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HP E87740

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A3 Colour Multifunction Printer

The HP Color LaserJet Managed MFP E87740 is an A3 colour multifunction printer designed for high-productivity business environments. The E877dn 40 ppm configuration provides print, copy and scan as standard, with fax and wireless connectivity available as optional features. It combines a 40 ppm print engine, 200-sheet ADF, 6 GB memory, 500 GB hard drive, automatic duplex printing and a 10.1-inch colour touchscreen.

Key Highlights

  • A3 Colour Laser Multifunction Printer
  • Print, Copy & Scan
  • Optional Fax and Wireless connectivity
  • Up to 40 ppm black and colour printing
  • Up to 40 cpm black and colour copying
  • Up to 180 ipm duplex scanning
  • 200-sheet automatic document feeder
  • Automatic two-sided printing
  • 1,200 × 1,200 dpi maximum print resolution
  • 600 × 600 dpi scan resolution
  • 6 GB memory
  • 500 GB HP LaserJet Hard Disk Drive
  • 10.1-inch colour touchscreen
  • Standard input capacity of 1,140 sheets
  • Maximum input capacity of 6,140 sheets
  • 500-sheet standard output capacity
  • Media support up to 300 gsm
  • Gigabit Ethernet and USB connectivity
  • Optional Wi-Fi, NFC and HP Roam/mobile printing
  • HP Wolf Security features
  • EPEAT registered, Energy Star certified and Blue Angel compliant

Product Overview

The E87740 is part of HP’s Color LaserJet Managed MFP E877 Series. HP positions the series around high productivity, next-generation Flow technology and HP Wolf Security, with the platform designed to support demanding print and scan workflows.

The E87740 is the 40 ppm version of the E877dn series. The supplied product guide lists the E877dn family in 40, 50, 60 and 70 ppm configurations; the base E87740 operates at up to 40 ppm.


Key Features

High-Performance Printing

The E87740 delivers printing at up to 40 ppm for both black and colour on A4 and Letter, with a first page out time as fast as 8.2 seconds in black and 9.7 seconds in colour.

Fast Duplex Scanning

The E877dn 40 ppm model supports scanning at up to 90 ppm / 180 ipm in normal mode, with duplex ADF scanning supported through the standard 200-sheet ADF.

Automatic Duplex Printing

Automatic two-sided printing is standard, helping businesses reduce paper consumption and produce professional two-sided documents.

Large 10.1-Inch Touchscreen

The printer features a 10.1-inch rotating colour touchscreen, providing an intuitive interface for print, copy, scan and workflow operations.

High Paper Capacity

The standard configuration provides 1,140 sheets across three paper trays, while optional high-capacity paper solutions allow the total input capacity to reach 6,140 sheets.


Printing

Print Speed

Paper SizeBlackColour
A4Up to 40 ppmUp to 40 ppm
LetterUp to 40 ppmUp to 40 ppm

First Page Out Time

ModeTime
A4 / Letter BlackAs fast as 8.2 sec
A4 / Letter ColourAs fast as 9.7 sec

Print Resolution

The E87740 provides:

  • Black best: Up to 1,200 × 1,200 dpi
  • Black normal: Up to 600 × 600 dpi
  • Colour best: Up to 1,200 × 1,200 dpi
  • Colour normal: Up to 600 × 600 dpi

Print Technology

Laser printing technology with 600 × 600 dpi normal optical resolution and 1,200 × 1,200 dpi best resolution.

Print Languages

  • HP PCL 5c
  • HP PCL 6
  • HP PostScript Level 3 emulation
  • PDF v1.7
  • AirPrint compatibility

Smart Printing Features

Supported features include:

  • Print preview
  • Duplex printing
  • Multiple pages per sheet
  • Collation
  • Watermarks
  • Stored print jobs
  • Easy-access USB printing

Copying

Copy Speed

The E87740 provides up to 40 cpm for both black and colour copying on A4 and Letter.

First Copy Out Time

ModeTime
A4 / Letter BlackAs fast as 4.9 sec
A4 / Letter ColourAs fast as 6.5 sec

Copy Resolution

Up to 600 × 600 dpi for black and colour text and graphics.

