- IT Support
The Hidden Costs of Cheap IT Support
11 Mar, 2026







£3990.76 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
The HP LaserJet Enterprise 700 MFP M725z at £3,325 ex-VAT is squarely aimed at offices that need reliable, high-volume printing/scanning day in, day out—not teams that just want “a printer in the corner.” In practice, this kind of HP Enterprise MFP tends to be a safe choice when uptime matters: build quality and consumables support are usually strong, and the software/ecosystem is designed for managed environments rather than home-style tinkering. If you’re an SME moving from a flaky all‑in‑one to something that IT can actually control and keep consistent across users, it can be good value *because it reduces faff*.
That said, I wouldn’t buy it if your print volume is modest or you don’t have someone to manage devices properly. The running costs and admin overhead (toner, maintenance, setup, firmware policies, driver management) can outweigh the benefits—especially if you’re expecting “plug it in and forget it” results like you might with cheaper office units. In short: buy if you’re costed on time, want dependable enterprise-grade workflows, and can support it; avoid if you just need basic documents occasionally or you’re not ready to run it like a business tool rather than a gadget.
Empower teams to do more – print, scan, copy and fax[1] on paper sizes up to A3 – from a desktop MFP
Stay focused on work – paper capacity up to 4,600 sheets and high-capacity cartridges limit interruptions.[2] Get impressive document quality with near edge-to-edge printing and a convenient, built...
Quicken your business pace.
Set a swift pace – use this powerful MFP to keep your work moving. Save time and make your job easier, using HP Quick Sets. Efficiently capture the right content: automatically remove blank pages,...
Simplify fleet management and safeguard devices using world-class tools.[7]
Monitor your devices with industry-leading tools, including HP Web Jetadmin.[7] Help protect data both in transit and at rest. Enhance security with PIN printing. Add safeguards via the hardware in...
Reduce energy use with HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology[9] and HP Instant-on Technology.[10]
Help conserve resources and meet corporate environmental goals. HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology helps reduce energy use.[9] Easily recycle Original HP LaserJet toner cartridges through HP Planet Par...
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