HP LaserJet M479 User's Guide
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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479
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Table of contents
1 Printer overview ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Warning icons ............................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Potential shock hazard ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
Open source license ................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Printer views .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Printer front view ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Printer back view .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Control panel view ............................................................................................................................................... 6
How to use the touchscreen control panel ................................................................................. 8
Printer specications ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Technical specications ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Supported operating systems ......................................................................................................................... 10
Mobile printing solutions .................................................................................................................................. 12
Printer dimensions ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Power consumption, electrical specications, and acoustic emissions .................................................... 14
Operating environment range ......................................................................................................................... 14
Printer hardware setup and software installation ............................................................................................................ 15
2 Paper trays .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Load paper to Tray 1 ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
Load Paper Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) .......................................................................................................... 18
Tray 1 paper orientation ................................................................................................................................... 19
Load paper to Tray 2 ............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 22
Load paper Tray 2 ............................................................................................................................................. 22
Tray 2 paper orientation ................................................................................................................................... 24
Load paper to Tray 3 ............................................................................................................................................................. 27
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 27
Load paper to Tray 3 (optional) ....................................................................................................................... 27
Tray 3 paper orientation ................................................................................................................................... 29
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Load and print envelopes ..................................................................................................................................................... 31
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 31
Print envelopes .................................................................................................................................................. 31
Envelope orientation ......................................................................................................................................... 31
3 Supplies, accessories, and parts .......................................................................................................................................................... 33
Order supplies, accessories, and parts ............................................................................................................................... 34
Ordering .............................................................................................................................................................. 34
Supplies and accessories ................................................................................................................................. 34
Customer self-repair parts ............................................................................................................................... 36
Dynamic security .................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Congure the HP toner-cartridge-protection supply settings ........................................................................................ 37
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 37
Enable or disable the Cartridge Policy feature ............................................................................................. 38
Use the printer control panel to enable the Cartridge Policy feature ................................... 38
Use the printer control panel to disable the Cartridge Policy feature .................................. 38
Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to enable the Cartridge Policy feature ............. 38
Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to disable the Cartridge Policy feature ............ 39
Troubleshoot Cartridge Policy control panel error messages ............................................... 39
Enable or disable the Cartridge Protection feature ...................................................................................... 41
Use the printer control panel to enable the Cartridge Protection feature ........................... 41
Use the printer control panel to disable the Cartridge Protection feature .......................... 41
Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to enable the Cartridge Protection feature ..... 42
Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to disable the Cartridge Protection feature .... 42
Troubleshoot Cartridge Protection control panel error messages ....................................... 43
Replace the toner cartridges ................................................................................................................................................ 44
Toner cartridge information ............................................................................................................................. 44
Remove and replace the toner cartridges ..................................................................................................... 46
4 Print .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Print tasks (Windows) ............................................................................................................................................................ 52
How to print (Windows) .................................................................................................................................... 52
Automatically print on both sides (Windows) ............................................................................................... 52
Manually print on both sides (Windows) ........................................................................................................ 53
Print multiple pages per sheet (Windows) .................................................................................................... 53
Select the paper type (Windows) .................................................................................................................... 54
Additional print tasks ........................................................................................................................................ 54
Print tasks (macOS) ............................................................................................................................................................... 55
How to print (macOS) ........................................................................................................................................ 55
Automatically print on both sides (macOS) ................................................................................................... 55
Manually print on both sides (macOS) ........................................................................................................... 55
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Print multiple pages per sheet (macOS) ........................................................................................................ 56
Select the paper type (macOS) ........................................................................................................................ 56
Additional print tasks ........................................................................................................................................ 57
Store print jobs on the printer to print later or print privately ........................................................................................ 58
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 58
Before beginning ............................................................................................................................................... 58
Set up job storage ............................................................................................................................................. 58
Disable or enable the job storage feature ..................................................................................................... 59
Create a stored job (Windows) ......................................................................................................................... 60
Create a stored job (macOS) ............................................................................................................................ 60
Print a stored job ............................................................................................................................................... 61
