hp Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4303dw Printer User Guide
- June 10, 2024
- HP
Table of Contents
hp Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4303dw Printer User Guide
Setup overview
Prepare printer
Choose setup option
Option 1: Basic setup
Use for basic printing without Internet
- USB
- Ethernet or Wi-Fi for network capability
Option 2: Full-feature setup
Get advanced cloud management features with HP Smart Admin.
Prepare printer
Plug in and power on. On the control panel, choose your language and
country/region
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 (50.8 mm).
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.
Wi-Fi
- Make sure the computer Wi-Fi is turned on and in range of the printer during setup.
- On the control panel, enter Wi-Fi information when prompted. Choose the same network as the computer.
- On the control panel, enter Wi-Fi information when prompted. Choose the
same network as the computer.
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
On the control panel, choose your connection method:
Ethernet
Connect an Ethernet cable from the printer to the same network as the
computer. Continue with the steps on the control panel until you reach the
home screen.
Wi-Fi
Make sure the computer Wi-Fi is turned on and in range of the printer during
setup. Enter Wi-Fi information when prompted, then continue until you reach
the home screen.
Go to hpsmart.com/setup on a computer to install HP Easy Start software. Choose the option for full-feature setup and to generate a pairing code. The pairing code displays on the control panel.
Pair printer to HP Smart Admin
- 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 setup by going to hpsmart.com/connect in a web browser. 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 page.
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 Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301-4303dw/fdn/fdw Printer series | HP® Customer Support
- HP Smart
- hpsmart.com/admin
- hpsmart.com/connect
- HP Smart
- HP Smart