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HP Color LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E87740z

40 ppm A3 color laser MFP with 300-sheet single-pass duplex ADF, 10.1-inch touchscreen, 1,140-sheet input, and HP's full Flow scan workflow stack. Built for HP Managed fleet contracts in offices printing 15,000-50,000 pages a month.

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Print speed
40 ppm color
Paper capacity
6140 sheets
Duplex
Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Connectivity
USB · Wi-Fi · Ethernet · Wi-Fi Direct
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HP E87740z
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the HP Color LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E87740z is actually for

Most printer pages just tell you what a printer does. Here's the honest version: when this machine is the right choice, when it's fine, and when you should look at something else. We sell a lot of these for a reason, but the reason is not "every office."

Best fit

Pick this if...

  • You run a mid-to-large office, school district, or government office printing 15,000-50,000 pages a month and need A3/tabloid color.
  • You need a walk-up MFP that scans 300-sheet stacks both sides in a single pass at 150 ppm / 300 ipm.
  • You want enterprise scan workflows out of the box: scan to email, network folder, SharePoint, FTP, sFTP, plus embedded OCR.
  • You're standardizing on HP Managed for fleet contracts (per-page billing, HP Wolf security, JetAdvantage management).
  • You want a 40 ppm starting point with the option to license up to 50/60/70 ppm later as volume grows.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print 50,000-60,000 pages per month — that's HP's recommended ceiling, the machine handles it but you'll be cycling toner more often.
  • You only print A4/Letter most of the time — you're paying for tabloid capability you rarely use, but you do get the bigger paper path and 6 GB of RAM.
  • You want wireless or NFC tap-to-print — both work but require the optional 3JN69A Jetdirect accessory, not standard.
  • You need fax — also optional, requires the MFP 810/811 analog fax accessory.
  • You'd rather pay once than license up to faster speeds — at 40 ppm the base config is the cheapest entry into the E877z line.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You print under 5,000 pages a month — at this footprint and price the per-page math doesn't work, get a desktop A4 MFP instead.
  • You need 50, 60, or 70 ppm out of the box — buy the speed-licensed configuration up front (8EP60AAE, 8EP61AAE, or 8EP62AAE) instead of paying to upgrade later.
  • You don't have an HP Managed contract and just want a transactional purchase — the E87740 (non-Managed) uses standard CF cartridges, this one uses W9160MC managed toner that ties to a service agreement.
  • You need finishing built in — stapling, hole-punch, and booklet-making are separate accessories (6GW49A, 6GW51A, 6GW55A), budget for them.
  • You don't have ~6 square feet of floor space and a 230 lb-rated path to the room — this is a 25 x 29 in footprint and the 2x520 stand makes it taller and wider.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The HP Color LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E87740z is a floor-standing A3 color laser MFP built for managed-services contracts in mid-to-large offices, schools, and government departments. The base configuration prints and copies at 40 ppm in black and color on paper up to 12 x 18 inches, with 1,140 sheets of standard input across three trays and a 180,000-page monthly duty cycle (HP recommends 60,000). The Flow z designation gets you the upgraded 300-sheet single-pass dual-head ADF that scans 150 ppm simplex / 300 ipm duplex, a full-size keyboard, embedded OCR, and the broader scan-to-everything stack: email, network folder, USB, SharePoint, FTP, sFTP, plus auto-orientation, blank-page suppression, and multi-feed detection. The 10.1-inch tilt-adjustable touchscreen handles walk-up jobs without making people learn a new menu every quarter. The thing buyers regret: wireless, NFC, and fax are all optional add-ons, not in the box, so the real installed price is a few hundred dollars higher than the spec sheet implies. Most buyers are HP fleet customers replacing an aging E77x or M880 and printing 15,000-50,000 pages a month who need tabloid color and serious scanning, not just a faster desktop printer.
Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 40 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 40 pages per minute
Duplex printing Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 40 ppm copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Scanner type 300-sheet dual-side ADF
Scan destinations Email, network folder, USB drive, SharePoint, FTP, sFTP, LAN fax, Internet fax, job storage
Paper
Paper capacity 6140 sheets
Paper size A3/Tabloid · A5 · A4/Letter · Legal
Automatic document feeder 300 sheets pages
Recommended monthly volume 60000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle Up to 180,000 pages per month
Connectivity
Wired Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
USB USB for charging, data transfer, and OTG support
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax , Wi-Fi Direct
Display 10.1 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Desktop
Usage class Production
Manufacturer HP
Model E87740z
How you can buy this printer

Buy it, lease it, or just reorder supplies

Three ways to get this printer, each priced to match how you actually use it. Most small offices lease because toner and maintenance are bundled. If you know what you need, buy outright. If you already own one, just reorder supplies.

Buy outright
One-time payment · yours to keep
Custom quote
Free delivery · 1-yr warranty
  • Machine is yours the day it arrives
  • 4,500-page starter toner included
  • 1-year HP manufacturer warranty
  • Install help by phone or remote session
  • Order your own toner when the starter runs out
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Supplies only
Already own one? Just reorder.
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Genuine Brother TN830 / TN830XL
  • Genuine Brother TN830 toner (standard yield, ~1,200 pages)
  • Genuine Brother TN830XL toner (high yield, ~4,500 pages)
  • Genuine Brother DR810 drum unit when it's time
  • Free shipping on qualifying orders
  • Auto-reorder option so you never run out mid-job
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Final lease rate depends on term length, credit profile, and bundled supplies. Outright purchase and supplies pricing varies with bundled warranty, install packages, and order volume. Request a quote for exact pricing.

