Getting Started Guide
Page 1
.... 2. Download and install the software." When the Printer connections dialog appears, choose Make a wireless connection to "5. Manually configure the IP address See the printer user guide for information on the configuration page in the CD-ROM drive, navigate to -B type USB cable. The installation process prompts to manually configure the IP address www.hp.com/support/ljM153. 1 If the cable is listed on how to connect the cable at the appropriate time. Place the CD in the Network Information section. Wired Ethernet network connection ( Optional) Use a standard network cable...
.... 2. Download and install the software." When the Printer connections dialog appears, choose Make a wireless connection to "5. Manually configure the IP address See the printer user guide for information on the configuration page in the CD-ROM drive, navigate to -B type USB cable. The installation process prompts to manually configure the IP address www.hp.com/support/ljM153. 1 If the cable is listed on how to connect the cable at the appropriate time. Place the CD in the Network Information section. Wired Ethernet network connection ( Optional) Use a standard network cable...
Getting Started Guide
Page 2
Go to print, and select the Menu button. Insert the printer CD into the address line, and then press Enter. Android devices (4.4 or newer): Open the item to 123.hp.com/laserjet, and click Download. 2. Enable Wi-Fi Direct Enable Wi-Fi Direct in the user guide. 2. Open a web browser, enter the printer IP address into the computer. 2. Enable HP Web Services (wireless models only) 1. After the printer is automatically assigned to the printer. 2 If the network uses a proxy server do...
Go to print, and select the Menu button. Insert the printer CD into the address line, and then press Enter. Android devices (4.4 or newer): Open the item to 123.hp.com/laserjet, and click Download. 2. Enable Wi-Fi Direct Enable Wi-Fi Direct in the user guide. 2. Open a web browser, enter the printer IP address into the computer. 2. Enable HP Web Services (wireless models only) 1. After the printer is automatically assigned to the printer. 2 If the network uses a proxy server do...
Getting Started Guide
Page 3
.... 3 A USB cable might be within the range of the wireless access point (wireless router). It takes up to "5. Continue to two minutes. Press the Wireless button on the Web: 1. After the Wireless LED starts blinking, continue to , and then click User Guides. a. Check the network name (SSID) info on the printer control panel for two seconds until prompted to which you are connecting the printer. Download and install the software." 3. Restart the printer...
.... 3 A USB cable might be within the range of the wireless access point (wireless router). It takes up to "5. Continue to two minutes. Press the Wireless button on the Web: 1. After the Wireless LED starts blinking, continue to , and then click User Guides. a. Check the network name (SSID) info on the printer control panel for two seconds until prompted to which you are connecting the printer. Download and install the software." 3. Restart the printer...
User Guide
Page 7
...the rear door and the fuser area 67 Clear paper jams in the output bin ...69 Improve print quality ...71 Introduction ...71 Update the printer firmware ...72 Print from a different software program ...72 Check the paper-type setting for the print job 72 Check the paper type setting on the printer 72 Check the paper type setting (Windows 72 Check the paper type setting (OS X 72 Check toner-cartridge status ...73 Print a cleaning page ...73 Visually inspect the toner cartridge or cartridges 74 Check paper and the printing environment 74 Step one: Use paper that meets HP specifications 74...
...the rear door and the fuser area 67 Clear paper jams in the output bin ...69 Improve print quality ...71 Introduction ...71 Update the printer firmware ...72 Print from a different software program ...72 Check the paper-type setting for the print job 72 Check the paper type setting on the printer 72 Check the paper type setting (Windows 72 Check the paper type setting (OS X 72 Check toner-cartridge status ...73 Print a cleaning page ...73 Visually inspect the toner cartridge or cartridges 74 Check paper and the printing environment 74 Step one: Use paper that meets HP specifications 74...
User Guide
Page 8
Try a different print driver ...76 Check the EconoMode settings ...76 Adjust Print Density ...77 Calibrate the printer to align the colors ...78 Adjust color settings (Windows) ...79 Print and interpret the print quality page ...79 Resolving print quality problems ...81 Introduction ...81 Troubleshoot print quality problems ...81 Solve wired network problems ...89 Introduction ...89 Poor physical connection ...89 The computer is unable to communicate with the printer 89 The printer is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network 90 New software programs might...
