LaserJet Pro M203
User Guide
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HP LaserJet Pro M203
User Guide
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Table of contents
1 Printer overview ........................................................................................................................................... |
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Printer views .......................................................................................................................................................... |
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Printer front view ................................................................................................................................ |
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Printer back view ................................................................................................................................. |
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Control panel view ............................................................................................................................... |
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Printer specifications ............................................................................................................................................. |
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Technical specifications ...................................................................................................................... |
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Supported operating systems ............................................................................................................ |
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Mobile printing solutions .................................................................................................................... |
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Printer dimensions .............................................................................................................................. |
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Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic emissions ............................................ |
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Operating environmental range ......................................................................................................... |
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Printer hardware setup and software installation ............................................................................................... |
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2 Paper trays ................................................................................................................................................. |
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Load the Priority input tray ................................................................................................................................. |
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Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Priority input tray paper orientation ................................................................................................ |
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Load the Main input tray ...................................................................................................................................... |
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Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Main input tray paper orientation ..................................................................................................... |
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Load and print envelopes .................................................................................................................................... |
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Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Print envelopes ................................................................................................................................. |
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Envelope orientation ......................................................................................................................... |
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Load and print labels ........................................................................................................................................... |
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Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Manually feed labels ......................................................................................................................... |
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Label orientation ............................................................................................................................... |
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3 Supplies, accessories, and parts ................................................................................................................... |
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Order supplies, accessories, and parts ............................................................................................................... |
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Ordering ............................................................................................................................................. |
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Supplies and accessories .................................................................................................................. |
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Configure the HP toner-cartridge-protection supply settings ........................................................................... |
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Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Enable or disable the Cartridge Policy feature ................................................................................. |
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Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to enable the Cartridge Policy feature ........ |
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Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to disable the Cartridge Policy feature ....... |
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Troubleshoot Cartridge Policy control panel error messages ....................................... |
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Enable or disable the Cartridge Protection feature ......................................................................... |
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Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to enable the Cartridge Protection |
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Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to disable the Cartridge Protection |
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Troubleshoot Cartridge Protection control panel error messages ............................... |
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Replace the toner cartridge ................................................................................................................................. |
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Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Toner-cartridge information ............................................................................................................. |
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Remove and replace the toner cartridge .......................................................................................... |
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Replace the imaging drum .................................................................................................................................. |
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Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Imaging drum information ................................................................................................................ |
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Remove and replace the imaging drum ............................................................................................ |
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4 Print ........................................................................................................................................................... |
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Print tasks (Windows) .......................................................................................................................................... |
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How to print (Windows) ..................................................................................................................... |
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Automatically print on both sides (Windows) .................................................................................. |
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Manually print on both sides (Windows) .......................................................................................... |
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Print multiple pages per sheet (Windows) ....................................................................................... |
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Select the paper type (Windows) ...................................................................................................... |
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Additional print tasks ........................................................................................................................ |
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Print tasks (OS X) ................................................................................................................................................. |
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How to print (OS X) ............................................................................................................................ |
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Automatically print on both sides (OS X) .......................................................................................... |
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Manually print on both sides (OS X) .................................................................................................. |
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Print multiple pages per sheet (OS X) ............................................................................................... |
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Select the paper type (OS X) ............................................................................................................. |
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Additional print tasks ........................................................................................................................ |
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Mobile printing ..................................................................................................................................................... |
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Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Wi-Fi Direct (wireless models only) .................................................................................................. |
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Enable or disable Wi-Fi Direct ......................................................................................... |
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Change the printer Wi-Fi Direct name ............................................................................ |
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HP ePrint via email ............................................................................................................................ |
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HP ePrint software ............................................................................................................................ |
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AirPrint ............................................................................................................................................... |
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Android embedded printing .............................................................................................................. |
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5 Manage the printer ...................................................................................................................................... |
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Change the printer connection type (Windows) .................................................................................................. |
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Advanced configuration with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and HP Device Toolbox (Windows) ................ |
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Advanced configuration with HP Utility for OS X ................................................................................................ |
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Open HP Utility .................................................................................................................................. |
