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Best HP A3 Printers with Automatic Duplex in the UK (2026)

Four exact current HP configurations with A3 media support with automatic duplex printing bound in the selected manufacturer record.

Quick answer · Top 4

Compare all four before reading the full details

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Pick 3 - Best enterprise A3 colour multifunction configuration

HP LaserJet Enterprise 8501dn A3 Printer 9S187A#B19

Best for:Exact current Laser configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions.

Trade-off:Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.

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Pick 4 - Best managed A3 mono multifunction configuration

HP LaserJet Enterprise 8501x A3 Printer AJ7J3A#B19

Best for:Exact current Laser configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions.

Trade-off:Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.

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Reviewed 15/08/2026 Criteria-based comparison How we chose Review details

Compare the four configurations and rule out a poor fit before choosing a retailer.

Compare all four

The shortlist

Four options, with the trade-offs visible

Use the fit, limitations and checkout checks before opening a retailer page. Confirm the current price, stock, delivery and returns with the retailer.

Pick 1

First comparison point

Best OfficeJet Pro wide-format configuration

HP OfficeJet Pro 9730e A3 Colour Multifunction Inkjet Printer with 3 months Instant Ink 537P6B#687

Verdict

537P6B#687 fills the OfficeJet Pro wide-format role; its exact HP record lists A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); Envelope (DL, C5, C6, Chou #3, Chou #4); Card (Hagaki); A3.

Review lead pick below
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730e A3 Colour Multifunction Inkjet Printer with 3 months Instant Ink 537P6B#687 exact HP UK printer configuration

Highlights

  • Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print, copy, scan functions and dimensions.

Drawbacks

  • Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.

Buyer fit

Best for

  • Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print, copy, scan functions and dimensions.

Not for you if

  • Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.

Check before buying

  • Confirm 537P6B#687, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns.

Pick 2

Best DeskJet wide-format configuration

HP OfficeJet Pro 9720e A3 Colour Multifunction Inkjet Printer with 3 months Instant Ink 53N95B#687

Verdict

53N95B#687 fills the DeskJet wide-format role; its exact HP record lists A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); Envelope (DL, C5, C6, Chou #3, Chou #4); Card (Hagaki); A3.

Review pick below
HP OfficeJet Pro 9720e A3 Colour Multifunction Inkjet Printer with 3 months Instant Ink 53N95B#687 exact HP UK printer configuration

Highlights

  • Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print, copy, scan functions and dimensions.

Drawbacks

  • Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.

Buyer fit

Best for

  • Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print, copy, scan functions and dimensions.

Not for you if

  • Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.

Check before buying

  • Confirm 53N95B#687, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns.

Pick 3

Best enterprise A3 colour multifunction configuration

HP LaserJet Enterprise 8501dn A3 Printer 9S187A#B19

Verdict

9S187A#B19 fills the enterprise A3 colour multifunction role; its exact HP record lists Tray 1: A3, A4, A4R, A5, A5R, A6, RA3, SRA3, RA4, SRA4, B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), 10x15cm, Oficio, 8K, 16k, Postcard (JIS), Postcard (JIS), Envelope B5, Envelope C5, Envelope C6, Envelope DL; Tray 2: A4, A4R, A5, A5R, A6, RA4, B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), B6(JIS), Oficio, 8K, 16k, Envelope B5, Envelop C5, Envelope C6, Envelope DL; Tray 3: A3, A4, A4R, A5, RA3, RA4, B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), Oficio, 8K, 16k.

Review pick below
HP LaserJet Enterprise 8501dn A3 Printer 9S187A#B19 exact HP UK printer configuration

Highlights

  • Exact current Laser configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions.

Drawbacks

  • Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.

Buyer fit

Best for

  • Exact current Laser configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions.

Not for you if

  • Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.

Check before buying

  • Confirm 9S187A#B19, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns.

Pick 4

Best managed A3 mono multifunction configuration

HP LaserJet Enterprise 8501x A3 Printer AJ7J3A#B19

Verdict

AJ7J3A#B19 fills the managed A3 mono multifunction role; its exact HP record lists Tray 1: A3, A4, A4R, A5, A5R, A6, RA3, SRA3, RA4, SRA4, B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), 10x15cm, Oficio, 8K, 16k, Postcard (JIS), Postcard (JIS), Envelope B5, Envelope C5, Envelope C6, Envelope DL; Tray 2: A4, A4R, A5, A5R, A6, RA4, B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), B6(JIS), Oficio, 8K, 16k, Envelope B5, Envelop C5, Envelope C6, Envelope DL; Tray 3: A3, A4, A4R, A5, RA3, RA4, B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), Oficio, 8K, 16k; Tray 4: A3, A4, A4R, A5, RA3, RA4, B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), Oficio, 8K, 16k; Tray 5: A3, A4, A4R, A5, RA3, RA4, B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), Oficio, 8K, 16k.

