HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M527 - Setting up the printer (hardware) (f models)

1. Select a site to place the printer that meets the following specifications:
   • A sturdy, well-ventilated, dust-free area, away from direct sunlight
   • Temperature range: 17° - 25° C
   • Humidity range: 30% - 70%
   Allow enough space around the printer to open all doors and trays.

     caution:

   The printer weighs 23 kg. HP recommends that two people move the printer.

   Figure : Space requirements
   
   To move the printer, use the handles on the bottom of the printer.
   Figure : Use the handles to move the printer
   
2. Take the HP printer out of the box, and then verify that the contents match this illustration.

   note:

   HP recommends recycling packing materials whenever possible.

   Figure : Contents of the box
   
3. Remove all tape and packing material from the printer.
   Figure : Remove the tape and packing material
   

  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.

1. Connect the power cable between the printer and a grounded AC outlet. To prevent damage to the printer, use only the power cable that is provided with the printer.

     caution:

   Make sure the 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. Turn the printer power on.
   Figure : Turn the power on
   
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 for the printer.
4. On the control panel, set the language, the date/time format, and the time zone.

   note:

   For advanced setup of network-connected printers, enter the printer IP address in the address bar of a Web browser after software installation is complete.

1. Open Tray 2 by pulling it out and lifting up slightly to remove it completely from the printer.

   note:

   Do not open this tray while it is in use.

   Figure : Open the tray
   
2. Adjust the paper guides by squeezing the adjustment latches and sliding the guides to the size of the paper being used.
   Figure : Adjust the guides
   
3. Load paper into the tray. Check the paper to verify the guides lightly touch the stack, but do not bend it.

   note:

   To prevent jams, do not overfill the tray. Be sure that the top of the stack is below the tray full indicator.

   Figure : Load paper
   
4. Close the tray.
   Figure : Close the tray
   
5. The control panel shows the tray’s paper type and size. If the configuration is not correct, follow the instructions on the control panel to change the type or size.

note:

The steps vary according to the control panel.

1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and select the Administration menu.
2. Open the following menus:
   • Reports
   • Configuration/Status Pages
   • Configuration Page
3. Select Configuration Page.
4. Select Print, and then press the OK button to print the printer configuration and Jetdirect pages.
5. 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.
   Figure : Jetdirect page
   

1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and select Reports.
2. Select Configuration/Status Pages.
3. Select Configuration Page.
4. Select Print to print the configuration and Jetdirect pages.
5. 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.
   Figure : Jetdirect page
   

note:

Check with the network administrator before updating the printer firmware.

  caution:

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

note:

The default driver for OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion and OS X 10.9 Mavericks is the Apple AirPrint driver. To install the full featured HP driver, in the Add dialog, select the HP driver from the Use: drop-down list.

• Installing the printer software in Windows for a USB cable connection
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• Installing the printer software in OS X for a USB installation
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