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With its compact design, this printer delivers vibrant color prints at impressive speeds, making it ideal for producing professional documents, marketing materials, and more. The M256 offers intuitive controls, wireless connectivity, and robust security features, ensuring seamless integration into your office environment while keeping your data secure. Its energy-efficient operation and cost-effective toner usage make it a practical choice for businesses looking to maximize productivity and minimize operational costs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Printer specifications\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>IMPORTANT\u003C\u002Fstrong>: The following specifications are correct at the time of publication, but they are subject to change. For current information, see \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hp.com\u002Fsupport\u002FljM255\">https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hp.com\u002Fsupport\u002FljM255\u003C\u002Fa> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Technical specifications\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>See \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hp.com\u002Fsupport\u002FljM255\">https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hp.com\u002Fsupport\u002FljM255\u003C\u002Fa>  for current information.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Supported operating systems\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>The following information applies to the printer-specific Windows PCL 6 and HP print drivers for macOS and to the software installer.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Windows\u003C\u002Fstrong>: The HP Software Installer installs the “HP PCL.6” version 3 print driver, the “HP PCL 6” version 3 print driver, or the “HP PCL-6” version 4 print driver, depending on the Windows operating system, along with optional software when using the software installer. Download the \"HP PCL.6\" version 3 print driver, the \"HP PCL 6\" version 3 print driver, and the \"HP PCL-6\" version 4 print driver from the printer-support website for this printer: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hp.com\u002Fsupport\u002FljM255\">https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hp.com\u002Fsupport\u002FljM255\u003C\u002Fa> \u003Cstrong>macOS\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Mac computers are supported with this printer. Download HP Smart either from 123.hp.com or from the Printer Support page, and then use HP Smart to install the HP print driver. HP Smart is not included in the \u003Cbr>HP Software Installer.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli>Go to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002F123.hp.com\">123.hp.com\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli> Follow the steps provided to download the printer software.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Linux\u003C\u002Fstrong>: For information and print drivers for Linux, go to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hp.com\u002Fgo\u002Flinuxprinting\">https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hp.com\u002Fgo\u002Flinuxprinting\u003C\u002Fa>  \u003Cstrong>UNIX\u003C\u002Fstrong>: For information and print drivers for UNIX, go to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hp.com\u002Fgo\u002Funixmodelscripts\">https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hp.com\u002Fgo\u002Funixmodelscripts\u003C\u002Fa> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"table\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:2.25pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:14.15pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:449.65pt;\" colspan=\"3\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:#0096D6;\">Table 1-7 \u003C\u002Fspan>Supported operating systems and printdrivers\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:27.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:118.85pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">Operating system\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:27.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:180.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:35.05pt;\">Print driver installed (from the software on the web)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:27.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:150.35pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.5pt;\">Notes\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:67.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:118.85pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">Windows® XP SP3, 32-bit\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:67.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:180.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:35.05pt;text-align:justify;\">The “HP PCL.6” printer-specific print driver is installed for thisoperating system as part of the software installation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:67.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:150.35pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.5pt;\">Microsoft retired mainstream support for WindowsXP in April 2009. HP will continue to provide best effort support for the discontinued XP operating system. Some features of the print driver are not supported.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cfigure class=\"table\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top:1.5pt solid #0096D6;height:67.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:146.5pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">Windows Vista®, 32-bit\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top:1.5pt solid #0096D6;height:67.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:153.15pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;text-align:justify;\">The “HP PCL.6” printer-specific print driver is installed for thisoperating system as part of the software installation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top:1.5pt solid #0096D6;height:67.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:150.1pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.15pt;\">Microsoft retiredmainstream support for Windows Vista in April 2012. HP will continue to providebest effort support for the discontinued Vista operating system. Some features of the print driver are not supported.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:38.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:146.5pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">Windows 7, 32-bitand 64-bit\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:38.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:153.15pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;text-align:justify;\">The “HP PCL 6” printer-specific print driver is installed for thisoperating system as part of the software installation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:38.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:150.1pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.15pt;\">This operating systemis fully supported.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:38.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:146.5pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">Windows 8, 32-bitand 64-bit\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:38.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:153.15pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;text-align:justify;\">The “HP PCL 6” printer-specific print driver is installed for thisoperating system as part of the software installation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:38.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:150.1pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.15pt;\">Windows 8 RT support is provided through Microsoft IN OS Version 4, 32- bit driver.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:38.