HP LaserJet Enterprise M507 - Setting up the printer (hardware) (x model)

1. Select a site to place the printer that meets the following specifications:
   • A sturdy work surface in a well-ventilated and dust-free area, and away from direct sunlight
   • Temperature range: 10° - 32.5° C
   • Humidity range: 10% - 80%
   • Sufficient space around the printer to open all doors and trays

       caution:

     The printer weighs 18.3 kg 40.3 lb. HP recommends that two people move the printer.

     Figure : Space requirements
     
2. Take the HP printer out of the box, and then verify that the contents match this illustration:
   Figure : Contents of the box
   
3. Remove all tape and packing material from the printer.

   note:

   HP recommends recycling the packaging materials.

   Figure : Recycle tape and packing materials
   
4. Place the paper feeder on a stable surface, and then place the printer on top of the paper feeder. Press down on the lever to lock the printer into place on top of the feeder.
   Figure : Place the printer on the paper feeder and lock it into place
   

1. Press the top-cover-release button on the left side of the printer.
   Figure : Press the release button
   
2. Open the front door.
   Figure : Open the front door
   
3. Remove the toner cartridge from its protective shell by tearing off the plastic strip and opening the package.

   note:

   HP recommends recycling the packaging materials.

   Figure : Unpack toner cartridge
   
4. Hold both ends of the toner cartridge and rock it 5-6 times.
   Figure : Rock the toner cartridge
   
5. Align the toner cartridge with its slot, and then insert the toner cartridge into the printer.
   Figure : Install the toner cartridge
   
6. Close the front door.
   Figure : Close the front door
   

note:

The procedure to load paper for all 550-sheet trays is the same as for Tray 2. Only Tray 2 is shown here.

  caution:

Do not extend more than one paper tray at a time.

Do not use a paper tray as a step.

Keep hands out of paper trays when closing.

All trays must be closed when moving the printer.

1. Open Tray 2 by pulling it out and lifting up slightly to remove it from the printer.
   Figure : Open Tray 2
   
2. Adjust the paper-length and paper-width guides by squeezing the adjustment latches and sliding the guides to the size of paper being used.
   Figure : Adjust the paper guides
   
3. Load paper into the tray and verify that the paper guides lightly touch the stack, but do not bend it.

   note:

   Make sure the top of the stack is below the tray-full indicator.

   Figure : Load paper
   
4. Insert the tray into the printer and push gently to close it.
   Figure : Close the tray
   

note:

A network cable is not included with the printer.

  caution:

Do not connect a USB cable now. To use a USB cable to connect the printer to the computer, connect it when prompted during software installation.

Do not connect USB cable yet

1. Connect the power cable between the printer and a grounded AC outlet.

   note:

   To prevent damage to the printer, use only the power cable that is provided with the printer.

     caution:

   Make sure your power source is adequate for the printer voltage rating. The voltage rating is on the printer label. The printer uses either 100-127 Vac or 220-240 Vac and 50/60 Hz.

   Figure : Connect the power cable
   
2. Press the Power button to turn on the printer.
   Figure : Press the Power button
   
3. Wait for 60 seconds before continuing. During this time, if the printer is connected to a network, the network recognizes the printer and assigns an IP address or host name to the printer.
4. On the control panel Initial Setup screen, set the language, the date/time format, and the time zone.
   You can complete advanced setup for network-connected printers from the Embedded Web Server (EWS) at any time after the printer IP address is established. To find the IP address on the printer control panel, touch the Information icon, and then touch the Network icon. To open the EWS, enter the printer IP address in the address bar of a web browser.

   note:

   For information about advanced configuration of network-connected printers, go to www.hp.com/support/ljM507.

1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe right, and then touch Settings.
2. Touch General > Enable Device USB > Enabled.
3. Follow the instructions for your operating system:

   note:

   A USB cable is not included with the printer.

   • Windows: Do not connect the USB cable until prompted during the software installation. Continue to the next step.
   • Mac: Connect the USB cable now.

1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch Reports.
2. Select Configuration/Status Pages.
3. Select Configuration Page, and then select Print to print the Configuration and Jetdirect pages.
   If the printer is connected to a network, find the IP address on the Jetdirect page.
   • IPv4: If the IP address is 0.0.0.0, or 192.0.0.192, or 169.254.x.x, manually configure the IP address. Otherwise, the network configuration was successful.
   • IPv6: If the IP address begins with "fe80:", the printer should be able to print. If not, manually configure the IP address.

   note:

   The Configuration Page includes firmware version information that you can refer to when updating the firmware.

note:

Check with the network administrator before updating the printer firmware.