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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M176, M177

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Table of contents

1 Product introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1

Product comparison .............................................................................................................................................. 2

Product views ........................................................................................................................................................ 4

Product front view ............................................................................................................................... 4

Product back view ............................................................................................................................... 5

Control panel overview .......................................................................................................................................... 6

LCD control-panel layout (M176n model) .......................................................................................... 6

Touchscreen control-panel layout (M177fw model) .......................................................................... 7

Control-panel Home screen ................................................................................................................ 8

2 Paper trays ................................................................................................................................................. 11

Supported paper sizes and types ........................................................................................................................ 12

Supported paper sizes ...................................................................................................................... 12

Supported paper types ..................................................................................................................... 13

Load the input tray .............................................................................................................................................. 15

3 Print ........................................................................................................................................................... 19

Print tasks (Windows) .......................................................................................................................................... 20

How to print (Windows) ..................................................................................................................... 20

Manually print on both sides (Windows) .......................................................................................... 20

Print multiple pages per sheet (Windows) ....................................................................................... 22

Select the paper type (Windows) ...................................................................................................... 25

Additional printing information ........................................................................................................ 26

Print tasks (Mac OS X) .......................................................................................................................................... 27

How to print (Mac OS X) ..................................................................................................................... 27

Manually print on both sides (Mac OS X) .......................................................................................... 27

Print multiple pages per sheet (Mac OS X) ....................................................................................... 28

Select the paper type (Mac OS X) ...................................................................................................... 28

Additional printing information ........................................................................................................ 28

Web-based printing ............................................................................................................................................. 30

HP ePrint ............................................................................................................................................ 30

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HP ePrint software ............................................................................................................................ 30

AirPrint ............................................................................................................................................... 31

Set up HP Wireless Direct Printing (touchscreen models only) .......................................................................... 32

4 Copy ........................................................................................................................................................... 33

Make a copy ......................................................................................................................................................... 34

Copy on both sides (duplex) ................................................................................................................................ 35

Optimize copy quality .......................................................................................................................................... 36

5 Scan ........................................................................................................................................................... 37

Scan by using the HP Scan software (Windows) ................................................................................................. 38

Scan by using the HP Scan software (Mac OS X) ................................................................................................. 39

6 Fax ............................................................................................................................................................. 41

Connect and configure the product for fax ......................................................................................................... 42

Connect the product .......................................................................................................................... 42

Configure the product ....................................................................................................................... 43

Configure fax time, date, and header ............................................................................. 43

Control panel ................................................................................................ 43

HP Fax Setup Wizard (Windows) .................................................................. 44

Configure for stand-alone fax ........................................................................................ 44

Configure for an answering machine ............................................................................. 44

Configure for an extension phone .................................................................................. 44

Install the HP Fax software (Windows, optional) ............................................................................. 45

Send a fax ............................................................................................................................................................ 46

Send a fax by dialing manually from the product control panel ...................................................... 46

Send a fax from the HP software (Windows) .................................................................................... 46

Create, edit, and delete speed-dial entries ......................................................................................................... 47

Create and edit speed-dial entries .................................................................................................... 47

Delete speed-dial entries .................................................................................................................. 47

7 Manage the product ..................................................................................................................................... 49

Change the product connection type (Windows) ................................................................................................ 50

Use HP Web Services applications (touchscreen models only) .......................................................................... 51

HP Device Toolbox (Windows) ............................................................................................................................. 52

HP Utility for Mac OS X ......................................................................................................................................... 54

Open the HP Utility ............................................................................................................................ 54

HP Utility features ............................................................................................................................. 54

Product security features .................................................................................................................................... 56

Set or change the product password ................................................................................................ 56

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Lock the product ............................................................................................................................... 57

Economy settings ................................................................................................................................................ 58

Print with EconoMode ....................................................................................................................... 58

Configure the Sleep/Auto Off After setting ...................................................................................... 58

A <Color> cartridge is low or <Color> cartridge is very low message displays on the product control panel .. 60

Enable or disable the Very Low settings .......................................................................................... 60

Replace the toner cartridge ................................................................................................................................. 62

Replace the imaging drum .................................................................................................................................. 66

8 Solve problems ........................................................................................................................................... 71

Control panel help system (touchscreen models only) ...................................................................................... 72

Restore the factory-set defaults ........................................................................................................................ 73

Solve paper feed or jam problems ...................................................................................................................... 74

The product does not pick up paper ................................................................................................. 74

The product picks up multiple sheets of paper ................................................................................ 74

Frequent or recurring paper jams ..................................................................................................... 74

Prevent paper jams ........................................................................................................................... 75

Clear jams from the input tray ............................................................................................................................ 76

Clear jams in the output bin ................................................................................................................................ 78

Clear jams in the document feeder ..................................................................................................................... 80

Improve print quality ........................................................................................................................................... 82

Print from a different software program ......................................................................................... 82

Set the paper-type setting for the print job ..................................................................................... 82

Check the paper-type setting (Windows) ....................................................................... 82

Check the paper-type setting (Mac OS X) ....................................................................... 83

Check the toner-cartridge status ...................................................................................................... 83

Calibrate the product to align the colors .......................................................................................... 84

Print a cleaning page ......................................................................................................................... 84

Perform additional print quality troubleshooting ............................................................................ 85

Print the print quality page ............................................................................................ 85

Interpret the print quality page ...................................................................................... 85

Inspect the toner cartridge for damage ........................................................................................... 86

Check the paper and printing environment ...................................................................................... 86

Use paper that meets HP specifications ........................................................................ 86

Check the product environment ..................................................................................... 87

Check the EconoMode settings ......................................................................................................... 87

Adjust color settings (Windows) ....................................................................................................... 87

