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02-20-2026 06:08 AM
Can anyone give official documentation from HP, on the use of powerstrips and laserjet printers? I have found multiple Support community pages suggesting against it. But i cannot find any official user manual etc with the suggestion to avoid using a power strip.
Thank you
02-20-2026 06:38 AM - edited 02-20-2026 06:39 AM
Hi @JoeB41 ,
A common requirement for Laserjet printer models is to connect the printer directly to a power outlet, and you can find that information in the Setup Guide, like the next one:
Also in the setup documents for the first time printer setup
- HP LaserJet printers - First-time printer setup
- https://support.hp.com/id-en/document/ish_5870687-5176912-16

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02-20-2026 07:09 AM
Thanks for the suggestions, but those dont specifically say "directly into a wall outlet". They just say to plug it in to power. Although the image is that of a wall outlet. I'm searching for documentation that specifically states HP suggests against use of a power strip.
02-21-2026 06:03 AM - edited 02-21-2026 06:11 AM
Hi @JoeB41
Ok, to find more specific documentation it could be useful to know
what is your Laserjet printer model ?
With a specific printer model I can search for documentation related to power connections.
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02-21-2026 09:17 AM
It's multiple models. M608, e60155, m506, laserjet 4000, 4250, m605. I figured if I could find anything official, for any laserjet model, it would be helpful. I did find a page that says they're designed to work without and any user that puts one on a surge/UPS/power strip, does so at their own risk. But it doesn't specially say to avoid it.
02-22-2026 03:29 AM
Hi @JoeB41
Maybe is the only document available for that specific question.
- HP Laserjet and Pagewide Surge Protector White Paper
- >> https://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06945651.pdf
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