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:146.5pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">Windows 8.1, 32-bitand 64-bit\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:38.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:153.15pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;\">The “HP PCL-6” V4 printer-specificprint driveris installed for this operating system as part of the software installation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:38.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:150.1pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.15pt;\">Windows 8.1 RT support is provided through Microsoft IN OS Version 4, 32- bit driver.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:38.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:146.5pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">Windows 10, 32-bitand 64-bit\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:38.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:153.15pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;\">The “HP PCL-6” V4 printer-specificprint driveris installed for this operating system as part of the software installation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:38.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:150.1pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.15pt;\">This operating systemis fully supported.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:68.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:146.5pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">Windows Server 2008SP2, 32-bit\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:68.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:153.15pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;\">The “HP PCL.6” printer-specific print driver is available for download from the printer- supportwebsite. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to install it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:68.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:150.1pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.15pt;\">Microsoft retired mainstream support for Windows Server2008 in January 2015. HP will continue to provide best effort support for the discontinued Server 2008 operating system. 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#0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:58.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:150.1pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.15pt;\">Microsoft retired mainstream support for Windows Server2008 in January 2015. HP will continue to provide best effort support for the discontinued Server 2008 operating system.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:38.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:146.5pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">Windows Server 2008R2, SP 1, 64-bit\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:38.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:153.15pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;text-align:justify;\">The “HP PCL 6” printer-specific print driver is installed for thisoperating system as part of the software installation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:38.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:150.1pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.15pt;\">This operating systemis fully supported.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:38.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:146.5pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">Windows Server 2012, 64-bit\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:38.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:153.15pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;text-align:justify;\">The “HP PCL 6” printer-specific print driver is installed for thisoperating system as part of the software installation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:38.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:150.1pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.15pt;\">This operating systemis fully supported.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:38.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:146.5pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">Windows Server 2012 R2, 64-bit\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:38.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:153.15pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;text-align:justify;\">The “HP PCL-6” printer-specific print driver is installed for thisoperating system as part of the software installation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:38.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:150.1pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.15pt;\">This operating systemis fully supported.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:38.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:146.5pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">Windows 10 server (Server 2016), 32-bit and 64-bit\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:38.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:153.15pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;text-align:justify;\">The “HP PCL-6” printer-specific print driver is installed for thisoperating system as part of the software installation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:38.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:150.1pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.15pt;\">This operating systemis fully supported.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:2.25pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:48.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:146.5pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">macOS v10.15 Catalina, macOS v10.14 Mojave,macOS v10.13 High Sierra, macOS v10.12Sierra\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:2.25pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:48.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:153.15pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;\">To install the printdriver, download\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;\">HP Smart from \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002F123.hp.com\u002F\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:#0096D6;\">123.hp.com\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>. Follow the steps providedto install the printer software and print driver.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:2.25pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:48.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:150.1pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.15pt;\">This operating systemis fully supported.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Table 1-8  Minimum system requirements\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"table\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top:2.25pt solid #0096D6;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:223.1pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">Windows\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top:2.25pt solid #0096D6;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:226.65pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:5.75pt;\">macOS\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:2.25pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:75.65pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:223.1pt;\">\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Internet connection\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Dedicated USB 1.1 or 2.0 connection or a network connection\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>400 MB of available hard-diskspace\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2GB RAM(64-bit)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:2.25pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:75.65pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:226.65pt;\">\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Internet connection\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>1 GB of available hard-disk space\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Mobile printing solutions\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>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 \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hp.com\u002Fgo\u002FLaserJetMobilePrinting\">https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hp.com\u002Fgo\u002FLaserJetMobilePrinting\u003C\u002Fa> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>NOTE\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Update the printer firmware to ensure all mobile printing and ePrint capabilities are supported.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Wi-Fi Direct (wireless models only)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>HP ePrint via email (Requires HP Web Services to be enabled and the printer to be registered with HP Connected)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>HP ePrint app (Available for Android, iOS, and Blackberry)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>HP Smart app for iOS and Android devices\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>HP ePrint software\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Google Cloud Print\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>AirPri\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Android Printing\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2>Remove and replace the toner cartridges\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Col>\u003Cli>Open the front door.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Grasp the blue handle on the toner cartridge drawer, and then pull out the drawer.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Grasp the handle on the toner cartridge, and then pull the toner cartridge straight up to remove it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:286\u002F609;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Fremove_and_replace_the_toner_cartridges_hp_color_laserjet_pro_m256.png\" alt=\"remove_and_replace_the_toner_cartridges_hp_color_laserjet_pro_m256.png\" width=\"286\" height=\"609\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Remove the new toner cartridge package from the box, and then pull the release tab on the packaging.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Remove the toner cartridge from the opened packaging shell. Save all packaging for recycling the used toner cartridge.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>NOTE\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Avoid touching the green imaging drum. Fingerprints on the imaging drum can cause print defects.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Holding the toner on both ends, gently rock the toner cartridge end to end to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:282\u002F631;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Fremove_and_replace_the_toner_cartridges_hp_color-laserjet_pro_m256.png\" alt=\"remove_and_replace_the_toner_cartridges_hp_color-laserjet_pro_m256.png\" width=\"282\" height=\"631\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Install the new toner cartridge. Make sure that the color chip on the cartridge matches the color chip on the drawer.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>NOTE\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Avoid touching the green imaging drum. Fingerprints on the imaging drum can cause print defects.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Close the toner cartridge drawer.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Close the front door.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:295\u002F594;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Fremove_and_replace_the_toner_cartridges_hp_color-laserjet-pro_m256.png\" alt=\"remove_and_replace_the_toner_cartridges_hp_color-laserjet-pro_m256.png\" width=\"295\" height=\"594\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch2>Printer front view\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:850\u002F405;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Fprinter_front_view_hp_color_laserjet_pro_m256.png\" alt=\"printer_front_view_hp_color_laserjet_pro_m256.png\" width=\"850\" height=\"405\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Table 1-1  Printer front view legend\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"table\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top:2.25pt solid #0096D6;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:37.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:3.95pt;\">Number\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top:2.25pt solid #0096D6;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:412.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;\">Printer component\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:37.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">1\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:412.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;\">2-line backlit control panel (nw anddnmodels only)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:37.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">2\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:412.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;\">Output bin\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:37.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">3\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:412.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;\">Output binextension\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:37.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">4\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:412.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;\">Front door (access to the toner cartridges)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:37.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">5\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:412.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;\">Model name\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:37.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">6\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:412.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;\">Single-sheet priority feed slot(Tray 1)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:37.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">7\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:412.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;\">Main inputtray (Tray 2)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:37.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">8\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:412.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;\">Power button\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:37.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">9\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:412.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;\">Control panel with color touchscreen display (dw models only)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:2.25pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:37.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">10\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:2.25pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:412.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;\">Walk-up USB port for printing without a computer (dw models only)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Printer back view\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:820\u002F397;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Fprinter_back_view_hp_color_laserjet_pro_m256.png\" alt=\"printer_back_view_hp_color_laserjet_pro_m256.