hp 8120 Series OfficeJet Printer User Guide

hp 8120 Series OfficeJet Printer

Control Panel

1. Status Center Touch to display printer status
2. Function buttons Touch to perform common tasks.
3. Back button
4. Home button
5. Help button
   
   

Printer Features

Front

1. Control panel
   

2. Power button
   

3. Power light and Wi-Fi light
   

4. Document feeder
   

5. Cartridge access door
   

6. Front door
   

7. Output tray

8. Input tray **
   Back

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9. USB port
   

10. Ethernet port
    

11. Power cord port
    
    

Do not use USB for setup

We encourage network connection for this printer. To use all the available features of this printer, complete setup using HP software and an Internet connection. After setup, you can print using a USB cable if needed.

Help and tips for Wi-Fi and connectivity

If the software is unable to find your printer during setup or post setup, check the following conditions to resolve the issue.

Reset Wi-Fi (setup mode)

During initial setup:

If the blue Wi-Fi light is not blinking, the printer might not be in Wi-Fi setup mode. Check the control panel and select “Resume Setup”, if prompted.

During printer use, Wi-Fi disconnects:

1. On the control panel, touch Menu > Settings > Network. Scroll to Restore Network Settings and touch Restore.
2. Wait for printer to scan for Wi-Fi networks. Choose your network, enter the password, and connect.
3. If applicable, open HP software and add the printer again.

device closer to the printer. Your device might be out of range of the printer’s Wi-Fi signal.
Computer connected to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) or remote work network| Disconnect from a VPN before installing HP software. You can’t install apps from the Microsoft Store when connected to a VPN. Connect to the VPN again after finishing printer setup.
Note : Consider your location and the security of the Wi-Fi network before disconnecting from a VPN.
Wi-Fi turned off on computer (computer connected by Ethernet)| If your computer is connected by Ethernet, turn on the computer’s Wi-Fi while setting up the printer. Disconnect the Ethernet cable temporarily to complete setup over Wi-Fi.
Bluetooth and location services are turned off on your mobile device| If setting up with a mobile device, turn on Bluetooth and location services. This helps the software find your network and printer.
Note : Your location is not being determined and no location information is being sent to HP as part of the setup process.

Help and Support For printer troubleshooting and videos, visit hp.com/start/405W2C

hp.com/start/405W2C

Printer hardware setup information

Load paper

Open the paper tray and slide out the guides. Load Letter or A4 paper and adjust the guides. Close the tray. Pull open the output tray extender.

Install cartridges

Open the front door and then lift the cartridge access door by the scanner lid. Unpack cartridges. Insert each cartridge securely into the indicated slot. Close both doors.
Note: Make sure to use the cartridges provided with the printer for setup.

Align printhead

Use the control panel to print and scan the alignment page. This might take a few minutes.

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References

• hp.com/start/405W2C

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