Overview
This product is presented as the HP OfficeJet Pro 8720 All-in-One Wireless Printer (M9L74A) in black, with print, scan, copy, and fax functions. This product is marketed as a color all-in-one wireless printer that includes wireless printing, AirPrint, and 2-sided duplex printing and scanning. This item is characterized as Instant Ink ready, with a color touchscreen and an auto document feeder.
Key takeaways
- This item is presented as a multifunction device with copy, scan, fax, and wireless printing plus 2-sided duplex printing and scanning.
- It is presented as supporting mobile printing with the free HP ePrint app, AirPrint, Wi-Fi Direct printing, and NFC touch-to-print capability.
- It is characterized as having up to 24 ppm black and 20 ppm color maximum print speeds.
- It is labeled as designed to print up to 2,000 pages per month for small workgroups of up to 5 users.
- It is specified as having a 4.3-inch color touchscreen and a 50-sheet, 2-sided auto document feeder.
- It is described for use with buyer feedback that commonly mentions good quality prints, easy setup, and fast printing and scanning, alongside mixed feedback on reliability, print quality, value for money, and size described as huge.
What the product is designed to do
This product is presented as a printer built to satisfy office demands with HP Print Forward Design and blazing-fast two-sided printing for high-volume offices. This product is marketed as delivering laser-like paper handling and supporting high speeds for two-sided print and scan jobs. This item is characterized as offering scan-to-network-folder-and-email capabilities and Color Usage Control for office workflows.
This item is presented as enabling printing from a smartphone, tablet, or notebook PC, and it is presented as maintaining privacy while printing when and where needed. It is presented as providing touch-to-print functionality and wireless printing for use from anywhere in the office. It is characterized as combining a large touchscreen with print and scan features intended for handling multipage documents and high-volume print jobs.
It is labeled as supporting paper sizes including Letter, Legal, Government Legal, Executive, Statement, 3×5 in, 4×6 in, 5×7 in, 8×10 in, and envelope sizes such as #10, Monarch, and 5.5bar. It is specified as supporting photo sizes including 10×15 cm, 13×18 cm, L, and Photo 2L. It is described for use on documents that benefit from duplex printing and duplex scanning, along with handling multipage workflows via the auto document feeder.
Materials, dimensions, and technical details
This product is presented as an inkjet printer with USB connectivity technology and a black exterior. This product is marketed as having a 4.3-inch color touchscreen and a 50-sheet, 2-sided auto document feeder. This item is characterized as offering wired and wireless networking via Ethernet and 802.11b/g/n.
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model name | M9L74A |
| Printing technology | Inkjet |
| Maximum print speed (black) | 24 ppm |
| Maximum print speed (color) | 20 ppm |
| Display | 4.3-inch color touchscreen |
| ADF | 50-sheet, 2-sided |
| Networking | Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n |
| Dimensions | 19.7 x 17.7 x 13.4 inches |
| Item weight | 33.02 pounds |
| Designed monthly volume | Up to 2,000 pages per month |
| Workgroup size | Up to 5 users |
| Input/output capacity | 250 sheets, 150 sheets |
It is intended for use on office teams that want print, scan, copy, and fax in one device, with duplex capability and mobile printing options. This product is presented as including in the box the all-in-one printer, HP 952 setup cartridges (black plus cyan, magenta, and yellow), a power cord, a phone cord, and a setup poster. This product is marketed as including an HP 952 setup black Instant Ink ready cartridge (~745 pages) and HP 952 setup cyan and magenta Instant Ink ready cartridges, plus an HP 952 setup yellow Instant Ink ready cartridge with CMY composite ~400 pages.
Installation and placement notes
This item is presented as a space-saving design that preserves real estate with HP Print Forward Design. It is presented as being used in offices where wired or wireless networking is part of daily workflows, including Ethernet and 802.11b/g/n. It is characterized as supporting mobile printing methods that include Wi-Fi Direct printing and NFC touch-to-print capability.
