HP Smart Tank 589 Review: Wi-Fi Ink Tank Printer for Home and Small Office

The HP Smart Tank 589 is a Wi-Fi colour ink tank all-in-one with refillable bottles, 1200 dpi scanning and phone printing. Here is who it suits, where it falls short and what to check before buying.

By Gadget Soch·17 Oct 2026·Updated 19 Oct 2026·10 min read

The HP Smart Tank 589 is a Wi-Fi colour ink tank all-in-one that prints, scans and copies. It suits homes, students and small offices that print often and want low running costs. It is less suited to anyone who needs fast colour output, automatic double-sided printing or a document feeder. The short verdict: it is a sensible, easy-to-refill everyday printer, but it is basic once you go past plain A4 documents.

HP sells it in India with refillable ink bottles instead of cartridges. The Amazon.in listing this article links to describes it as the HP Smart Tank 589 All-in-One WiFi Colour Printer, rated for up to 4,000 black and 6,000 colour prints. That yield figure is the listed claim for the ink supplied, and real yields depend on what you print.

Note: This article is based on official HP specifications, retailer spec listings and published product data checked on 17 October 2026. It is not based on hands-on testing, and no print-quality or speed tests were carried out by gadgetsoch.

Quick verdict

Best for: home users, students and small offices printing regular A4 documents, school work and the occasional colour page
Skip if: you need automatic duplex, an automatic document feeder (ADF), Ethernet or fast colour printing
Key strengths: refillable ink tanks with high listed page yields, Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct, HP Smart app, Apple AirPrint and Mopria support, flatbed scanner up to 1200 dpi
Key limitations: rated colour speed of only up to 5 ppm (ISO), manual duplex only, 100-sheet input tray, no fax and no ADF

Check the current price of the HP Smart Tank 589 on Amazon.in

HP Smart Tank 589 key specifications

The table below lists the specifications that could be confirmed. HP’s India product page did not load for verification, so the table relies on HP’s official specification sheet for the Smart Tank 580 (product 1F3Y2A) from the same Smart Tank 580-590 family, cross-checked against Croma’s listing for the Smart Tank 589 (4A8D9A). Where both sources agree, the row says so.

HP Smart Tank 589 key specs at a glance — HP Smart Tank 589 key specifications, summarised from the table in this review.

Specification	HP Smart Tank 589 (4A8D9A)	Source
Functions	Print, scan, copy	Croma 589 listing, HP family sheet
Print technology	HP Thermal Inkjet, refillable ink tanks	HP family sheet, Icecat
Print speed (ISO, A4)	Up to 12 ppm black, up to 5 ppm colour	Croma 589 listing, HP family sheet
Print resolution	Up to 4800 x 1200 optimised dpi colour	Icecat 589 entry, HP family sheet
Ink bottles	GT53 black, GT52 cyan, magenta, yellow	HP family sheet
Listed ink yield	Up to 4,000 black and 6,000 colour prints	Amazon.in listing title
Monthly duty cycle	Up to 3,000 pages	Croma 589 listing, HP family sheet
Input tray	Up to 100 sheets	Croma 589 listing, HP family sheet
Output tray	Up to 30 sheets	Croma 589 listing, HP family sheet
Duplex printing	Manual	Croma 589 listing, HP family sheet
Scanner	Flatbed CIS, up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, max 216 x 297 mm	Croma 589 listing, HP family sheet
Copy speed (ISO, A4)	Up to 10 cpm black	Croma 589 listing, HP family sheet
Wireless	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct	Croma 589 listing, HP family sheet
Wired	1 x Hi-Speed USB 2.0	Croma 589 listing, HP family sheet
Memory	64 MB	Croma 589 listing, HP family sheet
Power	Internal power supply, 3.023 W ready, 0.109 W manual off	Croma 589 listing, HP family sheet
Dimensions (max, W x D x H)	About 43.4 x 58.1 x 25.9 cm	Croma 589 listing, HP family sheet
Weight	5.03 kg	Croma 589 listing, HP family sheet
Warranty (India retail listing)	12 months, carry-in	Croma 589 listing

Ink system and running costs

The main reason to buy the Smart Tank 589 is its ink system. Instead of small cartridges, it uses refillable tanks that you top up from bottles. According to HP’s specification sheet for the 580-590 family, these printers use a GT53 black bottle (sold in 90 ml and 135 ml GT53XL sizes) and GT52 bottles for cyan, magenta and yellow.