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"397\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Table 1-2  Printer back view legend\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"table\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top:2.25pt solid #0096D6;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:37.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:3.95pt;\">Number\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top:2.25pt solid #0096D6;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:412.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;\">Printer component\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:37.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">1\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:412.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;\">Rear door (access for clearing jams)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:37.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">2\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:412.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;\">Serial number and product number label\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:37.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">3\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:412.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;\">Power connection\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:37.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">4\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:412.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;\">USB interface port\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:37.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">5\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:412.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;\">Ethernet port\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:2.25pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:37.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">6\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:2.25pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:412.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:7.4pt;\">Duplexer (duplex models only)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2>2-line control-panel view (nw and dn models only)\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:553\u002F464;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002F2-line_control-panel_view_(nw_and_dn_models_only)_hp_color_laserjet_pro_m256.png\" alt=\"2-line_control-panel_view_(nw_and_dn_models_only)_hp_color_laserjet_pro_m256.png\" width=\"553\" height=\"464\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Table 1-3  2-line control panel legend\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"table\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top:2.25pt solid #0096D6;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:46.85pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:3.95pt;\">Number\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top:2.25pt solid #0096D6;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:119.9pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:16.85pt;\">Control panel component\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top:2.25pt solid #0096D6;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:282.95pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:16.4pt;\">Function\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:46.85pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">1\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:119.9pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:16.85pt;\">2-line control panel display\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:282.95pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:16.4pt;\">This screen displays menus and printer information.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:123.75pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:46.85pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">2\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:123.75pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:119.9pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:16.85pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:#0096D6;\">OK \u003C\u002Fspan>button\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:123.75pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:282.95pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:16.4pt;\">Press the \u003Cspan style=\"color:#0096D6;\">OK \u003C\u002Fspan>button for the following actions:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Open the control-panel menus.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Open a submenu displayed on the control-panel display.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Select a menuitem.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Clear some errors.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Begin a print job in response to a control-panel prompt (for example, when the messagePress [OK] to continue appears on the control-panel display).\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:28.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:46.85pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">3\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:28.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:119.9pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:16.85pt;\">Left arrow button  \u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Fimage.png\" alt=\"image.png\" width=\"9\" height=\"12\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:28.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:282.95pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:16.4pt;\">Use this button to navigate through the menus or to decrease a value that appears on the display.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cfigure class=\"table\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top:1.5pt solid #0096D6;height:85.25pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:.5in;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">4\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top:1.5pt solid #0096D6;height:85.25pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:133.15pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:27.7pt;\">Back arrow button \u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Fbutton.png\" alt=\"button.png\" width=\"24\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top:1.5pt solid #0096D6;height:85.25pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:280.5pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:14.0pt;\">Use this button for the following actions:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Exit the control-panel menus.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Scroll back to a previous menu in a submenu list.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Scroll backto a previous menu itemin a submenu list (without saving changes to the menu item).\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:29.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:.5in;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">5\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:29.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:133.15pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:27.7pt;\">Wireless button \u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Fwireless.png\" alt=\"wireless.png\" width=\"26\" height=\"24\" loading=\"lazy\"> (wireless models only)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:29.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:280.5pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:14.0pt;\">Use this button to access the wireless menu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:19.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:.5in;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">6\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:19.