Improve copy and scan quality ............................................................................................................................ 89

Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges ................................................................................. 89

Check the paper settings .................................................................................................................. 89

Check the image adjustment settings .............................................................................................. 90

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Optimize for text or pictures ............................................................................................................. 90

Edge-to-edge copying ...................................................................................................................... 91

Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder ............................................. 91

Improve fax image quality .................................................................................................................................. 93

Check the scanner glass for dirt or smudges ................................................................................... 93

Check the send-fax resolution setting ............................................................................................. 93

Check the lightness/darkness setting .............................................................................................. 93

Check the Error Correction setting .................................................................................................... 94

Check the Fit-to-Page setting ........................................................................................................... 94

Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder ............................................. 94

Send to a different fax machine ....................................................................................................... 95

Check the sender's fax machine ........................................................................................................ 95

Solve wired network problems ........................................................................................................................... 96

Poor physical connection .................................................................................................................. 96

The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the product ...................................................... 96

The computer is unable to communicate with the product ............................................................. 96

The product is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network ........................................ 97

New software programs might be causing compatibility problems ................................................ 97

The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly .............................................................. 97

The product is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect ................................................... 97

Solve wireless network problems ....................................................................................................................... 98

Wireless connectivity checklist ......................................................................................................... 98

The product does not print after the wireless configuration completes ......................................... 99

The product does not print, and the computer has a third-party firewall installed ....................... 99

The wireless connection does not work after moving the wireless router or product ................... 99

Cannot connect more computers to the wireless product ............................................................... 99

The wireless product loses communication when connected to a VPN .......................................... 99

The network does not appear in the wireless networks list ............................................................ 99

The wireless network is not functioning ........................................................................................ 100

Perform a wireless network diagnostic test .................................................................................. 100

Reduce interference on a wireless network ................................................................................... 100

Solve fax problems ............................................................................................................................................ 102

Check the hardware setup .............................................................................................................. 102

Faxes are sending slowly ................................................................................................................ 103

Fax quality is poor ........................................................................................................................... 104

Fax cuts off or prints on two pages ................................................................................................ 104

9 Parts, supplies, and accessories .................................................................................................................. 105

Order parts, accessories, and supplies ............................................................................................................. 106

Customer self-repair parts ................................................................................................................................ 106

Accessories ........................................................................................................................................................ 106

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Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 107

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1 Product introduction

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Product comparison

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Product views

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Control panel overview

www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM176series or www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM177series for HP's all-

Go to inclusive help for your product:

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Solve problems.

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Download software updates.

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Join support forums.

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Find warranty and regulatory information.

You can also go to

www.hp.com/support for Worldwide support and other HP products.

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Product comparison

M176n

CF547A

Paper handling Tray 1 (150-sheet capacity)

Standard output bin (50-sheet

capacity)

Manual duplex printing

Supported operating systems Windows 8, 32-bit

Windows XP, 32-bit

Windows Vista, 32-bit and 64-bit

Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit

Windows 2003 Server, 32-bit and

64-bit

Windows 2008 Server, 32-bit and

64-bit

Mac OS X v10.6.8 and later

Linux

Supported print drivers The HP PCLmS print driver is

included on the in-box CD as the default print driver.

M177fw

CZ165A

Connectivity Hi-Speed USB 2.0

10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN

Wireless network connection

Memory 128 MB RAM

Control-panel display 2-line LCD

Color graphical touchscreen

Print Prints up to 16 A4-size pages per

Copy Copy resolution is 300 dpi scan,

Flatbed scanner supports page

Document feeder speed is 7.4 ppm

Scan Scan resolution is 300 dpi, 600 dpi,

Flatbed scanner supports page

connection

minute (ppm) or 17 Letter-size ppm monochrome and 4 ppm color

600 dpi print

sizes up to 215.9 mm (8.5 in) wide and 297 mm (11.7 in) long

or 1200 dpi

sizes up to 215.9 mm (8.5 in) wide and 297 mm (11.7 in) long

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M176n

M177fw

CF547A

Document feeder speed is 7.4 ppm

Fax V.34 with two RJ-11 fax ports

Approximately 500 pages of fax

storage, with four days of powerfail recovery

CZ165A

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Product views

Product front view

1 Output bin

2 Scanner

3 Power on/off button

4 Control panel

5 Dust cover

6 Input tray

7 Document feeder

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Product back view

1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0

2 Ethernet port

3 Power connection

4 Rear door (provides access for clearing jams)

5 Slot for cable-type security lock

6 Fax "line in" port for attaching the fax phone line to the product

7 Telephone "line out" port for attaching an extension phone, answering machine, or other devices

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Control panel overview

LCD control-panel layout (M176n model)

1 2

15 14

1 Control panel display Provides information about the product; use the menus on the display to establish

2 Power On/Off button Turns the product on or off

3 OK button Acknowledges a setting or confirms an action to proceed

4 Arrow buttons Navigates the menus and adjusts certain settings

5Cancel

button Cancels a print job whenever the attention light is blinking or exits the control panel

product settings

menus

678910

6 Copy Menu

7Lighter/Darker

9Back

15 Attention light Indicates a problem with the product, view the display for a message

16 Ready light Indicates that the product is ready or is processing a job

Number of Copies

Color copy

Black and white copy

button

ePrint

Rotate toner cartridges

button

Setup

button Opens the copy settings menu

button Controls the brightness or darkness of a copy

button

button Returns to the previous screen

button

Sets the number of copies for the current copy job

Starts a color copy job

Starts a black and white copy job

Opens the Web Services menu

Rotates the toner cartridge carousel

Opens the Setup menu

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Touchscreen control-panel layout (M177fw model)

1 Touchscreen display Provides access to the product features and indicates the current status of the product

2 Help button and light Provides access to the control-panel help system

3 Power On/Off button Turns the product on or off

4 Right arrow button and light Moves 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.

5 Cancel button and light Clears settings, cancels the current job, or exits the current screen

NOTE: This button illuminates only when the current screen can use this feature

6 Back button and light Returns to the previous screen

NOTE: This button illuminates only when the current screen can use this feature.

