HP HIP2 Keystroke Card Reader

The HP Y7C05A is a HIP2 Keystroke Card Reader designed to bring smart, card-based authentication to your HP LaserJet printers, multifunction devices, and scanners. By pairing an employee badge or other compatible card with each device, it helps IT teams make sure that only authorized users can release print jobs, start a copy run, or scan confidential files. Documents no longer sit unattended in the output tray, which reduces the risk of information leaks and keeps sensitive data in the right hands.

Beyond security, the reader collects precise usage data for every user and every device. Facilities managers and finance teams can review those insights to spot high-volume departments, adjust print policies, and trim excess spending on paper and toner. Many organizations use the information to set up pull-print workflows, allowing staff to release jobs only when they are physically present, a method that quickly cuts wasted pages.

Integration is straightforward. The reader works with HP Access Control Printing Solutions, so an existing HP fleet can be upgraded without disrupting daily routines. Its design is compact and finished in black, which lets it sit neatly beside a printer in a customer-facing lobby or blend into the equipment in a back-office copy room.

If you manage a healthcare clinic that must protect patient records, a university lab that monitors student printing, or a corporate office focused on reducing overhead, the HP HIP2 Keystroke Card Reader offers a practical way to strengthen security, gain clear visibility into device usage, and support sustainability goals.

• Works with HP LaserJet printers, multifunction devices, and scanners
• Requires a compatible card or badge for user authentication and access
• Tracks usage data by user and by device to support cost control
• Helps keep sensitive documents secure by releasing print jobs only to authorized personnel
• Supports sustainability initiatives by reducing unclaimed and unnecessary print jobs
• Compact reader finished in black to match professional environments
• Integrates with HP Access Control Printing Solutions for smooth deployment