HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 4701 Review: Fast Office Printing With Costly Color Toner

TechRadar evaluated the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 4701, finding it well-suited for small corporate workgroups that require robust fleet security and fast monochrome output up to 35 pages per minute. Testing showed crisp text quality, speedy duplex printing, and reliable handling across various media weights up to 240 g/m². However, the reviewer cautions that the device lacks a touchscreen, requires a cumbersome initial setup, and carries higher cost-per-page rates for color toner, making it less appealing for home offices or color-heavy workflows.

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Published on Savlume: Oct 14, 2026, 2:32 AM ET · Content updated: Oct 14, 2026, 2:33 AM ET · Source published: Oct 14, 2026, 2:15 AM ET

AI brief

From the source report

The review describes the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 4701 as a fast, expandable office printer with strong security and crisp text output. It may be worth considering for a small workgroup that prioritizes secure black-and-white printing and may add paper capacity, but the reviewer found setup and controls frustrating and says color printing costs more than rivals.

Best suited for
Small office workgroups, particularly expanding businesses that print predominantly in black and white and value security.

Highlights

The reviewer reports a 35-page-per-minute maximum speed and a 5.7-second first-page-out time, which may suit a shared office that needs prompt printing.
The article describes Wolf Pro Enterprise security and post-quantum cryptography protection, features relevant to businesses concerned about printer security.
The printer supports up to two optional 550-sheet paper cassettes, allowing paper capacity to be expanded as needs grow.
The reviewer found black-and-white text crisp and reported good results on card, including 240 gsm card.

Before you buy

The reviewer found setup took longer and the control panel frustrating; the printer has no touchscreen.
The reviewer says color printing costs more per page than rivals and cautions against it for the highest-volume color use.
The article reports that optional 550-sheet paper cassettes cost around US$370 each.

Product facts & conditions

Model / variant: 4701 · The reviewed unit is the 4701dw; the article says variants are otherwise the same.

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Review findings & buying advice

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TechRadar’s reviewer describes the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 4701 as a fast, secure, expandable printer suited to small workgroups, especially those printing mainly in black and white. The reviewer criticizes its setup and interface and says color printing is less competitive on cost.

Who it may suit
Small workgroups and expanding businesses that prioritize secure, predominantly black-and-white printing.

What the source liked

The reviewer reports quick printing, including a 5.7-second first-page-out time, and crisp black-and-white text.
The reviewer found it handled heavy card well and notes that paper capacity can be expanded with optional cassettes.
The article describes enterprise security features and management capabilities for office use.

Trade-offs & limitations

The reviewer found setup prompts and the small, non-touchscreen interface frustrating.
The reviewer says color page costs are higher than those of rivals.

Source testing context
The reviewer describes printing tests, reporting no misprints or paper jams during the test and results with card up to 240 gsm.

Questions this review helps answer

Is this printer suitable for frequent color printing?

The reviewer says color pages cost around 5.6 cents each and are more expensive than rivals, and cautions that it may not suit the highest-volume color use.

Can paper capacity be expanded?

The article says up to two optional 550-sheet paper cassettes can be added; it reports a cost of around US$370 each.

At a glance

Product: HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 4701
Model / variant: 4701 · The reviewed unit is the 4701dw; the article says variants are otherwise the same.