Delete a stored job ............................................................................................................................................ 63
Delete a job that is stored on the printer .................................................................................. 63
Information sent to printer for Job Accounting purposes ........................................................................... 63
Mobile printing ........................................................................................................................................................................ 64
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 64
Wi-Fi Direct printing (wireless models only) .................................................................................................. 65
To turn on Wi-Fi Direct .................................................................................................................. 65
Change the printer Wi-Fi Direct name ....................................................................................... 66
Step one: Open the HP Embedded Web Server ................................................... 66
Step two: Change the Wi-Fi Direct name .............................................................. 66
HP ePrint via Email ............................................................................................................................................ 66
AirPrint ................................................................................................................................................................. 67
Android embedded printing ............................................................................................................................. 67
Print from a USB ash drive ................................................................................................................................................. 68
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 68
Print USB documents ........................................................................................................................................ 68
5 Copy .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Make a copy ............................................................................................................................................................................. 69
Copy on both sides (duplex) ................................................................................................................................................. 70
Copy on both sides automatically ................................................................................................................... 70
Copy on both sides manually ........................................................................................................................... 70
Copy an identication card .................................................................................................................................................... 70
Additional copy tasks ............................................................................................................................................................. 71
6 Scan .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 73
Scan by using HP Scan software (Windows) ...................................................................................................................... 73
Scan by using HP Easy Scan Software (macOS) ................................................................................................................ 74
Set up Scan to Email .............................................................................................................................................................. 75
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 75
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Before you begin ................................................................................................................................................ 75
Method one: Use the Scan to Email Wizard (Windows) ............................................................................... 75
Method two: Set up the Scan to Email feature via the HP Embedded Web Server ................................ 78
Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) ......................................................... 78
Step two: Congure the Scan to Email feature ........................................................................ 78
Set up Scan to Network Folder ............................................................................................................................................ 79
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 79
Before you begin ................................................................................................................................................ 79
Method one: Use the Scan to Network Folder Wizard (Windows) ............................................................. 79
Method two: Set up the Scan to Network Folder feature via the HP Embedded Web Server ............... 82
Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) ......................................................... 82
Step two: Congure the Scan to Network Folder feature ....................................................... 82
Set up Scan to SharePoint .................................................................................................................................................... 83
Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) .............................................................................. 83
Step two: Set up Scan to SharePoint .............................................................................................................. 83
Set up Scan to Computer (Windows) .................................................................................................................................. 84
Enable scanning to a computer (Windows) ................................................................................................... 84
Scan to a USB ash drive ...................................................................................................................................................... 84
Scan to email .......................................................................................................................................................................... 85
Scan to a network folder ....................................................................................................................................................... 85
Scan to SharePoint ................................................................................................................................................................. 86
Scan to a computer (Windows) ............................................................................................................................................ 86
Additional scan tasks ............................................................................................................................................................. 87
7 Fax ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 89
Connect and congure the printer for fax .......................................................................................................................... 90
Connect the printer to a telephone line ......................................................................................................... 90
Congure the printer for fax ............................................................................................................................ 91
Congure the fax time, date and header using the HP Fax Setup Wizard ........................... 91
Congure the time, date, and header using the printer control panel ................................. 91
Congure the time, date, and header using the HP Embedded Web Server and
Printer Home Page (EWS) ............................................................................................................ 92
Congure for stand-alone fax ..................................................................................................... 93
Congure for an answering machine ......................................................................................... 93
Install the HP Fax software in Windows (optional) .................................................................. 94
Send a fax ................................................................................................................................................................................ 95
Send a fax by dialing manually from the printer control panel .................................................................. 95
Fax from the atbed scanner .......................................................................................................................... 95
Fax from the document feeder ....................................................................................................................... 96
Schedule a fax to be sent later ........................................................................................................................ 97
Use phone book entries ................................................................................................................................... 97
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Send a fax from the software (Windows) ...................................................................................................... 98
Send a fax from a third-party software program, such as Microsoft Word ............................................. 99
Create, edit, and delete phone book entries ................................................................................................................... 100
Create and edit individual phone-book entries .......................................................................................... 100
Create and edit group phone-book entries ................................................................................................. 100
