In the printers scanners space, the biggest decision is often whether you need high-volume office speed or a low-cost ink system for the whole family. The HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw and the HP Smart Tank 6001 point you in two different directions.
If you're running a busy office, the PageWide Pro is built for you. If you're stocking a family printer and don't want to buy cartridges anytime soon, the Smart Tank is the practical pick.
Quick Verdict
The HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw is the better match for a workgroup that needs high-volume printing, fast output, and a full set of office functions. The HP Smart Tank 6001 is the better match for a family that wants a new printer with a large ink supply.
Comparison Table
| Feature | HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw | HP Smart Tank 6001 |
| Price | USD 239.99 | USD 199.99 |
| Condition | Refurbished | New |
| Print speed | Up to 70 ppm (General Office) | Up to 12 ppm black, 7 ppm color |
| Connectivity | Wireless, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC, Ethernet, USB | Wireless, Bluetooth, USB 2.0, HP Jetdirect |
| Functions | Print, scan, copy, fax, with duplex and ADF | Print, scan, copy, with duplex |
| Best suited for | Busy workgroups | Family printing |
Where Each Product Wins
- HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw wins for high-volume environments where fast turnaround matters and multiple people rely on one machine.
- HP Smart Tank 6001 wins for households that want a new printer ready for everyday color printing.
Product Notes
HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw
This all-in-one is designed for throughput. It prints up to 70 ppm in General Office mode, which makes a big difference when a whole team is sending jobs to the same device. The unit also includes an automatic document feeder and automatic two-sided printing, and the color touchscreen simplifies navigation. It connects over Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC, Ethernet, and USB, so it can sit on an office network without much fuss. At $239.99, it's the more expensive of the two, and it is professionally refurbished rather than new. That is the tradeoff you accept for business-class speed and a full feature set.
Hewlett Packard Smart Tank 6001
If you've been buying cartridges for years, the ink tank approach is a refresh. The Smart Tank 6001 ships with up to two years of Original HP ink, so the upfront price of $199.99 includes a long stretch of supplies. It prints up to 12 ppm in black and 7 ppm in color, which is good for homework, remote work documents, and occasional color pages. Connectivity covers wireless, Bluetooth, USB 2.0, and HP Jetdirect, giving you flexible ways to print from a laptop or phone. The limitation is speed: if you're printing 50-page reports, this will take noticeably longer than the PageWide Pro. For typical family use, though, the pace is fine.
Final Choice by Use Case
Choose the HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw when you need high-volume output, multi-user office needs, and a full feature set. Choose the Hewlett Packard Smart Tank 6001 when you want a new printer for everyday printing and more moderate workloads.
