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

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Published on Savlume: 2026-10-14T06:32:30.164Z
Content updated: 2026-10-14T06:33:22.319Z
Source publication time: 2026-10-14T06:15:00.000Z
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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.

## Media review

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.

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- Source-reported strength: The reviewer reports quick printing, including a 5.7-second first-page-out time, and crisp black-and-white text.
- Source-reported strength: The reviewer found it handled heavy card well and notes that paper capacity can be expanded with optional cassettes.
- Source-reported strength: The article describes enterprise security features and management capabilities for office use.
- Source-reported limitation: The reviewer found setup prompts and the small, non-touchscreen interface frustrating.
- Source-reported limitation: The reviewer says color page costs are higher than those of rivals.

### 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.
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TechRadar Reviews: https://www.techradar.com/pro/hp-color-laserjet-enterprise-4701-laser-printer-review

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