HP LaserJet M182, LaserJet M185 User's Guide
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M182-M185
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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M182-M185
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Table of contents
1 Printer overview ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Warning icons ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Printer views .............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Printer front view ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Printer back view .................................................................................................................................................. 4
LED control-panel view ....................................................................................................................................... 5
2-line LCD control-panel view ............................................................................................................................ 6
Printer specications ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Technical specications ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Supported operating systems ........................................................................................................................... 8
Mobile printing solutions .................................................................................................................................. 10
Printer dimensions ............................................................................................................................................ 11
Power consumption, electrical specications, and acoustic emissions .................................................... 12
Operating environmental range ...................................................................................................................... 12
Printer hardware setup and software installation ............................................................................................................ 13
2 Paper trays .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Load Tray 1 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
Tray 1 paper orientation ................................................................................................................................... 19
Load and print envelopes ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 22
Print envelopes .................................................................................................................................................. 22
Envelope orientation ......................................................................................................................................... 22
Load and print labels ............................................................................................................................................................. 23
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
Manually feed labels ......................................................................................................................................... 23
Label orientation ............................................................................................................................................... 23
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3 Supplies, accessories, and parts .......................................................................................................................................................... 25
Order supplies, accessories, and parts ............................................................................................................................... 26
Ordering .............................................................................................................................................................. 26
Supplies and accessories ................................................................................................................................. 26
Customer self-repair parts ............................................................................................................................... 26
Replace the toner cartridges ................................................................................................................................................ 28
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 28
Remove and replace the toner cartridges ..................................................................................................... 30
4 Print .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Print tasks (Windows) ............................................................................................................................................................ 34
How to print (Windows) .................................................................................................................................... 34
Manually print on both sides (Windows) ........................................................................................................ 34
Print multiple pages per sheet (Windows) .................................................................................................... 35
Select the paper type (Windows) .................................................................................................................... 35
Print tasks (macOS) ............................................................................................................................................................... 37
How to print (macOS) ........................................................................................................................................ 37
Automatically print on both sides (macOS) ................................................................................................... 37
Manually print on both sides (macOS) ........................................................................................................... 37
Print multiple pages per sheet (macOS) ........................................................................................................ 38
Select the paper type (macOS) ........................................................................................................................ 38
Additional print tasks ........................................................................................................................................ 38
Mobile printing ........................................................................................................................................................................ 39
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 39
Wi-Fi Direct (wireless models only) ................................................................................................................ 39
Enable or disable Wi-Fi Direct ..................................................................................................... 40
Change the printer Wi-Fi Direct name ....................................................................................... 41
HP ePrint via email ............................................................................................................................................ 41
HP ePrint software ............................................................................................................................................ 42
AirPrint ................................................................................................................................................................. 42
Android embedded printing ............................................................................................................................. 43
5 Copy .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Make a copy ............................................................................................................................................................................. 46
Copy on both sides (duplex) ................................................................................................................................................. 48
Copy on both sides manually ........................................................................................................................... 48
6 Scan .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 49
Scan by using the HP Scan software (Windows) ............................................................................................................... 50
Scan by using the HP Smart Software (macOS) ................................................................................................................ 51
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7 Fax ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 53
Set up to send and receive faxes ......................................................................................................................................... 54
Before starting ................................................................................................................................................... 54
Step 1: Identify the phone connection type .................................................................................................. 54
Step 2: Set up the fax ........................................................................................................................................ 55
Dedicated phone line .................................................................................................................... 55
Shared voice/fax line .................................................................................................................... 56
Shared voice/fax line with an answering machine .................................................................. 57
Step 3: Congure the fax time, date, and header ......................................................................................... 59
HP Fax Setup Wizard .................................................................................................................... 59
Printer control panel ..................................................................................................................... 59
HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and HP Device Toolbox (Windows) ................................. 60
Step 4: Run a fax test ........................................................................................................................................ 61
Send a fax ................................................................................................................................................................................ 62
Fax from the atbed scanner .......................................................................................................................... 62
Fax from the document feeder (document feeder models only) .............................................................. 63
Use speed dials and group-dial entries ......................................................................................................... 63
Send a fax from the software .......................................................................................................................... 64
Send a fax from a third-party software program, such as Microsoft Word ............................................. 64
8 Manage the printer ................................................................................................................................................................................. 65
Change the printer connection type (Windows) ................................................................................................................ 66
Advanced conguration with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and HP Device Toolbox (Windows) ....................... 67
Congure IP network settings .............................................................................................................................................. 70
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 70
Printer sharing disclaimer ................................................................................................................................ 70
View or change network settings ................................................................................................................... 70
Rename the printer on a network ................................................................................................................... 71
Manually congure IPv4 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel ........................................................ 72
Printer security features ....................................................................................................................................................... 74
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 74
Assign or change the system password using the Embedded Web Server ............................................. 74
Energy-conservation settings .............................................................................................................................................. 76
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 76
Print with EconoMode ....................................................................................................................................... 76
Set the Sleep/Auto O After Inactivity setting .............................................................................................. 76
Set the Shut Down After Inactivity delay and congure the printer to use 1 watt or less of power .... 77
Set the Delay Shut Down setting .................................................................................................................... 79
HP Web Jetadmin ................................................................................................................................................................... 81
Update the rmware .............................................................................................................................................................. 82
Method one: Update the rmware using the control panel (2-line control panels only) ....................... 82
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Method two: Update the rmware using the Firmware Update Utility ..................................................... 82
9 Solve problems ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 85
Customer support .................................................................................................................................................................. 86
Interpret control-panel light patterns (LED control panels only) ................................................................................... 87
Restore the factory-set defaults ......................................................................................................................................... 91
A “Cartridge is low” or “Cartridge is very low” message displays on the printer control panel or EWS ................... 93
Change the “Very Low” settings ...................................................................................................................... 93
For printers with fax capability ................................................................................................... 95
Order supplies .................................................................................................................................................... 95
Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds ....................................................................................................................... 96
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 96
The product does not pick up paper ............................................................................................................... 96
The product picks up multiple sheets of paper ............................................................................................ 96
The document feeder jams, skews, or picks up multiple sheets of paper ............................................... 96
Clear paper jams ..................................................................................................................................................................... 98
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 98
Paper jam locations ........................................................................................................................................... 98
Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams? .......................................................................................... 99
Clear paper jams in the document feeder (fw models only) .................................................................... 102
Clear paper jams in Tray 1 ............................................................................................................................. 105
Clear paper jams in the rear door and the fuser area ............................................................................... 106
Clear paper jams in the output bin ............................................................................................................... 108
Improve print quality ........................................................................................................................................................... 110
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 110
Update the printer rmware .......................................................................................................................... 111
Print from a dierent software program ..................................................................................................... 111
Check the paper-type setting for the print job ........................................................................................... 111
Check the paper type setting on the printer .......................................................................... 111
Check the paper type setting (Windows) ................................................................................ 111
Check the paper type setting (macOS) ................................................................................... 111
Check toner-cartridge status ........................................................................................................................ 112
Print a cleaning page ...................................................................................................................................... 113
Visually inspect the toner cartridge or cartridges ...................................................................................... 115
Check paper and the printing environment ................................................................................................ 115
Step one: Use paper that meets HP specications ............................................................... 115
Step two: Check the environment ............................................................................................ 115
Step three: Set the individual tray alignment ........................................................................ 116
Try a dierent print driver .............................................................................................................................. 117
Check the EconoMode settings ..................................................................................................................... 117
Adjust Print Density ........................................................................................................................................ 118
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Calibrate the printer to align the colors ....................................................................................................... 119
Adjust color settings (Windows) ................................................................................................................... 120
Print and interpret the print quality page ................................................................................................... 121
Resolving print quality problems ...................................................................................................................................... 123
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 123
Troubleshoot print quality problems ........................................................................................................... 123
