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HP Color LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E78635z

A3 color laser MFP for workgroups of 20-75 — 35 ppm, 200-sheet single-pass ADF, 1,140-sheet standard capacity, 10.1" touchscreen, and HP Wolf enterprise security on a floor-standing chassis.

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Print speed
35 ppm color
Paper capacity
3,140 sheets
Duplex
Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Direct · USB · Wi-Fi · Ethernet · Bluetooth
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the HP Color LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E78635z 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 workgroup or department of 20-75 people that needs A3 (11x17) color output in-house.
  • You print 8,000-20,000 pages a month and want headroom — this machine is rated for 150,000.
  • You scan stacks of mixed-size originals daily and need single-pass duplex at 240 ipm to keep up.
  • You already run an HP fleet on Web JetAdmin or Command Center and want one more device that drops into that toolchain.
  • You need enterprise-grade security (Wolf Pro, Sure Start BIOS self-heal, Common Criteria) for legal, medical, or government work.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print 4,000-8,000 pages a month — the machine is overbuilt for that, you'll just amortize it over a longer lease.
  • You want wireless but didn't budget for it — the Jetdirect 3100w accessory adds Wi-Fi/NFC for around $200.
  • You need finishing (staple, hole-punch, booklet) — the inner finishers and stapler/stacker bolt on, but plan for the footprint and the extra invoice line.
  • You're replacing a Canon or Konica A3 MFP — operators adapt to the 10.1" HP touchscreen quickly, but expect 2-3 weeks of muscle-memory complaints.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You print under 2,000 pages a month — you're paying for a 35-ppm A3 color enterprise MFP and using maybe 5% of it. Get a desktop MFP instead.
  • You need Wi-Fi out of the box — wireless is an optional accessory on this model, not standard.
  • You want a small footprint — this is a floor-standing A3 unit; the base alone is 25.2 x 28.6 x 35.8 inches and weighs 186 lb.
  • You don't have an HP managed print contract or reseller relationship — the W9150MC managed toner cartridges are sold through contract channels, not retail.
  • You need 11x17 from every tray — Tray 2 is letter/legal only; A3 comes from Tray 1, Tray 3, or the optional 2x520 tray.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The HP Color LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E78635z is a floor-standing A3 color laser multifunction built for mid-to-large workgroups (20-75 users) that need in-house tabloid color, heavy scanning, and enterprise security. It prints and copies up to 35 ppm in both black and color, scans at 120 ppm / 240 ipm duplex via the 200-sheet single-pass ADF, and is rated for a 150,000-page monthly duty cycle (HP recommends staying under 20,000 pages/month for sane toner economics). Standard paper capacity is 1,140 sheets across three trays, expandable to 3,140 with the optional 2x520 dual tray or 2,000-sheet HCI. The 10.1-inch color touchscreen with full keyboard handles complex scan-to-network and Workpath app workflows, and HP Wolf Security (Sure Start BIOS, run-time intrusion detection, Memory Shield) is the reason most of our legal, healthcare, and gov customers pick this over the Konica or Canon equivalents. Connectivity is Gigabit Ethernet plus USB 2.0/3.0 standard; Wi-Fi and NFC are optional via the Jetdirect 3100w accessory. The thing buyers regret: paying for color they don't print. If your color volume is under 10% of total, look at the mono E72635dn instead — same chassis, half the toner cost.
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Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 35 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 35 pages per minute
Duplex printing Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 35 ppm copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Scanner type Flatbed scanner
Scan destinations email, network folder, USB, SharePoint, FTP/sFTP, LAN fax, internet fax
Paper
Paper capacity 3 sheets
Paper size A3/Tabloid · A5 · A4/Letter · Legal
Automatic document feeder 300 sheets pages
Recommended monthly volume 20000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle 150,000 pages/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
Bluetooth Bluetooth for wireless peripherals and audio devices
Display 10.1 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Desktop
Usage class Small Office
Manufacturer HP
Model E78635z
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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Most small offices
Lease & bundle
36- or 60-month term · toner included
Custom lease quote
Flexible terms · tailored to your volume
  • Printer + unlimited toner bundled
  • Maintenance and parts included
  • Upgrade to a bigger machine anytime
  • Typical lease payment is tax-deductible
  • One predictable monthly bill instead of surprise toner orders
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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 E78635z

The printer itself

HP Color LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E78635z in original HP packaging. Desktop form factor, roughly 25.2 x 28.6 x 35.7 inches

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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TN830XL

High-yield toner BEST VALUE

About 4,500 pages · recommended for most offices

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DR810

Drum unit

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

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Based on 5 verified customer reviews

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What customers actually say

The 5-star consensus: "it just works"

Small sample size, high signal. The 5 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging HP machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • ★ "Good multifunction printer for a small business like mine. It prints, copies, and scans fine. The touch screen can be slow sometimes and I wish the software was simpler to set up, but once it's working it's reliable enough."
  • ★ "Upgraded from an older HP model and this thing is a solid workhorse. Network setup was straightforward, color output looks professional for client materials, and the duty cycle handles our print load without breaking a sweat."
  • ★ "We installed this in our office about a year ago and it's handled everything we throw at it. The managed flow features keep our print jobs organized and the color output is crisp for client materials. Haven't had any real issues with reliability."
  • ★ "Good workhorse for a small marketing team. The scanning and copying functions work well, though the learning curve on the touchscreen was steeper than expected. Toner costs are a consideration but print quality justifies it."
  • ★ "Replaced our old HP with this model and the difference is noticeable. Network setup was straightforward, prints are fast, and the managed print features save us money on supply ordering. Does exactly what we needed."

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Tell us how you want to pay (outright, lease, or supplies only) and what volume you run. You'll get a line-item quote back within one business day, from a specialist who actually works on these machines, not a general sales rep.

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FAQ

HP Color LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E78635z, 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 E78635z ships with starter toner cartridges. The starter black toner yields approximately 29,000 pages, while the starter color toners (cyan, magenta, yellow) yield around 24,000 pages each at 5% coverage. Replacement high-yield toners are the W9150MC (black), W9151MC (cyan), W9152MC (yellow), and W9153MC (magenta), with the same yields. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The HP Color LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E78635z is a floor-standing A3 color laser MFP designed for mid-to-large workgroups (20-75 users), with a print speed of 35 ppm, a 200-sheet ADF, and a 10.1-inch touchscreen. It supports tabloid (11x17) printing and has a higher monthly duty cycle of 150,000 pages. In contrast, the E57540c is a desktop A4 MFP suited for smaller workgroups (10-30 users), with a print speed of 40 ppm, a 100-sheet ADF, and an 8.0-inch touchscreen. It includes embedded OCR for scan-to-searchable-PDF, which the E78635z lacks. For small offices with lower volume needs, the E57540c offers a more compact and cost-effective solution.
The HP Color LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E78635z is designed for mid-to-large workgroups (20-75 users) and may be overkill for a small business with lower print volumes. It has a recommended monthly page volume of up to 20,000 pages and a print speed of 35 ppm, which may exceed the needs of a small office. For businesses with lower print volumes, consider a more compact and cost-effective option like the HP Color LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E57540c.
Yes, the HP Color LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E78635z is a color laser printer capable of printing in both black and color at speeds of up to 35 ppm. It uses high-yield toner cartridges (W9150MC for black and W9151MC, W9152MC, W9153MC for cyan, yellow, and magenta) to deliver vibrant color output.
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 E78635z 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 E78635z 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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