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HP Utility features ............................................................................................................................. |
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Configure IP network settings ............................................................................................................................. |
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Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Printer sharing disclaimer ................................................................................................................. |
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View or change network settings ..................................................................................................... |
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Rename the printer on a network ..................................................................................................... |
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Manually configure IPv4 TCP/IP parameters .................................................................................... |
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Link speed and duplex settings ........................................................................................................ |
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Printer security features ..................................................................................................................................... |
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Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Assign or change the system password using the HP Embedded Web Server ................................ |
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Lock the formatter ............................................................................................................................ |
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Configure the Quiet Print Mode settings ............................................................................................................. |
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Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Configure the Quiet Print Mode settings from HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) ........................... |
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Energy-conservation settings ............................................................................................................................. |
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Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Print with EconoMode ....................................................................................................................... |
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Set the Sleep/Auto Off After Inactivity setting ................................................................................. |
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Set the Shut Down After Inactivity delay and configure the printer to use 1 watt or less of |
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Set the Delay Shut Down setting ...................................................................................................... |
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Update the firmware ........................................................................................................................................... |
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Update the firmware using the Firmware Update Utility ................................................................. |
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6 Solve problems ........................................................................................................................................... |
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Customer support ................................................................................................................................................ |
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Interpret control-panel light patterns ................................................................................................................ |
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Restore the factory-set defaults ........................................................................................................................ |
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A “Cartridge is low” or “Cartridge is very low” message displays on the printer control panel ........................ |
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Change the “Very Low” settings ....................................................................................................... |
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Order supplies ................................................................................................................................... |
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Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds ........................................................................................................ |
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Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... |
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The printer does not pick up paper ................................................................................................... |
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The printer picks up multiple sheets of paper .................................................................................. |
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Clear paper jams .................................................................................................................................................. |
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Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Jam locations .................................................................................................................................... |
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Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams? .............................................................................. |
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Clear jams in the Main input tray ...................................................................................................... |
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Clear jams in the toner-cartridge area ............................................................................................. |
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Clear jams in the output bin .............................................................................................................. |
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Clear jams in the duplexer ................................................................................................................ |
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Improve print quality ........................................................................................................................................... |
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Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Print from a different software program ......................................................................................... |
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Check the paper-type setting for the print job ................................................................................. |
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Check the paper type setting (Windows) ....................................................................... |
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Check the paper type setting (OS X) ............................................................................... |
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Check toner-cartridge status ............................................................................................................ |
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Clean the printer ................................................................................................................................ |
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Print a cleaning page ...................................................................................................... |
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Visually inspect the toner cartridge and imaging drum ................................................................. |
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Check paper and the printing environment .................................................................................... |
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Step one: Use paper that meets HP specifications ...................................................... |
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Step two: Check the environment ................................................................................ |
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Step three: Set the individual tray alignment .............................................................. |
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Try a different print driver .............................................................................................................. |
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Check the EconoMode settings ....................................................................................................... |
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Adjust Print Density ........................................................................................................................ |
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Solve wired network problems ......................................................................................................................... |
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Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... |
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Poor physical connection ................................................................................................................ |
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The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the printer ..................................................... |
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The computer is unable to communicate with the printer ............................................................ |
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The printer is using incorrect link speed and duplex settings for the network ............................. |
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New software programs might be causing compatibility problems ............................................. |
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The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly ............................................................ |
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The printer is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect ................................................... |
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Solve wireless network problems ..................................................................................................................... |
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Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... |
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Wireless connectivity checklist ....................................................................................................... |
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The printer does not print after the wireless configuration completes ........................................ |
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The printer does not print, and the computer has a third-party firewall installed ....................... |
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The wireless connection does not work after moving the wireless router or printer ................... |
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Cannot connect more computers to the wireless printer .............................................................. |
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The wireless printer loses communication when connected to a VPN .......................................... |
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The network does not appear in the wireless networks list .......................................................... |
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The wireless network is not functioning ........................................................................................ |
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Perform a wireless network diagnostic test .................................................................................. |
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Reduce interference on a wireless network ................................................................................... |
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Index ........................................................................................................................................................... |
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●Printer views
●Printer specifications
●Printer hardware setup and software installation
For more information:
The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/ support/ljM203.