7 Left arrow button and light Moves 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.

8 Home button and light Provides access to the Home screen

9 Wireless light Indicates the wireless network is enabled; the light blinks while the product is establishing a

connection to the wireless network

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Control-panel Home screen

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.

5 6

1 Web Services button Provides quick access to HP Web Services features, including HP ePrint

HP ePrint is a tool that prints documents by using any email enabled device to send them to the product’s email address.

2 Setup button Provides access to the main menus

3 Wireless button Provides 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.

NOTE: This button does not display when the product is connected to a wired network.

4 Network button Provides access to network settings and information. From the network settings screen, you

5 Information button Provides product status information. From the status summary screen, you can print the

6 Supplies button Provides information about supplies status. From the supplies summary screen, you can

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can print the Network Summary page.

NOTE: This button displays only when the product is connected to a network.

Configuration Report page.

print the Supplies Status page.

7 Apps button Provides access to the Apps menu to print directly from Web applications that you have

8 Product status Indicates whether the product is ready or is processing a job

9 Fax button Provides access to the fax features

10 Copy button Provides access to the copy features

downloaded from the HP Connected Web site at

www.hpconnected.com

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2 Paper trays

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Supported paper sizes and types

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Load the input tray

www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM176series or www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM177series for HP's all-

Go to inclusive help for your product:

●

Solve problems.

●

Download software updates.

●

Join support forums.

●

Find warranty and regulatory information.

You can also go to

www.hp.com/support for Worldwide support and other HP products.

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Supported paper sizes and types

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Supported paper sizes

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Supported paper types

Supported paper sizes

NOTE: To obtain the best results, select the correct paper size and type in the print driver before printing.

Size Dimensions

Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in)

Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in)

Executive 184 x 267 mm (7.3 x 10.5 in)

Oficio 8.5 x 13 216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 in)

4x6 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 in)

5x8 127.0 x 203.2 mm (5.0 x 8.0 in)

A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in)

A5 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 in)

A6 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 in)

B5 (JIS) 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 in)

10x15cm 100 x 150 mm (3.9 x 5.9 in)

16K 184 x 260 mm (7.2 x 10.3 in)

16K 195 x 270 mm (7.7 x 10.6 in)

16K 197 x 273 mm (7.8 x 10.8 in)

Japanese Postcard

Postcard (JIS)

Double Japanese Postcard Rotated

D Postcard (JIS)

Envelope #10 105 x 241 mm (4.1 x 9.5 in)

Envelope Monarch 98 x 191 mm (3.9 x 7.5 in)

Envelope B5 176 x 250 mm (6.9 x 9.8 in)

Envelope C5 162 x 229 mm (6.4 x 9 in)

Envelope DL 110 x 220 mm (4.3 x 8.7 in)

Custom 76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm (3.0 x 5.0 in to 8.5 x 14 in)

100 x 148 mm (3.9 x 5.8 in)

200 x 148 mm (7.9 x 5.8 in)

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Supported paper types

The product supports the following paper types:

NOTE: To obtain the best results, select the correct paper size and type in the print driver before printing.

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Plain

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Labels

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Letterhead

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Envelope

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Preprinted

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Prepunched

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Colored

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Bond

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Recycled

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Rough

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HP EcoSMART Lite

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HP LaserJet 90g

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HP Color Laser Matte 105g

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HP Premium Choice Matte 120g

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HP Brochure Matte 150g

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HP Cover Matte 200g

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HP Matte Photo 200g

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HP Premium Presentation Glossy 120g

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HP Brochure Glossy 150g

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HP Tri-fold Brochure Glossy 150g

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HP Brochure Glossy 200g

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HP Brochure Glossy 200g (faster printing)

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HP Brochure Glossy 200g (higher gloss)

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Light 60–74g

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Intermediate 85-95g

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Midweight 96–110g

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Heavy 111–130g

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Extra Heavy 131–175g

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Mid-Weight Glossy 96-110g

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Heavy Glossy 111-130g

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Extra Heavy Glossy 131-175g

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Card Glossy 176-220g

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Color Laser Transparency

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Heavy Envelope

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Heavy Rough

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HP Tough Paper

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Load the input tray

NOTE: The input tray has a maximum capacity of 150 sheets.

1. Remove the dust cover from the tray.

2. Load the paper into the tray. Make sure that the

paper fits under the tabs and below the maximum-height indicators.

NOTE: For information about the paper

orientation for different types of paper, see

2-1 Input tray paper orientation on page 16.

Table

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3. Adjust the paper guides so that they lightly touch

the paper stack but do not bend the paper.

4. Reinstall the dust cover on the tray.

Table 2-1 Input tray paper orientation

Paper type Duplex mode Paper size Image orientation How to load paper

Preprinted or letterhead 1-sided printing Any compatible paper

size

Portrait Face-up

Top edge leading into the product

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Table 2-1 Input tray paper orientation (continued)

Paper type Duplex mode Paper size Image orientation How to load paper

2-sided printing Any compatible paper

size

Prepunched 1- or 2-sided printing Any compatible paper

size

Portrait Face-down

Top edge leading into the product

Portrait Face-up

Holes toward the left of the product

Envelopes 1-sided printing Any compatible

envelope size

Short edge of the envelope feeding into the product

Face-up

Top edge toward the right of the tray, postage end entering the product last

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3Print

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Print tasks (Windows)

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Print tasks (Mac OS X)

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Web-based printing

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Set up HP Wireless Direct Printing (touchscreen models only)

www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM176series or www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM177series for HP's all-

Go to inclusive help for your product:

●

Solve problems.