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:133.15pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:27.7pt;text-align:justify;\">Cancel button \u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Fcancel.png\" alt=\"cancel.png\" width=\"28\" height=\"22\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:19.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:280.5pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:14.0pt;\">Press this button to cancel a print job or to exit the control panel menus.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:2.25pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:28.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:.5in;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">7\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:2.25pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:28.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:133.15pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:27.7pt;\">Right arrow button \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:2.25pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:28.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:280.5pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:14.0pt;\">Use thisbutton to navigate through the menusor to increase a value thatappears on the display.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Touchscreen control-panel view (dw models only)\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:503\u002F422;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Ftouchscreen_control-panel_view_(dw_models_only)_hp_color_laserjet_pro_m256.png\" alt=\"touchscreen_control-panel_view_(dw_models_only)_hp_color_laserjet_pro_m256.png\" width=\"503\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Table 1-4  Touchscreen control panel legend\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"table\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top:2.25pt solid #0096D6;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:46.55pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">Number\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top:2.25pt solid #0096D6;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:123.75pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:16.55pt;\">Control panel component\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top:2.25pt solid #0096D6;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:279.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:18.15pt;\">Function\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:18.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:46.55pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">1\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:18.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:123.75pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:16.55pt;\">Back button \u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Fbutton.png\" alt=\"button.png\" width=\"24\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:18.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:279.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:18.15pt;\">Touch this button to return tothe previousscreen.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:20.5pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:46.55pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">2\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:20.5pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:123.75pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:16.55pt;\">Home button \u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Fhome.png\" alt=\"home.png\" width=\"29\" height=\"26\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:20.5pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:279.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:18.15pt;\">Touch this button to navigate to the Home screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:21.2pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:46.55pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">3\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:21.2pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:123.75pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:16.55pt;\">Help button \u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Fhelp.png\" alt=\"help.png\" width=\"29\" height=\"29\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:21.2pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:279.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:18.15pt;\">Touch this button to open the control-panel help system.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:17.95pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:46.55pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">4\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:17.95pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:123.75pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:16.55pt;\">Touchscreen\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:17.95pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:279.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:18.15pt;\">The display provides access to menus, help animations, and printer information.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:2.25pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:28.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:46.55pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">5\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:2.25pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:28.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:123.75pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:16.55pt;\">Home page screenindicator\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:2.25pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:28.0pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:279.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:18.15pt;\">The display indicates which Home screen the control panel is currently displaying.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>NOTE\u003C\u002Fstrong>: While the control panel does not have a standard Cancel button, during many printer processes a Cancel button appears on the touchscreen. This permits users to cancel a process before the printer completes it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Description\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The HP Color LaserJet Pro M256 is a reliable and versatile color laser printer that offers fast printing speeds, sharp text and vibrant colors, and a range of advanced features to meet the needs of small to medium-sized businesses. With its wireless and Ethernet connectivity, this printer can be easily integrated into your network, and the HP Smart app allows for easy printing and scanning from your mobile device. The automatic duplex printing and high-yield toner cartridges help reduce paper usage and cost savings, making this printer a valuable investment for any business\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Home screen layout\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The Home screen provides access to the printer features and indicates the current status of the printer. Return to the Home screen at any time by touching the Home button on the printer control panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>NOTE\u003C\u002Fstrong>: The features that appear on the Home screen can vary, depending on the printer configuration.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:735\u002F472;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Fhome_screen_layout_hp_color_laserjet_pro_m256.png\" alt=\"home_screen_layout_hp_color_laserjet_pro_m256.png\" width=\"735\" height=\"472\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Table 1-5  Home screen layout legend\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"table\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top:2.25pt solid #0096D6;height:27.