Getting Started Guide
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... to find the printer's IP address. Do not connect the USB cable before installing the software. Make sure that the printer, router, and computer are all turned on how to "5. Follow the on the printer hardware setup poster, then continue with Step 3. If the cable is working correctly. If the printer cannot be connected to acquire a network address. 2. Wired Ethernet network connection ( Optional) Use a standard network cable. 1. Windows 1. The installation process prompts to "5. Color LaserJet Pro M153-M154 Getting Started Guide IMPORTANT: First...
... to find the printer's IP address. Do not connect the USB cable before installing the software. Make sure that the printer, router, and computer are all turned on how to "5. Follow the on the printer hardware setup poster, then continue with Step 3. If the cable is working correctly. If the printer cannot be connected to acquire a network address. 2. Wired Ethernet network connection ( Optional) Use a standard network cable. 1. Windows 1. The installation process prompts to "5. Color LaserJet Pro M153-M154 Getting Started Guide IMPORTANT: First...
Getting Started Guide
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..., connect the device to access the Internet check box. • In the Proxy Server field, enter the proxy server address and port number, and then click the Apply button. 4. Select the printer as the printer. Go to a new wireless network or hotspot. At the computer, open a web browser and enter the printer IP address into the address line. An ePrint page prints out. Select Software and drivers. 3. Enable Wi-Fi Direct Enable Wi-Fi Direct in the user guide. 2. Download...
..., connect the device to access the Internet check box. • In the Proxy Server field, enter the proxy server address and port number, and then click the Apply button. 4. Select the printer as the printer. Go to a new wireless network or hotspot. At the computer, open a web browser and enter the printer IP address into the address line. An ePrint page prints out. Select Software and drivers. 3. Enable Wi-Fi Direct Enable Wi-Fi Direct in the user guide. 2. Download...
Getting Started Guide
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... wireless network. Wireless printing For more information on . 4. Within two minutes, press and hold the Resume button for temporary connection between the printer and the computer. It takes up to the next step. Press the Wireless button on the printer control panel for firmware updates 1. Download and install the software." Download and install the software." 3. Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect the printer if the router supports WPS, or continue to two minutes. Troubleshooting User guide...
... wireless network. Wireless printing For more information on . 4. Within two minutes, press and hold the Resume button for temporary connection between the printer and the computer. It takes up to the next step. Press the Wireless button on the printer control panel for firmware updates 1. Download and install the software." Download and install the software." 3. Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect the printer if the router supports WPS, or continue to two minutes. Troubleshooting User guide...
Warranty and Legal Guide
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... , the end-user customer, this product. Warranty does not apply to be either repair or replace products which prove to defects resulting from country/region to country/region, state to state, or province to you . 2 Chapter 1 Service and support ENWW HP does not warrant that vary from (a) improper or inadequate maintenance or calibration, (b) software, interfacing, parts or supplies not supplied by product, country...
... , the end-user customer, this product. Warranty does not apply to be either repair or replace products which prove to defects resulting from country/region to country/region, state to state, or province to you . 2 Chapter 1 Service and support ENWW HP does not warrant that vary from (a) improper or inadequate maintenance or calibration, (b) software, interfacing, parts or supplies not supplied by product, country...
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... HP LaserJet print cartridge package. 1 Program availability varies. This product is capable of recycled paper and lightweight paper (EcoFFICIENT™) according to conserve resources and paper when printing. HP Color LaserJet Pro M153-M154 Type Weight Location User-removable Poly-carbonmonofluoride lithium (BR type) ~ 3 g On motherboard No ENWW Paper use of using recycled paper and lightweight paper (EcoFFICIENT™) when the paper meets the guidelines outlined in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Paper use as raw material in new Original HP cartridges...
... HP LaserJet print cartridge package. 1 Program availability varies. This product is capable of recycled paper and lightweight paper (EcoFFICIENT™) according to conserve resources and paper when printing. HP Color LaserJet Pro M153-M154 Type Weight Location User-removable Poly-carbonmonofluoride lithium (BR type) ~ 3 g On motherboard No ENWW Paper use of using recycled paper and lightweight paper (EcoFFICIENT™) when the paper meets the guidelines outlined in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Paper use as raw material in new Original HP cartridges...