Delete phone book entries ............................................................................................................................ 100
Reprint a received fax from the printer memory ............................................................................................................ 101
Additional fax tasks ............................................................................................................................................................. 101
8 Manage the printer .............................................................................................................................................................................. 103
Use HP Web Services applications .................................................................................................................................... 103
Change the printer connection type (Windows) ............................................................................................................. 104
Advanced conguration with HP Embedded Web Server and Printer Home Page (EWS) ....................................... 105
Method one: Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) from the software ....................................... 105
Method two: Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) from a web browser ................................... 105
Congure IP network settings ........................................................................................................................................... 109
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 109
Printer sharing disclaimer .............................................................................................................................. 109
View or change network settings ................................................................................................................. 109
Rename the printer on a network ................................................................................................................ 109
Manually congure IPv4 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel ...................................................... 110
Link speed and duplex settings .................................................................................................................... 110
Printer security features ..................................................................................................................................................... 112
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 112
Assign or change the system password using the Embedded Web Server .......................................... 112
Energy-conservation settings ........................................................................................................................................... 113
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 113
Print with EconoMode .................................................................................................................................... 113
Set the Sleep Mode setting ............................................................................................................................ 113
Set the Shutdown Mode setting ................................................................................................................... 113
Set the Disable Shutdown setting ................................................................................................................ 114
HP Web Jetadmin ................................................................................................................................................................. 114
Update the rmware ........................................................................................................................................................... 115
Method one: Update the rmware using the control panel ..................................................................... 115
Method two: Update the rmware using the HP Printer Update utility .................................................. 115
9 Solve problems ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 117
Customer support ................................................................................................................................................................ 117
Control panel help system ................................................................................................................................................. 118
Restore the factory-set defaults ....................................................................................................................................... 118
A “Cartridge is low” or “Cartridge is very low” message displays on the printer control panel ............................... 119
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Change the “Very Low” settings ................................................................................................................... 120
Change the "Very Low" settings from the control panel ...................................................... 120
For printers with fax capability ................................................................................................. 120
Order supplies .................................................................................................................................................. 120
Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds .................................................................................................................... 122
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 122
The printer picks up multiple sheets of paper ............................................................................................ 122
The printer does not pick up paper .............................................................................................................. 124
The document feeder jams, skews, or picks up multiple sheets of paper ............................................ 126
Clear paper jams .................................................................................................................................................................. 127
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 127
Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams? ....................................................................................... 127
Paper jam locations ........................................................................................................................................ 128
Clear paper jams in the document feeder ................................................................................................... 128
Clear paper jams in Tray 1 - 13.02 ............................................................................................................... 131
Clear paper jams in Tray 2 - 13.03 ............................................................................................................... 133
Clear paper jams in the output bin - 13.10, 13.11, 13.12 ........................................................................ 135
Clear paper jams in the duplexer (duplex models only) - 13.14, 13.15 ................................................. 135
Clear paper jams in the toner cartridge or fuser area - 13.08, 13.09 .................................................... 136
Resolving print quality problems ...................................................................................................................................... 138
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 138
Troubleshoot print quality ............................................................................................................................. 139
Update the printer rmware ..................................................................................................... 139
Print from a dierent software program ................................................................................ 139
Check the paper-type setting for the print job ...................................................................... 140
Check the paper type setting on the printer ..................................................... 140
Check the paper type setting (Windows) ........................................................... 140
Check the paper type setting (macOS) ............................................................... 140
Check toner-cartridge status .................................................................................................... 141
Step one: Print a supplies status page ............................................................... 141
Step two: Check supplies status .......................................................................... 141
Print a cleaning page .................................................................................................................. 141
Visually inspect the toner cartridge or cartridges ................................................................. 142
Check paper and the printing environment ............................................................................ 143
Step one: Use paper that meets HP specications .......................................... 143
Step two: Check the environment ....................................................................... 143
Step three: Set the individual tray alignment .................................................... 143
Try a dierent print driver ......................................................................................................... 144
Troubleshoot color quality ........................................................................................................ 145
Calibrate the printer to align the colors .............................................................. 145
Adjust color settings (Windows) .......................................................................... 145
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Print and interpret the print quality page .......................................................... 145
Check the EconoMode settings ................................................................................................ 146
