HP LaserJet Pro MFP M426, M427 - Setting up the printer (hardware) (fdn and fdw 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: 17.5° - 25° C
   • Humidity range: 30% - 70%
   Allow enough space around the printer to open all doors and trays.

     caution:

   The printer weighs 13.1 kg. HP recommends that one person moves the printer.

   Figure : Space requirements
   
2. Take the HP printer out of the box, and then remove the packaging material. Verify that the contents match this illustration.

   note:

   HP recommends recycling packing materials whenever possible.

   

1. Pull the tray out and lift up slightly to remove it completely from the printer.

   note:

   Do not open the tray while it is in use.

   Figure : Open the tray
   
2. Adjust the paper-width guides by squeezing the adjustment latch on the left guide and sliding the guides to the size of the paper being used.
   Figure : Adjust the guides
   
3. Adjust the paper-length guide by squeezing the adjustment latch and sliding the guides to the size of the paper being used.
   Figure : Adjust the guides
   
4. Load paper into the tray.

   note:

   Do not adjust the paper guides tightly against the paper stack. Adjust them to the indentations or markings in the tray.

   note:

   To prevent jams, adjust the paper guides to the correct size and do not overfill the tray. Be sure that the top of the stack is below the tray full indicators, as shown in the enlargement in the illustration.

   note:

   If the tray is not adjusted correctly, an error message might display during printing or the paper might jam.

   Figure : Load paper
   
5. Slide the tray completely into the printer.
   Figure : Close the tray
   

  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.

note:

A country/region specific adapter for the RJ11 phone cable might be required to connect to the phone jack.

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 110-127 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. To verify that the printer prints, complete the following steps:
   1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe until the Setup menu displays. Touch the Setup icon to open the menu.
   2. Open the Reports menu.
   3. Select Configuration Report.
   4. 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
      
2. To test the scanner glass and the copy function, complete the following steps:
   1. Place the printed configuration report face-down on the scanner glass.
   2. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Copy icon.
   3. Touch the Start Copy button to start copying. The printer copies, and then prints a page.
3. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe until the Setup menu displays. Touch the Setup icon to open the menu.

   note:

   After installing the software, more advanced setup is available by entering the printer IP address in the address bar of a Web browser.

   • Language
   • Date/Time
   • Energy settings

note:

Check with the network administrator before updating the printer firmware.

  caution:

For Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7: 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
• Installing the printer software in Windows on a Wired (Ethernet) Network
• Installing the printer software in Windows on a Wireless Network

• Installing the printer software in OS X for a USB installation
• Installing the printer software in OS X on a Wired (Ethernet) Network
• Installing the printer software in OS X on a Wireless Network