Review pick below
HP LaserJet Enterprise 8501x A3 Printer AJ7J3A#B19 exact HP UK printer configuration

Highlights

  • Exact current Laser configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions.

Drawbacks

  • Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.

Buyer fit

Best for

  • Exact current Laser configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions.

Not for you if

  • Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.

Check before buying

  • Confirm AJ7J3A#B19, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns.

Top 4 comparison

Compare the useful differences, trade-offs and final checks side by side.

Before you compare

Check these first

  1. 1Confirm the exact SKU, functions, print technology, paper sizes, trays, duplex mode, networking, supplies, stock, warranty and returns.
  2. 2Use independent exact-model testing for print quality, cost per page, noise, reliability and compatibility.

Your four roles

1Best OfficeJet Pro wide-format configurationHP OfficeJet Pro 9730e A3 Colour Multifunction Inkjet Printer with 3 months Instant Ink 537P6B#687Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print, copy, scan functions and dimensions.

Trade-off:Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.

Not ideal for:Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.

Check:Confirm 537P6B#687, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns.

2Best DeskJet wide-format configurationHP OfficeJet Pro 9720e A3 Colour Multifunction Inkjet Printer with 3 months Instant Ink 53N95B#687Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print, copy, scan functions and dimensions.

Trade-off:Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.

Not ideal for:Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.

Check:Confirm 53N95B#687, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns.

3Best enterprise A3 colour multifunction configurationHP LaserJet Enterprise 8501dn A3 Printer 9S187A#B19Exact current Laser configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions.

Trade-off:Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.

Not ideal for:Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.

Check:Confirm 9S187A#B19, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns.

4Best managed A3 mono multifunction configurationHP LaserJet Enterprise 8501x A3 Printer AJ7J3A#B19Exact current Laser configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions.

Trade-off:Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.

Not ideal for:Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.

Check:Confirm AJ7J3A#B19, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns.

Choose this if / Avoid this if

Rule out poor-fit options before comparing finer details.

Avoid if

  • You need a multi-brand whole-market ranking rather than a source-closed HP comparison.
  • You need measured print quality, running cost, acoustic, reliability or compatibility outcomes.

Dealbreakers

  • The route fact belongs to a sibling or family record.
  • The current Product page resolves to another exact identity.

Check before buying

  • Confirm the exact SKU, functions, print technology, paper sizes, trays, duplex mode, networking, supplies, stock, warranty and returns.
  • Use independent exact-model testing for print quality, cost per page, noise, reliability and compatibility.

Choose another shortlist if

  • Choose the broad printer shortlist when no specialist requirement is decisive.
  • Choose another feature route when its exact function, media, network or workflow predicate is the hard requirement.

When another role fits better

The first option is a useful starting point, not a universal winner. Move another role ahead when its use case, fit or ownership trade-offs match you better.

Known limitations

UK Shortlists has not conducted first-party print-quality, running-cost, acoustic, reliability, compatibility or endurance testing. This is a source-bound exact-configuration comparison.

How we chose

The checks behind the four picks

Qualification requires one exact HP printer record to bind functions, print technology, dimensions, A3 media support with automatic duplex printing and the same official image. Current purchase state is proved separately.

  • Step 1: Exact option-defining manufacturer fact
  • Step 2: Exact functions technology and dimensions
  • Step 3: Distinct stable hardware role
  • Step 4: Official image and current exact Product surface

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Last reviewed: 15/08/2026

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Who checked this shortlist?

Written / compiled by:
UK Shortlists Editorial Team
Last reviewed:
15/08/2026
Review basis:
Criteria-based comparison

We compare published product information, retailer details and the buying criteria shown above. UK Shortlists does not currently publish claims based on first-party product use, laboratory testing or long-term testing.

FAQs & alternatives

Why are all four picks HP?

HP is the current UK manufacturer source system that closes the one-record exact-printer and official-image contract for this tranche. The scope is explicit and is not presented as a whole-market ranking.

Do listed specifications prove print quality or running cost?

No. They establish the selected configuration and feature; measured outcomes require exact-model testing and current supply pricing.

Are roles based on discounts?

No. Roles are stable and price-free; current purchase state is checked independently.

Also consider

  • Use the broad printer shortlist for a general starting point.
  • Use another exact feature route when media, network, workflow, speed or capacity is primary.

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