Maximum Copies

Up to 9,999 copies.

Copy Resize

25% to 400%.

Copy Features

The copier supports:

Two-sided copying, automatic colour/monochrome detection, reduction/enlargement, image adjustments, text/picture optimisation, N-Up, collation, booklet workflows, ID scanning, job build, job storage, watermarks, stamps, book-mode scanning, erase edges, image preview, image shift, blank-page suppression and automatic straightening.


Scanning

High-Speed ADF Scanning

The E877dn provides scanning at up to 90 ppm / 180 ipm in normal operation, with the specification listing the same maximum duplex scanning rate for black and colour.

ADF

  • Standard capacity: 200 sheets
  • Duplex ADF scanning: Yes
  • ADF maximum scan size: 11.7 × 34 inches

Flatbed

Maximum flatbed scan size is approximately 11.69 × 17 inches.

Scan Resolution

Up to 600 × 600 dpi hardware and optical resolution.

Scan File Formats

Supported formats include:

  • PDF
  • Hi-Compression PDF
  • PDF/A
  • JPEG
  • TIFF
  • MTIFF
  • XPS

OCR

The printer supports OCR-based formats and workflows including:

  • PDF (OCR)
  • Hi-Compression PDF (OCR)
  • PDF/A (OCR)
  • TEXT
  • Unicode TEXT
  • RTF
  • HTML
  • CSV

Scan & Digital Sending

The E87740 supports multiple scan destinations directly from the control panel.

Scan Destinations

  • Scan to Email
  • Scan to Network Folder
  • Scan to USB
  • Scan to Job Storage
  • Send to SharePoint
  • Send to FTP
  • Send to SFTP
  • Send to LAN Fax
  • Send to Internet Fax

Advanced Scanning Features

HP’s E877dn specification includes:

  • Embedded OCR
  • Automatic text/picture optimisation
  • Automatic tone
  • Auto orientation
  • Auto page crop
  • Multi-feed detection
  • Reverse and Retry
  • Document editing
  • Automatic paper colour removal
  • Job separation
  • Automatic straightening
  • Blank page suppression
  • Multi-destination scanning

Flow & Workflow Features

The supplied product guide distinguishes the Flow E877z models from the E877dn models. Advanced Flow features such as the 300-sheet ADF, 300 ipm duplex scanning and advanced workflow functions belong to the Flow E877z configuration rather than the standard E877dn.

For the E87740 / E877dn, the relevant specification is the 200-sheet ADF and up to 180 ipm scanning.


Fax

Fax is an optional feature for the E877dn series.

Fax Speed

Up to 33.6 kbps, with a specified Letter transmission time of approximately 3 seconds per page.

Fax Resolution

  • Black best: Up to 300 × 300 dpi
  • Received faxes: 400 × 400 dpi
  • Black standard: 203 × 98 dpi

Fax Memory

Up to 500 pages.

Additional Fax Features

  • Auto fax reduction
  • Auto-redialing
  • Fax forwarding
  • Fax polling — receive only
  • Junk barrier
  • PC interface support
  • Up to 1,000 speed-dial numbers, with up to 210 destinations each

Paper Handling

Standard Input Capacity

The E87740 includes three standard paper trays:

TrayCapacity
Tray 1100 sheets
Tray 2520 sheets
Tray 3520 sheets
Total1,140 sheets

Maximum Input Capacity

With optional high-capacity paper accessories, total input capacity can reach 6,140 sheets.

Standard Output Capacity

Up to 500 sheets.


Supported Media

The E877dn supports a broad range of media, including:

Plain paper, HP EcoEFICIENT, bond, recycled paper, glossy and matte papers, card stock, paperboard, transparencies, labels, letterhead, envelopes, preprinted and prepunched media.

Media Weight

Tray 1, 2 and 3 support media from 16 to 86.5 lb bond, corresponding to a range extending to approximately 300 gsm.


Supported Paper Sizes

Tray 1

Supports sizes including:

Letter, Letter R, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio, 11 × 17, 12 × 18, 4 × 6, 5 × 7, 5 × 8, 10 × 15, 8K, 16K and several envelope sizes.

