hp Color LaserJet Pro Inkjet Printer User Guide
- July 27, 2024
- HP
Table of Contents
hp Color LaserJet Pro Inkjet Printer
Specifications
- Product: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301-3304/3388 series
- Power Source: Electric
- Connectivity: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB
- Supported Paper Sizes: Letter, A4
FAQs
- Q: What is HP Smart Admin?
- A: HP Smart Admin is a web-based dashboard with tools for managing printers, users, and supplies efficiently. It provides features for remote printing and multi-printer management.
Get help with the setup
- Find setup information and videos online. hp.com/support.
Power on
- Plug in and power on. On the control panel, choose your language and country/region.
Load paper
- Load Letter or A4 paper and adjust the guides.
- Note: See Reference guide for more information on loading legal paper.
Connect printer
- On the control panel, choose your connection method: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or USB.
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. Continue with the steps on the control panel until you reach the home screen. Then go to the next section of this guide.
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.
- Continue with the steps on the control panel until you reach the home screen. Then go to the next section of this guide.
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. Then follow the instructions for Basic setup in the next section of this guide.
Choose Setup
- Choose a setup option: Basic OR Advanced
Option 1 – Basic: Choose this option for basic printing from a local computer or network.
- Go to hpsmart.com/download to download HP software and print drivers.
- Install the software and complete setup. The basic setup ends here.
OR
Option 2 – Advanced: Choose this option for advanced setup with HP Smart Admin — web-based tools for remote printing and multi-printer management. See the next section for more information on HP Smart Admin.
Requires printer Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection.
- Go to hpsmart.com/setup and install HP Easy Start software. If prompted to enter a PIN, open the cartridge access door and enter the PIN displayed on the product label.
- When prompted, choose the option to enable cloud features. Follow the instructions to generate a pairing code on the control panel. Make note of the pairing code.
- In HP Easy Start, open HP Smart Admin and use the pairing code to pair the printer to your HP account. Follow the remaining steps to install drivers and finish setup.
Read the next section to learn more about HP Smart Admin features.
HP Smart Admin
- This section is for users who choose an advanced setup with HP Smart Admin.
- HP Smart Admin is a web-based dashboard with tools designed to help you easily manage printers, users, and supplies.
HP Smart Admin features:
- Set up a printer for users to print remotely from any device
- Manage multiple printers remotely using a single dashboard
- Monitor printer status and toner levels
- Invite users and other admins to access or manage printers in your fleet (business use only)
- Create scan shortcuts for email or cloud storage services (business use only)
- Monitor printer security 24/7 (business use only)
Accessing HP Smart Admin
Access the dashboard from one of the following links, depending on how you configured the printer during setup. Bookmark the link for future access.
- Personal use: hpsmart.com
- Business use: hpsmart.com/admin
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