It is presented as letting print jobs be managed directly at the printer using the 4.3-inch touchscreen, and it is presented as helping users handle multipage documents with two-sided scanning and the auto document feeder. It is described for use on setups that include smartphone and tablet printing via the free HP ePrint app and iPhone printing via AirPrint. It is intended for use on offices that want to connect devices and print where needed, including touch-to-print functionality.
This product is presented as a workflow option that can be started from the touchscreen and supported from mobile devices, including wireless printing features that align with office movement and shared spaces. This product is marketed as a device for handling print and scan tasks while keeping business moving from anywhere in the office.
Performance characteristics described in the listing
This product is marketed as offering up to 50% less cost per page than lasers, with impressively fast print speeds up to 24 pages per minute black. This item is characterized as delivering laser-like paper handling and superfast print speeds through HP Print Forward Design. This item is presented as reducing paper use with blazing-fast two-sided printing for high-volume offices.
It is presented as providing high speeds for two-sided print and scan jobs and as enabling users to breeze through multipage documents with two-sided scanning. It is characterized as supporting print longer without reloading from an optional second paper tray. It is labeled as including scan-to-network-folder-and-email capabilities and Color Usage Control as part of managing high-volume print jobs and office efficiency.
It is specified as enabling printing from a smartphone, tablet, or notebook PC, and it is presented as maintaining privacy. It is described for use on teams that need print, scan, copy, and fax, with duplex capability and a touchscreen for job management, including two-sided duplex printing and scanning for multipage tasks.
Review patterns buyers commonly mention
This product is presented as receiving buyer feedback that commonly mentions good quality prints and easy setup. This product is marketed as being associated with buyer feedback that commonly mentions fast printing and fast scanning capabilities. This item is characterized as receiving mixed feedback on reliability and print quality, including reports of the printhead stopping working.
This item is presented as associated with mixed feedback on two-sided printing, including experiences described around defective print heads. It is presented as receiving mixed feedback on value for money, including comments about expensive ink cartridges. It is characterized as receiving negative feedback on size, described as huge, which can be relevant to placement planning around desk space and shared work areas.
Pros
- This item is presented as associated with buyer feedback that commonly mentions good quality prints.
- It is presented as associated with buyer feedback that commonly mentions easy to set up.
- It is characterized as associated with buyer feedback that commonly mentions fast printing and fast scanning capabilities.
Cons
- It is labeled as associated with mixed feedback on reliability, including reports of the printhead stopping working.
- It is specified as associated with mixed feedback on print quality and two-sided printing, including experiences described around defective print heads.
- It is described for use on buyers who note size as a negative point, described as huge.
FAQ
What functions does this all-in-one device support?
This product is presented as supporting copy, scan, fax, and wireless printing, along with 2-sided duplex printing and scanning.
Which mobile printing methods are included?
This product is marketed as supporting printing from a smartphone or tablet using the free HP ePrint app, printing from an iPhone with AirPrint, printing without a network using Wi-Fi Direct, and touch-to-print with NFC capability.
What paper sizes are supported?
This item is characterized as supporting sizes such as Letter, Legal, Government Legal, Executive, Statement, 3×5 in, 4×6 in, 5×7 in, 8×10 in, 10×15 cm, 13×18 cm, L, Photo 2L, and envelopes including #10, Monarch, and 5.5bar.
What comes in the box?
This item is presented as including the all-in-one printer, HP 952 setup cartridges (black, cyan, magenta, yellow), a power cord, a phone cord, and a setup poster, with the black cartridge listed at ~745 pages and the CMY composite listed at ~400 pages.
What office workload is it designed for?
It is presented as designed to print up to 2,000 pages per month for small workgroups of up to 5 users, with features described for productive, high-volume offices.
What control features are included on the device?
It is presented as having a 4.3-inch color touchscreen for managing print jobs directly at the printer, alongside an auto document feeder and duplex scanning support, including 4.3-inch touchscreen controls for job handling.