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:49.05pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">Number\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top:2.25pt solid #0096D6;height:27.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:99.75pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:19.0pt;\">Home screen component\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top:2.25pt solid #0096D6;height:27.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:301.0pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:5.45pt;\">Function\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:49.05pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">1\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:99.75pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:19.0pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:#0096D6;\">Reset \u003C\u002Fspan>button\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:301.0pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:5.45pt;\">Touch this button to reset any temporary job settings to the default printer settings.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:50.75pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:49.05pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">2\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:50.75pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:99.75pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:19.0pt;\">Connection Information button\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:50.75pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:301.0pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:5.45pt;\">Touch this button to open the \u003Cspan style=\"color:#0096D6;\">Connection Information \u003C\u002Fspan>menu, which provides network information. The button appears as either a wired network icon\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Fnetwork.png\" alt=\"network.png\" width=\"54\" height=\"43\" loading=\"lazy\">or a wireless\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:5.45pt;\">network icon \u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Fwireless.png\" alt=\"wireless.png\" width=\"26\" height=\"24\" loading=\"lazy\">, depending on the type of network to which the printer is connected.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:49.05pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">3\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:99.75pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:19.0pt;\">Printer status\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.25in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:301.0pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:5.45pt;\">This screen area provides information about the overall printer status.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:25.8pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:49.05pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">4\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:25.8pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:99.75pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:19.0pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:#0096D6;\">USB\u003C\u002Fspan>button \u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Fusb.png\" alt=\"usb.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"49\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:25.8pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:301.0pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:5.45pt;\">Touch this button to open the \u003Cspan style=\"color:#0096D6;\">USB Flash Drive \u003C\u002Fspan>menu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.3in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:49.05pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">5\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.3in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:99.75pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:19.0pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:#0096D6;\">Supplies \u003C\u002Fspan>button\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Fsupplies.png\" alt=\"supplies.png\" width=\"39\" height=\"34\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:.3in;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:301.0pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:5.45pt;\">Touch this button to view information about supplies status.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:19.55pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:49.05pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">6\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:19.55pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:99.75pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:19.0pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:#0096D6;\">Apps \u003C\u002Fspan>button \u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Fapps.png\" alt=\"apps.png\" width=\"36\" height=\"31\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:19.55pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:301.0pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:5.45pt;\">Touch this button to open the\u003Cspan style=\"color:#0096D6;\">Apps \u003C\u002Fspan>menu to print directlyfromselect Web applications.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:2.25pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:18.35pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:49.05pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">7\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:2.25pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:18.35pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:99.75pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:19.0pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:#0096D6;\">Setup \u003C\u002Fspan>button\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Fsetup.png\" alt=\"setup.png\" width=\"36\" height=\"24\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:2.25pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:18.35pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:301.0pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:5.45pt;\">Touch this button to open the \u003Cspan style=\"color:#0096D6;\">Setup \u003C\u002Fspan>menu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>How to use the touchscreen control panel\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Use the following actions to use the printer touchscreen control panel. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Table 1-6  Touchscreen control panel actions\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"table\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:2.25pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:14.15pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:449.95pt;\" colspan=\"5\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:#0096D6;\">Table 1-6 \u003C\u002Fspan>Touchscreen control panel actions\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:22.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:3.95pt;text-align:center;\">Action\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:74.6pt;\"> \u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:7.55pt;\"> \u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:195.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:49.3pt;\">Description\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:17.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:150.05pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:3.9pt;\">Example\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"height:118.6pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:22.