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‎11-20-2020 02:45 PM

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As of 11/20/20, the old firmware is still available here: https://driver-hp.net/hp-color-laserjet-pro-m280-m281-driver/

 

I had to run the firmware install three times. The first two times I ran it wirelessly and it didn't seem to do anything. The third time I removed the wireless printer from my  PC and connected it with a USB cable. It STILL didn't seem to work, as after it restarted (all three times) the date code of the firmware was still the October one.

 

I threw up my hands in despair and went to refill my coffee. When I came back into my office a few minutes later the printer was updating and re-calibrating. Now it has the June 2020 firmware on it and works again. So I assume once you run the firmware update utility you need to turn off the printer and then turn it back on and WAIT PATIENTLY!

 

The third time I did actually turn it off using the power button, before unplugging it. Then I plugged it back in and then turned it back on using the power button.

 

I have set the printer not to take updates ever again and will not be foolish enough to trust HP with a software update EVER AGAIN.

 

Also, the next printer I buy will not be an HP. I'm not a fool and refuse to be played. Shame on you HP; and to think I used to work for you!

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‎11-21-2020 07:40 PM

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PJR2.  You sent a link to an .exe file.  I can't run that on my Mac.  Any suggestions?

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‎11-22-2020 03:27 AM

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afraid not, dont knwo anything about Macs - maybe just google search the firmware number for your Mac, likely 1 3rd party website may host it 

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‎11-24-2020 06:24 PM

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The link for the old firmware has expired.  Can you post it again?  Thanks!

 

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‎11-24-2020 11:19 PM - last edited on ‎11-25-2020 06:43 AM by Retired

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I've got the 20200612 firmware for Windows only.  

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Good Luck!

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‎12-23-2020 10:44 PM

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I need the 20200612 fireware version. Do you know where I can obtain a copy?

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‎12-24-2020 04:04 AM - last edited on ‎12-24-2020 06:31 AM by Retired

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you can download that rom this ftp link - availabel for 7 days 

 

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‎12-24-2020 09:43 PM

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I am sorry but he link looks like ******.  I am logged.  Do you think the link was removed?

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