Adjust print density .................................................................................................................... 147
Troubleshoot image defects ......................................................................................................................... 147
Improve copy and scan image quality .............................................................................................................................. 157
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 157
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges .......................................................................................... 157
Check the paper settings ............................................................................................................................... 158
Check the image adjustment settings ......................................................................................................... 158
Optimize for text or pictures ......................................................................................................................... 158
Check the scanner resolution and color settings on the computer ........................................................ 159
Resolution and color guidelines ............................................................................................... 159
Color .............................................................................................................................................. 160
Edge-to-edge copying .................................................................................................................................... 160
Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder .................................................... 160
Improve fax image quality .................................................................................................................................................. 163
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 163
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges .......................................................................................... 163
Check the send-fax resolution settings ....................................................................................................... 164
Check the Error Correction Mode setting .................................................................................................... 164
Send to a dierent fax machine .................................................................................................................... 164
Check the sender's fax machine ................................................................................................................... 164
Solve wired network problems .......................................................................................................................................... 165
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 165
Poor physical connection ............................................................................................................................... 165
The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the printer ............................................................... 165
The computer is unable to communicate with the printer ....................................................................... 165
The printer is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network ................................................. 166
New software programs might be causing compatibility problems ....................................................... 166
The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly ....................................................................... 166
The printer is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect ............................................................. 166
Solve wireless network problems ..................................................................................................................................... 167
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 167
Wireless connectivity checklist ...................................................................................................................... 167
The printer does not print after the wireless conguration completes .................................................. 168
The printer does not print, and the computer has a third-party rewall installed ............................... 168
The wireless connection does not work after moving the wireless router or printer .......................... 168
Cannot connect more computers to the wireless printer ......................................................................... 169
The wireless printer loses communication when connected to a VPN ................................................... 169
The network does not appear in the wireless networks list .................................................................... 169
The wireless network is not functioning ..................................................................................................... 169
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Perform a wireless network diagnostic test ............................................................................................... 170
Reduce interference on a wireless network ................................................................................................ 170
Solve fax problems .............................................................................................................................................................. 171
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 171
Fax troubleshooting checklist ....................................................................................................................... 171
Solve general fax problems ........................................................................................................................... 173
Faxes are sending slowly ........................................................................................................... 173
Fax quality is poor ...................................................................................................................... 173
Fax cuts o or prints on two pages ......................................................................................... 174
Index ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 175
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1 Printer overview
Review the location of features on the printer, the physical and technical specications of the printer, and where
to locate setup information.
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Warning icons
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Potential shock hazard
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Open source license
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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:
For video assistance, see www.hp.com/videos/LaserJet.
The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/
support/colorljM479MFP.
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
Warning icons
Use caution if you see a warning icon on your HP printer, as indicated in the icon denitions.
● Caution: Electric shock
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● Caution: Hot surface
● Caution: Keep body parts away from moving parts
● Caution: Sharp edge in close proximity
● Warning
Potential shock hazard
Review this important safety information.
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● Read and understand these safety statements to avoid an electrical shock hazard.
● Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce risk of injury from re or electric
shock.
● Read and understand all instructions in the user guide.
● Observe all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
● Use only a grounded electrical outlet when connecting the product to a power source. If you do not know
whether the outlet is grounded, check with a qualied electrician.
● Do not touch the contacts on any of the sockets on the product. Replace damaged cords immediately.
● Unplug this product from wall outlets before cleaning.
● Do not install or use this product near water or when you are wet.
● Install the product securely on a stable surface.
● Install the product in a protected location where no one can step on or trip over the power cord.
Open source license
For information on open source software used in this printer, visit www.hp.com/software/opensource.
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Printer views
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Identify parts on the printer and buttons on the control panel.
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Printer front view
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Printer back view
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Control panel view
Printer front view
Identify the parts on the front of the printer.
Figure 1-1 Printer front view
Number Description
1 Scanner
2 Document feeder
3 Regulatory label (inside the front door)
4 Tray 2
5 Tray 1
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6 Power on/o button
7 Front door (provides toner cartridge access)
8 Output bin extension
9 Output bin
10 Walk-up USB port (for printing and scanning without a computer)
11 Touchscreen control panel (tilts up for easier viewing)
Printer back view
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5
4
1
2
Identify the parts on the back of the printer.
Figure 1-2 Printer rear view
Number Description
1 Front door release button
2 Duplexer (dw, fdn, and fdw models only)
3 USB port for job storage
4 USB port for direct connection to a computer
5 Ethernet port
6 Fax ports cover
NOTE: The fax ports are behind the cover.
7 Power connection
8 Rear door (fnw model only) (provides access for clearing jams)
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Control panel view
Copies Copy
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Identify the buttons and features on the touchscreen control panel.
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How to use the touchscreen control panel
The Home screen provides access to the printer features and indicates the current status of the printer.
