Kodak Step
Score: 68/100
HP DeskJet 4255e
Score: 66/100Rankings
The Kodak Step is a pocket-sized Bluetooth/NFC printer that creates 2×3-inch sticky-back photos at 1200 dpi in under a minute. Its small format, limited battery life, and occasional color fidelity issues restrict it to casual, on-the-go photo sharing. Best for travelers and scrapbook enthusiasts who value portability over size.
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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1,200 dpi | 4,800 dpibest | |
— | 8.5 ppmbest | |
1 ppm | 5.5 ppmbest | |
— | 1,000 pagesbest | |
— | 100 pagesbest | |
— | 1,200 dpibest | |
— | 60 sheetsbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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Print Performance(2) | ||
Print Resolution (dpi) | 1200 dpi | 4800x1200 dpi |
Print Speed (Color) (ppm) | 1.0 ppm | 5.5 ppm |
Features(1) | ||
Supported Paper Sizes | 2x3 in | Letter,Legal,4x6,5x7,8x10,No.10 envelopes |
Physical Specs(4) | ||
Width (mm) | 51 mm | 428 mm |
Depth (mm) | 25 mm | 332 mm |
Height (mm) | 76 mm | 200 mm |
Weight (kg) | 0.068 kg | 4.81 kg |
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Professional commentary is limited, but product-page editors highlight the Kodak Step's vivid "fantastic" print quality, rapid sub-minute printing, and the feature-rich KODAK STEP app as strong points, while noting the scarcity of independent, in-depth reviews.
Everyday users consistently praise the printer's effortless Bluetooth setup, quick print times, and durable sticky-backed photos, especially for high-contrast images, while occasional complaints focus on limited print size, color fidelity on low-contrast pictures, and the 25-print battery limit.