Improve copy and scan image quality .............................................................................................................................. 131
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 131
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges .......................................................................................... 131
Eliminate lines or streaks when using the document feeder .................................................................. 132
Check the paper settings ............................................................................................................................... 132
Check the image adjustment settings ......................................................................................................... 133
Optimize for text or pictures ......................................................................................................................... 135
Check the scanner resolution and color settings on the computer ........................................................ 136
Resolution and color guidelines ............................................................................................... 136
Color .............................................................................................................................................. 137
Edge-to-edge copying .................................................................................................................................... 137
Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder (fw models only) ..................... 138
Improve fax image quality .................................................................................................................................................. 139
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 139
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges .......................................................................................... 139
Check the send-fax resolution settings ....................................................................................................... 139
Check the error-correction settings ............................................................................................................. 140
Check the t-to-page setting ........................................................................................................................ 140
Send to a dierent fax machine .................................................................................................................... 140
Check the sender's fax machine ................................................................................................................... 140
Solve wired network problems .......................................................................................................................................... 141
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 141
Poor physical connection ............................................................................................................................... 141
The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the printer ............................................................... 141
The computer is unable to communicate with the printer ....................................................................... 142
The printer is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network ................................................. 142
New software programs might be causing compatibility problems ....................................................... 142
The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly ....................................................................... 142
The printer is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect ............................................................. 142
Solve wireless network problems (wireless models only) ............................................................................................ 143
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 143
Wireless connectivity checklist ...................................................................................................................... 143
The printer does not print after the wireless conguration completes .................................................. 144
The printer does not print, and the computer has a third-party rewall installed ............................... 144
The wireless connection does not work after moving the wireless router or printer .......................... 144
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Cannot connect more computers to the wireless printer ......................................................................... 144
The wireless printer loses communication when connected to a VPN ................................................... 145
The network does not appear in the wireless networks list .................................................................... 145
The wireless network is not functioning ..................................................................................................... 145
Perform a wireless network diagnostic test ............................................................................................... 145
Reduce interference on a wireless network ................................................................................................ 146
Solve fax problems .............................................................................................................................................................. 147
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 147
Fax troubleshooting checklist ....................................................................................................................... 147
Solve general fax problems ........................................................................................................................... 148
Faxes are sending slowly ........................................................................................................... 148
Fax quality is poor ...................................................................................................................... 149
Fax cuts o or prints on two pages ......................................................................................... 149
Index ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 151
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1 Printer overview
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Warning icons
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Printer views
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Printer specications
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Printer hardware setup and software installation
For more information:
The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/
support/ljM182MFP.
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:
● Install and congure
● Learn and use
● Solve problems
● Download software and rmware updates
● Join support forums
● Find warranty and regulatory information
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Warning icons
Warning icon denitions: The following warning icons may appear on HP products. Apply appropriate caution
where applicable.
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Caution: Electric shock
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Caution: Hot surface
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Caution: Keep body parts away from moving parts
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Caution: Sharp edge in close proximity
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Printer views
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Printer front view
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Printer back view
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LED control-panel view
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2-line LCD control-panel view
Printer front view
Table 1-1 Printer front view
Number Description
1 Scanner
2 Control panel (varies by model)
3 Output bin
4 Output bin extension
5 Front door (access to the toner cartridges)
6 Model number
7 Tray 1
8 Power button
9 Document feeder (fw models only)
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Printer back view
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5
4
6
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1
Table 1-2 Printer back view
Number Description
1 Rear door (access for clearing jams)
2 Serial number and product number label
3 Power connection
4 USB interface port
5 Ethernet port
6 Fax “line in” port for attaching the fax phone line to the printer (fax models only)
7 Telephone “line out” port for attaching an extension phone, answering machine, or other device (fax models only)
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LED control-panel view
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3
2
5 46
9
7
8
10
Table 1-3 LED control-panel view
Number Item Description
1 Control panel LED display This screen displays error codes and numerical information for copy jobs.
2 Up arrow button Use this button to increase the value that appears on the display.
3 Down arrow button Use this button to decrease the value that appears on the display.
4 Start Color Copy / Resume
button
5
6
7
Start Mono Copy button
Copy Setup button
Cancel button
8 Attention LED The Attention light blinks when the printer requires user attention, such as when the
9 Ready LED The Ready light glows without blinking when the printer is ready to print. It blinks
Press this button to start a color copy job.
Press this button to start a mono copy job.
Use this button to navigate through the Number of Copies, Lighter/Darker, and
Reduce/Enlarge options. The default option is Number of Copies.
Press this button to perform the following actions:
● Cancel a print job when the printer is printing.
● Reset the current copy settings to the default values when the printer is idle.
● Exit Copy Default Setting mode without saving the value when the printer is in
Copy Default Setting mode.
printer runs out of paper or a toner cartridge needs to be changed. If the light glows
without blinking, the printer has experienced an error.
when the printer is receiving print data or canceling a print job.
