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Product front view ............................................................................................................................... 4
Product back view ............................................................................................................................... 5
Control panel overview .......................................................................................................................................... 6
M127fw and M128fw ........................................................................................................................... 9
Control-panel Home screen (touchscreen only) .............................................................................. 10
2 Paper trays ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Supported paper sizes and types ........................................................................................................................ 12
Supported paper sizes ...................................................................................................................... 12
Supported paper types ..................................................................................................................... 13
Load the input tray .............................................................................................................................................. 14
Tray adjustment for small paper sizes ............................................................................................. 16
HP ePrint ............................................................................................................................................ 31
HP ePrint software ............................................................................................................................ 31
Set up HP Wireless Direct Printing ...................................................................................................................... 33
Make a copy ......................................................................................................................................................... 36
Copy on both sides (duplex) ................................................................................................................................ 37
Connect and configure the product for fax ......................................................................................................... 44
Connect the product .......................................................................................................................... 44
Configure the product ....................................................................................................................... 45
Configure fax time, date, and header ............................................................................. 45
Control panel ................................................................................................ 45
HP Fax Setup Wizard (Windows) .................................................................. 46
Configure for stand-alone fax ........................................................................................ 46
Configure for an answering machine ............................................................................. 48
Configure for an extension phone .................................................................................. 48
Install the HP Fax software (Windows, optional) ............................................................................. 50
Send a fax ............................................................................................................................................................ 51
Send a fax by dialing manually from the product control panel ...................................................... 51
Send a fax using the HP software (Windows) ................................................................................... 52
Create, edit, and delete speed-dial entries ......................................................................................................... 53
Create and edit speed-dial entries .................................................................................................... 53
7 Manage the product ..................................................................................................................................... 55
Change the product connection type (Windows) ................................................................................................ 56
Use HP Web Services applications (touchscreen models only) .......................................................................... 57
HP Device Toolbox (Windows) ............................................................................................................................. 58
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HP Utility for Mac OS X ......................................................................................................................................... 60
Open the HP Utility ............................................................................................................................ 60
HP Utility features ............................................................................................................................. 60
Product security features .................................................................................................................................... 62
Set or change the product password ................................................................................................ 62
Lock the product ............................................................................................................................... 63
Control panel help system (touchscreen models only) ...................................................................................... 72
Interpret control-panel light patterns (LED model only) ................................................................................... 73
Print information pages ...................................................................................................................................... 75
Supplies status page ......................................................................................................................... 75
Restore the factory-set defaults ........................................................................................................................ 77
Solve paper feed or jam problems ...................................................................................................................... 78
The product does not pick up paper ................................................................................................. 78
The product picks up multiple sheets of paper ................................................................................ 78
Frequent or recurring paper jams ..................................................................................................... 78
Prevent paper jams ........................................................................................................................... 80
Clear jams from the input tray ............................................................................................................................ 81
Clear jams in the toner-cartridge area ................................................................................................................ 84
Clear jams in the output bin ................................................................................................................................ 87
Clear jams in the document feeder ..................................................................................................................... 90
Check the hardware setup .............................................................................................................. 109
Faxes are sending slowly ................................................................................................................ 110
Fax quality is poor ........................................................................................................................... 111
Fax cuts off or prints on two pages ................................................................................................ 112
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9 Parts, supplies, and accessories .................................................................................................................. 113
Order parts, accessories, and supplies ............................................................................................................. 114
Customer self-repair parts ................................................................................................................................ 114
Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 115
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Product comparison
M125a, M125r,
M125ra, M126a
Paper handlingInput tray (150-
sheet capacity)
Standard output
bin (100-sheet
capacity)
Short-paper
extender tool
Supported
operating
systems
Windows XP, 32bit
Windows Vista,
32-bit and 64-bit
Windows 7, 32-bit
and 64-bit
Windows 8, 32-bit
and 64-bit
Windows 2003
Server (32-bit and
64-bit), print and
scan drivers only
M125nw,
M125rnw,
M126nw
M127fn, M128fnM127fp, M128fpM127fw, M128fw
Windows 2008
Server (32-bit and
64-bit), print and
scan drivers only
Windows 2012
Server, print and
scan drivers only
Mac OS X v10.6.8
or later
Supported print drivers
The HP PCLmS print driver is included on
the in-box CD as the default print driver.
ConnectivityHi-Speed USB 2.0
10/100/1000
Ethernet LAN
connection
Wireless network
connection
Memory128 MB RAM
Control-panel
display
2-line LCD
Color graphical
touchscreen
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M125ra, M126a
M125nw,
M125rnw,
M126nw
M127fn, M128fnM127fp, M128fpM127fw, M128fw
2-digit LED
PrintPrints 20 pages
per minute (ppm)
on A4-size paper
and 21 ppm on
Letter-size paper
CopyFlatbed scanner
supports paper up
to A4 or Lettersize
Document feeder
Copy resolution is
300 dots per inch
(dpi)
ScanScan resolution up
to 1200 dpi
Scans in color
FaxV.34 with two
RJ-11 fax ports
Telephone
handset
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Product views
Product front view
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1Output bin
2Scanner
3Power on/off button
4Control panel (tilts up for easier viewing and type varies by model)
5Input tray
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6Document feeder
7Short-paper extender tool
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Product back view
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2
3
4
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1Slot for cable-type security lock
2Hi-Speed USB 2.0
3Ethernet port
4Power connection
5Fax "line in" port for attaching the fax phone line to the product
6Telephone "line out" port for attaching an extension phone, answering machine, or other device
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Control panel overview
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Control-panel Home screen (touchscreen only)
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1LED display screenDisplays the number of copies, the level of darkness for copies, and the percentage of copysize
2Up and down arrowsIncreases or decreases the number of copies, the level of darkness for copies, or the percentage
reduction or enlargement. It also shows error codes that alert you of problems that require
attention.
of copy-size reduction or enlargement.