Try a different print driver ...76 Check the EconoMode settings ...76 Adjust Print Density ...77 Calibrate the printer to align the colors ...78 Adjust color settings (Windows) ...79 Print and interpret the print quality page ...79 Resolving print quality problems ...81 Introduction ...81 Troubleshoot print quality problems ...81 Solve wired network problems ...89 Introduction ...89 Poor physical connection ...89 The computer is unable to communicate with the printer 89 The printer is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network 90 New software programs might...
User Guide
Page 13
...Installer installs the "HP PCL.6" version 3 print driver, the "HP PCL 6" version 3 print driver, or the "HP PCL-6" version 4 print driver, depending on the web) Notes Windows® XP SP3, 32-bit The "HP PCL.6" printer-specific print driver is not included in April 2009. OS X: Mac computers are supported with optional software when using the software installer. Go to download the printer software. Follow the steps provided to 123.hp.com/LaserJet. 2. Table 1-1 Supported operating systems and print drivers Operating system Print driver installed (from the Printer Support page...
...Installer installs the "HP PCL.6" version 3 print driver, the "HP PCL 6" version 3 print driver, or the "HP PCL-6" version 4 print driver, depending on the web) Notes Windows® XP SP3, 32-bit The "HP PCL.6" printer-specific print driver is not included in April 2009. OS X: Mac computers are supported with optional software when using the software installer. Go to download the printer software. Follow the steps provided to 123.hp.com/LaserJet. 2. Table 1-1 Supported operating systems and print drivers Operating system Print driver installed (from the Printer Support page...
User Guide
Page 14
... The "HP PCL-6" V4 printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the software installation. Windows Server 2008 SP2, 32-bit The "HP PCL.6" printer-specific print driver is provided through installed for this operating system as part of the software installation. Windows Server 2012, 64-bit The "HP PCL 6" printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the software installation. Some features of the print driver are not supported. bit driver. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool...
... The "HP PCL-6" V4 printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the software installation. Windows Server 2008 SP2, 32-bit The "HP PCL.6" printer-specific print driver is provided through installed for this operating system as part of the software installation. Windows Server 2012, 64-bit The "HP PCL 6" printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the software installation. Some features of the print driver are not supported. bit driver. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool...
User Guide
Page 26
... software programs. NOTE: To access these steps to select the correct settings in the print driver, and then load the labels into the tray after sending the print job to print the job until it detects that the tray has been opened. NOTE: The name of labels. 5. To print labels using manual feed, the printer waits to the printer. When using the manual feed option, follow these features from the list of labels. In the Paper type drop-down list, select Labels...
... software programs. NOTE: To access these steps to select the correct settings in the print driver, and then load the labels into the tray after sending the print job to print the job until it detects that the tray has been opened. NOTE: The name of labels. 5. To print labels using manual feed, the printer waits to the printer. When using the manual feed option, follow these features from the list of labels. In the Paper type drop-down list, select Labels...
User Guide
Page 30
... replacement black toner 205A cartridge HP 205A Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge Standard-capacity replacement cyan toner 205A cartridge HP 205A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge Standard-capacity replacement yellow toner 205A cartridge HP 205A Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge Standard-capacity replacement magenta toner cartridge 205A Part number CF510A CF511A CF512A CF513A CF530A CF531A CF532A CF533A Do not remove the toner cartridge from the printer for an extended period of the page and verify that the country/region is time to install when print quality...
... replacement black toner 205A cartridge HP 205A Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge Standard-capacity replacement cyan toner 205A cartridge HP 205A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge Standard-capacity replacement yellow toner 205A cartridge HP 205A Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge Standard-capacity replacement magenta toner cartridge 205A Part number CF510A CF511A CF512A CF513A CF530A CF531A CF532A CF533A Do not remove the toner cartridge from the printer for an extended period of the page and verify that the country/region is time to install when print quality...
User Guide
Page 42
... does not display, you will occur automatically, without a password prompt. Select the printer from the printer EWS. Print a configuration page to the printer. 7. Press and hold the Resume button until the Ready light begins blinking. Release the Resume button. 34 Chapter 4 Print ENWW From the list of available printers, and then select Print. 10. as a password on the printer control panel - Open the document, and then select the Print option. Enable or disable Wi-Fi...
... does not display, you will occur automatically, without a password prompt. Select the printer from the printer EWS. Print a configuration page to the printer. 7. Press and hold the Resume button until the Ready light begins blinking. Release the Resume button. 34 Chapter 4 Print ENWW From the list of available printers, and then select Print. 10. as a password on the printer control panel - Open the document, and then select the Print option. Enable or disable Wi-Fi...
