HP LaserJet Enterprise, HP OfficeJet Enterprise, HP PageWide Enterprise - Install the HP Proximity card reader, X3D03A

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If the printer does not have a HIP, or if the HIP is already in use with another accessory, see Method two.

1. Press the power button to turn on the printer.
2. Open the flatbed cover.
3. Locate the HIP on the printer or MFP.
   Figure : Location of HIP
   
4. Remove the HIP cover by using a thin, flat-blade screwdriver along either the short edge of the HIP cover to gently pry the cover off. Set the cover aside.
5. Locate the USB port inside the HIP.
   Figure : Location of the USB connection
   
6. Select the appropriate HIP cover and USB cable connector to match the printer.
7. Depending on the type of the HIP cover, attach the card reader or HIP cover into the HIP.
   • Card reader that does not require a HIP cover:
     1. Connect the 4-pin mini USB cable connector to the back of the card reader.
        Figure : 4-pin mini USB cable connector to the back of the card reader
        
     2. Connect the USB end of the mini USB cable connector to the USB port inside the HIP.
        Figure : Connection of the USB port inside the HIP
        

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        A red LED light illuminates from the card reader indicating that the card reader is recognized.

     3. Insert the card reader into the HIP.
        Figure : Proximity card reader inserted to the HIP
        
   • Card reader that requires a HIP cover:
     1. Connect the 4-pin mini USB cable connector to the back of the card reader.
        Figure : 4-pin mini USB cable connector to the back of the card reader
        
     2. Align the card reader to the clips located on the underside of the HIP cover, and make sure that the card reader is firmly attached to the HIP cover.
        Figure : Clips in the HIP cover to connect the card reader

        
     3. Connect the USB end of the mini USB cable connector to the USB port inside the HIP.
        Figure : Connection of the USB port inside the HIP
        
     4. Insert the card reader into the HIP.
8. Gently press down the card reader or HIP cover to ensure that it snaps into the HIP.

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   A red LED light illuminates from the card reader indicating that the card reader is recognized.

   A "USB Error" will display in the control panel of the printer until a solution is installed.

   Figure : USB Error displays on the control panel of the printer

   

1. Press the power button to turn on the printer.
2. Connect the 4-pin USB cable to the back of the card reader.
3. Affix the USB cable connector to the slot of the external card reader adapter cover, make sure that the 4-pin connector is inside the cable adapter, and then snap the card reader and the external cable adapter cover.
   Figure : Pass the cable guide to the external card reader adapter

   
4. Connect the USB part of the USB cable to an available USB port located on the back of the printer.

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   A red LED light illuminates from the card reader indicating that the card reader is recognized.

   Figure : USB cable connected to the USB port of the printer

   
5. Position the card reader so that its cable does not interfere with opening any doors on the printer.
6. After the location has been identified, mount the card reader adapter using the provided double-sided adhesive velcro strip.

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   A "USB Error" will display in the control panel of the printer until a solution is installed.

   Figure : Mount the card reader with the adhesive strip

   

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The card reader will not be “Active” or “Ready to use” with HP Access Control until an Agent file has been installed on the printer.