Return to the Home screen at any time by touching the Home button on the bottom of the printer control panel.
NOTE: For more information about the printer control panel features, go to www.hp.com/support/
colorljM479MFP.
NOTE: The features that appear on the Home screen can vary, depending on the printer conguration.
Figure 1-3 Control panel view
Number Item Description
1 Home screen dashboard display
icons
2 Home screen icons Touch these icons to open the menus for these functions.
3 Help button Provides access to the control panel help system.
4 Home button Provides access to the Home screen.
5 Back button Returns to the previous screen.
6 Color touchscreen Provides access to menus, help animations, and printer information.
7 Sign In button Touch this button to sign in to the printer.
8 Copy icon: Touch this icon to open the Copy menu.
See the table that follows for a description of the icons.
Pull down this tab to open the Jobs menu.
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Number Item Description
9 Scan icon: Touch this icon to open the Scan menus:
● Scan to USB Drive
● Scan to Network Folder
● Scan to E-mail
● Scan to Computer
● Scan to SharePoint
10 Print icon: Touch this icon to open the Print menus.
11 Fax icon: Touch this icon to open the Fax menus.
12 Apps icon: Touch this icon to open the Apps menu to print directly from select Web
applications.
13 Quick Sets icon: Touch this icon to access shortcut jobs that are set up for frequently
performed tasks. This icon appears after a Quick Set is congured.
Quick Sets are congured in the Embedded Web Server (EWS), under
Settings►Control Panel Customization.
NOTE: While the control panel does not have a standard Cancel button, during many printer processes a Cancel
button appears on the touchscreen. This permits users to cancel a process before the printer completes it.
Home screen dashboard display icons
Table
1-1 Home screen icons
Icon Purpose
Setup icon: Opens the Setup menu, where you can change preferences and perform maintenance
functions.
Wireless icon: Opens the Wireless Summary menu, where you can check wireless status and change
wireless settings. You can also print a wireless test report, which helps diagnosing network connection
issues.
HP ePrint icon: Opens the Web Services Summary menu, where you can check ePrint status details,
change ePrint settings, or print an Info page.
Wi-Fi Direct icon: Opens the Wi-Fi Direct menu, where you can turn on Wi-Fi Direct, turn o Wi-Fi Direct,
and display the Wi-Fi Direct name and password.
Cartridge icon: Opens the Cartridge Information screen, where you can view the estimated levels and
pages remaining for the toner cartridges.
Paper Setup icon: Opens the Paper Setup menu, where you can congure the default Paper Size and
Paper Type for the paper trays.
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Table 1-1 Home screen icons (continued)
Icon Purpose
Fax Status icon: Displays status information for the Auto Answer function, fax logs, and the fax sound
volume.
ECO icon: Allows you to congure some of the printer environmental features.
How to use the touchscreen control panel
Use the following actions to use the printer touchscreen control panel.
Table 1-2 How to use the touchscreen control panel
Action Description Example
Touch Touch an item on the screen to select that item
or open that menu. Also, when scrolling through
menus, briey touch the screen to stop the
scrolling.
Swipe Touch the screen and then move your nger
horizontally to scroll the screen sideways.
Scroll Touch the screen and then move your nger
vertically to scroll the screen up and down. When
scrolling through menus, briey touch the screen
to stop the scrolling.
Touch the Setup icon to open the Setup
menu.
Swipe the Home screen to access additional
menu options.
Scroll through the Setup menu.
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Printer specications
Review hardware, software, and printer environment specications.
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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 environment range
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/colorljM479MFP.
Technical specications
Review the technical specications for the printer.
For current information, see www.hp.com/support/colorljM479MFP.
Table
1-3 Technical specications
Model name
Product number
Paper handling Tray 1 (50-sheet capacity) Included Included Included Included
Paper handling Tray 2 (250-sheet capacity) Included Included Included Included
Paper handling Optional 550-sheet accessory tray Optional Optional Optional Optional
Paper handling Automatic duplex printing Included Not available Included Included
Connectivity 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
connection with IPv4 and IPv6
Connectivity Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Included Included Included Included
Connectivity Walk-up USB port Included Included Included Included
Connectivity Print server for wireless connectivity Included Included Not available Included
Connectivity Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Included Included Not available Included
Connectivity Wi-Fi Direct for printing from mobile
devices
Control-panel display and
input
Print Prints 27 pages per minute (ppm) on
Color touchscreen control panel
A4 and 28 ppm on letter-size paper
M479dw
W1A77A
Included Included Included Included
Included Included Not available Included
Included Included Included Included
Included Included Included Included
M479fnw
W1A78A
M479fdn
W1A79A
M479fdw
W1A80A
Print USB printing (no computer required) Included Included Included Included
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Table 1-3 Technical specications (continued)
Model name
Product number
Print Job storage and private printing
(Requires a 16 GB or greater USB
thumb drive.)
