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HP · Color Multifunction

HP Color Laser MFP 178nw Printer

A budget color laser AiO — 19 ppm B&W, 4 ppm color — for home offices that print mostly B&W with occasional color, no duplex scanning.

4.5 · 2 verified reviews · Read reviews
Print speed
4 ppm color
Paper capacity
0 sheets
Duplex
Manual Duplex
Connectivity
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HP 4ZB96A
Authorized HP reseller Free shipping to 50 states 1-year manufacturer warranty Install guidance by phone 30-day return policy
Is this the right printer for you?

Who the HP Color Laser MFP 178nw 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're a home office or 1-2 person business printing mostly B&W with rare color (under 20 pages/month color).
  • You hate inkjet ink costs and want laser economics.
  • You print 100-400 pages a month total.
  • You don't need duplex ADF for scanning two-sided documents.
  • You're fine with a 2-line LCD, not a touchscreen.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • It's fine if your color need is genuinely occasional — a logo on a contract, a one-off chart.
  • It's fine if you're replacing a Brother HL-3170CDW and want HP drivers and software.
  • It's fine if your scan batches are small and you can flip pages by hand.
  • It's fine if you have Wi-Fi and don't need Ethernet.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • Skip this if you print color regularly — 4 ppm color is painful, get the OfficeJet Pro 9730e or a Smart Tank.
  • Skip this if you scan two-sided documents — no duplex ADF here.
  • Skip this if your monthly volume is over 500 pages — color laser consumables are pricey.
  • Skip this if you want a touchscreen — 2-line LCD is barebones.
  • Skip this if you need fax — no fax on this MFP.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The HP Color Laser MFP 178nw is a budget color laser AiO — 19 ppm B&W / 4 ppm color (yes, color is meaningfully slower than B&W on this tier), with print, copy, and scan. 250-sheet input, 40-sheet flatbed-only ADF (no duplex ADF), 2-line LCD (no touchscreen), Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB. Aimed at home offices and 1-2 person businesses doing 100-400 pages a month who want occasional color without inkjet ink costs. The 1 thing buyers regret: the 4 ppm color speed. If you print color regularly — 50+ color pages a week — this printer will frustrate you. It's quiet enough that the slow color speed feels even slower, like watching a fax machine work. The 178nw is best understood as a B&W printer with occasional color capability, not a color printer. The other regret is the no-duplex-ADF limitation. If you scan two-sided contracts or invoices, you'll be flipping pages by hand. For two-sided scanning at this budget, an OfficeJet Pro inkjet wins.
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Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 19 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 4 pages per minute
Duplex printing Manual Duplex
First page out < 12.4 sec
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 18 cpm simplex, 4 cpm duplex copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Manual Duplex
Scanner type Flatbed
Scan destinations
Paper
Paper capacity 0 sheets
Paper size A4/Letter
Automatic document feeder 40 sheets pages
Recommended monthly volume 100 pages
Max monthly duty cycle 20,000 pages/month
Connectivity
Display 2-line LCD
Physical & power
Form factor Desktop
Usage class Personal
Manufacturer HP
Model 4ZB96A
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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Most small offices
Lease & bundle
36- or 60-month term · toner included
Custom lease quote
Flexible terms · tailored to your volume
  • Printer + unlimited toner bundled
  • Maintenance and parts included
  • Upgrade to a bigger machine anytime
  • Typical lease payment is tax-deductible
  • One predictable monthly bill instead of surprise toner orders
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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 Laser MFP 178nw Printer

The printer itself

HP Color Laser MFP 178nw Printer in original HP packaging. Desktop form factor, roughly 406 x 363 x 288.7 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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DR810

Drum unit

15,000–30,000 pages · replace every 2–4 years · separate from toner

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4.5
★★★★★
Based on 2 verified customer reviews

Verified means the customer bought this exact model from us. We don't publish paid or incentivized reviews.

What customers actually say

The 5-star consensus: "it just works"

Small sample size, high signal. The 2 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging HP machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • ★ "Been using this for our small accounting office for about a year now. The color output is sharp and the network printing works reliably. Toner cartridges last longer than I expected, which helps with our monthly costs."
  • ★ "Good printer for a home office. The scan-to-email feature saves time and the mobile printing is convenient. Only downside is the paper tray is a bit flimsy, but it hasn't caused actual problems."

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Get a quote on the HP Color Laser MFP 178nw Printer

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.

  • Real pricing, no runaround. Upfront monthly lease rate or outright price, plus shipping and any install add-ons itemized.
  • One business day turnaround. Quotes land in your inbox within 24 hours. Often faster.
  • No credit pull until you say yes. We don't ping your credit to give you a quote. Only if you sign.
  • Volume & bundled supplies. Tell us your monthly print volume and we'll price toner bundling so you don't get surprised.
FAQ

HP Color Laser MFP 178nw Printer, common questions

The questions we get asked most often on this model. If yours isn't here, call (704) 741-0821 and get an answer in about 30 seconds.

Yes, the HP Color Laser MFP 178nw Printer ships with a starter toner cartridge. The starter toner yields approximately 1,000 pages for black and 700 pages for color. Replacement toner models include HP 116A, 117A, or 119A, depending on the region, with similar yields. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The HP Color Laser MFP 178nw is a budget-friendly option designed for home offices or small businesses with low volume needs, offering 19 ppm in black and 4 ppm in color, a 250-sheet input tray, and a 40-sheet flatbed ADF. In contrast, the HP Color LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E57540c is built for workgroups of 10-30 people, with faster speeds of 40 ppm in both black and color, a 100-sheet duplex ADF, and advanced features like an 8-inch touchscreen with OCR capabilities. The E57540c also supports higher monthly volumes and additional paper trays. For small offices with minimal color printing needs, the 178nw is a cost-effective choice, while the E57540c is better suited for larger teams requiring high-speed color and advanced scanning.
The HP Color Laser MFP 178nw Printer is suitable for very small businesses or home offices with low printing needs, typically 100-400 pages per month. It offers basic functionality with 19 ppm in black and 4 ppm in color, along with print, copy, and scan capabilities. However, its slow color printing speed and lack of a duplex ADF may be limiting for businesses with higher demands.
Yes, the HP Color Laser MFP 178nw Printer supports color printing, though it is significantly slower at 4 ppm compared to its black-and-white speed of 19 ppm. This makes it suitable for occasional color printing needs rather than high-volume color tasks.
Request a quote through the form on this page or call us at (704) 741-0821. 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 Laser MFP 178nw Printer when purchased new from an authorized reseller. Titan Office Solutions 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 Laser MFP 178nw 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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