Label Printing

[Bacher]

in the past i have printed labels off my icloud contacts on an old hp inkject printer by pressing print, drop down for labels, and then selected Avery label style - bought an HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M278-M281, but cannot figure out how to print labels - there is no drop down going from paper to labels and the operating manual gives instructions that dont work - Help?

[Dragon-Fur]

@Bacher

I can try to help at least point you in the right direction.  I don't have a Mac cannnot test the actual setup for you.

At least one of the following Specifications does indicate the printer series supports the "label" paper.

• Product Specifications for the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M280nw (T6B80A)
•  Product Specifications for the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281cdw (T6B83A)
•  Product Specifications for the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdn (T6B81A)
•  Product Specifications for the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw (T6B82A)

I would guess that each of the printers in this series supports about the Media choices (I did not examine every document to verify that assumption).

In General, try selecting (in your print dialog) the size of the paper first - this tells the software to then display compatible Media types for the paper size.

From what I can see in the Specifications, and assuming you have installed the Full Solution / Full Software, your new printer should be able to print labels (at least standard size label sheets - Letter or A4 depending on your region).

HP Document on the subject:

 Printing Labels for Addresses, CDs, DVDs, and More

Note:  The Avery Design & Print software that you download and install on your Mac / PC for free, can help you set up / create your label project and print that project on your own printer.

Avery Desktop Downloads - Design & Print on Windows and Mac OS

Avery Software

In addition to the basic setup to create your labels, when you select Print, be sure (while you are setting the print job parameters) that you click "Properties" / Preferences / "something" that opens the print dialog.  The Print dialog allows you to manually select / verify the exact print settings before you send the job to the printer.   (My apologies for the vague description - I know what the entire setup looks like in Windows.. Mac "not so much".)

It appears that once you have signed into your Avery Account (free), clicking Help does provide at least some guidance.  There are also a support phone number and Chat (neither of which are open on Weekends - Rats) 

HP Photo Creations for Mac and PC

This software helps you print your projects by providing a "step-by-step" environment.

Download, Save, and install:

HP Photo Creations

After the software is installed, support on projects is available.  At least during the week, the HP Creations Support staff is available to help, too.  Staff is knowledgeable and willing to assist with setup and questions.

HP Photo Creations Support & Tips

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Dragon Document - The "long way 'round"

Having admitted that the Mac setup is a mystery to me, the Dragon Document includes (no surprise) Examples in Windows using various methods to create and print labels, including Word and the Avery Print software print setup.  PERHAPS the examples will be similar enough to your Mac setup that you can extrapolate some of what you need to print your labels on your printer.

Dragon Document – Collection of Help, suggestions, and examples:

Printing Labels_Business-Cards_Cards

Print Labels, Business Cards, Cards, Booklet

Topics / Subjects, various, including:

• Preparation
• Labels, Cards, and Business Cards
  • Office Word
  • HP Photo Creations and Avery Templates
  • Avery Design and Print (through Windows 10) and Mac
    • Print from PDF feature
  • Avery Wizard for Word (through Windows 😎
• Printing and Printing Preferences – Notes
• Print Booklet
  • Foxit Reader - Booklet
  • Adobe Reader - Booklet
• Additional Help (Documents and Notes)

Reference and Resources – Places to find help and learn about your Printer

Printer Homepage – “Things that are your printer”

Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, Videos, Bulletins/Notices, How-to, Troubleshooting, User Guides, Product Information, more

HP Color LaserJet Pro M280-M281 Multifunction Printer series

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