Fax Fax features Not available Included Included Included
Fax HP Digital Fax (Fax to Email and Fax to
Network Folder options)
Copy and Scan Copies 19 pages per minute (ppm) and
scans up to 26 ppm.
NOTE: Copy and scan speeds are
subject to change.
Copy and Scan 50-page document feeder with dual-
head scanning for single-pass duplex
copying and scanning
Copy and Scan 50-page document feeder with
simplex copying and scanning
Copy and Scan Scan to E-mail, Scan to USB, and Scan
to Network Folder options
M479dw
W1A77A
Included Included Included Included
Not available Included Included Included
Included Included Included Included
Not available Included Included Included
Included Included Included Included
Included Included Included Included
M479fnw
W1A78A
M479fdn
W1A79A
M479fdw
W1A80A
Supported operating systems
The following information applies to the printer-specic Windows and HP print drivers for macOS and to the
software installer.
Windows: The HP Software Installer installs either a V3 or V4 PCL 6 print driver depending on the Windows
operating system along with optional software when using the full software installer. See the software
installation notes for more information.
macOS: Mac computers and Apple mobile devices are supported with this printer. Download HP Easy Start either
from 123.hp.com/laserjet or from the Printer Support page, and then use HP Easy Start to install the HP print
driver. HP Easy Start is not included in the HP Software Installer.
1. Go to 123.hp.com/laserjet.
2. Follow the steps provided to download HP Easy Start.
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.
1-4 Supported operating systems and print drivers
Table
Operating system Print driver installed (from the software on the web)
Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit The HP PCL 6 (V3) printer-specic print driver is installed for this operating system as part
of the software installation.
Windows 8, 32-bit and 64-bit The HP PCL 6 (V3) printer-specic print driver is installed for this operating system as part
of the software installation.
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Table 1-4 Supported operating systems and print drivers (continued)
Operating system Print driver installed (from the software on the web)
Windows 8.1, 32-bit and 64-bit The HP PCL-6 (V4) printer-specic print driver is installed for this operating system as part
of the software installation.
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Windows 10, 32-bit and 64-bit The HP PCL-6 (V4) printer-specic print driver is installed for this operating system as part
of the software installation.
Windows Server 2008 R2, 64-bit The HP PCL 6 (V3) printer-specic print driver is available for download from the printer
support website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to install
3
it.
Windows Server 2008 R2, SP1, 64-bit The HP PCL 6 (V3) printer-specic print driver is available for download from the printer
support website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to install
it.
Windows Server 2012 The HP PCL 6 (V3) printer-specic print driver is available for download from the printer
support website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to install
it.
Windows Server 2012 R2 The HP PCL 6 (V3) printer-specic print driver is available for download from the printer
support website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to install
it.
Windows Server 2016, 64-bit The HP PCL 6 (V3) printer-specic print driver is available for download from the printer
support website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to install
it.
macOS Sierra 10.12, macOS High
Sierra 10.13, macOS Mojave 10.14
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Windows 8 RT support is provided through Microsoft IN OS Version 4, 32-bit driver.
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Windows 8.1 RT support is provided through Microsoft IN OS Version 4, 32-bit driver.
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Microsoft retired mainstream support for Windows Server 2008 in January 2015. HP will continue to provide best eort support for the
To install the print driver, download HP Easy Start from 123.hp.com/laserjet. Follow the
steps provided to install the printer software and print driver.
discontinued Server 2008 operating system.
NOTE: For a current list of supported operating systems, go to www.hp.com/support/colorljM479MFP for HP's
all-inclusive help for the printer.
NOTE: For details on client and server operating systems and for HP UPD PCL6 and UPD PS driver support for
this printer, go to www.hp.com/go/upd and click Specications.
