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HP Pro MFP M281cdw
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

The only driver that I can find for my M281 is the "WSD" version, which basically sucks. I do technical support for a medium sized company and I have found that the WSD drivers work sporadically, if they work at all.  At work I routinely remove these drivers and replace with non WSD drivers and have no issue. The M281 is my at-home personal printer and I am experiencing formatting issues that this driver cannot address. Any ideas ?

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@RickC5 

Hello,

In order to solve this issue, please configure a new port as follows:

  1. On the keyboard, press the Windows logo key and the R key simultaneously. The Run window opens.
  2. Type control printers, then press Enter. The Devices and Printers window opens.
  3. Right-click on your printer icon, then click on Printer properties, click on the Ports tab, and click on Add Port....
  4. Select Standard TCP/IP Port and click New Port....
  5. Click Next, then enter the printer's IP address (e.g. 192.168.1.97) in the Printer Name or IP Address field and click Next.
  6. Once the port is added, click Finish and close all windows.
  7. Try to print.

I remain at your disposal in case of need.

Best regards,:Wink:



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