10 Supplies LEDs A Supplies light blinks when a supply error occurs, and it glows without blinking when
the supply is very low and replacement is required.
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2-line LCD control-panel view
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Table 1-4 2-line LCD control-panel view
Number Item Description
1 2-line control panel display This screen displays menus and printer information.
2
3 OK button Use the OK button for the following actions:
Left arrow button
4
Right arrow button
5
Cancel button
Use this button to navigate through the menus or to decrease a value that appears on
the display.
● Open the control-panel menus.
● Open a submenu displayed on the control-panel display.
● Select a menu item.
● Clear some errors.
● Begin a print job in response to a control-panel prompt (for example, when the
message Press [OK] to continue appears on the control-panel display).
Use this button to navigate through the menus or to increase a value that appears on
the display.
Use this button to cancel a print job or to exit the control panel menus.
6
7 Start Color Copy / Resume
Start Mono Copy button
button
Use this button to start a mono copy job.
Use this button to start a color copy job.
8
Number of Copies button
Use this button to set the number of copies to be produced.
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Table 1-4 2-line LCD control-panel view (continued)
Number Item Description
9
10
11 Alphanumeric keypad Use the keypad to provide fax numbers.
12
13
14
15
16
17 Ready LED The Ready light glows without blinking when the printer is ready to print. It blinks
Lighter/Darker button
Copy Menu button
Fax Redial button (fax
models only)
Start Fax button (fax
models only)
Setup button
Wireless button
Back arrow button
Use this button to adjust the darkness setting for the current copy job.
Use this button to open the Copy menu.
Use this button to recall the fax number used for the previous fax job.
Use this button to start a fax job.
Use this button to open the Setup menu.
Use this button to access the wireless menu.
Use this button for the following actions:
● Exit the control-panel menus.
● Scroll back to a previous menu in a submenu list.
● Scroll back to a previous menu item in a submenu list (without saving changes
to the menu item).
when the printer is receiving print data or canceling a print job.
18 Attention LED The Attention light blinks when the printer requires user attention, such as when the
printer runs out of paper or a toner cartridge needs to be changed. If the light glows
without blinking, the printer has experienced an error.
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Printer specications
IMPORTANT: The following specications are correct at the time of publication, but they are subject to change.
For current information, see www.hp.com/support/ljM182MFP.
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Technical specications
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Supported operating systems
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Mobile printing solutions
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Printer dimensions
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Power consumption, electrical specications, and acoustic emissions
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Operating environmental range
Technical specications
See www.hp.com/support/ljM182MFP for current information.
Supported operating systems
The following information applies to the printer-specic Windows PCL 6 and HP print drivers for macOS and to
the software installer.
Windows: The HP Software Installer installs the “HP PCL.6” version 3 print driver, the “HP PCL 6” version 3 print
driver, or the “HP PCL-6” version 4 print driver, depending on the Windows operating system, along with optional
software when using the software installer. Download the "HP PCL.6" version 3 print driver, the "HP PCL 6"
version 3 print driver, and the "HP PCL-6" version 4 print driver from the printer-support website for this printer:
www.hp.com/support/ljM182MFP.
macOS: Mac computers are supported with this printer. Download HP Smart either from 123.hp.com or from the
Printer Support page, and then use HP Smart to install the HP print driver. HP Smart is not included in the
HP Software Installer.
1. Go to 123.hp.com.
2. Follow the steps provided to download the printer software.
Linux: For information and print drivers for Linux, go to www.hp.com/go/linuxprinting.
UNIX: For information and print drivers for UNIX®, go to www.hp.com/go/unixmodelscripts.
Table
1-5 Supported operating systems and print drivers
Operating system Print driver installed (from the software on
the web)
Windows® XP SP3, 32-bit
The “HP PCL.6” printer-specic print driver is
installed for this operating system as part of
the software installation.
Notes
Microsoft retired mainstream support for
Windows XP in April 2009. HP will continue
to provide best eort support for the
discontinued XP operating system. Some
features of the print driver are not
supported.