Table 1-5 Minimum system requirements
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 macOS Sierra v10.12, macOS
High Sierra v10.13, macOS
Mojave v10.14 Mobile devices, iOS, Android
● 32-bit or 64-bit
● 2 GB of available hard disk
space
● Microsoft Internet Explorer
● Internet connection
● USB port
● 2 GB of available hard disk
space
● Internet connection
Router connection not required
www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting
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Mobile printing solutions
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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/MobilePrinting.
The printer supports the following software for mobile printing:
● Wi-Fi Direct (wireless models only)
● Bluetooth Low Energy
● HP Smart app for iOS and Android devices
● Google Cloud Print
● AirPrint
● Android Printing
● HP Roam
Printer dimensions
Make sure your printer environment is large enough to accommodate the printer.
Dimensions for the M479fnw model
Table
1-6 Dimensions for the M479fnw model
Measurement Printer fully closed Printer fully opened
1 - Height 399.8 mm (15.74 in) 656 mm (25.83 in)
2 - Depth 461 mm (18.15 in) 1025 mm (40.35 in)
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Table 1-6 Dimensions for the M479fnw model (continued)
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Measurement Printer fully closed Printer fully opened
3 - Width 415.4 mm (16.35 in) 415.4 mm (16.35 in)
Weight (with cartridges) 21.8 kg (48.06 lb) 21.8 kg (48.06 lb)
Dimensions for the M479dw, M479fdn, and M479fdw models
Table 1-7 Dimensions for the M479dw, M479fdn, and M479fdw models
Measurement Printer fully closed Printer fully opened
1 - Height 399.8 mm (15.74 in) 656 mm (25.83 in)
2 - Depth 472 mm (18.59 in) 1124.4 mm (44.27 in)
3 - Width 415.4 mm (16.35 in) 415.4 mm (16.35 in)
Weight (with cartridges) 23.2 kg (51.15 lb) 23.2 kg (51.15 lb)
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Dimensions for models with optional Tray 3
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Table 1-8 Dimensions for the printer with the optional Tray 3
Measurement Printer fully closed Printer fully opened
1 - Height 531.8 mm (20.93 in) 788 mm (31.02 in)
2 - Depth 461 mm (18.15 in) (fnw model)
472.3 mm (18.59 in) (dw, fdn, and fdw models)
3 - Width 415.4 mm (16.35 in) 415.4 mm (16.35 in)
Weight (with cartridge) 27 kg (59.52 lb) (fnw model)
28.4 kg (62.61 lb) (dw. fdn, and fdw models)
1025 mm (40.35 in) (fnw model)
1124.4 mm (44.27 in) (dw, fdn, and fdw models)
27 kg (59.52 lb) (fnw model)
28.4 kg (62.61 lb) (dw. fdn, and fdw models)
Power consumption, electrical specications, and acoustic emissions
In order to operate properly, the printer must be in an environment that meets certain power specications.
For current information, see the support home page for your printer:www.hp.com/support/colorljM479MFP.
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 environment range
Review the recommended operating-environment specications for your printer.
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Table 1-9 Operating environment specications
Environment Recommended Allowed
Temperature 15° to 27°C (59° to 80.6°F) 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)
Relative humidity 20% to 70% relative humidity (RH) 10% to 80% RH
Printer hardware setup and software installation
For basic setup instructions, see the Hardware Installation Guide that came with the printer. For additional
instructions, go to HP support on the web.
Go to www.hp.com/support/colorljM479MFP for HP's all-inclusive help for the printer, which 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
● Find instructions about how to use the Microsoft Add Printer tool
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2 Paper trays
Discover how to load and use the paper trays, including how to load special items such as envelopes.
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Introduction
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Load paper to Tray 1
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Load paper to Tray 2
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Load paper to Tray 3
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Load and print envelopes
For more information:
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
Introduction
Review the following information about the paper trays.
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.
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Load paper to Tray 1
Review the following information about loading paper to Tray 1.
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Introduction
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Load Paper Tray 1 (multipurpose tray)
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Tray 1 paper orientation
Introduction
The following information describes how to load paper into Tray 1.
Load Paper Tray 1 (multipurpose tray)
Follow these steps to load paper in Tray 1.
This tray holds up to 50 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper.
CAUTION: To avoid jams, never add or remove paper from Tray 1 during printing.
1. Open Tray 1 by grasping the handles on the left and right side of the tray and pulling down.
2. Slide out the tray extension.
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