Imagine 2026: HP Introduces LaserJet Portfolio with Quantum-Resistant Security and Faster Document Digitization
01 April 2026: Recently at Imagine 2026, HP Inc. announced the new HP LaserJet Pro 4000/4100 Series and HP LaserJet Enterprise 5000/6000 Series, designed to help businesses bridge paper and digital workflows, strengthen security, simplify printer management and support hybrid teams.
“Organizations are under pressure to digitize how work gets done while keeping their environments secure,” said Anneliese Olson, President of Imaging, Printing, and Solutions at HP Inc. “With our new LaserJet portfolio, we’re advancing secure, AI-powered printing to better connect the physical and digital sides of work, make document management easier, and give teams the reliable tools they need to stay productive.”
HP LaserJet Pro 4000/4100 Series: More performance. More savings. Same class …. Designed for SMBs with limited IT support
Small businesses and enterprises alike face rising pressure to update printing and document management. HP’s Workflow Wakeup report highlights the urgency: 78% of SMBs struggle to manage hardware and supplies, 80% plan to adopt or expand print-related software to streamline operations, and 70% expect to shift IT budgets toward AI by 2027, strong demand for more automated solutions.
The HP LaserJet Pro 4000/4100 Series delivers professional-quality monochrome printing in a compact design built for small teams. Designed for SMBs with limited IT support, it is simple to set up, cost-efficient to run, easy to manage, and built with security features to help protect against evolving threats, whether teams are working in the office or remotely.
Key Customer Benefits ….
The HP LaserJet Pro 4000/4100 Series is HP’s most productive monochrome printer in the SMB Laser portfolio. It offers the fastest automatic twosided printing in its class, smooth setup, and WiFi® 6 with selfreset for reliable connectivity. SMBs also benefit from up to 25% lower ongoing print costs than the previous generation through our most efficient TerraJet Toner technology ever,9 backed by a three-year warranty.
Security and Sustainability
– World’s first SMB printer with quantum-resistant protection
Based on HP’s internal analysis of business printers with preinstalled encryption, authentication, malware protection, post-quantum digital signature, and initial BIOS firmware integrity protection with automatic self-healing recovery finding that no other in-class Printers implement a quantum-resistant cryptographic scheme to protect the integrity of the BIOS and firmware as of March 2025.
Plus tamper resistant toner chips, firmware, and packaging. HP also offers streamlined security compliance and device management across the entire printer fleet with optional HP Security Manager.
– Next-generation TerraJet Toner is engineered for low-energy printing and enables 11% more pages using less toner in a smaller cartridge.
– Energyefficient design with EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR® and Blue Angel certification.
Smart Workflow Solutions
– Smart print hub that simplifies setup and printer management, reducing the number of steps and making ongoing management easier without a dedicated IT team.
– HP AI to optimize document formatting, enhance quality, and automate naming and sharing -eliminating manual rework and accelerating workflows.
HP LaserJet Enterprise 5000/6000 Series: Ultimate enterprise performance for the most demanding teams
Built for managed SMBs, selfmanaged enterprises, and public sector organizations
Nearly half of organizations (47%) are increasing investment in modernizing print infrastructure to support evolving IT strategies and hybrid work. At the same time, digitization is accelerating, with 54% reporting faster plans to move toward digital workflows. Meanwhile, complex and distributed print environments are introducing new security risks, with experts predicting a 34% likelihood of quantum computer attacks by 2034.
The new HP LaserJet Enterprise 5000/6000 Series is built for large teams that rely on fast printing and dependable document digitization. With the advanced HP AI capabilities, worldclass security, and highspeed performance, it is the ultimate A4 enterprise monochrome printer for busy office environments.
Key Customer Benefits
The HP LaserJet Enterprise 5000/6000 offers high-performance productivity, with automatic two-sided scanning up to 200 ipm and print speeds up to 57 ppm. HP FutureSmart firmware helps keep printer fleets up to date,17 and optional HP Smart Device Services can monitor devices and help resolve issues before they disrupt work.18 Additionally, 90% of the printer’s serviceable parts can be replaced in under eight minutes.
Security and Sustainability
– Quantum-resistant and powered by HP Wolf Enterprise Security with up to 80% lower risk in cyberattack exposure.20
– Energyefficient design with EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR®, and Blue Angel certifications, helping organizations meet their sustainability goals.
– Next-generation Monochrome TerraJet Toner is thoughtfully designed for energy efficiency and contains 30% recycled plastic content supporting circular design and reducing reliance on new materials.
Smart Workflow Solutions (HP AI)
– Faster document processing with HP Scan AI Enhanced and Editable OCR helps teams turn large stacks of paperwork into searchable, editable files in seconds – cutting manual processing time by up to 50%.
Based on HP internal analysis conducted in February 2026, comparing traditional scan-to-email workflows with HP AI Scan to Email Summary. Testing demonstrated an average time reduction of approximately 50% for common scan-to-email workflows. Results may vary depending on document type, user behavior and network conditions.
– Automated Guided Redaction detects and removes sensitive information, such as personal data or financial details, helping organizations support compliance requirements without adding extra review steps for IT.
– Access to HP for Microsoft 365 Copilot through an HP Workpath app subscription installs Copilot’s AI tools directly on HP MFP control panels, helping employees summarize, name, translate, and organize document files in cloud drives.
Pricing and Availability
– The HP LaserJet Pro 4000/4100 Series is expected to be available in May. Pricing will be available closer to availability.
– The HP LaserJet Enterprise 5000/6000 Series is expected to be available for contract-based sales in March, with broader purchase availability in June. Pricing will be available closer to availability.
https://www.hp.com/us-en/newsroom/press-kits/2026/hp-imagine.html
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the significance of this announcement ?
HP is introducing a new generation of LaserJet Pro and Enterprise printers engineered for the realities of hybrid work, rising security risks, and growing demand for efficient digital workflows. The portfolio delivers faster document processing, AIpowered print and scan enhancements, and the industry’s first quantumresistant security protections in SMB and enterprise printers. Together, these advancements – all backed by a three-year warranty – help organizations modernize papertodigital processes, strengthen fleet security and reduce the IT burden of managing print devices spread across the organization.
Q2: How is HP using AI differently in this new printer portfolio ?
HP is embedding AI directly into tangible printing and scanning workflows to improve accuracy, speed, and document quality – without adding complexity for users or IT teams. With HP AI, SMB customers can automatically optimize formatting, naming, and document file organization, while enterprise devices add advanced capabilities like AIenhanced OCR and Guided Redaction. These AI features are designed to remove manual steps from document handling and help teams digitize information faster and more securely.
Q3: Who are these devices designed for, and how should businesses, IT decision makers, and other SMB owners choose the right one ?
The LaserJet Pro 4000/4100 Series is built for lightly managed and unmanaged SMBs that need simple setup, reliable performance, and strong security in a compact device. The LaserJet Enterprise 5000/6000 Series is built for managed SMBs, large enterprises, and publicsector organizations that require highspeed scanning, advanced workflow automation, and fleetlevel security.
Businesses can choose the right device and optional HP services based on their document volume, management needs, and workflow complexity: Pro for small teams and straightforward printing, Enterprise for fast digitization, centralized IT control, and advanced security requirements.