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:
●Install and configure
●Learn and use
●Solve problems
●Download software and firmware updates
●Join support forums
●Find warranty and regulatory information
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●Printer front view
●Printer back view
●Control panel view
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2Output bin extension
3Model name
4Priority input tray
5Main input tray
6Main input tray door
7Power button
8Control panel
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2USB interface port
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4Power connection
5Serial number and product number label
6Slot for cable-type security lock
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If the printer is in an error state, press the Resume button to clear the error and resume printing.
In manual duplex mode, press the Resume button to print the second side of the page.
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Press this button to cancel a print job. |
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IMPORTANT: The following specifications are correct at the time of publication, but they aresubject to change.
For current information, see www.hp.com/support/ljM203.
●Technical specifications
●Supported operating systems
●Mobile printing solutions
●Printer dimensions
●Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic emissions
●Operating environmental range
See www.hp.com/support/ljM203 for current information.
The following information applies to the printer-specific Windows PCL 6 and HP print drivers for OS X and to the in-box software installation CD.
Windows: The HP Software Installer CD installs the “HP PCL.6”, the “HP PCL 6”, or the “HP PCL-6” print driver, depending on the Windows operating system, along with optional software when using the full software installer. Download the "HP PCL.6", the "HP PCL 6", and the "HP PCL-6" print driver from the support website for this printer: www.hp.com/support/ljM203
Mac computers and OS X: Mac computers are supported with this printer. Download HP Easy Start either from 123.hp.com or from the support website, and then use HP Easy Start to install the HP print driver. HP Easy Start is not included in the in-box CD.
1.Go to 123.hp.com.
2.Follow the steps provided to download the printer software.
Linux: For information and print drivers for Linux, go to hplipopensource.com/hplip-web/index.html
UNIX: For information and print drivers for UNIX®, go to www.hp.com/go/unixmodelscripts
Operating system |
Driver installed |
Notes |
Windows® XP SP3 or later, 32-bit |
The HP PCL.6 printer-specific print driver is |
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installer installs the driver only. |
The full software installation is not supported for this operating system.
Use UPD drivers for 64-bit operating systems.
Windows Vista®, 32-bit |
The HP PCL.6 printer-specific print driver is |
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installed for this operating system as part |
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installer installs the driver only. |
The full software installation is not supported for this operating system.
Use UPD drivers for 64-bit operating systems.
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Operating system |
Driver installed |
Notes |
Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later, 32-bit |
The HP PCL.6 printer-specific print driver is |
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of the basic software installation. |
The full software installation is not supported for this operating system.
Windows Server 2003 R2, 32-bit |
The HP PCL.6 printer-specific print driver is |
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installed for this operating system as part |
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of the basic software installation. |
The full software installation is not supported for this operating system.
Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit |
The HP PCL 6 printer-specific print driver is |
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installed for this operating system as part |
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of the full software installation. |
The HP PCL 6 driver is configured to use the automatic two-sided printing (duplexing) feature as the default when installed in certain countries/regions.
Windows 8, 32-bit and 64-bit |
The HP PCL 6 printer-specific print driver is |
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installed for this operating system as part |
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of the full software installation. |
The HP PCL-6 driver is configured to use the automatic two-sided printing (duplexing) feature as the default when installed in certain countries/regions.
Windows 8.1, 32-bit and 64-bit |
The HP PCL-6 printer-specific print driver is |
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installed for this operating system as part |
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of the full software installation. |
The HP PCL-6 driver is configured to use the automatic two-sided printing (duplexing) feature as the default when installed in certain countries/regions.
Windows 10, 32-bit and 64-bit |
The HP PCL-6 printer-specific print driver is |
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installed for this operating system as part |
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of the full software installation. |
The HP PCL-6 driver is configured to use the automatic two-sided printing (duplexing) feature as the default when installed in certain countries/regions.
Windows Server 2008, 32-bit |
The HP PCL.6 printer-specific print driver is |
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installed for this operating system as part |
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of the basic software installation. |
The full software installation is not supported for this operating system.
Windows Server 2008, 64-bit |
The HP PCL 6 printer-specific print driver is |
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installed for this operating system as part |
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of the basic software installation. |
The full software installation is not supported for this operating system.
Windows Server 2008 R2, 64-bit |
The HP PCL 6 printer-specific print driver is |
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installed for this operating system as part |
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of the basic software installation. |
The full software installation is not supported for this operating system.