User Guide
Page 50
...; Paper Types: Configure print modes that correspond to a file on this tab. 42 Chapter 5 Manage the printer ENWW Use this printer is no longer acceptable. If this file to load the same settings onto another printer or to restore these settings to configure the printer from your computer. Press the Enter key on the printer control panel. Accessing this printer at a later time. ● Administration: Set or change the printer password. Enable or disable printer features. Consider having a replacement supply available...
...; Paper Types: Configure print modes that correspond to a file on this tab. 42 Chapter 5 Manage the printer ENWW Use this printer is no longer acceptable. If this file to load the same settings onto another printer or to restore these settings to configure the printer from your computer. Press the Enter key on the printer control panel. Accessing this printer at a later time. ● Administration: Set or change the printer password. Enable or disable printer features. Consider having a replacement supply available...
User Guide
Page 51
...; Printing: Change the default printer print settings, such as number of copies and paper orientation. These are the same options that are available on the Print PS Errors feature. Provides the ability to set up and use various web tools with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and HP Device Toolbox (Windows) 43 HP Web Services tab Use this tab to control network-related settings for the printer when it is directly connected to an IP-based network. ENWW Advanced configuration with the printer.
...; Printing: Change the default printer print settings, such as number of copies and paper orientation. These are the same options that are available on the Print PS Errors feature. Provides the ability to set up and use various web tools with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and HP Device Toolbox (Windows) 43 HP Web Services tab Use this tab to control network-related settings for the printer when it is directly connected to an IP-based network. ENWW Advanced configuration with the printer.
User Guide
Page 66
... 6-2 Control-panel light patterns (continued) Light status State of the printer The printer has detected multiple unauthorized supplies. The printer has experienced an engine cable error. Press the Resume the correct firmware. If the error persists, contact HP customer support. Replace the paper, or press the Resume button to continue. Press the Resume button to continue with the size currently loaded. The printer has experienced a bad code signature. Replace the toner cartridge. button to continue. The cartridge sensor has experienced an error. Turn...
... 6-2 Control-panel light patterns (continued) Light status State of the printer The printer has detected multiple unauthorized supplies. The printer has experienced an engine cable error. Press the Resume the correct firmware. If the error persists, contact HP customer support. Replace the paper, or press the Resume button to continue. Press the Resume button to continue with the size currently loaded. The printer has experienced a bad code signature. Replace the toner cartridge. button to continue. The cartridge sensor has experienced an error. Turn...
User Guide
Page 69
... replace the cartridge. Print a configuration page to the HP SureSupply website, which provides options for the printer, and then select the printer name. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays on the printer control panel 61 The EWS opens. Select one of the following options from the Very Low Setting (Black Cartridge): or Very Low Setting (Color Cartridges): drop-down: ● Select the Stop option to set the printer to continue printing...
... replace the cartridge. Print a configuration page to the HP SureSupply website, which provides options for the printer, and then select the printer name. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays on the printer control panel 61 The EWS opens. Select one of the following options from the Very Low Setting (Black Cartridge): or Very Low Setting (Color Cartridges): drop-down: ● Select the Stop option to set the printer to continue printing...
User Guide
Page 79
... software program ● Check the paper-type setting for the print job ● Check toner-cartridge status ● Print a cleaning page ● Visually inspect the toner cartridge or cartridges ● Check paper and the printing environment ● Try a different print driver ● Check the EconoMode settings ● Adjust Print Density ● Calibrate the printer to align the colors ● Adjust color settings (Windows) ● Print and interpret the print quality page Introduction The following information provides troubleshooting steps to resolve print-quality problems...
... software program ● Check the paper-type setting for the print job ● Check toner-cartridge status ● Print a cleaning page ● Visually inspect the toner cartridge or cartridges ● Check paper and the printing environment ● Try a different print driver ● Check the EconoMode settings ● Adjust Print Density ● Calibrate the printer to align the colors ● Adjust color settings (Windows) ● Print and interpret the print quality page Introduction The following information provides troubleshooting steps to resolve print-quality problems...
User Guide
Page 82
Check the memory chip for print-quality or paper-feeding issues. Fingerprints on the printer. Check paper and the printing environment Step one: Use paper that is blocking the vents on the imaging drum can directly affect print quality and is designed for use in a confined space, such as a cabinet. ● Place the printer on the imaging drum, replace the toner cartridge. 5. Using smoother paper generally results in Inkjet printers. ● Use paper that meets HP specifications Some print-quality problems arise from drafty locations, such...
