Guide HP Inclusive Design Guide for HP Enterprise FutureSmart Printers, MFPs, and Digital Senders
Accessibility for all customers is a high priority for HP HP is committed to creating innovative designs and solutions that make our printers accessible and easy to use for all customers, including those with disabilities. With an extensive range of printing product lines, HP endeavors to include features for all-round usability, such as intuitive buttons and control panels, convenient paper tray and cartridge access, and remote configuration/management.
Get started with HP Inclusive Design If you already have an HP printer… Begin by checking the firmware version. Accessibility features and options vary by the type of control panel firmware (FutureSmart 3 or FutureSmart 4). Use the following examples to identify the type of firmware that is installed on your printer.
Learn about Printer Positioning Find a location for the printer that will provide plenty of room for the doors and trays to open. For information about dimensions and environmental recommendations, go to www.hp.com/support and search for the user guide for your printer. Next, physically position your printer to make it accessible and convenient for users.
Learn about FutureSmart 3 Firmware Features If you have FutureSmart 3 firmware, upgrade to FutureSmart 4 to increase accessibility features and add compatible accessories. For instructions on upgrading your firmware, see Update firmware using a USB flash drive or the Embedded Web Server (EWS).
Learn about FutureSmart 4 Firmware Features If your printer has the latest version of FutureSmart 4 firmware installed, you already have several assistance features on the control panel.
Learn about the HP Accessibility Kit You can customize your FutureSmart 4 printer with an optional HP Accessibility Kit for better access and use.* (For compatible printer models, see the section at the end of this document, Review Features and Options by Product.) The kit includes a prop handle for reaching assistance, plus braille labels and an accessible keyboard for visual assistance.
Learn about the HP Accessibility Assistant The HP Accessibility Assistant is a compact device that adds voice command and screen reader functions to your FutureSmart 4 printer.* The Assistant is designed with intuitively shaped buttons and easy-access features, and you can activate session-based voice command with a single touch. A headset is included. The HP Accessibility Assistant can be conveniently attached to your HP FutureSmart 4 printer* or it can sit flush in the hardware integration pocket.
Review Features and Options by Product The following tables show the inclusive design features and options that are available for the listed printers and scanners.
Table 5: Multi-function printers - Managed FutureSmart 4 HP Accessibility Kit HP Accessibility Assistant HP Color LaserJet Managed MFP E57540 series Yes Yes Yes HP Color LaserJet Managed MFP E67550/E67560 Yes Yes Yes HP Color LaserJet Managed MFP E67650/E67660 Yes Yes Yes HP Color LaserJet Managed MFP E77422/E77428 Yes Yes Yes HP Color LaserJet Managed MFP E77822/E77825/E77830 Yes Yes Yes HP Color LaserJet Managed MFP E87640/E87650/E87660 Yes Yes Yes HP Color LaserJet Managed MFP
Table 6: Single-function printers - Enterprise FutureSmart 4 HP Accessibility Kit HP Accessibility Assistant HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553x Yes No Yes HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M651 Yes No No HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M652/653 Yes No Yes HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M751 Yes Yes Yes HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M855 Yes No No HP LaserJet Enterprise M506x Yes No Yes HP LaserJet Enterprise M507x Yes Yes Yes HP LaserJet Enterprise M605x Yes No Yes HP LaserJet Enterp
Table 7: Single-function printers - Managed FutureSmart 4 HP Accessibility Kit HP Accessibility Assistant HP PageWide Managed Color E55650 Yes No Yes HP PageWide Managed Color E75160 Yes No Yes HP PageWide Managed Color P75250 Yes No Yes FutureSmart 4 HP Accessibility Kit HP Accessibility Assistant HP Digital Sender Flow 8500 fn2 Document Capture Workstation Yes Yes Yes HP ScanJet Enterprise Flow N9120 Document Flatbed Scanner Yes Yes Yes Managed Single-Function Printers Table 8: