HP Smart Tank 581 All-in-One Wireless Ink Tank Printer, Print Scan Copy, Black

The HP Smart Tank 581 is a wireless colour ink-tank all-in-one printer with print, scan and copy functions, up to 12 ppm black and 5 ppm colour printing, and refillable HP ink tanks.

The HP Smart Tank 581 is designed for home users and small offices that need regular printing, scanning and copying. It combines a refillable ink-tank system with Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and USB connectivity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can the HP Smart Tank 581 do?

It can print, scan and copy. The HP Smart Tank 581 combines all three functions in one colour ink-tank printer.

How fast does the HP Smart Tank 581 print?

Up to 12 pages per minute in black and 5 pages per minute in colour. These are the published ISO A4 print speeds.

Does the HP Smart Tank 581 have Wi-Fi?

Yes — it has built-in 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct. It also supports Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity.

Does the HP Smart Tank 581 have Bluetooth?

Yes — Bluetooth Low Energy is included. HP's Middle East specification lists Bluetooth Low Energy alongside Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct.

Can I print from my phone?

Yes — mobile printing is supported through the HP app, Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service and Android printing services.

Does it print double-sided automatically?

No — duplex printing is manual. The printer provides driver support for two-sided printing, but the paper must be turned over manually.

Does the HP Smart Tank 581 have an automatic document feeder?

No — it uses a flatbed scanner. HP specifies the scanner as a flatbed-only CIS scanner, with no ADF.

What is the scanner resolution?

Up to 1,200 dpi optical resolution. The maximum scan size is 216 × 297 mm.

How many pages can the paper tray hold?

Up to 100 sheets. The printer also supports up to 30 photo sheets/cards and up to 10 envelopes in the relevant media modes.

Can the HP Smart Tank 581 print borderless photos?

Yes — borderless printing is supported. Sharaf DG's UAE specification lists borderless printing as supported.

How many pages can the HP Smart Tank 581 print per month?

Up to 3,000 pages per month is the maximum duty cycle, while HP recommends 400–800 pages per month for optimum performance. The 3,000-page figure should not be treated as a recommended continuous monthly volume.

Which ink bottles does the HP Smart Tank 581 use?

The Middle East/Africa version uses HP GT53XL black ink and HP GT52 cyan, magenta and yellow ink bottles. The HP product specification lists GT53XL 135 ml black and GT52 colour bottles for this region.

How much ink comes with the printer?

The box includes one 135 ml HP GT53XL black bottle and 50 ml HP GT52 cyan, magenta and yellow bottles. HP also includes the black and tri-colour printheads.

Key Specifications

• Brand: HP
• Model: Smart Tank 581
• Product number: 4A8D4A
• Product type: Colour ink-tank all-in-one printer
• Functions: Print, scan, copy
• Print technology: HP Thermal Inkjet
• Black print speed: Up to 12 ppm ISO A4
• Colour print speed: Up to 5 ppm ISO A4
• Black print quality: Up to 1,200 × 1,200 rendered dpi
• Colour print quality: Up to 4,800 × 1,200 optimised dpi
• Duplex: Manual
• Borderless printing: Yes
• Scanner: Flatbed CIS
• Optical scan resolution: Up to 1,200 dpi
• Maximum scan size: 216 × 297 mm
• Copy speed: Up to 10 cpm black / 2 cpm colour
• Maximum copies: Up to 99
• Input capacity: Up to 100 sheets
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth Low Energy, Hi-Speed USB 2.0
• Wireless frequency: 2.4 GHz
• Mobile printing: HP app, Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service and Android printing
• Display: 33-segment, 1.2-inch icon LCD
• Memory: 64 MB
• Maximum monthly duty cycle: Up to 3,000 pages
• Recommended monthly volume: 400–800 pages
• Product dimensions: 434.66 × 361.53 × 157.26 mm
• Maximum dimensions when fully extended: 434.66 × 580.65 × 259.37 mm
• Weight: 5.03 kg
• Power: Internal power supply
• Input voltage: 100–240 V AC, depending on regional configuration
• Operating temperature: 5–40°C
• Operating humidity: 15–80% RH
• Colour: Black
• Warranty: One-year or 30,000 pages limited hardware warranty, whichever comes first, according to HP's product specification.

What's in the Box

HP's Middle East specification confirms:

• HP Smart Tank 581 All-in-One Printer
• HP GT53XL 135 ml Black Original Ink Bottle
• HP GT52 50 ml Cyan Original Ink Bottle
• HP GT52 50 ml Magenta Original Ink Bottle
• HP GT52 50 ml Yellow Original Ink Bottle
• HP Black Original Printhead
• HP Tri-Colour Original Printhead
• Setup Guide
• Reference Guide
• Ink Caution Flyer
• Regulatory Flyer
• Warranty Flyer
• Power Cord

USB cable is not listed by HP as an included item, so do not advertise a USB cable as included unless the physical UAE box confirms it.

Important Limitations

• Duplex printing is manual, not automatic.
• There is no automatic document feeder.
• Wi-Fi operates on 2.4 GHz.
• The printer is designed for home and home-office use.
• HP recommends 400–800 pages per month for optimum performance, despite the maximum duty cycle being 3,000 pages.
• Actual ink yield varies according to page content, print settings and other usage factors.
• Some ink from the included bottles is used during initial printer setup.

Who is this for?

The HP Smart Tank 581 is best suited to home users, students, home offices and small businesses that regularly print colour documents and want a refillable ink-tank printer with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy, scanning and copying. It is particularly suitable for customers who want high-yield ink bottles and lower consumable frequency rather than automatic duplex printing or an ADF.

Why buy from Cart Max Electronics

At Cart Max Electronics, we supply genuine, officially sourced HP products — no grey-market imports with unclear warranty coverage. Based in Dubai, we supply individual customers and businesses across the UAE with real customer support.

For the HP Smart Tank 581, we can support single-unit purchases as well as business requirements and bulk orders.