 Wireless at ₦378,000, with copy asking shoppers to confirm live availability before checkout. HP’s official pages describe the Smart Tank 720 series as a wireless, colour, all-in-one ink tank printer with USB and wireless connectivity, automatic two-sided printing and support for HP Smart app setup and mobile printing.
| Decision area | What to check | Why it matters for Nigerian buyers |
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| Ink or toner cost | Ink tank system using refill bottles, not toner cartridges | Better for frequent colour and document printing where refill cost matters over months |
| Print volume | Best for regular home, school or small office printing | Too little use can make any inkjet harder to maintain; very heavy mono use may favour laser |
| Wireless support | Confirm Wi-Fi setup, HP Smart app support and USB fallback | Important where several phones or laptops need to print without moving cables around |
| Scanner support | Flatbed scanning and copying are part of the all-in-one design | Useful for IDs, receipts, forms and school documents |
| Office versus home use | Automatic duplex printing is officially listed | Two-sided printing saves paper for proposals, handouts and internal documents |
| Maintenance cost | Use genuine ink, print regularly and keep the heads from drying out | Ink tanks save on supplies only when the printer is maintained properly |
| Availability | Ogabassey snapshot shows stock quantity as 0 and asks buyers to confirm live availability | Do not plan urgent office replacement until availability and package contents are confirmed |
The printer’s strongest practical feature is the combination of ink tank running-cost logic and office-friendly convenience. Automatic duplex printing is the kind of feature buyers often overlook at purchase time and appreciate later. In a school, NGO or small business where paper cost adds up, automatic two-sided printing can reduce waste and make documents feel more professional.
Wireless printing is also a meaningful feature in Nigeria because many offices run mixed devices: Android phones, iPhones, Windows laptops and sometimes shared family PCs. A printer that can sit in one place and accept jobs wirelessly is easier to live with than one that forces staff to pass around a USB cable. Still, keep a USB cable plan as backup for setup problems, router issues or days when Wi-Fi is unstable.
Ink tank, laser or basic all-in-one?
For the common search question “Should I buy ink tank, laser, or all-in-one?”, the answer depends on what you print most. Choose an ink tank printer like the HP Smart Tank 720 Wireless when you print regular colour documents, school work, forms, handouts, light graphics and mixed home-office jobs. The refillable system is the main advantage because the printer is built around bottled ink rather than small cartridges.
Choose a monochrome laser printer instead if your work is almost entirely black text, high-volume, deadline-driven and speed-sensitive. Law offices, cybercafes, dispatch counters and admin desks that print black invoices or forms all day may prefer laser speed and toner handling. The trade-off is that colour output and scanning can cost more if you need them in the same device.
Choose a cheaper cartridge all-in-one only if your upfront budget is tight and your monthly printing is low. A low-cost cartridge printer may look cheaper on day one, but frequent cartridge replacement can become frustrating for students, teachers or business users. That is why “cheapest to maintain” is rarely the same as “cheapest to buy.”
For shoppers browsing the wider Ogabassey printers category, use the Smart Tank 720 Wireless as a reference point: any cheaper alternative should be checked against ink system, duplex support, wireless printing, scanner type and refill availability, not just against the shelf price.
Connectivity and setup checks before checkout
Before buying, confirm the exact model name on the box and invoice: HP Smart Tank 720 Wireless. Printer naming can be confusing because similar Smart Tank models may differ by duplex, display, connectivity or document-feeding features. Ask for confirmation of the included ink bottles, power cable, setup guide and whether the unit is a new retail package.
For Wi-Fi setup, check whether your office uses a normal router network that the printer can join. If the printer will be shared by several people, decide where it will sit before purchase. Printers perform better when kept near a stable power source and within good router range. In homes or small offices with weak Wi-Fi at the printer location, USB printing may be more reliable even if wireless support exists.
Also check the phones and laptops that will print to it. HP’s Smart app and mobile printing features are useful, but business users should still confirm that Windows, macOS, Android and iOS devices in the office can install the required software or print through the available method. Do this before making the printer the only device for urgent documents.
Power stability is another real-world point. Ink tank printers do not need the same warm-up behaviour as many lasers, but they still benefit from clean shutdowns and steady power. If your office uses a generator or inverter, place the printer on a stable outlet and avoid interrupting firmware updates, alignment routines or active print jobs.
Maintenance and running-cost habits
An ink tank printer saves money only when it is used and maintained sensibly. Print something regularly, especially if the printer sits in a hot or dusty room. Long idle periods can increase the chance of dried ink or print-quality problems. That does not mean you should waste ink; it means the printer should not be treated like a once-a-term emergency device.
