HP LaserJet 5L

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In Windows, search for and open Add a printer or scanner . Click Add a printer or scanner, and then wait for Windows to locate available printers. If your printer is found, click it, and then click Add device to complete the driver installation. If your printer is not found, continue with these steps.
Connect the printer with a network cable. Once you`ve connected the printer via a cable, you can use it wirelessly. Make sure you have an Ethernet cable. Plug one end into the printer and the other end into your router.
Your printer should have been packaged with a USB cable regardless of whether it is a wireless or wired printer. Plug the cable into your printer and your computer`s USB port. The direct linking should trigger your computer to recognize the printer and start up the software needed to complete the installation.
In the list of devices, expand the device that you want to update. Right-click the device, and then click Update driver. Click Search automatically for drivers, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Restart your computer to complete the installation.
Requirements: Operating System – Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10.
In the Control Panel window select Devices and Printers. In the Devices and Printers window click on Add a printer. Choose “Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings”, then click Next. Select Create a new port and choose Standard TCP/IP Port, then click Next.
If you`ve just bought a new HP printer, or if you`re trying to reinstall the software on your existing printer, just go to HP Customer Support – Software and Driver Downloads, enter your device name, and choose your desired software from the available list.
Check the printer connection status: Make sure the wireless signal is on, and the printer is connected to the same network as your computer or mobile device. If your printer has a light next to a Wireless icon or button , make sure the light is on. If it is off or blinks, the printer is disconnected from the network.
Make sure your Wi-Fi network and printer setup meet connection requirements. Restart the printer and the computer or mobile device to clear possible error conditions. Make sure the printer is not connected to a computer with a USB cable.
Check the printer connection status: Make sure the wireless signal is on, and the printer is connected to the same network as your computer or mobile device. If your printer has a light next to a Wireless icon or button , make sure the light is on. If it is off or blinks, the printer is disconnected from the network.

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What repair needs to be done for a "50 needs repair" message on an HP Laserjet IIIP?
ANSWER : I don’t know what you mean by good toner cartridges. They haven’t been built in about 10 years, so if they are new OEMs in the box, they are guaranteed to fail. The 50 error on that printer is mostly a burned out fuser lamp. This site was sold, so as you can see, there are no more kits available.

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erro message (install genuine hp cartridge)
ANSWER : It seems like it might be a 4240 board. The 4240 was pretty much the same printer, but sold for $200 less. The downside is that it wouldn’t accept the 42X cartridges.

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HP laser jet 3015 "Upgrade Error Call HP Support"
ANSWER : rgtr

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HP Laserjet 4250 – RFU LOAD ERROR
ANSWER : Italiano:

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How to copy a card slot in HP laserjet 4250N
ANSWER : None that I know of, using a computer is likely your best option but I never attempted it.

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HP Laserjet M3035xs RFU Upgrade
ANSWER : There’s no way.

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HP Laserjet 4200 50.2 Fuser error
ANSWER : if you are using a good fuser the next part to try would be low voltage power supply

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evenly spaced horizontal lines on hp laserjet III printout
ANSWER : The lines would be a toner cartridge problem. Which paper tray? The MF tray or the optional paper cassette?

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