HP 4203dn Color LaserJet Pro User Guide

HP 4203dn Color LaserJet Pro User Guide

Prepare printer

Option 1: Basic setup
Use for basic printing without Internet

• USB
• Ethernet for network capability

OR

Option 2: Full-feature setup
advanced cloud management features with HP Smart Admin.

Get help with setup

Find setup information and videos online.

hp.com/support/colorlj4201-4203

Prepare printer

Plug in and power on. On the control panel, choose your language and country/region by turning the dial. Press dial down to select.

Load paper and adjust the guides.

Note: If loading legal paper, squeeze the side latch at the front of the tray and pull forward. When inserted, the tray will extend from the front of the printer approximately 2 inches (50.8mm).

Choose setup option

OPTION 1: Basic setup
Choose Basic setup for printing on a local network or USB connection.

On the control panel, choose your connection method:

Ethernet

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the printer to the same network as the computer.
2. Press “Continue” on the control panel to confirm the IP address. Then continue with the steps on the control panel until you reach the home screen.

USB

1. Connect the USB cable to the port on the back of the printer and to the computer.
2. Continue with the steps on the control panel until you reach the home screen.

Install printer software.

1. Go to hpsmart.com/download to download the HP software and print drivers.
2. Install the software and complete setup.

OPTION 2: Full-feature setup

Provides cloud-based tools to manage the printer in a multi-user, multi- printer environment.

Do not use USB cable. The printer must be on a network with access to the Internet.

Connect printer to network

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the printer to the same network as the computer.
2. Go to hpsmart.com/setup on a computer to install HP Easy Start software.
3. Follow the steps in the software to add the printer to your network.
4. Choose the option for full-feature setup and to generate a pairing code.

Pair printer to HP Smart Admin
![Pair printer to

HP Smart Admin](https://manuals.plus/wp- content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot_9-309.jpg)
hpsmart.com/connect

1. Record the pairing code that displays on the control panel. The pairing code will expire after a limited time. If code expires, generate a new code in HP Easy Start.
2. Continue with HP Smart Admin setup. If the admin setup window is not open, go to hpsmart.com/connect. After creating or signing in to an HP account, you will:

• Choose to set up the printer for a company/organization or for personal use.
• Enter the pairing code to link the printer to your HP account.
• Sign up for Instant Ink for hassle-free, toner delivery service (optional).
• Install print drivers and print a test.

Manage printer with HP Smart Admin

After completing initial setup, manage the printer from a cloud-connected dashboard.

The dashboard URL differs based on how the printer was configured during setup:

Personal use:hpsmart.com 

• Monitor printer status and supplies
• Share printer with friends and family
• Enable mobile printing (requires HP Smart)
• View warranty status

Company/organization use:hpsmart.com/admin 

• Manage the printer, toner, users, and more
• Enable mobile printing (requires HP Smart)
• Keep your printing private with Private Pickup

References

• hp.com/support/colorlj4201-4203
• HP Smart
• hpsmart.com/admin
• hpsmart.com/connect
• HP Smart
• HP Smart
• HP Smart
• HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201-4203cdn/dn/dw Printer series | HP® Customer Support
• HP Smart
• hpsmart.com/admin
• hpsmart.com/connect
• HP Smart
• HP Smart

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