●

Download software updates.

●

Join support forums.

●

Find warranty and regulatory information.

You can also go to

www.hp.com/support for Worldwide support and other HP products.

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Print tasks (Windows)

●

How to print (Windows)

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Manually print on both sides (Windows)

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Print multiple pages per sheet (Windows)

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Select the paper type (Windows)

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Additional printing information

How to print (Windows)

The following procedure describes the basic printing process for Windows.

1. From the software program, select the Print option.

2. Select the product from the list of printers, and then click or tap the Properties or Preferences button

to open the print driver.

NOTE: The name of the button varies for different software programs.

3. Click or tap the tabs in the print driver to configure the available options.

4. Click or tap the OK button to return to the Print dialog box. Select the number of copies to print from

this screen.

5. Click or tap the OK button to print the job.

Manually print on both sides (Windows)

1. From the software program, select the Print

option.

2. Select the product from the list of printers, and

then click or tap the Properties or Preferences button to open the print driver.

NOTE: The name of the button varies for

different software programs.

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3. Click or tap the Layout tab.

4. Select the appropriate duplex option from the

Print on Both Sides Manually drop-down list, and then click or tap the OK button.

5. In the Print dialog box, click the OK button to

print the job. The product will print the first side of all the pages in the document first.

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6. Retrieve the printed stack from the output bin,

and place it with the printed-side facing down, top edge first in the input tray.

7. At the computer, click the OK button to print the

second side of the job.

8. If prompted, touch or press the appropriate

control panel button to continue.

Print multiple pages per sheet (Windows)

1. From the software program, select the Print

option.

2. Select the product from the list of printers, and

then click or tap the Properties or Preferences button to open the print driver.

NOTE: The name of the button varies for

different software programs.

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3. Click or tap the Layout tab.

4. Select the correct Orientation option from the

drop-down list.

5. Select the correct number of pages per sheet

from the Pages per sheet drop-down list, and then click or tap the Advanced button.

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6. Select the correct Pages per Sheet Layout option

from the drop-down list.

7. Select the correct Page Borders option from the

drop-down list, click or tap the OK button to close the Advanced Options dialog box, and then click or tap the OK button to close the Properties or

Preferences dialog box.

8. In the Print dialog box, click or tap the OK button

to print the job.

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Select the paper type (Windows)

1. From the software program, select the Print

option.

2. Select the product from the list of printers, and

then click or tap the Properties or Preferences button to open the print driver.

NOTE: The name of the button varies for

different software programs.

3. Click or tap the Paper/Quality tab.

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4. From the Media: drop-down list, select the

correct paper type, and then click or tap the OK button to close the Properties or Preferences dialog box.

5. In the Print dialog box, click the OK button to

print the job.

Additional printing information

Go to www.hp.com/support to visit the support Web site for this product and for details about performing specific print tasks, such as the following:

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Select the paper size

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Select the page orientation

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Create a booklet

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Select the quality settings

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Select page borders

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Print tasks (Mac OS X)

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How to print (Mac OS X)

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Manually print on both sides (Mac OS X)

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Print multiple pages per sheet (Mac OS X)

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Select the paper type (Mac OS X)

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Additional printing information

How to print (Mac OS X)

The following procedure describes the basic printing process for Mac OS X.

1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.

2. In the Printer menu, select the product.

3. Open the menus drop-down list or click Show Details, and then select other menus to adjust the print

settings.

4. Click the Print button.

Manually print on both sides (Mac OS X)

NOTE: This feature is available if you install the HP print driver. It might not be available if you are using

AirPrint.

1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.

2. In the Printer menu, select this product.

3. Open the menus drop-down list or click Show Details, and then click the Manual Duplex menu.

4. Click the Manual Duplex box, and then select a binding option.

5. Click the Print button.

6. Go to the product, and remove any blank paper that is in the input tray.

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7. Retrieve the printed stack from the output bin and place it with the printed-side facing down, top edge

first in the input tray.

8. If prompted, touch the appropriate control panel button to continue.

Print multiple pages per sheet (Mac OS X)

1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.

2. In the Printer menu, select the product.

3. Open the menus drop-down list or click Show Details, and then click the Layout menu.

4. From the Pages per Sheet drop-down list, select the number of pages that you want to print on each

sheet.

5. In the Layout Direction area, select the order and placement of the pages on the sheet.

6. From the Borders menu, select the type of border to print around each page on the sheet.

7. Click the Print button.

Select the paper type (Mac OS X)

1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.

2. In the Printer menu, select the product.

3. Open the menus drop-down list or click Show Details, and then click the Finishing menu.

4. Select a type from the Media-type drop-down list.

5. Click the Print button.

Additional printing information

Go to www.hp.com/support to visit the support Web site for this product and for details about performing specific print tasks, such as the following:

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Create and use printing shortcuts or presets

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Select the paper size, or use a custom paper size

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Select the page orientation

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Create a booklet

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Scale a document to fit a specific paper size

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Print the first or last pages of the document on different paper

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Print watermarks on a document

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Web-based printing

Several options are available for remote printing over the Internet.

HP ePrint

Use HP ePrint to print documents by sending them as an email attachment to the product's email address from any email enabled device.

To use HP ePrint, the product must meet these requirements:

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The product must be connected to a wired or wireless network and have Internet access.

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HP Web Services must be enabled on the product, and the product must be registered with HP Connected.