OS X 10.9 Mavericks, OS X 10.10 Yosemite, |
The OS X print driver and print utility are |
and OS X 10.11 El Capitan |
available for download from hp.com and |
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might also be available via Apple Software |
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Update. The HP installer software for OS X |
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is not included in the in-box CD. |
For OS X, download the installer from HP Easy Start.
1.Go to 123.hp.com.
2.Follow thestepsprovidedtodownload the printer software.
The OS X driver is configured to use the automatic two-sided printing (duplexing) feature as the default when installed in certain countries/regions.
NOTE: For a current list of supported operating systems, go to www.hp.com/support/ljM203 for HP's allinclusive help for the printer.
NOTE: For details on client and server operating systems and for HP UPD PCL6 and UPD PS driver support for this printer, go to www.hp.com/go/upd and click the Specifications tab.
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HP offers multiple mobile and ePrint solutions to enable easy printing to an HP printer from a laptop, tablet, smartphone, or other mobile device. To see the full list and to determine the best choice, go to www.hp.com/ go/LaserJetMobilePrinting.
NOTE: Update the printer firmware to ensure all mobile printing and ePrint capabilities are supported.
●Wi-Fi Direct (wireless models only)
●HP ePrint via email (Requires HP Web Services to be enabled and the printer to be registered with HP Connected)
●HP ePrint app (Available for Android, iOS, and Blackberry)
●HP All-in-One Remote app for iOS and Android devices
●HP ePrint software
●Google Cloud Print
●AirPrint
●Android Printing
Figure 1-1 Dimensions for the printer
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1. Height |
223.9 mm (8.8 in) |
359.5 mm (14.1 in) |
2. Width |
370.5 mm (14.5 in) |
370.5 mm (14.5 in) |
3. Depth |
407.4 mm (16 in) |
504.1 mm (19.8 in) |
Weight (with cartridges) |
6.9 kg (15.2 lb) |
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See www.hp.com/support/ljM203 for current information.
CAUTION: Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. This will damage the printer and void the printer warranty.
Table 1-1 Operating environmental range
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17° to 25°C (62.6° to 77°F) |
15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) |
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30% to 70% relative humidity (RH) |
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For basic setup instructions, see the Setup Poster and Getting Started Guide that came with the printer. For additional instructions, go to HP support on the Web.
Go to www.hp.com/support/ljM203 for HP's all-inclusive help for the printer. Find the following support:
●Install and configure
●Learn and use
●Solve problems
●Download software and firmware updates
●Join support forums
●Find warranty and regulatory information
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●Load the Priority input tray
●Load the Main input tray
●Load and print envelopes
●Load and print labels
For more information:
The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/ support/ljM203.
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:
●Install and configure
●Learn and use
●Solve problems
●Download software and firmware updates
●Join support forums
●Find warranty and regulatory information
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The following information describes how to load paper in the Priority input tray. This tray holds up to 10 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper.
NOTE: To avoid paper jams:
●Never add or remove paper from the Priority input tray during printing.
●Before loading the tray, remove all of the paper from the input tray and straighten the stack.
●When loading the tray, do not fan the paper.
●Use paper that is not wrinkled, folded, or damaged.
1.Open the Main input tray door by grasping the handle and pulling down.
2. Spread the paper-width guides to the correct size.
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3.Place the top edge of the paper at the opening of the Priority input tray. For information about how to orient the paper, see Priority input tray paper orientation on page 14.
4.Adjust the paper guides so that they lightly touch the paper stack, but do not bend the paper.
NOTE: Do not adjust the paper guides tightly against the paper stack.
NOTE: To prevent jams, adjust the paper guides to the correct size and do not overfill the tray.
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Paper type |
Image orientation |
Duplex mode |
Paper size |
How to load paper |
Letterhead or |
Portrait |
1-sided printing |
Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, |
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Oficio (8.5 x 13), 4 x 6, 5 x 8, A4, A5, |
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A6, RA5, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS),10 x15cm, |
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Oficio (216 x 340), |
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16K 195 x 270 mm, |
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16K 184 x 260 mm, |
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Face-up
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Letter, Legal, Oficio (8.5 x 13), A4 |
Face-up |
Top edge leading into the product
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Portrait |
1-sided printing |
Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, |
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Oficio (8.5 x 13), 4 x 6, 5 x 8, A4, A5, |
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Oficio (216 x 340), |
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16K 195 x 270 mm, |
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16K 184 x 260 mm, |
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16K 197 x 273 mm, |
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Japanese Postcard (Postcard (JIS)), |
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Letter, Legal, Oficio (8.5 x 13), A4 |
Face-up |
Holes toward the left side of the product
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The following information describes how to load paper in the Main input tray. This tray holds up to 250 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper.
