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Introduction
Printers rarely get discontinued because they stop working — they get discontinued because something cheaper replaces them on the shelf.
That’s roughly where the HP Deskjet 2622 sits today: an older budget inkjet that’s harder to find new, but still turns up on clearance and resale listings at a fraction of its original price.
So is it worth buying in 2026? If you need a compact, no-fuss printer for occasional home use, yes — with caveats covered below.
Design and Build
● Weight: 7.55 lbs — light enough to move between rooms
● Dimensions: 16.73 x 21.56 x 9.79 in (trays extended)
● Foldable input (60-sheet) and output (25-sheet) trays for compact storage
It’s built for small desks and tight spaces, not high-volume printing.
Setup and Usability
The Deskjet 2622 connects over WiFi and prints directly from Google Drive, Dropbox, phones, and tablets — no driver installation required for most mobile printing. For a household printer used a few times a week, that’s the strongest selling point.
Print Quality
● Print resolution: up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
● Scan resolution: up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
● Accurate text edges and solid grayscale contrast for everyday documents
Limitation: no automatic double-sided printing — pages must be flipped manually.
What Does It Actually Cost to Run?
The sticker price isn’t the full story. HP sells this model through its Instant Ink subscription, billing by pages printed rather than cartridges used, with a free trial at setup.
Heavy printers may find a pay-per-cartridge alternative cheaper over a year — run the math against your own monthly page volume before assuming the lowest upfront price wins.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Compact, lightweight design | Audible noise during printing |
| Wide device compatibility | No automatic double-sided printing |
| Budget-friendly upfront cost | Harder to find new as of 2026 |
| Strong color and grayscale output | Ongoing ink costs add up over time |
Conclusion
Last updated: October 2026.
The HP Deskjet 2622 remains a reasonable pick for light, occasional home printing — compact, WiFi-enabled, and simple to set up — as long as you go in knowing it’s an older model with no automatic duplex printing and ink costs that deserve their own comparison. Check current pricing and availability before you buy, since stock varies by retailer in 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the HP Deskjet 2622 still available to buy new in 2026?
Availability has narrowed as HP has moved its budget lineup forward, so stock is now mostly clearance, resale, or third-party retailers rather than guaranteed in-stock at major chains.
Does the HP Deskjet 2622 support automatic double-sided printing?
No. Two-sided documents require manually flipping and reinserting pages.
Is HP Instant Ink worth it for this printer?
It depends on volume: light, occasional printing often costs less per cartridge, while frequent printing can make the subscription cheaper. Compare your actual monthly page count against both models.
