Hp Laserjet Pro m234dn Driver Ethernet Setup Guide - Driver & WiFi

This page covers Hp Laserjet Pro m234dn Driver Ethernet Setup Guide - Driver & WiFi—driver download, installation, WiFi and network setup, and troubleshooting. Follow the steps below for your printer model.

The HP LaserJet Pro M234dn is a reliable monochrome laser printer with duplex printing and network connectivity. Note: The HP LaserJet Pro M234dn supports USB, Ethernet (wired network), and WiFi connectivity. This guide covers HP LaserJet Pro M234dn driver installation, network setup (Ethernet and WiFi), USB setup, and troubleshooting for Windows 10, Windows 11, and macOS.

HP LaserJet Pro M234dn Driver Download

Download the latest HP LaserJet Pro M234dn drivers from HP's official website:

1. Visit support.hp.com
2. Enter "LaserJet Pro M234dn" in the search box
3. Select your operating system (Windows 10/11 or macOS)
4. Download the HP Universal Print Driver or Full Feature Driver
5. Run the installer and follow the setup wizard

Installing HP LaserJet Pro M234dn Drivers on Windows

Method 1: HP Smart App (Recommended)

1. Download HP Smart from Microsoft Store
2. Open HP Smart and click "Add Printer"
3. Select "Set up a new printer"
4. HP Smart will automatically detect and install HP LaserJet Pro M234dn drivers
5. Follow on-screen instructions to complete setup

Method 2: Manual Driver Installation

1. Download HP LaserJet Pro M234dn driver package from HP website
2. Extract the downloaded file
3. Run setup.exe as Administrator
4. Select "Install Printer Driver"
5. Choose connection type (USB, Network/Ethernet, or WiFi)
6. Complete the installation wizard

HP LaserJet Pro M234dn USB Setup

For USB connection:

1. Connect the USB cable to the HP LaserJet Pro M234dn and your computer
2. Turn on the printer
3. Windows should automatically detect and install drivers
4. If not, run the HP driver installer and select USB connection
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup

HP LaserJet Pro M234dn Ethernet Network Setup

For wired network connection via Ethernet:

Setting Up Ethernet Connection

1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the HP LaserJet Pro M234dn
2. Connect the other end to an available port on your router or network switch
3. Turn on the printer
4. Wait 30-60 seconds for the printer to obtain an IP address from your network
5. Print a network configuration page from the printer control panel to verify the IP address
6. Note the IP address shown on the configuration page

Verifying Network Connection

1. On your computer, open Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac)
2. Type ping [printer IP address] (replace with actual IP from configuration page)
3. If you receive replies, the printer is connected to the network
4. If you get "Request timed out", check the Ethernet cable connection

HP LaserJet Pro M234dn WiFi Setup

The M234dn supports WiFi connectivity. To set up WiFi:

Method 1: Using HP Smart App

1. Download and open HP Smart app
2. Tap "Add Printer"
3. Select "Set up a new printer"
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect to your WiFi network
5. Enter your WiFi network password when prompted
6. Wait for the printer to connect to your network

Method 2: Using Printer Control Panel

1. On the printer control panel, navigate to Network or Wireless settings
2. Select "WiFi Setup Wizard"
3. Choose your WiFi network from the list
4. Enter your WiFi password
5. Wait for connection confirmation
6. Print a network configuration page to verify WiFi connection

HP LaserJet Pro M234dn Troubleshooting

Issue: "Driver Not Found" Error

Solution:

1. Uninstall existing HP LaserJet Pro M234dn driver from Device Manager
2. Restart your computer
3. Download fresh driver from HP website
4. Install driver in Administrator mode

Issue: HP LaserJet Pro M234dn Shows Offline

Solution:

1. Check printer is powered on and connected
2. Go to Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners
3. Right-click HP LaserJet Pro M234dn → "Use printer online"
4. Update HP LaserJet Pro M234dn driver if issue persists

