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HP LaserJet Enterprise, HP OfficeJet Enterprise, HP PageWide Enterprise - Print from a USB flash drive
Learn how to use the easy-access USB printing feature to quickly print files without sending them from a computer. The printer accepts standard USB flash drives in the easy-access USB port that is located near the printer control panel.
The following file types are supported when printing from a USB flash drive:
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.pdf
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.prn
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.pcl
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.ps
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.cht
The steps to print from a USB flash drive vary depending on the type of control panel on the printer.
FutureSmart 3 control panels
FutureSmart 4 control panels
Find the section below for your control-panel type and then follow the steps to print from a USB flash drive.
FutureSmart 3
Follow these steps if your printer has a FutureSmart 3 control panel.
FutureSmart 3 control panels
Step one: Enable the USB port on the printer
Before you can use the walk-up USB printing feature, you must first enable the USB port on the printer.
There are two methods for enabling the USB port on the printer: (1) by using the printer control panel, or (2) by using the Embedded Web Server (EWS), which is available for network-connected printers only.
Choose which method to use and then follow the steps provided to enable the USB port.
Method one: Enable the USB port from the printer control panel
Use this method to enable the USB port from the printer control panel.
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From the Home screen on the printer control panel, open the Administration menu.
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Select the General Settings menu, and then select the Enable Retrieve from USB option.
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Select Enabled, and then touch Save or press the OK button to save the setting.
Method two: Enable the USB port using the Embedded Web Server (EWS)
Use this method to enable the USB port in the Embedded Web Server (EWS).
To access the EWS, you will need the printer's IP address. You can obtain the printer's IP address on the printer control panel.
Follow these steps to obtain the printer's IP address and then access the EWS and enable the USB port.
Step two: Print from a USB flash drive
After enabling the USB port, follow these steps to print from a USB flash drive.
FutureSmart 4
Follow these steps if your printer has a FutureSmart 4 control panel.
FutureSmart 4 control panels
Step one: Enable the USB port on the printer
Before you can use the walk-up USB printing feature, you must first enable the USB port on the printer.
There are two methods for enabling the USB port on the printer: (1) by using the printer control panel, or (2) by using the Embedded Web Server (EWS), which is available for network-connected printers only.
Choose which method to use and then follow the steps provided to enable the USB port.
Method one: Enable the USB port from the printer control panel
Use this method to enable the USB port from the printer control panel.
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From the Home screen on the printer control panel, navigate to and select Settings.
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Open the following menus:
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Copy/Print or Print
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Enable Device USB
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Select Enabled to enable the USB port.
Method two: Enable the USB port using the Embedded Web Server (EWS)
Use this method to enable the USB port in the Embedded Web Server (EWS).
To access the EWS, you will need the printer's IP address. You can obtain the printer's IP address on the printer control panel.
Follow these steps to obtain the printer's IP address and then access the EWS and enable the USB port.
Step two: Print from a USB flash drive
After enabling the USB port, follow these steps to print from a USB flash drive.
The steps differ depending on whether the printer has a keypad control panel or a touchscreen control panel.
Find your printer control-type in the options below and then follow the steps provided.
Keypad control panel
Follow these steps if your printer has a keypad control panel.
Touchscreen control panel
Follow these steps if your printer has a touchscreen control panel.
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