The installation using HP Smart was a disaster. I couldn't connect, based on the instructions given, either wirelessly or via a USB cable. I had to go to Google, find instructions, and then stumbled on pressing the WiFi button - which then spit out instructions. Eventually, after using 40 years of Information Systems experience, I was able to cobble the HP Smart app to recognize the printer and get it working. This was a terrible experience and disappointing.
This printer seems trouble free. I had a more sophisticated brand that continually disconnected from WIFI even after two visits from the Geek Squad. My only reservation is that it's slower than my previous printer, but since I do not use it frequently, it certainly serves my needs.
I discovered why my mother bought so many really nice printers when I brought one home & found I needed ink. Much cheaper to purchase this model than buying 3 cartridges of color I would not use often enough anyway. I still can't understand how to hook up phone for WiFi direct as my phone is my mobile hotspot as well. Instructions not clear when using alternate modes of hook up. I have cables so I just hardwire to laptop. Light weight, small foot print, scans, supposedly can send item from phone to print, but that will take time I don't currently have. But overall, I like this printer, including the fact it came in colors. Too bad the teal was unavailable.
The printer is very small and takes up very little room. However, it does all the jobs that I need a printer for---and a really good job. I am very pleased with it.