HP Enterprise vs. Managed Models Equivalency Guide

If you manage a fleet of HP printers, you’ve likely encountered the distinction between their "Enterprise" and "Managed" lines. On the surface, they often look identical, leading to confusion about compatibility, parts, and capabilities.

HP Enterprise vs. Managed Models Equivalency Guide

HP frequently releases corresponding Managed models alongside their Enterprise series.

While these Managed units typically share the engine components and sub assemblies like fusers as their Enterprise counterparts, they often feature enhanced security software and hardware modifications, such as locking front doors.

Understanding the Difference: Enterprise vs. Managed

When HP introduces a new Enterprise series, they almost always release corresponding Managed models.

It’s important to know that these counterparts generally share the same chassis and the same print engine components. However, "Managed" models are specifically tailored for contractual print environments (MPS) and typically offer distinct advantages:

• Enhanced Features: They usually come with specialized software for improved security and usage tracking.

• Hardware Additions: Managed models often feature physical security upgrades, such as locking front doors to protect supplies.

• Internal Variations: Despite sharing an engine, they may utilize different formatters, maintenance kits, and toner supplies than their Enterprise equivalents.

A Note on Hardware Security (TPM)

Security is a top priority for most IT departments today. In our guide, we have specifically highlighted models that include a standard Trusted Platform Module (TPM).

The TPM chip provides crucial, hardware-level security capabilities, adding an extra layer of protection for device credentials and data. In the equivalency table below, any model marked in BOLD indicates the standard presence of a TPM chip.

Please note that internal components—including formatters, maintenance kits, and supplies—may vary between versions.

Mono
LaserJet	Managed
M406, M407	E40040
M506	E50045
M507	E50145
M607	E60055
M608	E60065
M609	E60075
M610	E60155
M611	E60165
M612	E60175
Mono MFP
LaserJet	Managed
M430, M431	E42540
M527	E52545
M528	E52645
M631	E62555
M632	E62565
M633	E62575
M634	E62655
M635	E62665
M636	E62675

Color
LaserJet	Managed
M455	E45028
M553	E55040
M554
M555
M652	E65050, E65150
M653	E65060, E65160
M751	E75245
M856	E85055
5700	X557, X55745
6700/6701	X654, X65455, X65465
Color MFP
LaserJet	Managed
M480	E47528
M577	E57540
M578
M856	E85055
M681	E67550, E67650
M682	E67560, E67660
M776
5800	X557, X57945
6800/6801	X677, X67755, X67765