HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301, 4302, 4303 - Find the Printer PIN to access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) printer settings

Follow these steps to obtain the printer's IP address and then use it to access the Embedded Web Server (EWS) from a web browser.

1. Obtain the printer's IP address.

   1. On the Home screen of the control panel, touch the white bar located at the top of the screen. (callout 1).

      

   2. An information screen will show the printers IP address (callout 1).

      

   3. To return to the Home screen on the printer, touch the white bar located at the bottom of the screen (callout 2).

2. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS).

   1. On your computer, open a Web browser, and in the address bar, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displayed on the printer control panel.

      Example of an IP address in the browser address bar

      

   2. Press Enter on the computer keyboard.

      Note:

      If the browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be safe, select the option to continue to the website. Accessing the website will not harm the computer.

      The EWS opens.

After the Embedded Web Server (EWS) opens, you will be prompted to enter a PIN on the Sign In with PIN screen.

Follow these steps to access the front door of the printer to view the default PIN.

Note:

This procedure applies when the default PIN is not changed by an administrator or user.

How to locate the PIN on HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201-4203 & MFP 4301-4303 printers

Learn how to locate the PIN on your HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201-4203 or MFP 4301-4303 series printer.

1. Open the front door of the printer to obtain the default PIN.

   1. Press the front door release button (1) to open the front door (2).

      

   2. Locate the label attached to the cartridge tray inside the front door to view the factory set default Username (admin) and default PIN.

      The factory default credentials includes a "Username" and "PIN".

      Location of the default PIN inside the front door

      

   3. Make sure to note the default PIN on the label inside the front door on the cartridge tray.

   4. Close the cartridge door.

      Important:

      The cartridge door must be closed for the printer to operate properly.

      

      
   Important:

   If a custom PIN number for the printer has been set, check with the printer administrator to get the custom PIN number.

Use the PIN obtained from the printer to access the printer settings.

1. Log in to the EWS using the PIN number.

   1. On the Sign In with PIN screen in the EWS, enter the PIN number below the label example exactly as it appears on the cartridge tray label or the custom PIN provided by the printer administrator.

      Important:

      The label graphic displayed in EWS is an example and your printer label with default PIN may be different.

      EWS Log In with PIN

      

   2. Click Sign In.

      After entering the correct PIN, you can configure the printer settings.

      Note:

      If you enter the wrong PIN number three times, your PIN is locked.

      To enter the correct PIN in the EWS after three failed attempts: Close the EWS browser tab, open a new browser tab to access the EWS, and then try to enter the correct PIN number.

      Note:

      If the Log In continues to fail, a custom PIN number might be set. Check with the printer administrator to get the new PIN number.