You may have an old printer that you've been using for over a decade because technically it still works. But it may not be your friend; if it only connects to devices via USB, it can be very cumbersome to use when there are so many different devices in the home.

Older printers that connect to Wi-Fi can be similarly cumbersome to use; the device may not always be able to find the printer on the network, and the printer itself may not always clearly notify you when the connection is lost. HP ENVY 6000 series printers are older machines and replace them with ones that work with Wi-Fi and a variety of devices in the home.

The HP ENVY 6055 takes a wireless-first approach, with 802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity for easy setup over home Wi-Fi. Bluetooth 5.0 is also available as an option. With an Internet connection, users can also print on the go.

This Wi-Fi connection does more than just clear up office space. It also makes it much easier to use the ENVY 6055 on a variety of devices at home. From laptops and desktop computers to tablets and smartphones, there are many different ways to connect to these devices, but Wi-Fi would be the common connection for all of them. And once connected to the network, they can easily interface with the printer.

Computers should be able to easily find printers connected to the network, and the HP Smart app allows smartphones and tablets to connect to the printer. This would also allow the HP ENVY 6055's scanning capabilities to be used with a smartphone or tablet, making it easy to make digital copies of documents.

In busy households where family members and roommates use a variety of devices, the HP ENVY 6055 would be an elegant solution for all. Since this printer is the only one that still has the old printer drivers, no one needs to transfer files to other devices or juggle USB cables between different computers when multiple people need to print. Also, the printer's sleek design means it won't be an eyesore when placed in a shared space where everyone can access it.

If you want even more features for a printer to take the job into your own hands, the HP ENVY Pro 6455 extra features go a little further.With a 35-sheet auto document feeder, it can automatically handle large copy and scan jobs and duplex printing

HP ENVY Pro 6455.

The HP ENVY 6055 and ENVY Pro 6455 can also keep you topped up on ink by sending you more automatically when the printer detects it is running low, allowing you to pay based on the amount you print HP supports the Instant Ink program. It can be a lifesaver if you count on your printer always being ready when you need it.

So if you're still clinging to that old printer that's really more trouble than it's worth, turn to the HP ENVY 6055 and something more effective and reliable.