PRHP9S186A specification sheet

Overview:

HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M8601dn A3 Mono 3-in-1 LaserJet Printer (9S186A)
HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M8601dn A3 Mono 3-in-1 LaserJet Printer (9S186A / SKU PRHP9S186A) is a high-capacity enterprise multifunction printer designed for organisations that require fast, reliable, and secure monochrome document production at scale. It supports print, copy, and scan functions with high throughput performance, making it suitable for busy corporate environments and centralised print rooms. With print speeds of up to 70 pages per minute and rapid first-page output, it is engineered to maintain productivity in high-demand workflows while handling complex document tasks efficiently.

Description:

This enterprise MFP is built for continuous operation and document-heavy environments, combining high-speed laser printing with advanced scanning and copying capabilities. It integrates a large 10.1-inch WXGA colour touchscreen for intuitive control and workflow management, along with strong network connectivity for seamless deployment across enterprise systems.

It supports advanced document processing such as duplex scanning, OCR-enabled searchable PDFs, and automated scan routing to email, network folders, USB, SharePoint, FTP, and cloud-based destinations. Designed for scalability, it also supports optional fax functionality and finishing options such as stapling and booklet creation.

Features:

Enterprise Performance and Speed
The device is optimised for high-volume output with a recommended monthly page volume of up to 60,000 pages and a maximum duty cycle of up to 250,000 pages. First page out time is as fast as 5.3 seconds, helping reduce delays in time-sensitive printing environments.

Key performance highlights:

• Print speed up to 70 ppm (black, A4 and letter)
• First page out as fast as 5.3 seconds
• Quad-core processing with up to 6 GB memory
• 256 GB SSD storage for job handling and document processing

Security and Device Protection
This model is designed with enterprise-grade security architecture to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorised access. It includes multiple layers of device, network, and data security controls to ensure compliance in regulated environments.

Security capabilities include:

• HP Sure Start secure boot with self-healing BIOS
• Intrusion detection and runtime monitoring
• Whitelisting of trusted firmware and code execution
• Encrypted PDF and secure communication protocols (SSL/TLS, IPsec)
• User authentication via PIN, LDAP, Kerberos, and optional badge solutions

Print, Scan and Copy Capability
The system delivers consistent monochrome output with precise image quality and flexible document handling. Copying, scanning, and printing are all integrated into a unified workflow system designed for productivity.

Core functions include:

• Print, copy, scan with optional fax support
• Copy speeds up to 70 copies per minute
• Scan speeds up to 90 images per minute (single-sided) and 180 ipm (duplex)
• Optical scan resolution up to 600 x 600 dpi
• Single-pass duplex scanning for faster document processing

Paper Handling and Media Support
Built for high-volume environments, the printer supports multiple input trays and a wide range of media types and sizes, including A3 production workflows.

Paper configuration includes:

• 100-sheet multipurpose tray
• 4 x 520-sheet input trays
• Up to 500-sheet output capacity
• Supports paper sizes up to A3, RA3, SRA3, and various envelopes and cardstock formats

It is compatible with a wide range of media types including plain paper, recycled paper, labels, envelopes, cardstock, and heavy paperboard up to 300 g/m.

Connectivity and System Integration
The device supports flexible integration into enterprise IT environments with both wired networking and optional wireless expansion.

Connectivity options include:

• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000T)
• USB 3.0 and USB host ports
• Optional wireless accessory with NFC and BLE support
• Mobile printing via AirPrint, Mopria, and Wi-Fi Direct

Scanning and Document Workflow
Advanced scanning functionality enables automated document processing with high accuracy and multiple output formats. It is designed to streamline digital transformation within office environments.

Supported scan workflows include:

• Scan to email, network folder, USB, SharePoint, FTP, and SFTP
• Searchable PDF creation with OCR support
• Automatic image correction including skew removal, edge erase, and background cleanup
• Book and ID scanning modes for structured capture workflows

Power, Efficiency and Compliance
The system is engineered to meet enterprise energy and environmental standards while maintaining high operational output. It is ENERGY STAR certified and EPEAT registered, supporting sustainability initiatives in large organisations.

It operates within standard office environmental ranges and includes energy-saving modes such as auto-off and low-power standby.

Physical Design and Capacity
Designed for high-volume office environments, the device has a robust build suitable for continuous operation in shared or centralised print settings. It measures 585 x 695 x 1158 mm and weighs approximately 107.42 kg, reflecting its industrial-grade construction and large paper handling capacity.

Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code	PRHP9S186A
Functions	Print, copy, scan, fax (optional)
Print speed black (ISO, letter)	Up to 70 ppm
Print speed black (ISO, A4)	Up to 70 ppm
First page out black (letter, ready)	As fast as 5.3 sec ( Based on HP internal evaluation measuring the time from print initiation to page exit. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity. Additionally, for information of First Page Out measured using ISO/IEC 17629, see hp.com/go/printer claims.)
First page out black (A4, ready)	As fast as 5.3 sec ( Based on HP internal evaluation measuring the time from print initiation to page exit. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity. Additionally, for information of First Page Out measured using ISO/IEC 17629, see hp.com/go/printer claims.)
Duplex printing	Automatic
Duty cycle (monthly, letter)	Up to 250,000 pages (printer) , up to 250,000 pages (copier)Up to 250,000 pages (printer) , up to 250,000 pages (copier)
Duty cycle (monthly, A4)	Up to 250,000 pages (printer) , up to 250,000 pages (copier)
Recommended monthly page volume	Up to 60,000
Print languages	HP PCL 5e, HP PCL 6, HP Postscript level 3 emulation, PDF (v 1.7), AirPrint compatible
Print technology	Laser
Connectivity, standard	1 Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000T network , 1 Hardware Integration Pocket 2nd generation (HIP2) , 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (host) , 1 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 (device) , 1 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 (host)
Connectivity, optional	HP Jetdirect 3100w BLE/NFC/Wireless Accessory 3JN69A
Mobile printing capability	Apple AirPrint , Mopria Certified , Wi-Fi Direct Printing , PrinterOn Print
Network capabilities	Standard (built-in GIGABIT 10/100/1000T Ethernet)
Wireless capability	Optional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessory
Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh	2 GB available hard drive space , Internet connection or USB port , Internet browser. For additional OS hardware requirements see apple.com
Minimum System Requirements	2 GB available hard disk space, Internet connection, or USB port, Internet browser. For additional OS hardware requirements see microsoft.com
Digital sending standard features	Scan to Email , scan to network folder , scan to USB drive , scan to SharePoint , scan to FTP , scan to sFTP , scan to LAN fax , scan to Internet Fax , local address book , SMTP over SSL , automatically detect color/monochrome , high compression PDF , image adjustments (darkness, contrast, background cleanup, sharpness) , optimize text/picture (text, mixed, printed picture, photograph) , content orientation , scan mode (book, 2-sided ID) , erase edges , job build , image preview , blank page suppression , automatically straighten , embedded OCR
Display	10.1-in (25.65 cm) touchscreen, WXGA Color Graphic Display (CGD)
Processor speed	1.6 GHz (Quad Core), 1.4 GHz (Dual Core)
Maximum Memory	6 GB
Memory	6 GB
Internal Storage	None
Storage	256 GB SSD
Capacity	256 GB SSD
Compatible Operating Systems	Windows 11 , Windows 10 , Windows Client OS , Android , iOS , macOS 12 Monterey , macOS 13 Ventura , MacOS v14 Sonoma , Windows 8.1
Paper handling input, standard	100-sheet multi-purpose tray, 4 x 520-sheet input tray
Paper handling output, standard	Up to 500 sheets
Finished output handling	Stacking , stapling , booklet making
Media types	Plain, HP EcoEFICIENT, HP Matte 90 g, Light 60-74 g, Bond, Recycled, HP Matte 105 g, HP Matte 120 g, Mid-Weight 96-110 g, Heavy 111-130 g, Extra-Heavy 131-175 g, Card-stock 176-220 g, Light Paperboard 221-255 g, Paperboard 256-300 g, Heavy Paperboard, Mono Transparency, Labels, Letterhead, Envelope, Heavy Envelope, Preprinted, Pre-punched, Colored
Media sizes supported	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
Media sizes, custom	Tray 1: 98 x 139.7 to 320 x 457.2 mm , Tray 2: 98 x 139.7 to 297 x 390 mm , Tray 3: 140 x 182 to 320 x 457.2 mm , Tray 4: 140 x 182 to 320 x 457.2 mm , Tray 5: 140 x 182 to 320 x 457.2 mm
File Format Supported	JPEG , TIFF , MTIFF , XPS , PDF , PDF/A , High-Compression PDF , High-Compression PDF/A , Searchable PDF (OCR) , Searchable PDF/A (OCR) , High-Compression Searchable PDF (OCR) , High-Compression Searchable PDF/A (OCR)
Scanner type	Flatbed, ADF
Scan file format	JPEG , TIFF , MTIFF , XPS , PDF , PDF/A , High-Compression PDF , High-Compression PDF/A , Searchable PDF (OCR) , Searchable PDF/A (OCR) , High-Compression PDF (OCR) , High-Compression PDF/A (OCR) , High-Compression Searchable PDF (OCR) , High-Compression Searchable PDF/A (OCR) ( For Scan software, we support: Windows (JPG, RAW(BMP), PDF, TIFF, PNG, RTF) and Mac (JPG, JPG-2000, TIFF, PNG, PDF, Searchable PDF, RTF, TXT).)