LCD control panel

1. Find the product IP address.

a. On the product control panel, press the Setup

b. Open the following menus:

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Network Setup

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Show IP Address

2. To open the HP Embedded Web Server, enter the product IP address into the address line of a Web

browser on the computer.

3. Click the HP Web Services tab on the HP Embedded Web Server, and then click Enable. The product enables Web Services, and then prints an information page.

The information page contains the printer code that you use to register your HP product at HP Connected.

4. Go to

Touchscreen control panel

1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Web Services

2. Touch the Enable Web Services button. The product enables Web Services, and then prints an

www.hpconnected.com to create an HP ePrint account and complete the setup process.

information page.

The information page contains the printer code that you use to register your HP product at HP Connected.

button.

3. Go to

For more information, go to

www.hpconnected.com to create an HP ePrint account and complete the setup process.

www.hp.com/support to review additional support information for your product.

HP ePrint software

The HP ePrint software makes it easy to print from a desktop or laptop computer to any HP ePrint capable product. After installing the software, open the Print option from within your application, and then select HP ePrint from the installed printers list. This software makes it easy to find HP ePrint-enabled products that

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AirPrint

are registered to your HP Connected account. The target HP product can be at your desk or in a remote location, such as a branch office or across the globe.

For Windows, the HP ePrint software also supports traditional direct IP printing to local network printers on the network (LAN or WAN) to supported PostScript® products.

Go to

www.hp.com/go/eprintsoftware for drivers and information.

NOTE: The HP ePrint software is a PDF workflow utility for Mac, and is not technically a print driver. HP

ePrint software for Mac supports print paths only through HP Connected and does not support direct IP printing to local network printers.

Direct printing using Apple’s AirPrint is supported for iOS 4.2 or later. Use AirPrint to print directly to the product from an iPad, iPhone (3GS or later), or iPod touch (third generation or later) in the following applications:

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Mail

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Photos

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Safari

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iBooks

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Select third-party applications

To use AirPrint, the product must be connected to the same wireless network as the Apple device. For more information about using AirPrint and about which HP products are compatible with AirPrint, go to

www.hp.com/go/airprint.

NOTE: AirPrint does not support USB connections. AirPrint provides print-only mobile functionality. AirPrint

does not support scanning.

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Set up HP Wireless Direct Printing (touchscreen models only)

NOTE: This feature is available with wireless models only and the product might require a firmware update

to use this feature.

The HP Wireless Direct Printing feature lets you print from your wireless mobile device directly to an HP Wireless Direct-enabled product without requiring connection to an established network or the Internet. Use HP Wireless Direct to print wirelessly from the following devices:

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iPhone, iPad, or iTouch using Apple AirPrint or the HP ePrint mobile app

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Mobile devices that run Android, iOS, or Symbian using the HP ePrint Home & Biz application

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Any wireless capable computer with any operating system.

For more information on HP Wireless Direct, go to Wireless Direct.

To set up HP Wireless Direct from the control panel, complete the following steps:

1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Wireless

2. Open the following menus:

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Wireless Menu

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Wireless Direct Settings

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On/Off

3. Touch the On menu item. The product saves the setting and then returns the control panel to the Wireless Direct Settings menu.

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4Copy

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Make a copy

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Copy on both sides (duplex)

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Optimize copy quality

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Make a copy

LCD control panel

1. Load the document on the scanner glass according to the indicators on the product.

2. Close the scanner.

3. At the product control panel, press the Number of Copies

4. Select the number of copies.

Press either the Black Start Copy

Touchscreen control panel

1. Load the document on the scanner glass according to the indicators on the product.

2. Close the scanner.

3. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Copy button.

4. Touch the arrows to change the number of copies, or touch the existing number and type the number of

copies.

5. Touch the Black or Color button to start copying.

button.

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Copy on both sides (duplex)

1. Load the document on the scanner glass according to the indicators on the product.

2. Close the scanner.

3. Start the copy job.

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LCD control panel: On the product control panel, press either the Black Start Copy

the Color Start Copy

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Touchscreen control panel: From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Copy button, select the number of copies, and then touch the Black or Color button.

4. Retrieve the printed page from the output bin, and place it with the printed-side facing down, top edge

first in input tray.

button.

button or

5. Flip the original document on the scanner glass to copy the second side.

6. Start the copy job.

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LCD control panel: On the product control panel, press either the Black Start Copy

the Color Start Copy

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Touchscreen control panel: From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Copy button, select the number of copies, and then touch the Black or Color button.

7. Repeat this process until you have copied all of the pages.

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button.

button or

Optimize copy quality

The following copy-quality settings are available:

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Auto Select: Use this setting when you are not concerned about the quality of the copy. This is the

default setting.

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Mixed: Use this setting for documents that contain a mixture of text and graphics.

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Text: Use this setting for documents that contain mostly text.

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Picture: Use this setting for documents that contain mostly graphics.

LCD control panel

1. Load the document on the scanner glass according to the indicators on the product.

2. Close the scanner.

3. On the product control panel, press the Copy Menu

4. Open the Optimize menu.

5. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the options, and then press the OK button to select it.

Press either the Black Start Copy

Touchscreen control panel

1. Load the document on the scanner glass according to the indicators on the product.

2. Close the scanner.

3. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Copy button.

4. Touch the Settings button, and then scroll to and touch the Optimize button.

5. Touch the arrow buttons to scroll through the options, and then touch an option to select it.

6. Touch the Back

button.

button or the Color Start Copy button to start copying.

button, and then touch the Black or Color button to start copying.

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5Scan

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Scan by using the HP Scan software (Windows)

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Scan by using the HP Scan software (Mac OS X)

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Scan by using the HP Scan software (Windows)

Use the HP Scan software to initiate scanning from software on your computer. You can save the scanned image as a file or send it to another software application.