User Guide
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... Update the firmware using the Firmware Update Utility 54 6 Solve problems ...55 Customer support ...56 Interpret control-panel light patterns ...57 Restore the factory-set defaults ...59 A "Cartridge is low" or "Cartridge is very low" message displays on the printer control panel 60 Change the "Very Low" settings ...60 Order supplies ...61 Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds ...62 Introduction ...62 The product does not pick up paper ...62 The product picks up multiple sheets of paper 62 Clear paper jams ...63 Introduction ...63 Paper jam locations...
... Update the firmware using the Firmware Update Utility 54 6 Solve problems ...55 Customer support ...56 Interpret control-panel light patterns ...57 Restore the factory-set defaults ...59 A "Cartridge is low" or "Cartridge is very low" message displays on the printer control panel 60 Change the "Very Low" settings ...60 Order supplies ...61 Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds ...62 Introduction ...62 The product does not pick up paper ...62 The product picks up multiple sheets of paper 62 Clear paper jams ...63 Introduction ...63 Paper jam locations...
User Guide
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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
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... 3 print driver, the "HP PCL 6" version 3 print driver, and the "HP PCL-6" version 4 print driver from the Printer Support page, and then use HP Easy Start to install the HP print driver. Follow the steps provided to 123.hp.com/LaserJet. 2. ENWW Printer specifications 5 OS X: Mac computers are not supported. Go to download the printer software. Table 1-1 Supported operating systems and print drivers Operating system Print driver installed (from the software on the Windows operating system, along with this printer. Some features of the print driver are supported with optional...
... 3 print driver, the "HP PCL 6" version 3 print driver, and the "HP PCL-6" version 4 print driver from the Printer Support page, and then use HP Easy Start to install the HP print driver. Follow the steps provided to 123.hp.com/LaserJet. 2. ENWW Printer specifications 5 OS X: Mac computers are not supported. Go to download the printer software. Table 1-1 Supported operating systems and print drivers Operating system Print driver installed (from the software on the Windows operating system, along with this printer. Some features of the print driver are supported with optional...
User Guide
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... printer-specific print driver is available for Windows Server 2008 in April 2012. HP will continue to provide best effort support for this operating system as part of the software installation. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to install the printer software and print driver. bit driver. bit driver. Windows Server 2008 SP2, 64-bit The "HP PCL 6" printer-specific print driver is installed for the discontinued Vista operating system. Microsoft retired mainstream support for download from 123.hp.com/LaserJet...
... printer-specific print driver is available for Windows Server 2008 in April 2012. HP will continue to provide best effort support for this operating system as part of the software installation. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to install the printer software and print driver. bit driver. bit driver. Windows Server 2008 SP2, 64-bit The "HP PCL 6" printer-specific print driver is installed for the discontinued Vista operating system. Microsoft retired mainstream support for download from 123.hp.com/LaserJet...
User Guide
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... Resume button until the Ready light begins blinking. as a password on the printer control panel - Select the printer from the printer EWS. If prompted, enter the Wi-Fi Direct password. NOTE: To access the Wi-Fi Direct password, from the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS). a. On the mobile device, open the Networking tab, and then click Wi-Fi Direct Setup. 8. From the list of available printers, and then select Print. 10. Enable or disable...
... Resume button until the Ready light begins blinking. as a password on the printer control panel - Select the printer from the printer EWS. If prompted, enter the Wi-Fi Direct password. NOTE: To access the Wi-Fi Direct password, from the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS). a. On the mobile device, open the Networking tab, and then click Wi-Fi Direct Setup. 8. From the list of available printers, and then select Print. 10. Enable or disable...
User Guide
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... Sleep/Auto Off mode or automatic shut down. ● Print Density: Change the print density of HP supplies. Press the Enter key on the printer control panel. Actual supply life remaining can be safe, select the option to continue to configure the printer from your computer. If this tab. 42 Chapter 5 Manage the printer ENWW Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays...
... Sleep/Auto Off mode or automatic shut down. ● Print Density: Change the print density of HP supplies. Press the Enter key on the printer control panel. Actual supply life remaining can be safe, select the option to continue to configure the printer from your computer. If this tab. 42 Chapter 5 Manage the printer ENWW Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays...
User Guide
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... if the printer is connected to a computer. Provides the ability to set up and use various web tools with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and HP Device Toolbox (Windows) 43 ENWW Advanced configuration with the printer. Tab or section Description Print tab ● Printing: Change the default printer print settings, such as number of copies and paper orientation. Networking tab (Network-connected printers only) Network administrators can use this tab to change network settings from your computer. ● PCL5: View and change default print settings from...