Enhanced scanning resolution	Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Scan resolution, optical	Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Scan resolution, hardware	Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Scan size (ADF), maximum	297 x 420 mm
Scan size (ADF), minimum	68 x 127 mm
Scan size, maximum	297 x 432 mm
Scan speed (normal, A4)	Up to 90 ipm
Scan speed duplex (normal, A4)	Up to 180 ipm
Scan speed duplex (normal, letter)	Up to 180 ipm
Scan speed (normal, letter)	Up to 90 ipm
Automatic document feeder capacity	Standard, 200 sheets
Duplex ADF scanning	Yes, single pass duplex scanning
Scan technology	Platen Scanner CCD Digital-CIS
Copy Speed Black (maximum, A4)	Based on HP internal evaluation measuring the time beginning from scan start to print page exit. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)	Up to 70 cpm
Copy resolution (black text)	Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Copies, maximum	Up to 9999 copies
Copy reduce / enlarge settings	25 to 400%
Copier settings	Two-sided copying , reduce/enlarge , image adjustments (darkness, contrast, background cleanup, sharpness) , optimize text/picture (text, mixed, printed picture, photograph) , N-Up , N or Z-ordering , content orientation , collate , booklet , scan mode (book, 2-sided ID) , watermark , stamps , image overlay , erase edges , job build , image preview , image shift , paper selection , blank page suppression , automatically straighten , scan to job storage
Faxing	Optional
Fax transmission speed (letter)	3 sec per page
Fax Transmission Speed	33.6 kbps
Fax Resolution Black (best)	Up to 300 x 300 dpi (400 x 400 dpi for received faxes only)
Fax Broadcast Locations	210
Fax memory	Up to 500 pages
Fax Speed Dials, Maximum Number	Up to 1000 numbers (each with 210 destinations)
Power consumption	1,088.16 watts (printing), 35.07 watts (ready), 0.74 watts (sleep), 0.13 watts (auto-off), 0.13 watts (manual-off)
Power	Input voltage: 110 to 127 VAC (+/-10%), 50/60 Hz (+/-3 Hz), 12.0 A 220 to 240 VAC (+/-10%), 50/60 Hz (+/-3 Hz), 7.0 A 100 VAC (+/-10%), 50/60 Hz (+/-3 Hz), (Not dual voltage, power supply varies by part number with # Option code identifier)
Operating humidity range	20 to 80% RH
Recommended operating humidity range	20 to 80% RH
Operating temperature range	15 to 30degreesC
Operating temperature range	59 to 86degreesF
Blue Angel compliant	Yes, Blue Angel DE-UZ 219-only ensured when using Original HP supplies
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number	1.032 kWh/Week
Energy savings feature technology	Power save
Ecolabels	IT ECO Declaration , Blue Angel , EPEAT registered , ENERGY STAR certified
Energy star certified	Yes
Safety	IEC 60950-1:2005 +A1:2009 +A2:2013 (International) , EN60950-1:2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011 +A2:2013 , IEC 62368-1:2018 , EN 62368-1:2020+A11:2020 (EU) , EN 60825-1:2014 / IEC 60825-1:2014 (Class 1 Laser Product) , EN 62479:2010 / IEC 62479:2010 , EN 62471:2008 /IEC 62471:2006 , Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU with CE Mark (Europe) , GS Certificate (Germany, Europe) , UL/cUL Listed and UC CoC (US/Canada) , CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 2nd Ed. 2014-10 , Compliance with Laser safety standards 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser notice No. 50, Dated June 24, 2007 Other safety approvals as required by individual countries
Security management	Identity management: Kerberos authentication, LDAP authentication, 1000 user PIN codes, Optional HP and 3rd party advanced authentication solutions (e.g, badge readers) , Network: IPsec/firewall with Certificate/Pre-shared Key authentication, Supports WJA-10 IPsec configuration Plug-in, 802.1X authentication (EAP-PEAP , EAP-TLS), SNMPv3, HTTPS, Certificates , Data: Storage Encryption, Encrypted PDF & Email, SSL/TLS (HTTPS), Encrypted Credentials , Device: HP Sure Start Secure Boot (BIOS Integrity Checking with self-healing capability), Intrusion Detection (Constant in-device monitoring for attacks), Whitelisting (loads only known good code), HP Memory Shield , Embedded Trusted Platform Module, HP Connection Inspector, Security lock slot, USB port disablement , Security management: Compatible with HP Security Manager, Device Security Syslog Messages processed and accessible in Arcsight and Splunk SIEMs
Security	HP Access Control , HP Security Manager , HP Advance , HP Secure Print and Insights
Dimensions (W x D x H)	585 x 695 x 1158 mm
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)	1083.5 x 1308.1 x 1486.7 mm
Weight	107.42 kg ( Including Starter toner cartridge weight)
What's in the box	Installation guide , regulatory flyer , power cords , keyboard/overlay for z/z+ , manual
Print Cartridges/Bottle, Number	1 (black)
Replacement cartridges	HP 176A Black LJ Toner Cartridge W1760A (ISO Yield 45,000) ( Approximate average yield based on ISO/IEC 19752. Actual yield varies considerably based on content of printed pages and other factors. )