1. Load the document on the scanner glass according to the indicators on the product.

NOTE: For best results, load small-size paper (Letter, A4, or smaller) with the long edge of the paper

along the left side of the scanner glass.

2. Click Start, and then click Programs (or All Programs in Windows XP).

3. Click HP, and then select your product.

4. Click HP Scan, select a scanning shortcut, and then adjust the settings if necessary.

5. Click Scan.

NOTE: Click Advanced Settings to gain access to more options.

Click Create New Shortcut to create a customized set of settings and save it in the list of shortcuts.

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Scan by using the HP Scan software (Mac OS X)

Use the HP Scan software to initiate scanning from software on your computer.

1. Load the document on the scanner glass according to the indicators on the product.

NOTE: For best results, load small-size paper (letter, A4, or smaller) with the long edge of the paper

along the left side of the scanner glass.

2. Open the HP Scan software, which is located in the Hewlett-Packard folder inside the Applications

folder.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to scan the document.

4. When you have scanned all the pages, click the Done button to save them to a file.

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6Fax

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Connect and configure the product for fax

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Send a fax

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Create, edit, and delete speed-dial entries

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Connect and configure the product for fax

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Connect the product

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Configure the product

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Install the HP Fax software (Windows, optional)

Connect the product

The product is an analog device. HP recommends using the product on a dedicated analog telephone line.

NOTE: Some countries/regions might require an adapter for the telephone cable that came with the

product.

Connect the telephone cable to the fax port on the product and to the telephone jack on the

wall.

2. (Optional) To connect an answering machine or

extension phone, pull down the rubber plug from the telephone port

another telephone cable to the telephone port on the product and to the “line in” port on the answering machine or extension phone.

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Configure the product

How you configure the product varies depending on whether you set it up for standalone fax, with an answering machine, or with an extension phone.

NOTE: Configuring the fax time, date, and header settings is required to use the fax feature.

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Configure fax time, date, and header

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Configure for stand-alone fax

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Configure for an answering machine

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Configure for an extension phone

Configure fax time, date, and header

You might have configured these settings when you installed the software. You can configure these settings at any time by using the product control panel or the HP Fax Setup Wizard.

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Control panel

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HP Fax Setup Wizard (Windows)

Control panel

From the Home screen on the product control panel, select Setup

2. Select Fax Setup, and then select Basic Setup.

3. Select Time/Date.

4. Select the 12-hour clock or 24-hour clock.

5. Use the keypad to enter the current time, and then select OK.

6. Select the date format.

7. Use the keypad to enter the current date, and then select OK.

8. Select Fax Header.

9. Use the keypad to enter your fax number, and then select OK.

NOTE: The maximum number of characters for the fax number is 20.

10. Use the keypad to enter your company name or header, and then select OK.

To enter special characters that are not on the standard keypad, select @#$ to open a keypad that contains special characters.

NOTE: The maximum number of characters for the fax header is 40.

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HP Fax Setup Wizard (Windows)

1. Click Start, and then click Programs.

2. Click HP, click the name of the product, and then click Fax Setup Wizard.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the fax settings.

Configure for stand-alone fax

You can use the product as a stand-alone fax machine without connecting it to a computer or a network.

From the Home screen on the product control panel, select Setup

2. Select Fax Setup, and then select Fax Set-Up Utility.

3. Follow the on-screen prompts and select the appropriate response for each question.

NOTE: The maximum number of characters for the fax number is 20. The maximum number of

characters for the fax header is 40.

Configure for an answering machine

If you connect a telephone answering machine to the product, you need to configure the Rings to Answer and

Answer Mode settings for the product. Follow these steps to configure the product.

From the Home screen on the product control panel, select Setup

2. Select Fax Setup, and then select Basic Setup.

3. Select Rings to Answer.

4. Set the product rings-to-answer setting for at least one ring more than the number of rings for which

the answering machine is set. Use the keypad to enter the number of rings, and then select OK.

5. Select Back

6. Select Answer Mode.

to return to the Basic Setup menu.

7. Select TAM, and then select OK.

With this setting, the product listens for fax tones after the answering machine has picked up the call. The product picks up a call if fax tones are detected.

Configure for an extension phone

If you connect an extension phone to the product, you need to change some fax settings for the product to work with this configuration. Follow these steps to configure the product.

From the Home screen on the product control panel, select Setup

2. Select Fax Setup, and then select Advanced Setup.

3. Select Extension Phone.

4. Make sure that the On option is selected.

With this setting turned on, you can alert the product to pick up the incoming fax call by pressing 1-2-3 sequentially on the telephone keypad. Turn this setting off only if you use pulse dialing or if you have a

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service from your telephone company that also uses the 1-2-3 sequence. The telephone company service does not work if it conflicts with the product.

5. Select Back

6. Select Basic Setup, and then select Answer Mode.

7. Select Fax/Tel.

With this setting, the product automatically picks up all calls and determines if the call is a voice or fax call. If the call is a fax call, the product handles the call as an incoming fax. If the incoming call is detected as a voice call, the product generates an audible synthesized ring to alert you of an incoming voice call.

8. Select Back

9. Select Advanced Setup, and then select Fax/Tel Ring Time.

10. Select the number of seconds after which the product should stop sounding the Fax/Tel audible ring to

notify you of an incoming voice call.

twice to return to the Fax Setup menu.

Install the HP Fax software (Windows, optional)

With HP Fax software, you can fax electronic documents from a computer if you meet the following requirements:

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The product is connected directly to the computer or to a network to which the computer is connected.

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The product software is installed on the computer.

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The computer operating system is one that this product supports.

