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Best HP Printers with USB Host Ports in the UK (2026)

Four exact current HP configurations with USB host port bound in the selected manufacturer record.

Quick answer · Top 4

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Pick 1 - Best Smart Tank fax all-in-one configuration

HP Smart Tank 7605 Wireless All-in-One Colour Printer 28C02A#BHC

Best for:Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print, copy, scan, fax, adf and wireless 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 2 - Best colour LaserJet enterprise printer configuration

HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M455dn 3PZ95A#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.

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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 Smart Tank fax all-in-one configuration

HP Smart Tank 7605 Wireless All-in-One Colour Printer 28C02A#BHC

Verdict

28C02A#BHC fills the Smart Tank fax all-in-one role; its exact HP record lists 1 Fax; 1 USB Host (print JPEG only); 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (host); 1 Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n; 1 Wi-Fi 802.11ac (dual band); 1 Ethernet.

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HP Smart Tank 7605 Wireless All-in-One Colour Printer 28C02A#BHC exact HP UK printer configuration

Highlights

  • Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print, copy, scan, fax, adf and wireless 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, fax, adf and wireless 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 28C02A#BHC, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns.

Pick 2

Best colour LaserJet enterprise printer configuration

HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M455dn 3PZ95A#B19

Verdict

3PZ95A#B19 fills the colour LaserJet enterprise printer role; its exact HP record lists 2 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host; 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Device; 1 Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000T network.

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HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M455dn 3PZ95A#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 3PZ95A#B19, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns.

Pick 3

Best OfficeJet Pro workflow all-in-one configuration

HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e A4 Colour Multifunction Inkjet Printer with 3 months Instant Ink 403X5B#687

Verdict

403X5B#687 fills the OfficeJet Pro workflow all-in-one role; its exact HP record lists 1 Ethernet; 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (device); 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (host); 1 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual band); 2 RJ-11 Fax/Modem port/phone line.

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HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e A4 Colour Multifunction Inkjet Printer with 3 months Instant Ink 403X5B#687 exact HP UK printer configuration

Highlights

  • Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print, copy, scan, fax 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, fax 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 403X5B#687, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns.

Pick 4

Best OfficeJet Pro home-office all-in-one configuration

HP OfficeJet Pro 8132e All-in-One Printer with 3 months Instant Ink 40Q45B#687

Verdict

40Q45B#687 fills the OfficeJet Pro home-office all-in-one role; its exact HP record lists 1 Ethernet; 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (device); 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (host); 1 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual band); 2 RJ-11 Fax/Modem port/phone line.

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HP OfficeJet Pro 8132e All-in-One Printer with 3 months Instant Ink 40Q45B#687 exact HP UK printer configuration

Highlights

  • Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print, copy, scan, fax 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, fax 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 40Q45B#687, 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 Smart Tank fax all-in-one configurationHP Smart Tank 7605 Wireless All-in-One Colour Printer 28C02A#BHCExact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print, copy, scan, fax, adf and wireless 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 28C02A#BHC, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns.

2Best colour LaserJet enterprise printer configurationHP Color LaserJet Enterprise M455dn 3PZ95A#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 3PZ95A#B19, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns.

3Best OfficeJet Pro workflow all-in-one configurationHP OfficeJet Pro 9125e A4 Colour Multifunction Inkjet Printer with 3 months Instant Ink 403X5B#687Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print, copy, scan, fax 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 403X5B#687, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns.

4Best OfficeJet Pro home-office all-in-one configurationHP OfficeJet Pro 8132e All-in-One Printer with 3 months Instant Ink 40Q45B#687Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print, copy, scan, fax 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 40Q45B#687, 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, USB host port 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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