Tray 2

Supports:

Letter, Statement, Oficio, 4 × 6, 5 × 7, 5 × 8, 10 × 15 and common envelope sizes.

Tray 3

Supports:

Letter, Letter R, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio, 11 × 17, 12 × 18, 8K and 16K.

Custom Sizes

  • Tray 1: 3.86 × 5.5 to 12.59 × 18 inches
  • Tray 2: 3.86 × 5.5 to 9.5 × 11.69 inches
  • Tray 3: 5.5 × 7.17 to 12.59 × 18 inches

Connectivity

Standard Connectivity

  • 2 × Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host
  • 1 × SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Device
  • 1 × Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000T
  • Hardware Integration Pocket

Wireless

Wireless connectivity is optional and enabled through a hardware accessory.

Mobile Printing

Supported mobile options include:

  • Apple AirPrint
  • Mopria Certified
  • Wi-Fi Direct Printing
  • HP Roam
  • Optional NFC Touch-to-Print
  • PrinterOn Print

Memory & Storage

SpecificationDetails
Standard memory6 GB
Maximum memory6 GB
ProcessorQuad Cortex A72 1.6 GHz + Dual Cortex A53 1.4 GHz
Storage500 GB embedded hard disk drive
Drive securityAES-256 hardware encryption
Secure eraseSupported

Important correction: the supplied specifications identify 6 GB as memory, not SSD storage. The E877dn has a 500 GB hard disk drive for storage.


Security

The E877 Series is built around HP Wolf Security and includes multiple hardware, firmware, network and runtime security mechanisms.

HP Wolf Security

Security features include:

  • HP Sure Start
  • Memory Shield
  • HP Connection Inspector
  • Firmware whitelisting
  • Control Flow Integrity
  • Runtime memory attack detection
  • Automatic self-healing and reboot to a safe operating state
  • HP Security Manager for policy-based fleet security

Hard Drive Security

The standard 500 GB hard disk supports:

AES-256 hardware encryption and secure erase capabilities for temporary job files, job data and ATA disk erasure.


Duty Cycle

For the 40 ppm E877dn, the technical specification lists:

  • Maximum monthly duty cycle: up to 180,000 pages
  • Recommended monthly page volume: up to 60,000 pages

HP defines the duty cycle as the maximum number of printed pages for a single peak month.


Toner

The E877dn specification lists several managed toner cartridge options.

Standard Managed Toner Yields

TonerISO Yield
Black25,000 pages
Cyan22,500 pages
Magenta22,500 pages
Yellow22,500 pages

High-Yield Managed Toner

TonerISO Yield
Black50,000 pages
Cyan45,000 pages
Magenta45,000 pages
Yellow45,000 pages

Toner availability varies by region.


Finishing & Optional Accessories

The E877 series supports a wide range of optional accessories, including:

  • Inner Finisher
  • Stapler/Stacker Finisher
  • Booklet Finisher
  • 2/3-hole punch
  • 2/4-hole punch
  • Swedish hole punch
  • Department Job Separator
  • 2 × 520-sheet paper tray/stand
  • 2,000-sheet high-capacity paper tray/stand
  • 3,000-sheet high-capacity paper tray/stand
  • Workflow Accelerator Card — Flow models only
  • Additional fax accessories
  • HP Jetdirect wireless and LAN accessories

Control Panel

The printer features a 10.1-inch (25.65 cm) touchscreen WXGA Color Graphics Display, with a rotating adjustable-angle design and speaker.


Operating Systems

The product guide lists compatibility with:

Client Operating Systems

  • Windows 11
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 7
  • Android
  • iOS
  • macOS 10.15 Catalina
  • macOS 11 Big Sur
  • macOS 12 Monterey

Network Operating Systems

  • Windows Server
  • Linux
  • Citrix
  • Novell

Energy Efficiency

The E877dn is Energy Star certified and listed as EPEAT registered, IT ECO Declaration and Blue Angel compliant.