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Table 1-5 Supported operating systems and print drivers (continued)
Operating system Print driver installed (from the software on
the web)
Windows Vista®, 32-bit
Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit The “HP PCL 6” printer-specic print driver is
Windows 8, 32-bit and 64-bit The “HP PCL 6” printer-specic print driver is
Windows 8.1, 32-bit and 64-bit The “HP PCL-6” V4 printer-specic print
Windows 10, 32-bit and 64-bit The “HP PCL-6” V4 printer-specic print
Windows Server 2008 SP2, 32-bit The “HP PCL.6” printer-specic print driver is
The “HP PCL.6” printer-specic print driver is
installed for this operating system as part of
the software installation.
installed for this operating system as part of
the software installation.
installed for this operating system as part of
the software installation.
driver is installed for this operating system
as part of the software installation.
driver is installed for this operating system
as part of the software installation.
available for download from the printersupport website. Download the driver, and
then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to
install it.
Notes
Microsoft retired mainstream support for
Windows Vista in April 2012. HP will
continue to provide best eort support for
the discontinued Vista operating system.
Some features of the print driver are not
supported.
Windows 8 RT support is provided through
Microsoft IN OS Version 4, 32- bit driver.
Windows 8.1 RT support is provided through
Microsoft IN OS Version 4, 32- bit driver.
Microsoft retired mainstream support for
Windows Server 2008 in January 2015. HP
will continue to provide best eort support
for the discontinued Server 2008 operating
system. Some features of the print driver
are not supported.
Windows Server 2008 SP2, 64-bit The “HP PCL 6” printer-specic print driver is
available for download from the printersupport website. Download the driver, and
then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to
install it.
Windows Server 2008 R2, SP 1, 64-bit The “HP PCL 6” printer-specic print driver is
installed for this operating system as part of
the software installation.
Windows Server 2012, 64-bit The “HP PCL 6” printer-specic print driver is
installed for this operating system as part of
the software installation.
Windows Server 2012 R2, 64-bit The “HP PCL-6” printer-specic print driver is
installed for this operating system as part of
the software installation.
Windows 10 server (Server 2016), 32-bit
and 64-bit
macOS v10.15 Catalina, macOS v10.14
Mojave, macOS v10.13 High Sierra, macOS
v10.12 Sierra
The “HP PCL-6” printer-specic print driver is
installed for this operating system as part of
the software installation.
To install the print driver, download
HP Smart from 123.hp.com. Follow the
steps provided to install the printer software
and print driver.
Microsoft retired mainstream support for
Windows Server 2008 in January 2015. HP
will continue to provide best eort support
for the discontinued Server 2008 operating
system.
NOTE: For a current list of supported operating systems, go to www.hp.com/support/ljM182MFP for HP's all-
inclusive help for the printer.
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NOTE: For HP UPD driver support for this printer, go to www.hp.com/go/upd. Under Additional information,
click the links.
Table 1-6 Minimum system requirements
Windows macOS
● Internet connection
● Dedicated USB 1.1 or 2.0 connection or a network connection
● 400 MB of available hard-disk space
● 1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
Mobile printing solutions
HP oers multiple mobile and ePrint solutions to enable easy printing to an HP printer from a laptop, tablet,
smartphone, or other mobile device. To see the full list and to determine the best choice, go to www.hp.com/go/
LaserJetMobilePrinting.
NOTE: Update the printer rmware to ensure all mobile printing and ePrint capabilities are supported.
● Wi-Fi Direct (wireless models only)
● HP ePrint via email (Requires HP Web Services to be enabled and the printer to be registered with
HP Connected)
● HP ePrint app (Available for Android, iOS, and Blackberry)
● HP Smart app for iOS and Android devices
● HP ePrint software
● Internet connection
● 1 GB of available hard-disk space
● Google Cloud Print
● AirPrint
● Android Printing
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Printer dimensions
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Figure 1-1 Dimensions for the n and nw models
Table 1-7 Dimensions for the n and nw models
Dimension Printer fully closed Printer fully open
1. Height 292.6 mm (11.5 in) 545 mm (21.5 in)
2. Depth 380 mm (15 in) 855 mm (33.7 in)
3. Width 420 mm (16.5 in) 420 mm (16.5 in)
Weight (with cartridges) 15.7 kg (34.6 lb) 15.7 kg (34.6 lb)
Figure 1-2 Dimensions for the fw models
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Table 1-8 Dimensions for the fw models
Dimension Printer fully closed Printer fully open
1. Height 341.2 mm (13.4 in) 540 mm (21.3 in)
2. Depth 380 mm (15 in) 855 mm (33.7 in)
3. Width 420 mm (16.5 in) 457 mm (18 in)
Weight (with cartridges) 16.3 kg (35.9 lb) 16.3 kg (35.9 lb)
Power consumption, electrical specications, and acoustic emissions
See www.hp.com/support/ljM182MFP for current information.