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Number of copies: Press the buttons for less than one second to increase or decrease by 1
increment. Press the buttons for one second or longer to increase or decrease by 10
increments.
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Level of darkness for copies: Press the buttons for less than one second to increase or
decrease by 1 increment. Press the buttons for one second or longer to increase or decrease
to the maximum or minimum value.
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Percentage of copy-size reduction or enlargement: Press the buttons for less than one
second to increase or decrease by 10% increments. Press the buttons for one second or
longer to increase or decrease by 100% increments.
3Reduce/Enlarge copy lightIndicates the copy-size reduction or enlargement feature is active.
4Darker/Lighter copy lightIndicates the copy-darkness feature is active.
5Number Of Copies lightIndicates the number-of-copies feature is active.
6Setup buttonScrolls between the copy settings for number of copies, darkness, and copy size for each job. The
default option is the number of copies. To change the default settings for all jobs, scroll to the
setting and then press and hold the button for 3 seconds. When the light is blinking, adjust the
setting. Press this button again to save the setting.
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7Start Copy buttonStarts a copy job.
8Cancel buttonCancels the current job, or clears the last setting you made. When the product is in the Ready
state, press this button to reset the copy settings to the default values.
9Toner-level status lightIndicates the level of toner in the print cartridge is low.
10Attention lightIndicates a problem with the product.
11Ready lightIndicates the product is ready or is processing a job.
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1Wireless buttonEnable/Disable wireless
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2Setup buttonOpens the Setup menu
3Left arrow buttonMoves the cursor to the left or scrolls through menu options
4OK buttonConfirms a setting or confirms an action to proceed
5Right arrow buttonMoves the cursor to the right or scrolls through menu options
6Power on/off buttonTurns the product on or off
7Cancel buttonClears settings, cancels the current job, or exits the current menu
8Copy Settings buttonOpens the Copy Settings menu
9Lighter/Darker buttonAdjusts the darkness setting for the current copy job
10Number of Copies buttonSets the number of copies
11Back buttonReturns to the previous screen
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12Start Copy buttonStarts a copy job
13ePrint buttonOpens the Web Services menu
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14
1Start Fax buttonStarts a fax job
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2Setup buttonOpens the Setup menu
3Left arrow buttonMoves the cursor to the left or scrolls through menu options
4OK buttonConfirms a setting or an action to proceed
5Right arrow buttonMoves the cursor to the right or scrolls through menu options
6Power on/off buttonTurns the product on or off
7Cancel buttonClears settings, cancels the current job, or exits the current menu
8Copy Settings buttonOpens the Copy Settings menu
9Lighter/Darker buttonAdjusts the darkness setting for the current copy job
10Number of Copies buttonSets the number of copies
11Back buttonReturns to the previous screen
12Start Copy buttonStarts a copy job
13ePrint buttonOpens the Web Services menu
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14Numeric keypadUse the keypad to enter fax numbers or select menu options
15Fax Redial buttonRecalls the fax number used for the previous fax job
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1Touchscreen displayProvides access to the product features and indicates the current status of the product
2Help button and lightProvides access to the control-panel help system
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3Power on/off buttonTurns the product on or off
4Right arrow buttonMoves the cursor to the right or moves the display to the next screen
NOTE: This button illuminates only when the current screen can use this feature.
5Cancel buttonClears settings, cancels the current job, or exits the current screen
NOTE: This button illuminates only when the current screen can use this feature.
6Back button and lightReturns to the previous screen
NOTE: This button illuminates only when the current screen can use this feature.
7Left arrow buttonMoves the cursor to the left or moves the display to the previous screen
NOTE: This button illuminates only when the current screen can use this feature.
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8Home button and lightProvides access to the Home screen
9Wireless lightIndicates the wireless network is enabled. The light blinks while the product is establishing a
connection to the wireless network.
Control-panel Home screen (touchscreen only)
The Home screen provides access to the product features, and it indicates the product status.
NOTE: Depending on the product configuration, the features on the Home screen can vary. The layout
might also be reversed for some languages.
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1HP Web Services buttonProvides quick access to HP Web Services features, including HP ePrint
2Setup buttonOpens the Setup menu
3Wireless buttonProvides access to the Wireless menu and wireless status information
NOTE: When you are connected to a wireless network, this icon changes to a set of signal
strength bars.
4Network buttonProvides access to network settings and information
NOTE: This button displays only when the product is connected to a network.
5Information buttonProvides product status information
6Supplies buttonProvides information about supplies status
7Apps buttonProvides access to the Apps menu to print directly from select Web applications
8Product statusProvides information about the overall product status