Samsung M2880FW Printer Setup

Set up your Samsung M2880FW Setup printer using the guidelines provided in the following topics. The Samsung M2880FW printer is a four in one printer which performs functions like printing, scanning, and copying. It prints & copies around 29 pages per minute with a high-resolution print-quality of 4.8k X 600 dots per inch (dpi).

• Head to HP's official website from your default browser.
• Enter your printer model and reach its support page.
• Click the Software, Drivers and Firmware tab on the page that appears.
• When it shows you all the drivers compatible with your Operating System, pick the one you want and click Download.
• The chosen driver will be downloaded to your computer in a short duration.

• Locate the software in the Downloads folder and run the setup file.
• If you install the software on a Windows computer, click Yes when User Account Control pops up.
• On the other hand, you need to provide administrator credentials when you install the software on a Mac.
• Accept the terms and conditions when the installer shows you the license agreement screen.
• When prompted, pick the connection type you prefer and connect your printer and computer accordingly.
• Go ahead with the onscreen instructions and complete the installation.

• To begin with, press your Samsung M2885FW printer's Menu button.
• Using the navigation buttons, select Network> Wireless> WLAN Settings.
• Your printer will show you nearby networks. At that point, select your router's name and enter the password in the appropriate field.
• Once your printer is connected to the router's network, the Wi-Fi light will remain lit.
• To print from your computer, connect it to the same wireless network. Then, you can print documents using the printer software.

• To begin, refer to the previous sections and download the compatible software on your computer.
• Locate the software within the browser and run the setup file.
• Accept the terms and conditions if the software's license agreement screen appears.
• When prompted to pick the connection type, select the USB Connection option.

• When the installer instructs you, connect the cable between your printer and computer.
• Go ahead with the onscreen instructions and complete the installation.
• This completes your Samsung printer's USB setup.

• On your iOS device, open the document or image you want to print.
• Tap the Share icon and select the Print option.
• On the following screen, ensure the right printer is selected in the Printer drop-down menu.
• Choose the number of copies you need and tap the Print option.
• Now, your printer will start printing your documents.

• Before printing your photos or documents, ensure you have installed the compatible software on your computer.
• Connect your printer and computer via Wi-Fi or USB.
• Open the document or image you want to print.
• Select the print command. Depending upon the application you use, this command may differ. However, the common command will be Ctrl + P.
• In the Print dialog box, ensure the right printer model is selected.
• Make the necessary changes to your document and click OK, followed by Print.
• Now, your printer starts printing your photos/documents.

Printer Offline

• If you have enabled Use Printer Offline, your printer will not appear online. However, you can rectify the issue by disabling this option.
• To do this, head to the Devices and Printers section. Right-click your printer icon and select See what's printing. Go to the Printer menu and ensure Use Printer Offline is disabled.



• It is important to connect your printer and computer to the same network. If you don't do this, your computer cannot locate your printer while searching for nearby printers connected to the same network. In that case, you may conclude your printer is offline.

Not Printing

• Whenever your printer fails to print documents, check the connections in the first place. Ensure your printer is connected to a working power outlet. If you are unsure about the power outlet's functionality, connecting different devices to the same outlet can help you determine the real issue.
• It is quite important to set your Samsung printer as the default one. If you are unsure about the procedure, head to the Devices and Printers section, right-click your printer, and pick the Set as default printer option.

• If your Samsung M2885FW printer is not connecting to Wi-Fi, check your network in the first place. See if you can connect other devices to the same network. If you cannot do this, restart your router and then check if you can connect your devices to the router's network.
• A power cycle can be a simple yet effective technique to handle communication issues. Therefore, give it a try and see if it works. To do this, turn off your Samsung printer and remove the power cord from its rear port and the electrical outlet. After a few seconds, reconnect the power cord to the appropriate ports and turn on the printer. Now, check if it can connect to your Wi-Fi network.

• A driver is an important software application responsible for establishing stable communication between your printer and computer. If it goes outdated, you need to update it to ensure communication between your devices. Since HP provides all the required software for Samsung printers, you can get the ideal software for your Samsung M2885FW printer from HP's website.

• If you have connected your printer and computer over a network, ensure they are connected to the same network. You cannot access your printer from the computer if you connect them to different networks. In that scenario, you may start thinking that your printer is not printing. Suppose you have established a connection between your printer and computer via USB. In that case, you should ensure that the cable is working fine and is connected firmly to the right ports on your printer and computer.