Update the firmware
HP offers periodic printer updates, new Web Services apps, and new features to existing Web Services apps. Follow these steps to update the printer firmware for a single printer. When you update the firmware, Web Service apps will update automatically.
There are two supported methods to perform a firmware update on this printer. Use only one of the following methods to update the printer firmware.
Method one: Update the firmware using the control panel
Use these steps to load the firmware from the control panel (for
1.Make sure the printer is connected to a wired (Ethernet) or wireless network with an active Internet connection.
NOTE: The printer must be connected to the internet to update the firmware via a network connection.
2.From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Setup 
button.
3.Scroll to and open the Service menu, and then open the LaserJet Update menu.
NOTE: If the LaserJet Update option is not listed, use method two.
4.Touch Check for Updates Now to check for updates.
NOTE: The printer automatically checks for an update, and if a newer version is detected, the update process automatically starts.
5.Set the printer to automatically update the firmware when updates become available. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Setup 
button.
Scroll to and open the Service menu, open the LaserJet Update menu, and then select the Manage Updates menu.
Set the Allow Updates option to YES, and then set the Check automatically option to ON.
Method two: Update the firmware using the Firmware Update Utility
Use these steps to manually download and install the Firmware Update Utility from HP.com.
NOTE: This method is the only firmware update option available for printers connected to the computer via a USB cable. It also works for printers connected to a network.
1.Go to www.hp.com/go/support, click the Drivers & Software link, type the printer name in the search field, press the ENTER button, and then select the printer from the list of search results.
2.Select the operating system.
3.Under the Firmware section, locate the Firmware Update Utility.
4.Click Download, click Run, and then click Run again.
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