Why it matters: with cartridge printers, a few hundred pages can empty a cartridge. The Amazon.in listing for this model claims up to 4,000 black and 6,000 colour prints from the supplied ink. HP’s own fine print for the family notes that yields vary with content, and that some of the first fill is used to prime the system at setup. Treat the headline numbers as a best case for standard test pages, not a promise for photo-heavy printing.

HP’s family sheet says the box includes ink bottles for all four colours plus separate black and tri-colour printheads. The exact size of the black bottle packed with the India 589 could not be confirmed, so check the “What’s in the box” section on the listing before ordering.

Print speed and quality: what to expect

HP rates the Smart Tank 589 at up to 12 pages per minute in black and 5 pages per minute in colour under the ISO standard. Those numbers come from a standard document test, so they are more realistic than draft-mode figures. HP’s family sheet also lists faster draft speeds (up to 22 ppm black and 16 ppm colour on A4), but draft mode trades quality for speed.

12 ppm is fine for assignments and invoices. The 5 ppm colour rating is the area to note: a 20-page colour report will take a few minutes. For a home that prints a handful of colour pages at a time, that is acceptable. For a busy office printing colour brochures, it is slow.

HP lists a colour resolution of up to 4800 x 1200 optimised dpi and black up to 1200 x 1200 rendered dpi. Borderless printing is supported up to A4 size on the family sheet, which helps with photos and posters for school projects. Everyday colour on plain paper is fine for charts and school work, but do not expect photo-lab results. Use proper glossy or matte photo paper for pictures.

Paper handling and duplex

The input tray holds up to 100 sheets of plain paper and the output tray up to 30 sheets. HP’s family sheet lists support for A4, B5, A6, DL envelopes and legal size, plus custom sizes from 88.9 x 127 mm up to 215.9 x 355.6 mm. Supported media includes plain paper, photo paper, brochure paper and envelopes.

Two-sided printing is manual. The driver prints one side, then prompts you to flip and reload the stack. It works but is slower than automatic duplex. If you print double-sided notes every day, this is the biggest everyday limitation.

HP rates the monthly duty cycle at up to 3,000 pages and recommends 400 to 800 pages a month. That points to a busy home or small office, not a shared departmental printer.

Scanning and copying

The scanner is an A4 flatbed using a contact image sensor (CIS), with up to 1200 x 1200 dpi optical resolution and a maximum scan area of 216 x 297 mm. That is enough for documents, ID cards, certificates and photos. There is no automatic document feeder, so a 20-page contract has to be scanned one page at a time.

Copy speed is rated at up to 10 copies per minute in black (ISO, A4). HP’s family sheet lists an ID copy function, which copies both sides of an ID card onto one page and is useful for KYC paperwork. Croma’s listing notes that resize and enlarge settings are handled through the HP Smart app rather than on the printer itself.

Wi-Fi, app and mobile printing

The Smart Tank 589 supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Wi-Fi Direct and a USB 2.0 port. There is no Ethernet port. If your router broadcasts separate 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks, connect the printer to the 2.4 GHz one during setup.

For phones and tablets, HP’s family sheet lists the HP Smart app, Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service and the HP Print Service Plugin for Android. Most phones and laptops can print without a separate driver.

HP’s family sheet lists Windows 11, Windows 10 and macOS 10.15 onward. On other systems, check HP’s driver page first.

Design, controls and power

The printer measures about 43.4 cm wide and weighs 5.03 kg, with the depth growing to about 58 cm when the trays are open. Plan desk space for the open position, not just the closed one. HP’s family sheet describes a small segment display with a 1.2-inch icon LCD, so most settings are handled from the app or computer rather than the printer itself.

Power draw is low in standby, at 3.023 W when ready and 0.109 W when manually off, according to Croma’s listing and HP’s family sheet. HP Auto-Off is supported. The power supply is built in, so there is no external power brick.

