HP LaserJet Enterprise M610, M611, M612 - Setting up the printer (hardware)

1. Select a site to place the printer that meets the following specifications:
   • A sturdy work surface, well-ventilated and dust-free area, and away from direct sunlight
   • Temperature range: 50° - 90.5° F (10° - 32.5° C)
   • Humidity range: 10% - 80%
2. Allow sufficient space around the printer to open all doors and trays.

     caution:

   HP recommends that two people move the printer.

   Models that do not have an optional paper tray installed weigh 47.51 lb (21.55 kg).

   Models that have an optional paper tray installed weigh 58 lb (23.6 kg).

   Figure : Space requirements (for models that do not have an optional tray installed)

   
   Figure : Space requirements (for models that have an optional paper tray installed)

   
3. Take the HP printer out of the box, and then verify that the contents match the illustration below.
   Figure : Contents of the box

   
4. Remove the shipping tape from the outside of the printer.
   Figure : Remove the tape

   
5. Press the cartridge door release button to open the door.
   Figure : Open the cartridge door

   
6. Carefully pull out the cartridge drawer from inside the printer.
   Figure : Pull out the cartridge drawer

   
7. Remove the shipping restraint.

   note:

   HP recommends recycling shipping materials whenever possible.

   Figure : Remove the shipping restraint

   
8. Push the cartridge drawer back into the printer.
   Figure : Push the cartridge drawer into the printer

   
9. Close the cartridge door.
   Figure : Close the cartridge door

   

  caution:

If toner gets on clothing, wipe it off by using a dry cloth and wash the clothes in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.

1. Press the cartridge door release button to open the door.
   Figure : Open the cartridge door

   
2. Pull out the cartridge drawer.
   Figure : Pull out the cartridge drawer

   
3. Remove the new toner cartridge from its packaging.
   Figure : Remove the new toner cartridge from its packaging

   
4. Hold both ends of the toner cartridge and rock it 5-6 times.
   Figure : Hold both ends of the toner cartridge and rock it

   
5. Remove the shipping cover on the cartridge.
   Figure : Remove the shipping cover

   
6. Place the toner cartridge in the cartridge drawer.
   Figure : Place the toner cartridge in the cartridge drawer

   
7. Close the toner cartridge drawer.
   Figure : Close the cartridge drawer

   
8. Close the cartridge door.
   Figure : Close the cartridge door

   

note:

The procedure to load paper in the 550-sheet trays is the same as for Tray 2. Only Tray 2 is shown here.

  caution:

Do not extend more than one paper tray at a time.

1. Open Tray 2.
   Figure : Open Tray 2

   
2. Remove the packing materials, shipping lock, and tape from inside the tray.
   Figure : Remove packing materials and tape from inside the tray

   
3. Adjust the paper width and length guides by squeezing the blue adjustment latches and sliding the guides to the size of the paper being used.
   Figure : Adjust the paper guides to the size of paper being used

   
4. Load a stack of paper in the tray.

   note:

   To prevent jams, do not overfill the tray. Be sure that the top of the stack is below the tray full indicator.

   Figure : Load paper in Tray 2

   
5. Adjust the paper guides so they lightly touch the stack of paper, but do not bend it.

   note:

   Do not adjust the paper guides tightly against the paper stack. Adjust them to the indentations or markings in the tray.

   Figure : Adjust the paper guides so they lightly touch the stack of paper

   
6. Close the tray.
   Figure : Close the tray

   

note:

A network cable is not included with the printer.

  caution:

Do not connect a USB cable now. To use a USB cable to connect the printer to the computer, connect it when prompted during software installation.

1. Connect the power cable between the printer and a grounded AC outlet.

   note:

   Make sure your power source is adequate for the printer voltage rating. The voltage rating is on the printer label. The printer uses 100-127 Vac or 220-240 Vac and 50/60 Hz.

     caution:

   To prevent damage to the printer, use only the power cable that is provided with the printer.

   Figure : Connect the power cord

   
2. Press the Power button to turn on the printer and then wait for it to initialize.
   Figure : Turn on the printer

   
3. On the control panel, set the language, date/time format, and the time zone.
   For advanced configuration of network-connected printers, enter the printer IP address in the address bar of a web browser after software installation is complete. To find the IP address on the printer control panel, touch the Information icon , and then touch the Network icon . To open the EWS, enter the printer IP address in the address bar of a web browser.

   note:

   You can complete advanced setup for network-connected printers from the Embedded Web Server (EWS) at any time after the printer IP address is established.

   For information about advanced configuration of network-connected printers, click the link below for your printer model.
   • M610: www.hp.com/support/ljM610
   • M611: www.hp.com/support/ljM611
   • M612: www.hp.com/support/ljM612

1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch Settings.
2. Touch General, touch Enable Device USB, and then touch Enabled to enable the setting.
3. Follow the instructions below for your operating system:
   • Windows: Do not connect the USB cable until prompted during the software installation. Continue to the next step.
   • Mac: Connect the USB cable now.

note:

A USB cable is not included with the printer.

1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch Reports.
2. Touch Configuration/Status Pages.
3. Touch Configuration Page, and then touch Print to print the Configuration and Jetdirect pages.
   If the printer is connected to a network, find the IP address on the Jetdirect page.
   • IPv4: If the IP address is 0.0.0.0, or 192.0.0.192, or 169.254.x.x, manually configure the IP address. Otherwise, the network configuration was successful.
   • IPv6: If the IP address begins with fe80:, the printer should be able to print. If not, manually configure the IP address.

note:

The Configuration Page includes firmware version information that you can refer to when updating the firmware.

note:

Check with the network administrator before updating the printer firmware.

• Method one: Download HP Easy Start (Windows and macOS clients)
  1. Go to 123.hp.com/laserjet, and then click Download.
  2. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and launch HP Easy Start.
  3. Follow the onscreen instructions to select and run the printer software installation.
• Method two: Download from the printer support website (Windows clients and servers)
  1. Click the link below for your printer model to go to the printer support website:
     • M610: www.hp.com/support/ljM610
     • M611: www.hp.com/support/ljM611
     • M612: www.hp.com/support/ljM612
  2. Select Software, Drivers and Firmware.
  3. Download the software for your printer model and operating system.

     note:

     Windows - Driver-Product Installation Software for clients, Basic Drivers V3 and V4 for clients and servers.

  4. Launch the installation file by clicking on the ".exe" or ".zip" file, as necessary, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
• Method three: IT managed setup (Windows only - clients and servers)
  Visit hp.com/go/upd to download and install the HP Universal Print Driver.

• M610: www.hp.com/support/ljM610
• M611: www.hp.com/support/ljM611
• M612: www.hp.com/support/ljM612