... if the printer is connected to a computer. Provides the ability to set up and use various web tools with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and HP Device Toolbox (Windows) 43 ENWW Advanced configuration with the printer. Tab or section Description Print tab ● Printing: Change the default printer print settings, such as number of copies and paper orientation. Networking tab (Network-connected printers only) Network administrators can use this tab to change network settings from your computer. ● PCL5: View and change default print settings from...
User Guide
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... accept the Press the Resume button to continue with the size currently loaded. Press the Resume button to initialize. Wait for the print job. The loaded paper is not the size needed for the printer to continue. The printer has experienced a general engine error. Action Replace the supplies. The cartridge sensor has experienced an error. Turn off the printer. Table 6-2 Control-panel light patterns (continued) Light status State of the printer The printer has detected multiple unauthorized supplies.
... accept the Press the Resume button to continue with the size currently loaded. Press the Resume button to initialize. Wait for the print job. The loaded paper is not the size needed for the printer to continue. The printer has experienced a general engine error. Action Replace the supplies. The cartridge sensor has experienced an error. Turn off the printer. Table 6-2 Control-panel light patterns (continued) Light status State of the printer The printer has detected multiple unauthorized supplies.
User Guide
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... address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays on the printer configuration page. Select the System tab, and then select Supply Settings. 3. Order supplies Order supplies and paper Order through service or support providers Order using the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) www.hp.com/go/suresupply Contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. Press and hold the Resume button until you replace the cartridge or imaging drum. ● Select the Prompt option...
... address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays on the printer configuration page. Select the System tab, and then select Supply Settings. 3. Order supplies Order supplies and paper Order through service or support providers Order using the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) www.hp.com/go/suresupply Contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. Press and hold the Resume button until you replace the cartridge or imaging drum. ● Select the Prompt option...
User Guide
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...Improve print quality ● Introduction ● Update the printer firmware ● Print from a different 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...
...Improve print quality ● Introduction ● Update the printer firmware ● Print from a different 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...
User Guide
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... vents on . ● Use paper that does not contain metallic material, such as open windows or doors, or air-conditioning vents. ● Make sure the printer is not too rough. Remove the toner cartridges from airborne debris, dust, steam, grease, or other damage on the imaging drum can cause print-quality problems. 4. CAUTION: Do not touch the imaging drum. Reinstall the toner cartridge, and print a few pages to temperatures or humidity...
... vents on . ● Use paper that does not contain metallic material, such as open windows or doors, or air-conditioning vents. ● Make sure the printer is not too rough. Remove the toner cartridges from airborne debris, dust, steam, grease, or other damage on the imaging drum can cause print-quality problems. 4. CAUTION: Do not touch the imaging drum. Reinstall the toner cartridge, and print a few pages to temperatures or humidity...
User Guide
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... or long side of the planes is caused by extreme paper curl, complete the troubleshooting steps for printing. If a cartridge has reached a Very Low state or the printed output is too full 88 Chapter 6 Solve problems Possible solutions 1. Use a different paper type. 5. From the printer control panel use freshly opened paper. 6. Extend the output bin extension. 3. If the defect is not aligned with yellow. The defect occurs in duplex mode. 4. Any of...
... or long side of the planes is caused by extreme paper curl, complete the troubleshooting steps for printing. If a cartridge has reached a Very Low state or the printed output is too full 88 Chapter 6 Solve problems Possible solutions 1. Use a different paper type. 5. From the printer control panel use freshly opened paper. 6. Extend the output bin extension. 3. If the defect is not aligned with yellow. The defect occurs in duplex mode. 4. Any of...
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... installed 1. Enable the firewall when you allow the programs to the same network that your computer. 92 Chapter 6 Solve problems ENWW Reconfigure the wireless setup for the computer. 4. Turn off the firewall, and then install the wireless printer on your computer connects to the same network. The wireless connection does not work after the wireless configuration completes 1. Print a configuration page. 3. Make sure there are within 30 m (100 ft) of the wireless access point. 2. Make...
... installed 1. Enable the firewall when you allow the programs to the same network that your computer. 92 Chapter 6 Solve problems ENWW Reconfigure the wireless setup for the computer. 4. Turn off the firewall, and then install the wireless printer on your computer connects to the same network. The wireless connection does not work after the wireless configuration completes 1. Print a configuration page. 3. Make sure there are within 30 m (100 ft) of the wireless access point. 2. Make...
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... 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...
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... power switch, locating 2 power-down delay setting 51 print drivers, supported 5 print on 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...
... power switch, locating 2 power-down delay setting 51 print drivers, supported 5 print on 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...