HP Colour LaserJet Pro MFP M280nw is a smart-looking combination of printer, copier and scanner. The machine is known for its high-quality prints and speed. A colour graphic touchscreen, wireless connectivity and high-speed USB are some of its core features.
With a robust body, the all-in-one weighs 18 kg and measures 420 mm in width, 334.1 mm in height and 388.6 mm in depth. The built-in colour graphic touchscreen mounted near the top-right edge is 6.85 cm big. Whether you need the output in mono or colour, the device is capable of printing up to 21 pages per minute. Whereas the speed of the flatbed scanner is measured to be up to 26 ppm. Thanks to HP’s LaserJet technology, the quality of the prints is sharp and clear. Besides, the printer supports the installation of high-capacity HP Colour LaserJet Pro MFP M280nw toner cartridges. This reduces the cost per page and also the time consumed in frequent replacements. A large main input tray holds up to 250 pages which allow you to continue printing without the need to often reload papers. Coming to its connectivity options, there is Ethernet, USB, and WiFi. You can print or scan wirelessly and even use AirPrint to accomplish tasks on the go.
Advantages- Big LCD colour touchscreen
- Prints, copies and scans
- High-speed printing and scanning
- Professional-quality prints
- Supports XL size HP Colour LaserJet Pro MFP M280nw toner cartridges
- Ethernet and USB option available
- Features wireless networking
- Mobile and cloud printing possible
- Manual double-sided printing
- No facility for faxing
- Not intended for a heavy workload
The compatible HP Colour LaserJet Pro MFP M280nw toner cartridges are:
- HP 203X Black toner cartridge
- HP 203X Cyan toner cartridge
- HP 203X Magenta toner cartridge
- HP 203X Yellow toner cartridge
- HP 203X multipack toner cartridge
HP Colour LaserJet Pro is a good option for small offices and homes provided the focus is on speed and quality.
What can be done to save the toner until the new replacement HP Colour LaserJet Pro MFP M280nw toner cartridges are ready for printing?
To save the toner while printing the documents, one can enable the EconoMode option provided. By opting for the EconoMode, you will be able to consume less toner. However, selecting this option can also affect the quality of your prints. Therefore, it is not recommended to use EconoMode each time. It must be used only at the time when the cartridges are low on ink. After opting for the EconoMode also if the quality of your print begins to degrade and is no longer acceptable, consider replacing the HP Colour LaserJet Pro MFP M280nw toner cartridges.
Note: If this option is not available in your printer driver, you can set it using the HP Embedded Web Server.
- From the software program, select for the print option.
- Select the printer, and then click on the properties or preferences button.
- Click on the paper and quality tab.
- Select the EconoMode checkbox.
This will enable the Economode option in your printer.
What can be done if the “Cartridge is low” message displayed on the printer control panel?
If your printer indicates that the toner cartridge level is low, the actual life remaining in the toner cartridges may vary. Try the following steps given below to resolve the issue:
- Consider having a replacement cartridge ready to install when the print quality of the printer is no longer acceptable.
- The HP Colour LaserJet Pro MFP M280nw toner cartridge is not required to replace now. Continue printing with the current cartridges until redistributing the toner no longer yields to acceptable print quality.
- Remove the toner cartridge from the printer and gently rock the cartridge back and forth end to end, to redistribute the toner equally.
- Reinsert the cartridges back into the printer and close the cover.