Check the memory chip for print-quality or paper-feeding issues. Fingerprints on the printer. Check paper and the printing environment Step one: Use paper that is blocking the vents on the imaging drum can directly affect print quality and is designed for use in a confined space, such as a cabinet. ● Place the printer on the imaging drum, replace the toner cartridge. 5. Using smoother paper generally results in Inkjet printers. ● Use paper that meets HP specifications Some print-quality problems arise from drafty locations, such...
User Guide
Page 96
... a non-standard paper type, such as envelopes ● The output tray is caused by extreme paper curl, complete the troubleshooting steps for Output curl. 4. From the printer control panel use freshly opened paper. 6. Negative curl: From the printer control panel, select a lighter paper type. If the problem persists, go to the factory defaults. 5. Table 6-12 Color plane registrations defects (color models only) Description Sample Color plane registrations: One or more color of the planes is severely faded, replace the cartridge...
... a non-standard paper type, such as envelopes ● The output tray is caused by extreme paper curl, complete the troubleshooting steps for Output curl. 4. From the printer control panel use freshly opened paper. 6. Negative curl: From the printer control panel, select a lighter paper type. If the problem persists, go to the factory defaults. 5. Table 6-12 Color plane registrations defects (color models only) Description Sample Color plane registrations: One or more color of the planes is severely faded, replace the cartridge...
User Guide
Page 100
... Chapter 6 Solve problems ENWW Verify that you have completed the wireless installation. Enable the firewall when you allow the programs to the SSID in the ready state. 2. Compare the service set identifier (SSID) on and in the printer configuration for the printer. Make sure that the other wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices. ● Verify that the print driver is installed on the network. Turn off the firewall...
... Chapter 6 Solve problems ENWW Verify that you have completed the wireless installation. Enable the firewall when you allow the programs to the SSID in the ready state. 2. Compare the service set identifier (SSID) on and in the printer configuration for the printer. Make sure that the other wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices. ● Verify that the print driver is installed on the network. Turn off the firewall...
User Guide
Page 103
... part numbers 20 acoustic specifications 8 AirPrint 37 Android devices printing from 37 B bins, output locating 2 browser requirements HP Embedded Web Server 41 C calibrate colors 78 cartridge replacing 22 checklist wireless connectivity 91 cleaning paper path 73 color options changing, Windows 79 color theme changing, Windows 79 colors calibrate 78 control panel LED light patterns 57 locating 2 covers, locating 2 customer support online 56 D defaults, restoring 59 dimensions, printer 8 double-sided printing Mac 31 Windows 28 drivers, supported 5 duplex printing Mac 31 duplex printing (double...
... part numbers 20 acoustic specifications 8 AirPrint 37 Android devices printing from 37 B bins, output locating 2 browser requirements HP Embedded Web Server 41 C calibrate colors 78 cartridge replacing 22 checklist wireless connectivity 91 cleaning paper path 73 color options changing, Windows 79 color theme changing, Windows 79 colors calibrate 78 control panel LED light patterns 57 locating 2 covers, locating 2 customer support online 56 D defaults, restoring 59 dimensions, printer 8 double-sided printing Mac 31 Windows 28 drivers, supported 5 duplex printing Mac 31 duplex printing (double...
User Guide
Page 104
...both sides Mac 31 manually, Windows 28 Windows 28 product and serial number label locating 3 R rear door jams 67 replacement parts part numbers 20 replacing toner cartridges 22 restoring factory-set defaults 59 S serial number label locating 3 settings factory-set defaults, restoring 59 shut down after delay setting 50 single-sheet priority feed slot loading envelopes 17 loading labels 18 sleep delay disabling 49 enabling 49 specifications electrical and acoustic 8 status control panel lights 57 supplies low threshold settings 60 ordering 20 part numbers 20 replacing toner cartridges 22 using...
...both sides Mac 31 manually, Windows 28 Windows 28 product and serial number label locating 3 R rear door jams 67 replacement parts part numbers 20 replacing toner cartridges 22 restoring factory-set defaults 59 S serial number label locating 3 settings factory-set defaults, restoring 59 shut down after delay setting 50 single-sheet priority feed slot loading envelopes 17 loading labels 18 sleep delay disabling 49 enabling 49 specifications electrical and acoustic 8 status control panel lights 57 supplies low threshold settings 60 ordering 20 part numbers 20 replacing toner cartridges 22 using...