setting up a new m283fdw printer. need to change the language to English.

[billt08311]

display shows a foreign language.  how do I change this to English?

[Raj_05 · Accepted solution]

Hi @billt08311,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

To change the language on your HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M283fdw printer to English, follow these steps.

Power On the Printer: Make sure the printer is turned on and ready.

Access the Control Panel: The printer has a touchscreen control panel. On this panel, locate and touch the Setup icon (which looks like a gear or wrench). If the display is in a language you don't understand, the gear or wrench icon should still be recognizable.

Navigate to Language Settings:

• On the control panel, find and touch the Preferences or System Setup menu. This option may vary slightly but typically features a symbol like a screwdriver and wrench.
• Look for an option that resembles Language or Language and Keyboard.

Select Language:

• In the language settings, you will see a list of languages. Scroll through the list until you find English. The word for language in several common languages is:
  • Spanish: Idioma
  • French: Langue
  • German: Sprache
  • Italian: Lingua
• Once you find English, select it.

Confirm the Selection: After selecting English, confirm your choice. The display language should change to English.

If these steps don't directly match your display due to firmware updates or variations, you can also refer to the printer's user manual. Here is a general approach based on common HP printer setups:

Alternative Steps Using HP Smart App:

1. Install the HP Smart App: Download and install the HP Smart app on your smartphone or computer.
2. Add Your Printer: Open the app, add your printer, and connect it to the app.
3. Access Printer Settings: Through the app, navigate to Advanced Settings or Printer Home Page (EWS).
4. Change Language: Look for the System or General Settings and change the language to English.

Using the Embedded Web Server (EWS):

1. Find Printer's IP Address: On the printer's touchscreen, find the network settings icon and look for the IP address (it will look something like 192.168.1.1).
2. Open a Web Browser: On your computer, open a web browser and enter the printer's IP address in the address bar.
3. Access EWS: This should bring up the Embedded Web Server (EWS) page for your printer.
4. Change Language: Navigate to Settings, System, or Preferences, and then select Language to change it to English.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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