Who should buy the HP Smart Tank 589

Families with school-going children who print worksheets, projects and the occasional colour page
Students and work-from-home users who print a few hundred pages a month and want low running costs
Small shops and offices that need a basic print, scan and copy machine with phone printing
Anyone replacing a cartridge printer where ink costs were the main frustration

Who should skip it

Offices that scan multi-page documents often, since there is no ADF
Anyone who prints double-sided every day and wants automatic duplex
Users who need wired Ethernet networking
Photo enthusiasts who want dedicated photo printing quality and speed
Households that print only a few pages a year, as ink in any inkjet can dry if the printer sits unused for long

Alternatives worth comparing

Epson EcoTank L3250: another Wi-Fi ink tank all-in-one with print, scan and copy, plus Wi-Fi Direct. Epson’s specification sheet rates it at up to 10 ipm black and 5 ipm colour (ISO), with 4,500 black and 7,500 colour page yields for its 003 series bottles, and no automatic duplex. It is lighter and more compact than the HP. Read our Epson EcoTank L3250 review for details.

Canon PIXMA G3010: a wireless ink tank all-in-one with print, scan and copy. Canon India’s specification page lists 8.8 ipm black and 5.0 ipm colour (ISO), GI-790 ink bottles with listed yields of 6,000 pages black and 7,000 pages for each colour, and 600 x 1200 dpi optical scanning. Its scanner resolution is lower than the HP’s 1200 dpi.

Compared with both, the HP’s advantages are its slightly higher rated black speed, 1200 dpi scanning and broad app and AirPrint support. All three share the same basic limits: no ADF and no automatic duplex.

What to check before you order

HP Smart Tank 589 buying checklist — What to check before you buy the HP Smart Tank 589.

Model number: make sure the listing says Smart Tank 589 and, if shown, product code 4A8D9A. HP sells several similar Smart Tank models with different features
Box contents: confirm the ink bottles, printheads, power cord and USB cable details on the listing. A USB cable is not listed in HP’s family box contents
Warranty: Croma lists a 12-month carry-in warranty. HP’s family sheet adds a page limit (one year or 30,000 pages, whichever comes first). Confirm terms on the listing and register the printer with HP India
Genuine ink: buy GT53 and GT52 bottles, the supplies HP lists for this printer family, and check the bottle model before refilling
Wi-Fi band: make sure your router offers a 2.4 GHz network
Space: allow about 58 cm of depth with trays open

See the HP Smart Tank 589 All-in-One WiFi Colour Printer on Amazon.in and confirm the model number and box contents before you order.

Frequently asked questions

Is the HP Smart Tank 589 good for home use?

Yes, for most homes. It prints, scans and copies over Wi-Fi, works with phones through the HP Smart app, AirPrint and Mopria, and uses refillable ink bottles with high listed yields. Its main limits are slow colour printing (up to 5 ppm ISO) and manual duplex.

Does the HP Smart Tank 589 print on both sides automatically?

No. Duplex is manual. The driver prints one side and asks you to flip and reload the paper to print the other.

Which ink does the HP Smart Tank 589 use?

According to HP’s specification sheet for the Smart Tank 580-590 family, it uses GT53 (black) and GT52 (cyan, magenta and yellow) ink bottles.

Can I print from my phone without a computer?

Yes. The printer supports Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct, and phones can print through the HP Smart app, Apple AirPrint on iPhone, or Mopria and the HP Print Service Plugin on Android.

Does it have an automatic document feeder?

No. The scanner is a flatbed only, so multi-page documents must be placed on the glass one page at a time.

How many pages can it print per month?

HP rates the maximum duty cycle at up to 3,000 pages a month and recommends 400 to 800 pages a month for regular use.

Final thoughts

The HP Smart Tank 589 is a practical, low-running-cost printer for homes and small offices that mostly print A4 documents. Its refillable tanks, solid wireless and mobile support and 1200 dpi flatbed scanner cover what most families need. If you need fast colour, automatic duplex or an ADF, look at a higher-end model instead. If those limits do not matter to you, it is an easy printer to recommend for everyday use.