This document is for HP LaserJet MFP M233dw, M233sdn, M233sdw, M234dwe, M234dw, M236d, M236dw, and M236sdw printers.
The control panel includes buttons, LED lights, and icons to select print options.
HP LaserJet MFP M232-M237 printers - Control panel features
HP LaserJet MFP M233dw, M234dwe, M234dw, M236d, and M236dw printers (without document feeder)
Control panel features
From the control panel, you can cancel print jobs, make copies, and view the toner cartridge status.
1. Control panel indicators
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Paper light: Is on when there is a paper error and blinks when the input tray is out of paper.
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Attention light (USB models only): Blinks when the printer requires user attention.
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Cartridge light: Is on when the cartridge is low and blinks when the cartridge is very low on toner.
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Open Lid light: Flashes during the ID Card Copy mode. Open the lid, and then turn the item over to copy the other side.
2. Control panel display: Displays wireless connection, copy information, and a numeric readout for error or page information.
3. Copy options
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Plus and Minus buttons: Adjusts number of copies to print or contrast.
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Menu button: Moves to the next option.
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Copy button/light: Starts a copy job.
Copy button/light: Starts a copy job.
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ID Card copy button: Starts an ID card copy job.
ID Card copy button: Starts an ID card copy job.
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Information button/light: Prints an information page that contains the summary of printer settings and status.
Information button/light: Prints an information page that contains the summary of printer settings and status.
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Resume button/light: Resumes a print job.
Resume button/light: Resumes a print job.
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Cancel button/light: Cancels a print job.
Cancel button/light: Cancels a print job.
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Power button: Sets the printer on or off.
Power button: Sets the printer on or off.
Control panel display
From the control display, you can view the connection status, status codes, and contrast settings.
1.
Wireless icon (wireless models): Indicates a wireless connection.
Wireless icon (wireless models): Indicates a wireless connection.
2.
Ethernet icon: Indicates an ethernet connection.
Ethernet icon: Indicates an ethernet connection.
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Wi-Fi Direct icon (wireless models): Indicates that Wi-Fi Direct is on.
Wi-Fi Direct icon (wireless models): Indicates that Wi-Fi Direct is on.
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Character display: Indicates number of copies, copy settings, busy, or status codes, depending on the current mode.
Character display: Indicates number of copies, copy settings, busy, or status codes, depending on the current mode.
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Lighter/Darker (contrast) icon: Indicates the contrast setting.
Lighter/Darker (contrast) icon: Indicates the contrast setting.
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Number of Copies icon: Indicates the number of copies currently selected for printing.
Number of Copies icon: Indicates the number of copies currently selected for printing.
HP LaserJet MFP M233sdw, M233sdn, and M236sdw printers (with document feeder)
Control panel features
From the control panel, you can cancel print jobs, make copies, and view the toner cartridge status.
1.Power button: Sets the printer on or off.
Power button: Sets the printer on or off.
2.
Status light: Displays the status of the printer.
Status light: Displays the status of the printer.
3. Control panel indicators
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Paper light: Is on when there is a paper error and blinks when the input tray is out of paper.
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Attention light: Blinks when the printer requires user attention.
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Cartridge light: Is on when the cartridge is low and blinks when the cartridge is very low on toner.
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Open Lid light: Flashes during the ID Card Copy mode. Open the lid, and then turn the item over to copy the other side.
4. Control panel display: Displays wireless connection, copy information, and a numeric readout for error or page information.
5. Copy options
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Plus and Minus buttons: Adjusts number of copies to print or contrast.
-
Menu button: Moves to the next option.
6.Copy button/light: Starts a copy job.
Copy button/light: Starts a copy job.
7.ID Card copy button: Starts an ID card copy job.
ID Card copy button: Starts an ID card copy job.
8.Information button/light: Prints an information page that contains the summary of printer settings and status.
Information button/light: Prints an information page that contains the summary of printer settings and status.
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Wireless
button/light (wireless models): Turns wireless on or off.
Wireless
button/light (wireless models): Turns wireless on or off.
10.Resume button/light: Resumes a print job.
Resume button/light: Resumes a print job.
11.Cancel button/light: Cancels a print job.
Cancel button/light: Cancels a print job.
Control panel display
From the control display, you can view the connection status, status codes, and contrast settings.
1.Wireless icon (wireless models): Indicates a wireless connection.
Wireless icon (wireless models): Indicates a wireless connection.
2.Ethernet icon: Indicates an ethernet connection.
Ethernet icon: Indicates an ethernet connection.
3.Wi-Fi Direct icon (wireless models): Indicates that Wi-Fi Direct is on.
Wi-Fi Direct icon (wireless models): Indicates that Wi-Fi Direct is on.
4.Character display: Indicates number of copies, copy settings, busy, or status codes, depending on the current mode.
Character display: Indicates number of copies, copy settings, busy, or status codes, depending on the current mode.
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Reduce/Enlarge (scale) icon: Indicates the current scaling factor.
Reduce/Enlarge (scale) icon: Indicates the current scaling factor.
6.Lighter/Darker (contrast) icon: Indicates the contrast setting.
Lighter/Darker (contrast) icon: Indicates the contrast setting.
7.Number of Copies icon: Indicates the number of copies currently selected for printing.
Number of Copies icon: Indicates the number of copies currently selected for printing.
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