Included with every order

What ships with the HP Color LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E87740z

The printer itself

HP Color LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E87740z in original HP packaging. Desktop form factor, roughly

Starter toner

Includes a high-capacity starter supply, giving you about 3 to 6 months of use before you have to think about your next order.

Setup documentation

HP quick-start card, power cord, USB cable (use Wi-Fi or Ethernet for multi-user), and a link to driver downloads.

Setup call (if you want it)

Book a 20-minute setup call with our team. We'll walk through network config, driver install, and first print. No extra cost, no sales pitch.

Supplies & consumables

Toner, yields, and what to actually reorder

The #1 question we get on this printer is "which toner do I buy?" Short answer: you have two cartridge options and a drum. Standard yield TN830 covers roughly 1,200 pages. High yield TN830XL covers roughly 4,500 pages and is the better value for most offices. Pick XL unless you print very little.

The drum unit (DR810) is separate and usually lasts 15,000 to 30,000 pages before it needs replacing. At a typical small office volume, expect to change it once every 2 to 4 years.

If you lease this printer through us, toner and drum are included. You never pay for supplies separately. That's usually the better deal once you add up real costs over 3 years.

TN830

Standard-yield toner

About 1,200 pages · fits all L2700 / L2750 / L2759 series

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each
TN830XL

High-yield toner BEST VALUE

About 4,500 pages · recommended for most offices

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each
DR810

Drum unit

15,000–30,000 pages · replace every 2–4 years · separate from toner

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each
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5.0
★★★★★
Based on 7 verified customer reviews

Verified means the customer bought this exact model from us. We don't publish paid or incentivized reviews.

What customers actually say

The 5-star consensus: "it just works"

Small sample size, high signal. The 7 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging HP machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • "We installed this in our office about two years ago and it's handled the workload without much fuss. The color output is crisp and the scanning to network feature saves us a ton of time on document management. Toner costs are reasonable for the volume we push through."
  • "Good workhorse for a small print shop. The finishing options are solid and the managed flow stuff helps keep costs down, though the interface takes a minute to get used to. Paper jams aren't frequent but when they happen the access isn't ideal."
  • "IT department here. This MFP has been reliable in our corporate environment for three years now. The security features and remote management capabilities give us peace of mind, and support has been responsive when we've needed them."
  • "We've had this unit in our office for two years and it's been rock solid. The color output is sharp and the finishing options save us a ton of time on client materials. Network printing has been seamless across our team."
  • "Good machine overall, handles our high-volume printing needs without complaints. The managed flow features are helpful for tracking costs by department. Setup took longer than expected but support got us sorted."
  • "Replaced an older Canon with this HP and the difference in speed and print quality is noticeable. The touchscreen interface is intuitive and the scan-to-email function works flawlessly in our workflow."
  • "Been using it for about a year in a small marketing firm. Color accuracy is solid for our needs and the duplex scanning is a real time-saver. Only downside is toner costs add up if you're doing heavy color work."

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FAQ

HP Color LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E87740z, common questions

The questions we get asked most often on this model. If yours isn't here, call (386) 261-8323 and get an answer in about 30 seconds.

Yes, the HP Color LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E87740z ships with a starter toner cartridge. The starter toner typically yields around 25,000 pages for black and 20,000 pages for color. Replacement high-yield toner cartridges, such as the W9170MC (black) and W9171MC (cyan), offer yields of 50,000 pages for black and 45,000 pages for color. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The HP Color LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E87740z is a floor-standing A3 color laser MFP designed for mid-to-large offices, with a monthly duty cycle of up to 180,000 pages and a recommended volume of 60,000 pages. It features a 300-sheet dual-head ADF, a 10.1-inch touchscreen, and supports paper sizes up to 12 x 18 inches. In contrast, the E57540c is a desktop A4 color laser MFP suited for workgroups of 10-30 people, with a monthly duty cycle of 120,000 pages and a recommended volume of 2,000-15,000 pages. It has a 100-sheet ADF, an 8.0-inch touchscreen, and supports up to legal-sized paper. The E87740z is ideal for high-volume environments needing A3 printing and advanced scanning, while the E57540c is better for smaller offices with moderate printing needs.
The HP Color LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E87740z is designed for mid-to-large offices with a recommended monthly volume of 15,000-50,000 pages. Its high duty cycle, A3 printing capability, and advanced scanning features make it suitable for businesses with significant printing needs. However, for small businesses with lower print volumes (under 5,000 pages per month), this model may be overkill. Consider a more compact and cost-effective option like the HP Color LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E57540c or explore other commercial options.
Yes, the HP Color LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E87740z supports color printing. It prints and copies at 40 ppm in both black and color, making it ideal for businesses that require high-quality color documents.
Request a quote through the form on this page or call us at (386) 261-8323. A printer specialist responds within one business day with a detailed, itemized quote based on your location, monthly volume, whether you want to buy outright or lease, and any bundled supplies or service. Quotes are free and no obligation. We do not pull credit to issue a quote.
HP includes a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty on the HP Color LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E87740z when purchased new from an authorized reseller. Smart Technologies is an authorized HP reseller. Extended warranty and full-service maintenance plans are available through our managed print services bundle, which covers parts, labor, and on-site service for the life of the agreement.
Yes. Free delivery is included on every HP Color LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E87740z order shipped within the continental United States. Most orders ship within 1 to 2 business days and arrive within 2 to 5 business days. Install guidance is available by phone or remote session at no extra cost.

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