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Part number: CF235-90901
Edition 2, 11/2012
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3Easy-access USB port (for printing without a computer and for upgrading the firmware)
4Handles for lifting the product
5Handles for lifting the product
6Lever to lock the 500-sheet tray to the product
7Power connection
8Duplexer (included with the M712dn and M712xh models)
9Fuser jam-access cover
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Product views
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Interface ports
1Local area network (LAN) Ethernet (RJ-45) network port
2Hi-Speed USB 2.0 printing port
3USB port for connecting external USB devices
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Serial number and model number location
The serial number and model number are listed on an identification label located on the back of the
product. The serial number contains information about the country/region of origin, the product
version, production code, and the production number of the product.
Model nameModel number
M712nCF235A
M712dnCF236A
M712xhCF238A
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Product views
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Control panel
Control-panel layout
Use the control panel to obtain product and job status information and to configure the product.
NumberButton or lightFunction
1Control-panel displayShows status information, menus, help information, and error messages
2
3
4
5
6OK button
7Numeric keypadEnter numeric values
8Clear buttonReturns values to their defaults and closes the help screen
9
10
Stop button
Help buttonProvides information about the message on the control-panel display
Down arrowNavigates to the next item in the list, or decreases the value of numeric items
Up arrowNavigates to the previous item in the list, or increases the value of numeric
Folder buttonProvides quick access to the Retrieve Job menu
Attention light
Cancels the current print job and clears the pages from the product
items
Saves the selected value for an item.
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Performs the action that is associated with the item that is highlighted on
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the control-panel display.
Clears an error condition when the condition is clearable.
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On: The product has experienced a problem. See the control-panel
●
display.
Off: The product is functioning without error.
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Blinking: Action is required. See the control-panel display.
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NumberButton or lightFunction
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12
13
14Easy-access USBFor printing without a computer
Ready light
Home button
Back buttonBacks up one level in the menu tree or backs up one numeric entry
Control-panel help
The product has a built-in Help system that explains how to use each screen. To open the Help system,
press the Help
For some screens, the Help
You can browse through the menu structure by pressing the arrow buttons on the control panel.
For screens that contain settings for individual jobs, the Help
the options for that screen.
button on the control panel.
On: The product is online and ready to accept data to print.
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Off: The product cannot accept data because it is offline (paused) or has
●
experienced an error.
Blinking: The product is going offline. The product stops processing the
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current job and expels all of the active pages from the paper path.
Opens and closes the menus
button opens to a global menu where you can search for specific topics.
button opens to a topic that explains
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Product reports
Product reports provide details about the product and its current configuration. Use the following
procedure to print the reports:
1.
At the product control panel, press the Home
button.
2.Open the following menus:
Administration
●
Reports
●
3.Select the name of the report you want to review, scroll up to the Print option, and then press the
OK button to print the report.
Table 1-1 Reports menu
First levelSecond levelDescription
Configuration/Status PagesAdministration Menu MapShows the structure of the Administration
menu.
Current Settings PageShows the current settings for each option in
the Administration menu.
Configuration PageShows the product settings and installed
accessories.
Supplies Status PageShows the approximate remaining life for the
supplies; reports statistics on total number of
pages and jobs processed, serial number,
page counts, and maintenance information.
HP provides approximations of the
remaining life for the supplies as a customer
convenience. The actual remaining supply
levels might be different than the
approximations provided.
Usage PageShows a count of all paper sizes that have
passed through the product; lists whether
they were simplex or duplex, and reports the
page count.
File Directory PageShows the file name and folder name for files
that are stored in the product memory.
Web Services Status PageShows the detected Web Services for the
product.
Other PagesPCL Font ListPrints the available PCL fonts.
PS Font ListPrints the available HP postscript level 3
emulation fonts.
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2Connect the product and install
software
Connect the product to a computer by using a USB cable and install the software (Windows)
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Connect the product to a network by using a network cable and install the software (Windows)
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Connect the product to a computer by using a USB cable and install the software (Mac OS X)
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Connect the product to a network by using a network cable and install the software (Mac OS X)
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Connect the product to a computer by using a USB
cable and install the software (Windows)
This product supports a USB 2.0 connection. Use an A-to-B type USB cable. HP recommends using a
cable that is no longer than 2 m (6.5 ft).
CAUTION: Do not connect the USB cable until the installation software prompts you to connect it.
1.Close all open programs on the computer.
2.Verify the product is in the Ready state.
NOTE: When the product is connected with a USB cable, the software installation process
requires that the product is turned on and in the Ready state. Configure the following setting so the
product wakes from Sleep mode during the software installation process and whenever it receives
a print job:
a.On the product control panel, press the Home button.
b.Open the following menus:
Administration
◦
General Settings
◦
Energy Settings
◦
Sleep Timer Settings
◦
Wake/Auto On Events
◦
c.Highlight the All events option and press the OK button.
3.Install the software from the CD, and follow the on-screen instructions.
4.When prompted, select the Directly connect to this computer using USB cable option,
and then click the Next button.
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5.When the software prompts you, connect the USB cable to the product and the computer.
6.At the end of the installation, click the Finish button, or click the More Options button to install
more software or configure basic digital sending features for the product.
7.Print a page from any program to make sure that the software is correctly installed.
