Recommended Printer Purchases for Departments

The printers listed below are recommended models for departments.  All printers listed include the ability to print on both sides of the page ("duplex" printing) and to be connected to an Ethernet network. Initial toner cartridges shipped with printer are lower-yield starter cartridges.

Please contact your IT support person for guidance on purchasing a printer. 

Should you require a greater amount of printing per month than is offered below, please contact ITS-ECM-HELP@uiowa.edu for recommendations.

Please note:  Large capacity MFDs (Multi Function Devices that allow for Scan/Fax/Print) and Copiers are purchased through the University's purchasing contract.

HP Black and White LaserJet Printers

Printer Name

LaserJet Enterprise M406dn

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HP LaserJet Enterprise M507dn

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LaserJet Enterprise M611dn

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Pages per month0-500501-10001001-10000
Pages Per Minute404565
Memory  512MB
Media Capacity (sheets)Standard 350, max 900Standard 350, max 950Standard 650, max 4,850
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HP Black-and-White LaserJet Multifunction Printers

Printer Name

LaserJet Enterprise M430f

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LaserJet Enterprise MFP M528dn

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LaserJet Enterprise MFP M635h

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Pages per month0-500501-10001001-10000h
Pages Per Minute405065
Memory2GB1.25GB printing, 500MB scanner1.5GB printer, 1GB scanner
Media Capacity (sheets)Standard 350, max 900Standard 650, max 2,300Standard 650, max 3,200
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Toner cartridges for HP Black-and-White LaserJet Printers

Printer ModelStandard YieldHigh YieldExtra High Yield 
LaserJet Enterprise M406dn
LaserJet Enterprise MFP M430f
HP 58A; 3000 pagesHP 58X; 10,000 pagesNA
LaserJet Enterprise M507dn
LaserJet Enterprise MFP M528dn
HP 89A; 5000 pagesHP 89X; 10,000 pagesHP 89Y; 20,000 pages
LaserJet Enterprise M611dn
LaserJet Enterprise MFP M635h
HP 147A; 10,500 pagesHP 147X; 25,200 pagesHP 147Y; 42,000 pages

HP Color LaserJet Printers

Printer Name

Color LaserJet Enterprise M455dn

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Color LaserJet Enterprise M555dn

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Color LaserJet Enterprise M653dn

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Pages per month0-500501-10001001-5000
Pages Per Minute284060
Memory1.25 GB1 GB1 GB
Media Capacity (sheets)Standard 300; max 850Standard 650; max 2,300Standard 650; max 3,200
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HP Color LaserJet Multifunction Printers

Printer Name

Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M480f

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Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M578dn

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Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M681dh

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Pages per month0-500501-10001001-5000
Pages Per Minute294050
Memory2 BG1.25GB printer; 500MB scanner1 GB
Media Capacity (sheets)Standard 300; max 850Standard 650; max 2,300Standard 650; max 3,200
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Toner cartridges for HP Color LaserJet Printers

Printer ModelStandard YieldHigh Yield
Color LaserJet Enterprise M455dn
Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M480f
HP 414A
Black: 2400 pages
Color: 2100 pages
HP 414X
Black: 7500 pages
Color: 6000 pages
Color LaserJet Enterprise M555dn
Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M578dn
HP 212A
Black: 6000 pages
Color: 5000 pages
HP 212X
Black: 12,500 pages
Color: 9500 pages
Color LaserJet Enterprise M652dn
Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M681dh
HP 655A
Black: 12,500 pages
Color: 10,500 pages
HP 656X (M652dn) / 657X (M681h)
Black: 27,000 pages
Color: 22,000 pages

How to purchase or view prices

Please contact your IT support person for guidance on purchasing a printer. 

  1. Log in to One Stop e-Procurement.
  2. Select eBuy from the menu in the center of the page.
  3. Select CDW-G or HP from the Computer Category, then click PunchOut from the overlay.
  4. ​The appropriate store catalog will open in a new window. If you have pop-ups blocked, you may need enable pop-ups.
  5. Browse the printer models listed or use the search to find the model you prefer.
  6. Add your selection to your cart.
  7. Once you have your model choices in your cart, select "Create Order Requisition"

Note: Please visit eBuy to view a complete list of available models and accessories.

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