Use genuine or trusted ink bottles that match the HP Smart Tank 720 series requirements. The cheapest unknown ink is not always cheap after clogged heads, poor colour output or service visits. For office buyers, it is better to keep a refill plan than to wait until the tank is empty during a deadline week.
Keep the scanner glass clean if the printer will be used for IDs, stamped letters or forms. Dust and fingerprints can make scanned copies look unprofessional, and users may blame the printer when the issue is actually the glass. Also keep paper dry and flat. Humid paper can feed poorly and cause jams, especially in offices where paper is stored near windows, floors or air-conditioner drip areas.
For warranty and trust, do not rely only on the product name. Confirm the seller invoice, return policy, box condition, serial number and regional support expectations before checkout. Ogabassey’s own product snapshot correctly avoids unsupported claims about stock, delivery speed or warranty length, so a careful buyer should confirm those details directly at purchase time.
Trade-offs
The HP Smart Tank 720 Wireless is not the right answer for every desk. First, the ₦378,000 listed price is a significant upfront spend compared with entry-level printers. It is easier to justify if you print often, need colour, need scanning and value lower refill pressure over time. It is harder to justify if you print rarely or only need a few black text pages a month.
Second, ink tank printers still need attention. They are not maintenance-free. Buyers who leave the printer unused for long stretches, refill with poor ink, ignore alignment warnings or keep the device in a dusty corner may not get the value they expected. For a business, assign one person to manage ink levels, paper storage and simple cleaning routines.
Third, the Ogabassey catalog snapshot does not confirm every office feature a buyer may expect. Do not assume Ethernet, fax, automatic document feeding or high-volume paper handling unless the exact retail unit confirms it. The safe buying approach is to treat print, scan, copy, Wi-Fi, USB and duplex as the core value, then verify any extra feature before payment.
Alternatives to compare
Compare the HP Smart Tank 720 Wireless with three printer types rather than only with one SKU. The first alternative is a lower-priced cartridge all-in-one. That can work for a student or home user with very light printing, but the running cost may become irritating when colour assignments, forms and copies increase.
The second alternative is a monochrome laser printer. This is the strongest competitor for offices that print mostly black text in volume. A laser model may be faster for text-heavy work and may tolerate idle periods better, but it gives up the built-in colour ink-tank advantage unless you move to a more expensive colour laser setup.
The third alternative is a higher Smart Tank or OfficeJet-style all-in-one with an automatic document feeder, Ethernet or heavier paper handling. That may be worth paying for if your office scans multi-page documents every day. For a smaller office that mostly prints, copies one page at a time and needs occasional scans, the Smart Tank 720 Wireless may be the cleaner value.
If you are building a complete office desk, also think beyond the printer. A buyer choosing between computing and print upgrades may find Ogabassey’s office-focused guide on the Dell 27 All-in-One 16GB vs 32GB useful because the same value question applies: spend more where daily workflow gains are real, not where a spec looks impressive but stays unused.
Verdict
Buy the HP Smart Tank 720 Wireless if your priority is a practical all-in-one printer for regular colour and black document work, with wireless convenience, scanning, copying and automatic two-sided printing. It is strongest for homes, schools and small offices that print often enough to benefit from the ink tank design.
Do not buy it blindly if you only print occasionally, need guaranteed live stock today, require Ethernet or automatic multi-page scanning, or want a printer that can sit unused for months without care. At ₦378,000 in the Ogabassey snapshot, the value case depends on confirmed availability, correct package contents, genuine refill access and a realistic monthly print workload.
FAQ
Which printer is cheapest to maintain: ink tank or laser?
For regular colour and mixed document printing, an ink tank printer is often the better maintenance-value choice because refill bottles can reduce running-cost pressure. For high-volume black text only, a monochrome laser printer may be more practical because it is fast and toner-based.
Should I buy an ink tank, laser or all-in-one printer?
Buy ink tank for regular colour and school or office documents, laser for heavy black text, and all-in-one when scanning and copying are part of the job. The HP Smart Tank 720 Wireless is an ink tank all-in-one, so it suits buyers who need both printing and document handling.
Does the HP Smart Tank 720 Wireless need Wi-Fi to work?
No. Wireless printing is part of the appeal, but HP’s official specifications also list USB connectivity for the Smart Tank 720 series. For offices with unstable Wi-Fi, keeping USB as a fallback is sensible.
What should I confirm before buying from Ogabassey?
Confirm live availability, exact model name, included ink bottles, invoice, warranty or return terms, and any feature you specifically need such as ADF, Ethernet or duplex. The current product snapshot lists a ₦378,000 price but asks shoppers to verify availability before checkout.
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