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Connect the product to a network by using a
network cable and install the software (Windows)
Configure the IP address
1.Make sure the product is turned on and that the Ready message displays on the product control-
panel display.
2.Connect the network cable to the product and to the network.
3.Wait for 60 seconds before continuing. During this time, the network recognizes the product and
assigns an IP address or host name for the product.
4.
To identify the product IP address or host name, on the product control panel press the Home
button, open the How to Connect menu, and select the Network Address option.
You can also find the IP address or host name by printing a configuration page.
a.
On the product control panel, press the Home
b.Open the following menus:
Administration
●
Reports
●
Configuration/Status Pages
●
c.Select the Configuration Page option.
d.Scroll up to the Print option, and then press the OK button.
button.
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e.Find the IP address on the Jetdirect page.
Jetdirect Page
5.IPv4: If the IP address is 0.0.0.0, or 192.0.0.192, or 169.254.x.x, you must manually configure
the IP address. Otherwise, the network configuration was successful.
IPv6: If the IP address begins with "fe80:", the product should be able to print. If not, you must
manually configure the IP address.
Install the software
HP Color LaserJet
Page 1
1.Close all programs on the computer.
2.Install the software from the CD.
3.Follow the on-screen instructions.
4.When prompted, select the Connect through a wired network option.
5.From the list of available products, select the one that has the correct IP address. If the product is
not listed, manually enter the product's IP Address, Host Name, or Hardware Address.
6.At the end of the installation, click the Finish button, or click the More Options button to install
more software or configure basic digital sending features for the product.
7.Print a page from any program to make sure that the software is correctly installed.
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Connect the product to a computer by using a USB
cable and install the software (Mac OS X)
This product supports a USB 2.0 connection. Use an A-to-B type USB cable. HP recommends using a
cable that is no longer than 2 m (6.5 ft).
1.Connect the USB cable to the product and the computer.
2.Verify the product is in the Ready state.
NOTE: When the product is connected with a USB cable, the software installation process
requires that the product is turned on and in the Ready state. Configure the following setting so the
product wakes from Sleep mode during the software installation process and whenever it receives
a print job:
a.
On the product control panel, press the Home
b.Open the following menus:
Administration
◦
General Settings
◦
Energy Settings
◦
Sleep Timer Settings
◦
Wake/Auto On Events
◦
c.Highlight the All events option and press the OK button.
3.Install the software from the CD.
4.Click the product icon, and follow the on-screen instructions.
button.
5.Click the Close button.
6.Print a page from any program to make sure that the software is correctly installed.
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Connect the product to a network by using a
network cable and install the software (Mac OS X)
Configure the IP address
1.Make sure the product is turned on and that the Ready message displays on the product control-
panel display.
2.Connect the network cable to the product and to the network.
3.Wait for 60 seconds before continuing. During this time, the network recognizes the product and
assigns an IP address or host name for the product.
4.
To identify the product IP address or host name, on the product control panel press the Home
button, open the How to Connect menu, and select the Network Address option.
You can also find the IP address or host name by printing a configuration page.
a.
On the product control panel, press the Home
b.Open the following menus:
Administration
●
Reports
●
Configuration/Status Pages
●
c.Select the Configuration Page option.
d.Scroll up to the Print option, and then press the OK button.
button.
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e.Find the IP address on the Jetdirect page.
Jetdirect Page
5.IPv4: If the IP address is 0.0.0.0, or 192.0.0.192, or 169.254.x.x, you must manually configure
the IP address. Otherwise, the network configuration was successful.
IPv6: If the IP address begins with "fe80:", the product should be able to print. If not, you must
manually configure the IP address.
Install the software
HP Color LaserJet
Page 1
1.Close all programs on the computer.
2.Install the software from the CD.
3.Click the product icon, and follow the on-screen instructions.
4.Click the Close button when the installation is complete.
NOTE: Complete the following steps after completing the printing-system software installation
only if you did not add a printer when running the installer.
5.
At the computer, open the Apple
menu, click the System Preferences menu, and then click
the Print & Fax icon (OS X v10.5 and 10.6) or the Print & Scan icon (OS X v10.7).
6.Click the plus symbol (+).
7.Use either Bonjour (default browser) or IP Printing for the network connection.
NOTE: Bonjour is the easiest and best method to use if the product is installed on your local
network.
IP Printing must be used to install the product on a different network.
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If you are using Bonjour, complete the following steps:
a.Click the Default Browser tab.
b.Select the product from the list. The software verifies that the product is connected to the
network. The Print Using field is automatically populated with the correct PPD for the
product.
NOTE: If you are on a network that has more than one product, print a configuration page
and match the Bonjour Printer Name to the name on the list to identify the product that you
are installing.
NOTE: If the product does not appear in the list, verify that the product is on and
connected to the network, then try turning the product off and then on again. If the product
PPD is not in the Print Using drop-down list, turn the computer off and then on again, and
then restart the setup process.
c.Click the Add button to complete the setup process.
If you are using the IP Printing method, complete the following steps:
a.Click the IP Printer tab.
b.Choose HP Jet Direct – Socket from the Protocol drop-down menu. This is the
recommended setting for HP products.
c.Type the IP address into the Address field on the add printer screen.
d.The Name, Location, and Print Using information are automatically filled in. If the
product PPD is not in the Print Using field, turn the computer off and then on again, and
then restart the setup process.
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