Kodak Dock
Score: 69/100
HP DeskJet 4255e
Score: 66/100Rankings
The Kodak Dock is a portable 4×6-inch dye-sub printer with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB-C connectivity, delivering 300 dpi laminated prints. Its reliance on proprietary cartridges, lack of a built-in battery, and heavier build reduce true mobility. Suited for event photographers and travelers who need high-quality 4×6 prints and phone charging.
The HP DeskJet 4255e is a compact wireless all-in-one inkjet aimed at home users, offering AI-enabled workflow and a 35-sheet ADF. Its main trade-offs are manual duplex only, no borderless printing, and a modest duty cycle. Best suited for light-volume households that need occasional color prints and multi-page scanning.
| Attribute | | |
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300 dpi | 4,800 dpibest | |
— | 8.5 ppmbest | |
— | 5.5 ppmbest | |
— | 1,000 pagesbest | |
— | 100 pagesbest | |
— | 1,200 dpibest | |
— | 60 sheetsbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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Print Performance(1) | ||
Print Resolution (dpi) | 300 dpi | 4800x1200 dpi |
Features(1) | ||
Supported Paper Sizes | 4x6 in | Letter,Legal,4x6,5x7,8x10,No.10 envelopes |
Physical Specs(4) | ||
Width (mm) | 482.6 mm | 428 mm |
Depth (mm) | 355.6 mm | 332 mm |
Height (mm) | 558.8 mm | 200 mm |
Weight (kg) | 0.76 kg | 4.81 kg |
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Professional reviewers commend the Kodak Dock for its sleek, lightweight form factor and the convenience of docking and charging a phone while printing. They emphasize the quality of the 4PASS dye-sub process, which yields vibrant, laminated 4x6 photos at 300 dpi. Criticisms focus on the reliance on proprietary cartridges, the single 4x6 print size, and the lack of an internal battery, which may limit true on-the-go use.
Everyday users praise the printer's portability, ease of setup, and the instant, high-quality prints it produces directly from smartphones. The included extra photo sheets and retro styling are frequently highlighted as positives, while concerns center on cartridge costs and the absence of a built-in battery.
“very lightweight”
“Easy setup and instant docking/printing from phone”