NOTE: The HP Fax software that came with the product is the only computer fax program that works

with the product. The product is not compatible with fax software produced by other manufacturers.

If the HP Fax software is not installed on your computer, use one of the following methods to install the software.

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Software CD: Insert the software CD that shipped with your HP product into the computer, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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Download from the Web: Go to on-screen instructions to download the latest HP software.

NOTE: When prompted by the software installer, make sure that HP Fax Software is selected as one of the

software components to install.

www.hp.com/support, click Drivers & Software, and then follow the

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Send a fax

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Send a fax by dialing manually from the product control panel

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Send a fax from the HP software (Windows)

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the product, do not use an original that contains correction tape,

correction fluid, paper clips, or staples. Also, do not load photographs, small originals, or fragile originals into the document feeder.

Send a fax by dialing manually from the product control panel

1. Load the document.

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If you are loading an original on the scanner glass, place it on the scanner glass face-down, in the left rear corner of the scanner glass.

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If you are loading multiple pages in the document feeder, load the pages face-up, and then adjust the paper guides until they are snug against the paper.

NOTE: If documents are in the document feeder and on the scanner glass at the same time, the

product processes the document in the document feeder and not the one on the scanner glass.

2. From the Home screen on the product control panel, select Fax.

3. Use the keypad to enter the fax number.

NOTE: To use access codes, credit cards, or calling cards, you must dial the fax number manually to

allow for pauses and dialing codes. To send a fax to an international destination, dial manually to allow for pauses and international dialing codes. You cannot use speed dials with access codes, credit cards, calling cards, or to dial international destinations.

4. Select Start Fax.

NOTE: If you are faxing from the scanner glass and your document includes multiple pages, follow the

control panel prompts to confirm and load additional pages.

Send a fax from the HP software (Windows)

1. Load the document.

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If you are loading an original on the scanner glass, place it on the scanner glass face-down, in the left rear corner of the scanner glass.

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If you are loading multiple pages in the document feeder, load the pages face-up, and then adjust the paper guides until they are snug against the paper.

NOTE: If documents are in the document feeder and on the scanner glass at the same time, the

product processes the document in the document feeder and not the one on the scanner glass.

2. From the computer, click Start, click Programs (or All Programs in Windows XP), and then click HP.

3. Click the product name, and then click HP Send Fax. The fax software opens.

4. Enter the fax number of one or more recipients.

5. Click Send Now.

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Create, edit, and delete speed-dial entries

You can store frequently dialed fax numbers (up to 100 entries) as speed-dial entries.

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Create and edit speed-dial entries

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Delete speed-dial entries

Create and edit speed-dial entries

1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Fax button.

2. Touch Fax Menu, and then touch Phone Book Setup.

3. Touch Individual Setup.

4. Select an unassigned number from the list.

5. Use the keypad to enter a name for the entry, and then touch the OK button.

6. Use the keypad to enter the fax number for the entry, and then touch the OK button.

Delete speed-dial entries

1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Fax button.

2. Touch Fax Menu, and then touch Phone Book Setup.

3. Touch Delete Entry.

4. Select the entry you want to delete, and then touch the OK button.

NOTE: If you want to delete all speed-dial entries, select Delete All Entries.

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7 Manage the product

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Change the product connection type (Windows)

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Use HP Web Services applications (touchscreen models only)

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HP Device Toolbox (Windows)

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HP Utility for Mac OS X

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Product security features

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Economy settings

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A <Color> cartridge is low or <Color> cartridge is very low message displays on the product control panel

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Replace the toner cartridge

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Replace the imaging drum

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Change the product connection type (Windows)

If you are already using the product and you wish to change the way it is connected, use the Reconfigure your HP Device shortcut on your computer desktop to change the connection. For example, you can

reconfigure the product to use a different wireless address, to connect to a wired or wireless network, or change from a network connection to a USB connection. You can change the configuration without inserting the product CD. After you select the type of connection you wish to make, the program goes directly to the portion of the product setup procedure that needs to change.

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Use HP Web Services applications (touchscreen models only)

Several innovative applications are available for this product that you can download directly from the Internet. For more information and to download these applications go to the HP Connected Web site at

www.hpconnected.com.

To use this feature, the product must be connected to a computer or network that has an Internet connection. HP Web Services must be enabled on the product.

1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Web Services

2. Touch the Enable Web Services button.

After you download an application from the HP Connected Web site, it is available in the Apps menu on the product control panel. This process enables both HP Web Services and the Apps menu.

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HP Device Toolbox (Windows)

Use the HP Device Toolbox for Windows to check product status or to view or change product settings from your computer. This tool opens the HP Embedded Web Server for the product.

NOTE: This tool is available only if you performed a full installation when you installed the product.

Depending on how the product is connected, some features might not be available.

1. Click the Start button, and then click the Programs item.

2. Click your HP product group, and then click the HP Device Toolbox item.

Tab or section Description

Home tab

Provides product, status, and configuration information.

System tab

Provides the ability to configure the product from your computer.

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Device Status: Shows the product status and shows the approximate percent life remaining of HP supplies.

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Supplies Status: Shows the approximate percent life remaining of HP supplies. Actual supply life remaining can vary. Consider having a replacement supply available to install when print quality is no longer acceptable. The supply does not need to be replaced unless the print quality is no longer acceptable.

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Device Configuration: Shows the information found on the product configuration page.

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Network Summary: Shows the information found on the product network configuration page.

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Reports: Print the configuration and supplies status pages that the product generates.

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Event Log: Shows a list of all product events and errors.

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Device Information: Provides basic product and company information.

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Paper Setup: Change the default paper-handling settings for the product.

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Print Quality: Change the default print-quality settings for the product.

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EcoSMART Console: Change the default times for entering Sleep mode or Auto Power Down mode. Configure which events cause the product to wake.