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;text-align:center;\">Touch\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"height:118.6pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:74.6pt;\">\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:256\u002F264;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Ftouch.png\" alt=\"touch.png\" width=\"256\" height=\"264\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"height:118.6pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:7.55pt;\"> \u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"height:118.6pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:195.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:49.3pt;\">Touch an item on the screen to select that item or open that menu. Also, when scrolling through menus,briefly touch the screen to stop the scrolling.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"height:118.6pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:150.05pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:3.9pt;\">Touch the \u003Cspan style=\"color:#0096D6;\">Setup \u003C\u002Fspan>button  \u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Fsetup.png\" alt=\"setup.png\" width=\"36\" height=\"24\" loading=\"lazy\">   to open the \u003Cspan style=\"color:#0096D6;\">Setup \u003C\u002Fspan>menu.\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Fsetup.png\" alt=\"setup.png\" width=\"36\" height=\"24\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:18.25pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:22.45pt;\"> \u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:18.25pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:74.6pt;\"> \u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:18.25pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:7.55pt;\"> \u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:18.25pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:195.3pt;\"> \u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:18.25pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:150.05pt;\"> \u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"height:32.95pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:22.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;text-align:center;\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #939598;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:32.95pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:74.6pt;\">Swipe\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"height:32.95pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:7.55pt;\"> \u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"height:32.95pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:195.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:49.3pt;\">Touch the screenand then movethe finger  horizontally to move the screensideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"height:32.95pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:150.05pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:3.9pt;\">Swipe the Homescreen to accessthe \u003Cspan style=\"color:#0096D6;\">Setup \u003C\u002Fspan>button \u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Fsetup.png\" alt=\"setup.png\" width=\"36\" height=\"24\" loading=\"lazy\">    .\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom-style:none;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #939598;border-top-style:none;height:84.25pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:22.45pt;\"> \u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #939598;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:84.25pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:74.6pt;\">\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:265\u002F262;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F6636405d81da16d399d73ea3\u002Fswipe.png\" alt=\"swipe.png\" width=\"265\" height=\"262\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"height:84.25pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:7.55pt;\"> \u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd 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#0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:17.75pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:195.3pt;\"> \u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #0096D6;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:17.75pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:150.05pt;\"> \u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"height:118.7pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:22.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:3.25pt;text-align:center;\">Scroll\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"height:118.7pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:74.6pt;\">\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:0in;\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:31.45pt;\">\u003Cimg src=\"file:\u002F\u002F\u002FC:\u002FUsers\u002Fdeskz\u002FAppData\u002FLocal\u002FTemp\u002Fmsohtmlclip1\u002F01\u002Fclip_image004.png\" alt=\"clip_image004.png\" width=\"7\" height=\"13\" loading=\"lazy\"> \u003Cimg 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style=\"color:#0096D6;\">Setup \u003C\u002Fspan>menu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2>Setup Guide\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Setting up the HP Color LaserJet Pro M256 is quick and easy. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Simply unbox the printer, plug it in, and follow the on-screen instructions to connect to your network. \u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Once connected, you can use the touchscreen display to select your language, install the toner cartridges, and start printing. \u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>The HP Smart app can also be used to easily print and scan from your mobile device.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2>Solve wired network problems\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Introduction\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Certain types of problems can indicate there is a network communication problem. These problems include the following issues:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>The periodic loss of ability to communicate with the printer\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>The printer cannot be found during driver installation\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>A periodic failure to print\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>NOTE\u003C\u002Fstrong>: If you have been experiencing intermittent loss of network connectivity, first update the printer firmware. For instructions on how to update the printer firmware, go to \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fsupport.hp.com\">http:\u002F\u002Fsupport.hp.com\u003C\u002Fa>, search for your printer, and then search on “update the firmware.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Check the following items to verify that the printer is communicating with the network. Before beginning, print a configuration page from the printer control panel and locate the printer IP address that is listed on this page.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Poor physical connection\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the printer\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>The computer is unable to communicate with the printer\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>The printer is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>New software programs might be causing compatibility problems\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>The printer is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Poor physical connection\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli>Verify that the printer is attached to the correct network port using a cable of the correct length.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Verify that cable connections are secure.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Look at the network port connection on the back of the printer, and verify that the amber activity light flashes indicating network traffic, and the green link-status light is continuously lit indicating a network link.