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05-09-2026 04:05 PM
I have been using my HP Laserjet MFP234 printer for over 3 years only to develop an error message today printer set up incomplete. I have followed several steps to fix it but to no avail. Do I need to pay for wireless printing?
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05-11-2026 07:45 AM
Hello @damisi56, Welcome to the HP Support Community.
Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding the HP Laserjet MFP234 printer.
We appreciate the opportunity to assist you and are glad we could help work toward a resolution. We hope our support has been valuable.
To help us get started on resolving your issue, could you please try a few troubleshooting steps provided below so that I can assist you further?
Fix “Printer Setup Incomplete” (HP MFP234)
Factory Reset & Re-setup (Recommended Fix)
- Press the Cancel (X) button to wake the printer.
- Press and hold the Information (i) button for 3 seconds until all buttons light up.
- Press Wireless + Cancel (X) buttons together, then release.
- The printer will restart and enter setup mode (Wi-Fi light blinks blue).
- Open the HP Smart app and re-add the printer to complete setup.
Run “Diagnose & Fix”
- Open the HP Smart app.
- Select Diagnose & Fix to automatically detect and resolve connection issues.
Update Firmware
- In the HP Smart app, go to:
- Advanced Settings > Tools > Firmware Updates
- Install any available updates.
Check Toner Settings (if light is flashing)
- Access the printer’s Embedded Web Server (EWS) page.
- Locate Very Low Settings and set it to Continue.
Take care and have an amazing day!
I'm an HP Employee.
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05-11-2026 07:45 AM
Hello @damisi56, Welcome to the HP Support Community.
Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding the HP Laserjet MFP234 printer.
We appreciate the opportunity to assist you and are glad we could help work toward a resolution. We hope our support has been valuable.
To help us get started on resolving your issue, could you please try a few troubleshooting steps provided below so that I can assist you further?
Fix “Printer Setup Incomplete” (HP MFP234)
Factory Reset & Re-setup (Recommended Fix)
- Press the Cancel (X) button to wake the printer.
- Press and hold the Information (i) button for 3 seconds until all buttons light up.
- Press Wireless + Cancel (X) buttons together, then release.
- The printer will restart and enter setup mode (Wi-Fi light blinks blue).
- Open the HP Smart app and re-add the printer to complete setup.
Run “Diagnose & Fix”
- Open the HP Smart app.
- Select Diagnose & Fix to automatically detect and resolve connection issues.
Update Firmware
- In the HP Smart app, go to:
- Advanced Settings > Tools > Firmware Updates
- Install any available updates.
Check Toner Settings (if light is flashing)
- Access the printer’s Embedded Web Server (EWS) page.
- Locate Very Low Settings and set it to Continue.
Take care and have an amazing day!
I'm an HP Employee.
If this reply helped resolve your issue, please select the Accept as Solution as it helps others in the community quickly find the answer they’re looking for.
And if you found this reply helpful, clicking Yes below is a great way to let us know we’re providing the support you need, as it encourages us to keep improving and sharing helpful guidance.
05-13-2026 12:42 PM
@damisi56 A huge thank you for marking this post as the 'Accepted Solution'! We're thrilled that we could help resolve your issue.
If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help!
Thanks again for your confirmation, and we wish you an amazing day ahead!
I'm an HP Employee.
If this reply helped resolve your issue, please select the Accept as Solution as it helps others in the community quickly find the answer they’re looking for.
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