NOTE: To avoid paper jams:
●Never add or remove paper from the Main input tray during printing.
●Before loading the tray, remove all of the paper from the input tray and straighten the stack.
●When loading the tray, do not fan the paper.
●Use paper that is not wrinkled, folded, or damaged.
1.Open the Main input tray door by grasping the handle and pulling down.
2. Adjust the paper-width guides by squeezing the adjustment latch on the right guide and sliding the guides to the size of the paper being used.
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3.Adjust the paper-length guide by sliding guide to the size of the paper being used.
4.Load the paper into the tray. For information about how to orient the paper, see Main input tray paper orientation on page 18.
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5.Adjust the guides so that they lightly touch the paper stack, but do not bend it.
NOTE: Do not adjust the paper guides tightly against the paper stack.
NOTE: To prevent jams, adjust the paper guides to the correct size and do not overfill the tray.
6.If the paper is Letter-size or smaller, close the Main input tray door. Use the paper-stack window to verify that is correctly loaded.
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Paper type |
Image orientation |
Duplex mode |
Paper size |
How to load paper |
Letterhead or |
Portrait |
1-sided printing |
Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, |
preprinted |
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Oficio (8.5 x 13), 4 x 6, 5 x 8, A4, A5, |
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A6, RA5, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS),10 x15cm, |
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Oficio (216 x 340), |
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16K 195 x 270 mm, |
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16K 184 x 260 mm, |
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16K 197 x 273 mm, |
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Japanese Postcard (Postcard (JIS)), |
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Double Japan Postcard Rotated (Do |
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uble Postcard (JIS)) |
Face-up
Top edge leading into the product
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2-sided printing |
Letter, Legal, Oficio (8.5 x 13), A4 |
Face-up |
Top edge leading into the product
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Prepunched |
Portrait |
1-sided printing |
Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, |
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Oficio (8.5 x 13), 4 x 6, 5 x 8, A4, A5, |
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A6, RA5, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS),10 x15cm, |
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Oficio (216 x 340), |
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16K 195 x 270 mm, |
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16K 184 x 260 mm, |
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16K 197 x 273 mm, |
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Japanese Postcard (Postcard (JIS)), |
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Double Japan Postcard Rotated (Do |
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uble Postcard (JIS)) |
Face-up
Holes toward the left side of the product
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2-sided printing |
Letter, Legal, Oficio (8.5 x 13), A4 |
Face-up |
Holes toward the left side of the product
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The following information describes how to print and load envelopes. The Priority input tray holds up to 10 envelopes. The Main input tray holds up to 10 envelopes.
To print envelopes using the manual feed option, follow these steps to select the correct settings in the print driver, and then load the envelopes into the tray after sending the print job to the printer.
1.From the software program, select the Print option.
2.Select the printer from the list of printers, and then click or tap the Properties or Preferences button to open the print driver.
NOTE: The name of the button varies for different software programs.
NOTE: To access these features from a Windows 8 or 8.1 Start screen, select Devices, select Print, and then select the printer.
3.Click or tap the Paper/Quality tab.
4.In the Paper size drop-down list, select the correct size for the envelopes.
5.In the Paper type drop-down list, select Envelope.
6.In the Paper source drop-down list, select Manual feed.
7.Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box.
8.In the Print dialog box, click the OK button to print the job.
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Tray |
Envelope size |
How to load envelopes |
Priority input tray |
Envelope #10, Envelope Monarch, |
Face up |
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Envelope B5, Envelope C5, Envelope DL |
Short, postage end leading into the printer |
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Main input tray |
Envelope #10, Envelope Monarch, |
Face up |
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Envelope B5, Envelope C5, Envelope DL |
Short, postage end leading into the printer |
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