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>If the problem continues, try a different cable or port on the hub.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the printer\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli>Open the printer properties and click the Ports tab. Verify that the current IP address for the printer is selected. The printer IP address is listed on the printer configuration page.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>If you installed the printer using the HP standard TCP\u002FIP port, select the box labeled Always print to this printer, even if its IP address changes.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>If you installed the printer using a Microsoft standard TCP\u002FIP port, use the hostname instead of the IP address.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>If the IP address is correct, delete the printer and then add it again.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The computer is unable to communicate with the printer\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli>Test network communication by pinging the network.\u003Col>\u003Cli>Open a command-line prompt on your computer.\u003Cul>\u003Cli>For Windows, click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then press Enter.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>For macOS, go to Applications, then Utilities, and open Terminal.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Type ping followed by the IP address for your printer.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>If the window displays round-trip times, the network is working.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>If the ping command failed, verify that the network hubs are on, and then verify that the network settings, the printer, and the computer are all configured for the same network (also known as subnet).\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Open the printer properties and click the Ports tab. Verify that the current IP address for the printer is selected. The printer IP address is listed on the printer configuration page.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>If you installed the printer using the HP standard TCP\u002FIP port, select the box labeled Always print to this printer, even if its IP address changes.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>If you installed the printer using a Microsoft standard TCP\u002FIP port, use the printer’s hostname instead of the IP address.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>If the IP address is correct, delete the printer and then add it again.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The printer is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>HP recommends leaving these settings in automatic mode (the default setting). If you change these settings, you must also change them for your network.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>New software programs might be causing compatibility problems\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Verify that any new software programs are correctly installed and that they use the correct print driver.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli>Check the network drivers, print drivers, and the network redirection settings.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Verify that the operating system is configured correctly.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The printer is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli>Review the printer’s configuration\u002Fnetworking pages to check the status of the network settings and protocols.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Reconfigure the network settings if necessary.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch2>Pros & Cons\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ch3>Pros\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Fast printing speeds and high-quality color output\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Wide range of connectivity options, including wireless and Ethernet\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Automatic duplex printing and high-yield toner cartridges for reduced paper usage and cost savings\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Easy setup and use with the touchscreen display and HP Smart app\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3>Cons\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Higher upfront cost compared to some other printers in its class\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Limited paper capacity compared to larger printers\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>May be overkill for very small businesses or home offices\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2>Customer Reviews\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Customers love the HP Color LaserJet Pro M256 for its fast printing speeds, high-quality color output, and wide range of connectivity options. However, some have noted that the upfront cost is higher than some other printers in its class, and the paper capacity is limited compared to larger printers. Overall, the HP Color LaserJet Pro M256 is a reliable and versatile printer that offers great value for small to medium-sized businesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fbody>\u003C\u002Fhtml>","published",{"_id":42,"name":43,"slug":43,"logo_url":115,"id":42},null,[117,119,122,126,130],{"_id":118,"name":43,"slug":43,"id":118},"65ca22a3e7e54a739e06532b",{"_id":120,"name":121,"slug":121,"id":120},"6636405d81da16d399d73e9d","m255",{"_id":123,"name":124,"slug":125,"id":123},"6636405d81da16d399d73e9f","color laserjet","color-laserjet",{"_id":127,"name":128,"slug":129,"id":127},"6636405d81da16d399d73ea1","pro m256","pro-m256",{"_id":131,"name":132,"slug":133,"id":131},"65b9a88a00650ab013966931","user manual","user-manual","2024-05-04T14:04:13.879Z","long",[137,140,143,146,149,152,155,158,161,164],{"question":138,"answer":139},"What is the estimated price of the HP Color LaserJet Pro M256?","The estimated price of the HP Color LaserJet Pro M256 is $399.99.",{"question":141,"answer":142},"What are the print speeds of the HP Color LaserJet Pro M256?","The HP Color LaserJet Pro M256 has print speeds of up to 25 pages per minute in color and black.",{"question":144,"answer":145},"Does the HP Color LaserJet Pro M256 have wireless connectivity?","Yes, the HP Color LaserJet Pro M256 has wireless and Ethernet connectivity for seamless integration into your network.",{"question":147,"answer":148},"How do I install the toner cartridges in the HP Color LaserJet Pro M256?","Follow the on-screen instructions during the initial setup to install the toner cartridges. Make sure they are properly seated and the protective tape is removed.",{"question":150,"answer":151},"Can I print and scan from my mobile device with the HP Color LaserJet Pro M256?","Yes, the HP Smart app allows for easy printing and scanning from your mobile device.",{"question":153,"answer":154},"What is the paper capacity of the HP Color LaserJet Pro M256?","The HP Color LaserJet Pro M256 has a paper capacity of 250 sheets in the main tray and 50 sheets in the multipurpose tray.",{"question":156,"answer":157},"Does the HP Color LaserJet Pro M256 have automatic duplex printing?","Yes, the HP Color LaserJet Pro M256 has automatic duplex printing for reduced paper usage and cost savings.",{"question":159,"answer":160},"What are the dimensions of the HP Color LaserJet Pro M256?","The HP Color LaserJet Pro M256 is 16.5 x 15.5 x 13.6 inches (W x D x H) and weighs 45.9 lbs.",{"question":162,"answer":163},"What is the warranty on the HP Color LaserJet Pro M256?","The HP Color LaserJet Pro M256 comes with a one-year warranty.",{"question":165,"answer":166},"Can I use third-party toner cartridges in the HP Color LaserJet Pro M256?","HP recommends using original HP toner cartridges for best performance and quality. 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