Issue: Print Jobs Stuck in Queue

Solution:

1. Open Services (Windows + R, type services.msc)
2. Find "Print Spooler" → Right-click → "Restart"
3. Clear print queue: Control Panel > Devices and Printers > HP LaserJet Pro M234dn > See what's printing
4. Delete stuck print jobs

Issue: WiFi Connection Problems

Solutions:

• Ensure printer and computer are on the same WiFi network
• Check WiFi signal strength (move printer closer to router if needed)
• Restart printer and router
• Re-enter WiFi password using printer control panel
• Check router settings (2.4GHz vs 5GHz - M234dn may only support 2.4GHz)
• Disable and re-enable WiFi on the printer

HP LaserJet Pro M234dn Network Driver Setup

For network-connected HP LaserJet Pro M234dn printers (Ethernet or WiFi):

1. Ensure printer is connected to network (via Ethernet cable or WiFi)
2. Print network configuration page from printer control panel
3. Note the printer IP address from the configuration page
4. On Windows: Settings > Devices > Add printer > Add printer using IP address
5. Enter printer IP address
6. Select "HP Universal Print Driver" or specific M234dn driver
7. Complete the installation wizard

HP LaserJet Pro M234dn Driver for Mac

1. Download HP LaserJet Pro M234dn driver from HP website (macOS version)
2. Open downloaded .dmg file
3. Run HP Easy Start or installer package
4. Follow installation wizard
5. Add printer in System Preferences > Printers & Scanners
6. Select connection type (USB, Ethernet network, or WiFi)

HP LaserJet Pro M234dn Toner Cartridge

HP LaserJet Pro M234dn uses:

• HP 85A Black Original Toner Cartridge (standard yield: ~1,200 pages)
• HP 85X Black High-Yield Toner Cartridge (high yield: ~2,600 pages)

HP LaserJet Pro M234dn Duplex Printing

The M234dn features automatic duplex printing. To enable:

1. Open print dialog on your computer
2. Select "Printer Properties" or "Preferences"
3. Navigate to "Finishing" or "Layout" tab
4. Select "Print on Both Sides" or "Duplex Printing"
5. Choose binding option (long edge or short edge)
6. Click "OK" and print

HP LaserJet Pro M234dn Common Issues

Paper Jams

If you experience paper jams:

1. Turn off printer and unplug power cord
2. Open all access doors (front, rear, duplexer)
3. Remove jammed paper carefully (pull in direction of paper flow)
4. Check for torn paper pieces
5. Close all doors and restart printer

Low Toner Warnings

When toner is low:

1. Replace HP 85A or HP 85X toner cartridge
2. Open front access door
3. Remove old cartridge and install new one
4. Close door and wait for printer to calibrate

Updating HP LaserJet Pro M234dn Drivers

1. Open HP Smart or visit HP Support website
2. Check for HP LaserJet Pro M234dn driver updates
3. Download latest driver version
4. Uninstall old driver first (optional but recommended)
5. Install new HP LaserJet Pro M234dn driver
6. Restart computer and printer

HP LaserJet Pro M234dn Network Printing

The M234dn supports network printing via Ethernet or WiFi. To print from multiple computers:

1. Ensure HP LaserJet Pro M234dn is connected to network (Ethernet or WiFi)
2. Add the printer to each computer using its IP address or network name
3. Use Settings > Devices > Add printer > Add printer using IP address on Windows
4. Or use System Preferences > Printers & Scanners > Add on Mac
5. Enter the printer's IP address when prompted

HP LaserJet Pro M234dn Specifications

• Print Speed: Up to 28 pages per minute (ppm)
• First Page Out: As fast as 7.3 seconds
• Resolution: Up to 600 x 600 dpi
• Connectivity: USB, Ethernet (wired network), WiFi (wireless)
• Paper Capacity: 250-sheet input tray
• Duplex Printing: Automatic (standard)

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