CAUTION: Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert
operating voltages. This will damage the printer and void the printer warranty.
Operating environmental range
Table 1-9 Operating environmental range
Environment Recommended Allowed
Temperature 15° to 27°C (59° to 80.6°F) 10° to 32.5°C (50° to 90.5°F)
Relative humidity 30% to 70% relative humidity (RH) 10% to 80% (RH)
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Printer hardware setup and software installation
For basic setup instructions, see the Setup Poster and Getting Started Guide that came with the printer. For
additional instructions, go to HP support on the Web.
Go to www.hp.com/support/ljM182MFP for HP's all-inclusive help for the printer. Find the following support:
● Install and congure
● Learn and use
●
Solve problems
● Download software and rmware updates
● Join support forums
● Find warranty and regulatory information
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2 Paper trays
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Introduction
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Load Tray 1
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Load and print envelopes
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Load and print labels
For more information:
The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/
support/ljM182MFP.
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:
● Install and congure
● Learn and use
● Solve problems
● Download software and rmware updates
● Join support forums
● Find warranty and regulatory information
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Introduction
CAUTION: Do not extend more than one paper tray at a time.
Do not use paper tray as a step.
Keep hands out of paper trays when closing.
All trays must be closed when moving the printer.
Load Tray 1
Introduction
The following information describes how to load paper into Tray 1. This tray holds up to 150 sheets of 75 g/m
(20 lb) paper.
NOTE: To avoid paper jams:
● Never add or remove paper from the tray during printing.
● Before loading the tray, remove all of the paper from the input tray and straighten the stack.
● When loading the tray, do not fan the paper.
● Use paper that is not wrinkled, folded, or damaged.
1. Open the tray.
NOTE: Do not open this tray while it is in use.
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2. Adjust the paper guides by squeezing the
adjustment latches and sliding the guides to the
size of the paper being used.
NOTE: To load legal-size paper, extend the tray
front by pressing the blue latch and pulling the
front of the tray. When loaded with legal-size
paper, Tray 1 extends from the front of the printer
approximately 57.5 mm (2.2 in).
3. Load the paper into the tray. For information about
how to orient the paper, see Tray 1 paper
orientation on page 19.
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4. Adjust the guides so that they lightly touch the
paper stack, but do not bend it.
NOTE: Do not adjust the paper guides tightly
against the paper stack.
NOTE: To prevent jams, adjust the paper guides
to the correct size and do not overll the tray.
5. Close the tray.
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When using paper that requires a specic orientation, load it according to the information in the following tables.
Table 2-1 Letterhead or preprinted
Image orientation Output Paper size How to load paper
Portrait 1-sided printing Letter, Legal, Executive, Ocio (8.5 x 13), A4,
A6, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), Postcard #10,
Japanese Postcard (Postcard (JIS)), Double
Japan Postcard Rotated (Double Postcard
(JIS))
Portrait 2-sided printing Letter, Legal, Executive, Ocio (8.5 x 13), A4,
A6, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), Postcard #10,
Japanese Postcard (Postcard (JIS)), Double
Japan Postcard Rotated (Double Postcard
(JIS))
Face-up
Top edge toward the back of the tray
Face-down
Top edge toward the back of the tray
Landscape 1-sided printing A5 Face-up
Top edge toward the back of the tray
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Table 2-1 Letterhead or preprinted (continued)
Image orientation Output Paper size How to load paper
Landscape 2-sided printing A5 Face-down
Top edge toward the back of the tray
Portrait 1-sided printing or 2-sided
printing
Landscape 1-sided printing or 2-sided
printing
Letter, Legal, Executive, Ocio (8.5 x 13), A4,
A6, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), Postcard #10,
Japanese Postcard (Postcard (JIS)), Double
Japan Postcard Rotated (Double Postcard
(JIS))
A5 Face-up
Face-up
Holes toward the left side of the tray
Holes toward the front of the tray
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