Setting Up the Printer Hardware for HP LaserJet Pro MFP M127fw and M128fw Printer Series

1. Take the printer out of its box, and then remove the packaging.
2. Place the printer in a sturdy, well-ventilated, and dust-free place away from direct sunlight.
3. Remove the packing tape from the printer.
   Figure : Remove the packing tape from the printer

   
4. Open the scanner assembly, and then open the top cover.
   Figure : Open the scanner assembly, and then open the top cover

   
5. Remove the protective foam from the cartridge access area.
   Figure : Remove the protective foam

   
6. Remove the print cartridge, and then set it down in a secure place.
   Figure : Remove the print cartridge

   
7. Remove packaging from inside the printer.
   Figure : Remove packaging from inside the printer

   
8. Grasp both sides of the print cartridge, and then gently rock the cartridge to distribute the toner.
   Figure : Gently rock the print cartridge

   
9. Remove the orange clip from the print cartridge.
   Figure : Remove the orange clip from the print cartridge

   
10. Pull the orange tab to remove the sealing tape from the print cartridge.
    Figure : Remove the sealing tape from the print cartridge

    
11. Align the print cartridge with the tracks inside the printer, and then insert the print cartridge until it is firmly seated.
    Figure : Insert the print cartridge

    
12. Close the top cover, and then close the scanner assembly.
13. Attach the input paper tray to the printer.
    Figure : Attach the input paper tray to the printer

    

note:

To purchase paper in the United States and Canada, go to the HP Store.

1. Slide the paper guides to their outermost positions.
   Figure : Slide the paper guides out

   
2. Load a stack of U.S. letter or A4 size paper into the input tray with the short edge forward and the print side up. Push the stack into the tray until it stops.
   Figure : Load paper into the input tray

   
3. Slide in the paper guides until they rest against the edges of the paper.

   note:

   Do not push the paper guides so far in that they bind the paper.

   Figure : Slide the paper guides in

   

1. Connect the power cord to the rear of the printer.
2. Plug the power cord directly into an electrical outlet.
   Figure : Connect the power cord

   
3. Press the Power button to turn on the printer. The printer initializes and calibrates itself.

   note:

   Wait until the printer is idle and silent before you proceed.

1. On the printer control panel, touch your Language, if necessary, touch the Down Arrow () to find your language in the list.
2. Select your Country/Region.

note:

If you selected the wrong language, touch the Setup () icon on the home screen.