Power Consumption — E87740

For the 40 ppm configuration:

Operating StatePower Consumption
Printing820 W
Ready41.5 W
Sleep0.8 W
Auto-Off0.2 W
Manual-Off0.2 W

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature

15–30°C.

Storage Temperature

−10 to 40°C.

Operating Humidity

20–80% RH.


Acoustic Performance

For the 40 ppm configuration:

Sound Power

6.70 Bel(A) during colour simplex A4 printing at 40 ppm.

Sound Pressure

52 dB(A) during colour simplex A4 printing at 40 ppm.

The specified ADF scan level is 54 dB(A) at 90 ipm.


Dimensions & Weight

Product Dimensions

For the E877dn:

23 × 27.4 × 35.7 inches (W × D × H).

Maximum Dimensions

With the applicable configuration:

65.2 × 50 × 58.6 inches.

Product Weight

220.1 lb.


Warranty

The supplied HP product guide lists a 90-day parts-only warranty for this configuration, while noting that warranty and support options vary by product, country and local legal requirements.

So I would not use the “12 months or 50,000 copies” figure from the separate table you provided as an official HP specification unless you have a regional HP/Printone warranty document confirming that specific commercial warranty.


Technical Specifications

General

SpecificationDetails
ProductHP Color LaserJet Managed MFP E87740
SeriesHP Color LaserJet Managed MFP E877 Series
Model familyE877dn
TechnologyColour Laser
FunctionsPrint, Copy, Scan; Optional Fax & Wireless
Print speedUp to 40 ppm
Memory6 GB
Storage500 GB HDD
ProcessorQuad Cortex A72 1.6 GHz + Dual Cortex A53 1.4 GHz
Control panel10.1-inch colour touchscreen

Print

SpecificationDetails
A4 blackUp to 40 ppm
A4 colourUp to 40 ppm
First black page8.2 sec
First colour page9.7 sec
ResolutionUp to 1,200 × 1,200 dpi
TechnologyLaser
DuplexAutomatic

Copy

SpecificationDetails
A4 blackUp to 40 cpm
A4 colourUp to 40 cpm
First black copy4.9 sec
First colour copy6.5 sec
ResolutionUp to 600 × 600 dpi
Maximum copies9,999
Resize25–400%

Scan

SpecificationDetails
Scan speedUp to 90 ppm / 180 ipm
Duplex scanUp to 180 ipm
ADF capacity200 sheets
Scan resolutionUp to 600 × 600 dpi
Maximum ADF size11.7 × 34 in
Maximum flatbed size11.69 × 17 in
Duplex ADFYes

Paper

SpecificationDetails
Tray 1100 sheets
Tray 2520 sheets
Tray 3520 sheets
Standard input1,140 sheets
Maximum input6,140 sheets
Standard output500 sheets
Maximum media weightUp to 300 gsm class

Connectivity

SpecificationDetails
EthernetGigabit 10/100/1000T
USB Host2 × USB 2.0
USB Device1 × SuperSpeed USB 3.0
WirelessOptional
Wi-Fi DirectSupported with applicable wireless configuration
Mobile printingAirPrint, Mopria, HP Roam
Optional NFCYes

Recommended Product Page Structure

For the HP E87740, I recommend this accordion structure:

Overview
Key Features
Print Specifications
Copy Specifications
Scan Specifications
Scan & Digital Sending
Fax Specifications
Paper & Media Handling
Connectivity & Mobile Printing
Security & HP Wolf Security
Memory & Storage
Toner & Yields
Finishing & Optional Accessories
Duty Cycle
Supported Operating Systems
Environmental Specifications
Power Consumption
Dimensions & Weight
Warranty
Technical Specifications

Important points for your product table

For the product comparison/table you showed earlier, I would use these corrected official values for HP E87740:

TypeCapabilityBrandModelSpeed
StandaloneA3 Colour MFPHPE8774040 ppm

And for the detailed attributes, use 6 GB Memory + 500 GB HDD, not “6 GB SSD”; 200-sheet ADF, 180 ipm duplex scan, 1,140-sheet standard input, and 6,140-sheet maximum input.