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06-28-2024 11:18 AM
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06-28-2024 02:13 PM
Welcome to the HP English Community --
The original instructions in the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277 - User Guide (Staring on Page 59) still apply to the general setup, including the SMTP settings.
What the instructions in the user manuals do not include is the information about most email providers having permanently disabled "Less Secure Apps" -
Log into your Email account
Open the Email Security
2FA / 2-step verification must be enabled and an App Password must be created to be used in place of the regular email password.
NOTE
Perhaps none of the following examples are "just right" --
Perhaps there is enough information to extrapolate what you need.
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Example – Google / G-Mail
Notice from Google
Less secure apps & your Google Account
This video will quickly show you how to set up scan to email with an HP printer with G-mail AND keep the 2-Step verification / 2FA security feature. App Passwords
Set up Scan to Email HP Printer with 2 Step Verification on G-mail and Google
Video – EWS format for select new OfficeJet Pro printers, including 9135e
How to set up ‘Scan to Email’ on HP Color LaserJet Pro & HP OfficeJet Pro printers
Steps
Log into your Google Account
Open your Google Security Webpage
Next, if not done, Switch ON 2-step verification / 2FA
Next, Complete the steps to open your mail security settings
and
Create / Select app and (then) create your app password
- At the bottom, choose Select app and choose the app you using > Select device and choose the device you’re using > Generate.
- Follow the instructions to enter the App Password. The App Password is the 16-character code in the yellow bar on your device.
- Make note of the password in case you need to re-enter it.
- Tap Done.
Tip: Most of the time, you’ll only have to enter an App Password once per app or device, so don’t worry about memorizing it.
Make note of your App Password >> Enter the 16 App Password (no spaces) in Scan to Email in place of your regular password.
Assign / set that new App Password in your Scan to Email profile as the password.
Save and Test
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Apple – “App Password” for third party applications
Sign in to apps with your Apple ID using app-specific passwords
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Comcast / Xfinity – “App Password” for third party applications
Turn Your Access to Third Party Email Programs On/Off in Xfinity Email
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Yahoo Mail – “App Password” for third party applications
Yahoo - Generate and manage third-party app passwords
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Microsoft
How to use two-step verification with your Microsoft account
Next >>> Using app passwords with apps that don't support two-step verification
Work or school accounts - Manage app passwords for two-step verification
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Example - OfficeJet Pro 9025 - Scan to Email - SMTP
EWS_9025_Scan-to-Email_Setup_6
Example - HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e - Scan to Email - SMTP - Email Servers
EWS_9135_Scan_to_Email_Default_Options_5
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What about the Port?
What’s the Difference Between Ports 465 and 587?
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DNS Servers
DNS server list by country
If you do not have an ISP, or if you are having continuing connection issues, use Google Public DNS.
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Public DNS Server List
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References / Resources
HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources
Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems
“Things that are your printer”
When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic
NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System
Categories: Warranty Check, Alerts, Troubleshooting, Ink & Paper, HP Software & Drivers / Firmware Updates, Setup & User Guides, Product Specifications, Account & Registration, Warranty & Repair
Open
Enter the device type and model name of your HP product
OR
Select a saved product from HP Account Dashboard
OR
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277dw
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People who own, use, and support HP devices.
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Question / Concern Answered, Click my Post "Accept as Solution"
06-28-2024 02:13 PM
Welcome to the HP English Community --
The original instructions in the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277 - User Guide (Staring on Page 59) still apply to the general setup, including the SMTP settings.
What the instructions in the user manuals do not include is the information about most email providers having permanently disabled "Less Secure Apps" -
Log into your Email account
Open the Email Security
2FA / 2-step verification must be enabled and an App Password must be created to be used in place of the regular email password.
NOTE
Perhaps none of the following examples are "just right" --
Perhaps there is enough information to extrapolate what you need.
=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+
Example – Google / G-Mail
Notice from Google
Less secure apps & your Google Account
This video will quickly show you how to set up scan to email with an HP printer with G-mail AND keep the 2-Step verification / 2FA security feature. App Passwords
Set up Scan to Email HP Printer with 2 Step Verification on G-mail and Google
Video – EWS format for select new OfficeJet Pro printers, including 9135e
How to set up ‘Scan to Email’ on HP Color LaserJet Pro & HP OfficeJet Pro printers
Steps
Log into your Google Account
Open your Google Security Webpage
Next, if not done, Switch ON 2-step verification / 2FA
Next, Complete the steps to open your mail security settings
and
Create / Select app and (then) create your app password
- At the bottom, choose Select app and choose the app you using > Select device and choose the device you’re using > Generate.
- Follow the instructions to enter the App Password. The App Password is the 16-character code in the yellow bar on your device.
- Make note of the password in case you need to re-enter it.
- Tap Done.
Tip: Most of the time, you’ll only have to enter an App Password once per app or device, so don’t worry about memorizing it.
Make note of your App Password >> Enter the 16 App Password (no spaces) in Scan to Email in place of your regular password.
Assign / set that new App Password in your Scan to Email profile as the password.
Save and Test
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Apple – “App Password” for third party applications
Sign in to apps with your Apple ID using app-specific passwords
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Comcast / Xfinity – “App Password” for third party applications
Turn Your Access to Third Party Email Programs On/Off in Xfinity Email
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Yahoo Mail – “App Password” for third party applications
Yahoo - Generate and manage third-party app passwords
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Microsoft
How to use two-step verification with your Microsoft account
Next >>> Using app passwords with apps that don't support two-step verification
Work or school accounts - Manage app passwords for two-step verification
=== --- === --- === --- === --- ===
Example - OfficeJet Pro 9025 - Scan to Email - SMTP
EWS_9025_Scan-to-Email_Setup_6
Example - HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e - Scan to Email - SMTP - Email Servers
EWS_9135_Scan_to_Email_Default_Options_5
=== --- === --- === --- === --- ===
What about the Port?
What’s the Difference Between Ports 465 and 587?
=== --- === --- === --- === --- ===
DNS Servers
DNS server list by country
If you do not have an ISP, or if you are having continuing connection issues, use Google Public DNS.
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Public DNS Server List
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=
References / Resources
HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources
Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems
“Things that are your printer”
When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic
NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System
Categories: Warranty Check, Alerts, Troubleshooting, Ink & Paper, HP Software & Drivers / Firmware Updates, Setup & User Guides, Product Specifications, Account & Registration, Warranty & Repair
Open
Enter the device type and model name of your HP product
OR
Select a saved product from HP Account Dashboard
OR
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277dw
Thank you for participating in the HP Community --
People who own, use, and support HP devices.
Click Yes to say Thank You
Question / Concern Answered, Click my Post "Accept as Solution"
06-28-2024 03:14 PM
Excellent!
You are welcome.
Happy Scanning.
Happy upcoming 4th.
Stay Safe.
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