HP · Color Single-function

HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M856dn Printer SKU T3U51A#BGJ

56 ppm 11x17 color enterprise laser with duplex. Step up from M751 only if you're genuinely waiting.

5 · 3 verified reviews · Read reviews
Print speed
56 ppm color
Paper capacity
4,450 sheets
Duplex
Automatic Duplex
Connectivity
USB · Ethernet
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M856dn Printer 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 print 4,000 to 12,000 11x17 color pages per month
  • You're a high-volume design pod or central print room
  • You serve a 15 to 30 person creative department
  • You produce tabloid spreads or proposals daily
  • You don't need scan, copy, or fax here
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • It's fine if some prints are letter-size
  • It's fine if you add HCI later
  • It's fine on Ethernet only
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • Skip this if 41 ppm M751 would suffice
  • Skip this if monthly volume is under 1,500 pages
  • Skip this if you need scan, copy, or fax
  • Skip this if your team is under 8 people
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The M856dn is a 56 ppm color enterprise laser at 11x17 — single-function, network and duplex standard, the next step up from the M751 in speed. Built for production-class color print volumes where the M751's 41 ppm becomes a bottleneck and the team is genuinely waiting at the device for jobs to finish. Same toner platform as the rest of the M-series enterprise color line, with widely available consumables through resellers. Tray expansion options include high-capacity input towers for sustained throughput at this engine speed. Where buyers regret it: paying the M856 premium and not feeding it enough work to justify. The 15 ppm jump from M751 to M856 only matters if your team is genuinely waiting for prints; otherwise the cost difference is dead money you could have spent on toner or trays. Run the math on actual print job size and frequency before stepping up — if jobs are mostly 1 to 5 pages, neither team will notice the difference. Best for high-volume design pods, marketing teams producing daily tabloid spreads, or central print rooms serving a 15+ person creative department.
Print
Print technology Single-function
Print speed (mono) Up to 56 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 56 pages per minute
Duplex printing Automatic Duplex
Print resolution Up to 1,200 × 1,200 dpi
First page out < 6.3 seconds
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Single-function
Duplex copy / scan Automatic Duplex
Scanner type
Scan resolution (optical) Up to 1,200 × 1,200 dpi
Scan destinations
Paper
Paper capacity 4 sheets
Paper size A3/Tabloid
Recommended monthly volume 50000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle 250,000 pages/month
Connectivity
Wired Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
USB USB for charging, data transfer, and OTG support
Display 4.3 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Workgroup
Usage class Production
Manufacturer HP
Model
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 Enterprise M856dn Printer

The printer itself

HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M856dn Printer in original HP packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 556 x 589 x 512 mm

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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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
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Based on 3 verified customer reviews

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What customers actually say

The 5-star consensus: "it just works"

Small sample size, high signal. The 3 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging HP machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • "We've had this printer in our office for about two years now and it's been rock solid. Color output is sharp and consistent, and the duplex printing saves us paper and time. Network setup was straightforward, and our IT team hasn't had to touch it much since."
  • "Good printer overall, especially for volume printing. The toner cartridges aren't cheap and the learning curve on the touchscreen interface took me a minute, but once I got it set up it's been dependable for our small marketing firm."
  • "Printing speed is impressive and color accuracy is right where we need it for our design work. The M856dn handles our mixed workload without stuttering, and the mobile printing features actually work as advertised."

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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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  • Volume & bundled supplies. Tell us your monthly print volume and we'll price toner bundling so you don't get surprised.
FAQ

HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M856dn Printer, common questions

The questions we get asked most often on this model. If yours isn't here, call (706) 561-0075 and get an answer in about 30 seconds.

Yes, the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M856dn Printer ships with starter toner cartridges. The starter black toner yields approximately 16,000 pages, while color starters yield around 13,000 pages. Replacement high-yield toners (HP 659X series) offer up to 34,000 pages for black and 29,000 pages for colors. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M856dn is a single-function printer with a speed of 56 ppm, ideal for high-volume color printing. In contrast, the HP Color LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E78625z is a multifunction device with a slower speed of 25 ppm but includes scanning, copying, and advanced security features like HP Wolf Security. The M856dn is best for production-class printing, while the E78625z suits workgroups needing scanning and multifunction capabilities. For small offices needing both speed and multifunction features, the E78625z may offer better value.
The HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M856dn Printer is designed for high-volume environments, with a speed of 56 ppm and support for tabloid (11x17) printing. It is best suited for businesses with heavy print demands, such as marketing teams or design departments. Consider evaluating your actual print needs before investing in this enterprise-level device.
Yes, the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M856dn Printer supports full-color printing. It is designed for high-volume color output, making it ideal for businesses that require vibrant, professional-quality color prints.
Request a quote through the form on this page or call us at (706) 561-0075. 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 Enterprise M856dn Printer when purchased new from an authorized reseller. Automated Business Machines 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 Enterprise M856dn Printer 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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