[Error Code] HP COLOR LASERJET PRO M281 error code

[Leebs14]

[Phil B.]

Re: HP COLOR LASERJET PRO M281 error code

compatible toner issue.

[Obtex]

Re: HP COLOR LASERJET PRO M281 error code

Yeah, its a thing now. The latest update blocks any 3rd party supply.
You should be able to downgrade your printers firmware
Be sure to disable any network interfaces on the printer, use USB cable to downgrade
Removing 3rd party toners before updating helps. You can leave the printer empty
First in the printer :
1. Settings -> Service -> Laserjet Update -> Manage Updates -> Allow Downgrade -> YES
2. Settings -> Service -> Laserjet Update -> Manage Updates -> Check Automatically -> OFF
On the PC:
3. downlolad 20200612 update Dropbox - HP_LaserJet_Pro_M280_M281_Printer_series_20200612. exe - Simplify your life
4. Open the update, choose your printer and update the printer
5. Check after updating if the settings in point 1. and 2. are left as you set them.

This issue applies now on theese printers:


HP Color Laserjet M254nw
HP Color Laserjet M254dw
HP Color Laserjet M280nw
HP Color Laserjet M281dn


HP Color Laserjet M154A
HP Color Laserjet M154nw
HP Color Laserjet M180
HP Color Laserjet M181
HP Color Laserjet M191FW

Here are the links for the working firmwares:

Dropbox - HP_Color_LaserJet_Pro_M254_dw_Printer_series_20200 612.exe - Simplify your life
Dropbox - HP_LaserJet_M153_M154_Printer_series_20200612.exe - Simplify your life
Dropbox - HP_Laserjet_Pro_M180_M181_series_20200612.exe - Simplify your life
Dropbox - HP_LaserJet_Pro_M280_M281_Printer_series_20200612. exe - Simplify your life


Screenshot from the latest firmware update on hp.com, see the discription
Screenshot 2020-11-20 18.31.37.jpg

[tech28]

Re: HP COLOR LASERJET PRO M281 error code

Bad toner cartridge, just replace it. It's chipped, have had many over time do that.

[tech28]

Re: HP COLOR LASERJET PRO M281 error code

Updating firmware will certainly will block after market toner use. HP has started doing it to some HP's. Particularly the color machines.

[Flyontheroom]

Re: HP COLOR LASERJET PRO M281 error code

Yeah, its a thing now. The latest update blocks any 3rd party supply.
You should be able to downgrade your printers firmware
Be sure to disable any network interfaces on the printer, use USB cable to downgrade
Removing 3rd party toners before updating helps. You can leave the printer empty
First in the printer :
1. Settings -> Service -> Laserjet Update -> Manage Updates -> Allow Downgrade -> YES
2. Settings -> Service -> Laserjet Update -> Manage Updates -> Check Automatically -> OFF
On the PC:
3. downlolad 20200612 update Dropbox - HP_LaserJet_Pro_M280_M281_Printer_series_20200612. exe - Simplify your life
4. Open the update, choose your printer and update the printer
5. Check after updating if the settings in point 1. and 2. are left as you set them.

This issue applies now on theese printers:


HP Color Laserjet M254nw
HP Color Laserjet M254dw
HP Color Laserjet M280nw
HP Color Laserjet M281dn


HP Color Laserjet M154A
HP Color Laserjet M154nw
HP Color Laserjet M180
HP Color Laserjet M181
HP Color Laserjet M191FW

Here are the links for the working firmwares:

Dropbox - HP_Color_LaserJet_Pro_M254_dw_Printer_series_20200 612.exe - Simplify your life
Dropbox - HP_LaserJet_M153_M154_Printer_series_20200612.exe - Simplify your life
Dropbox - HP_Laserjet_Pro_M180_M181_series_20200612.exe - Simplify your life
Dropbox - HP_LaserJet_Pro_M280_M281_Printer_series_20200612. exe - Simplify your life


Screenshot from the latest firmware update on hp.com, see the discription
[ATTACH=CONFIG]47372[/ATTACH]

[Phil B.]

