HP 4203dn Color LaserJet Pro User Guide
- June 10, 2024
- HP
Table of Contents
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
- Connect an Ethernet cable from the printer to the same network as the computer.
- 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
- Connect the USB cable to the port on the back of the printer and to the computer.
- Continue with the steps on the control panel until you reach the home screen.
Install printer software.
- Go to hpsmart.com/download to download the HP software and print drivers.
- 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
- Connect an Ethernet cable from the printer to the same network as the computer.
- Go to hpsmart.com/setup on a computer to install HP Easy Start software.
- Follow the steps in the software to add the printer to your network.
- Choose the option for full-feature setup and to generate a pairing code.
Pair printer to HP Smart Admin
hpsmart.com/connect
- 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.
- 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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