Re: HP COLOR LASERJET PRO M281 error code

a quick internet search found this: HP Color Laserjet M254nw firmware HP Color LaserJet Pro M254nw Software and Driver Downloads | HP(R) Customer Support

[Flyontheroom]

Re: HP COLOR LASERJET PRO M281 error code

a quick internet search found this: HP Color Laserjet M254nw firmware HP Color LaserJet Pro M254nw Software and Driver Downloads | HP(R) Customer Support

Thanks! But this version (the one on this link, is 20201021) is the one that causes the problem. The version I need is the June version (20200612) which is the previous version to the one you found.

[Phil B.]

Re: HP COLOR LASERJET PRO M281 error code

Thanks! But this version (the one on this link, is 20201021) is the one that causes the problem. The version I need is the June version (20200612) which is the previous version to the one you found.

well someone may have a older version.

[Flyontheroom]

Re: HP COLOR LASERJET PRO M281 error code

I found the firmware for the M254nw. The rfu file is in the description of this video: HP COLOR M181 / M281 Проблема с материалами. Прошивка. Firmware Downgrade - YouTube

And the exe file is on this site: Black compa Hp Color pro M280,M281,M254-3.2K 203X

but I was unable to remove the installed unauthorized supplies message. The fatal error message 65 is no longer occurring, but I have still not been able to recognize the unofficial toners, although I tried in several ways. I still had the old HP toners and when I put them in, everything was fine, but as soon as I put the other toners in, the message appears. I think I'll have to buy the originals...

[Flyontheroom]

Re: HP COLOR LASERJET PRO M281 error code

I found the firmware for the M254nw. The rfu file is in the description of this video: HP COLOR M181 / M281 Проблема с материалами. Прошивка. Firmware Downgrade - YouTube

And the exe file is on this site: Black compa Hp Color pro M280,M281,M254-3.2K 203X

but I was unable to remove the installed unauthorized supplies message. The fatal error message 65 is no longer occurring, but I have still not been able to recognize the unofficial toners, although I tried in several ways. I still had the old HP toners and when I put them in, everything was fine, but as soon as I put the other toners in, the message appears. I think I'll have to buy the originals...

I did it !!! After downgrading, I restored it to factory defaults and it's good

[Leebs14]

Re: HP COLOR LASERJET PRO M281 error code

Yeah, its a thing now. The latest update blocks any 3rd party supply.
You should be able to downgrade your printers firmware
Be sure to disable any network interfaces on the printer, use USB cable to downgrade
Removing 3rd party toners before updating helps. You can leave the printer empty
First in the printer :
1. Settings -> Service -> Laserjet Update -> Manage Updates -> Allow Downgrade -> YES
2. Settings -> Service -> Laserjet Update -> Manage Updates -> Check Automatically -> OFF
On the PC:
3. downlolad 20200612 update Dropbox - HP_LaserJet_Pro_M280_M281_Printer_series_20200612. exe - Simplify your life
4. Open the update, choose your printer and update the printer
5. Check after updating if the settings in point 1. and 2. are left as you set them.

This issue applies now on theese printers:


HP Color Laserjet M254nw
HP Color Laserjet M254dw
HP Color Laserjet M280nw
HP Color Laserjet M281dn


HP Color Laserjet M154A
HP Color Laserjet M154nw
HP Color Laserjet M180
HP Color Laserjet M181
HP Color Laserjet M191FW

Here are the links for the working firmwares:

Dropbox - HP_Color_LaserJet_Pro_M254_dw_Printer_series_20200 612.exe - Simplify your life
Dropbox - HP_LaserJet_M153_M154_Printer_series_20200612.exe - Simplify your life
Dropbox - HP_Laserjet_Pro_M180_M181_series_20200612.exe - Simplify your life
Dropbox - HP_LaserJet_Pro_M280_M281_Printer_series_20200612. exe - Simplify your life


Screenshot from the latest firmware update on hp.com, see the discription
[ATTACH=CONFIG]47372[/ATTACH]

Fantastic advise and guidance, worked a treat. Thank you ever so much.

Merry Christmas