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Paper Types: Configure print modes that correspond to the paper types that the product accepts.

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System Setup: Change the system defaults for the product.

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Service: Perform the cleaning procedure on the product.

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Save and Restore: Save the current settings for the product to a file on the computer. Use this file to load the same settings onto another product or to restore these settings to this product at a later time.

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Administration: Set or change the product password. Enable or disable product features.

NOTE: The System tab can be password-protected. If this product is on a network, always

consult with the administrator before changing settings on this tab.

Print tab

Provides the ability to change default print settings from your computer.

Printing: Change the default product print settings, such as number of copies and paper orientation. These are the same options that are available on the control panel.

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Tab or section Description

Fax tab

Networking tab

Provides the ability to change network settings from your computer.

HP Web Services tab Use this tab to set up and use various Web tools with the product.

HP Smart Install tab Use this tab to disable HP Smart Install or to download and install the product software.

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Phone Book: Add or delete entries in the fax phone book.

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Junk Fax List: Set fax numbers to block from sending faxes to the product.

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Fax Activity Log: Review recent fax activity for the product.

Network administrators can use this tab to control network-related settings for the product when it is connected to an IP-based network. It also allows the network administrator to set up Wireless Direct functionality. This tab does not appear if the product is directly connected to a computer.

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HP Utility for Mac OS X

Use the HP Utility for Mac OS X to view or change product settings from your computer.

You can use the HP Utility when the product is connected with a USB cable or is connected to a TCP/IP-based network.

Open the HP Utility

From the Finder, click Applications, click Hewlett-Packard, and then click HP Utility.

If HP Utility is not included, use the following procedure to open it:

1. At the computer, open the Apple

& Fax icon or the Print & Scan icon.

2. Select the product in the left side of the window.

3. Click the Options & Supplies button.

4. Click the Utility tab.

5. Click the Open Printer Utility button.

HP Utility features

The HP Utility toolbar is at the top of every page. It includes these items:

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Devices: Click this button to show or hide Mac products found by the HP Utility in the Printers pane at the left side of the screen.

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All Settings: Click this button to return to the HP Utility main page.

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HP Support: Click this button to open a browser and go to the HP support Web site for the product.

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Supplies: Click this button to open the HP SureSupply Web site.

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Registration: Click this button to open the HP registration Web site.

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Recycling: Click this button to open the HP Planet Partners Recycling Program Web site.

menu, click the System Preferences menu, and then click the Print

HP Utility consists of pages that you open by clicking in the All Settings list. The following table describes the tasks that you can perform with HP Utility.

Menu Item Description

Information and Support Supplies Status Show the product supplies status and provides links for ordering

Device Information Show information about the currently selected product, including

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supplies online.

the product Service ID (if assigned), the firmware version (FW Version), the Serial Number, and the IP address.

Menu Item Description

File Upload Transfer files from the computer to the product. You can upload

HP Connected Access the HP Connected Web site.

Information Message Center Display error events that have occurred with the product.

Printer Settings Auto-off Configure the product to automatically turn off after a period of

Network Settings Configure the network settings, such as the IPv4 settings, IPv6

Supplies Management Configure how the product should behave when supplies are

Trays Configuration Change the paper size and type for each of the trays.

Additional Settings Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) for the product.

Fax Settings Basic Fax Settings Set up the fields in the fax header and configure how the product

the following types of files:

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HP LaserJet printer command language (.PRN)

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Portable document format (.PDF)

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Text (.TXT)

inactivity. You can adjust the number of minutes after which the product turns off.

settings, Bonjour settings, and other settings.

nearing the end of their estimated life.

NOTE: USB connections are not supported.

answers incoming calls.

Junk Fax Blocking Store the fax numbers you want to block.

Fax Forwarding Set up the product to send the incoming faxes to a different

Fax Logs View the logs of all faxes.

Fax Speed Dials Add fax numbers to the speed dial list.

number.

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Product security features

The product supports security standards and recommended protocols that help you keep the product secure, protect critical information on your network, and simplify the way you monitor and maintain the product.

For in-depth information about HP's secure imaging and printing solutions, visit

secureprinting. The site provides links to white papers and FAQ documents about security features.

Set or change the product password

Use the HP Embedded Web Server to set a password or change an existing password for a product on a network.

LCD control panel

1. On the product control panel, press the Setup

2. Open the following menus:

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Network Setup

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Show IP Address

3. To open the HP Embedded Web Server, enter the product IP address into the address line of a Web

browser.

NOTE: You can also access the HP Embedded Web Server from the HP Device Toolbox for Windows or

the HP Utility for Mac OS X.

4. Click the System tab, and click the Product Security link.

NOTE: If a password has previously been set, you are prompted to provide the password. Enter the

password, and then click the Apply button.

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button.

5. Enter the new password in the New Password box and in the Verify Password box.

6. At the bottom of the window, click the Apply button to save the password.

Touchscreen control panel

From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Network

product IP address.

2. To open the HP Embedded Web Server, enter the product IP address into the address line of a Web

browser.

NOTE: You can also access the HP Embedded Web Server from the HP Device Toolbox for Windows or

the HP Utility for Mac OS X.

3. Click the System tab, and then click the Product Security link.

NOTE: If a password has previously been set, you are prompted to provide the password. Enter the

password, and then click the Apply button.

4. Enter the new password in the New Password box and in the Verify Password box.

5. At the bottom of the window, click the Apply button to save the password.

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Lock the product

1. You can attach a security cable to the slot on the

back of the product.

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Economy settings

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Print with EconoMode

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Configure the Sleep/Auto Off After setting

Print with EconoMode

This product has an EconoMode option for printing drafts of documents. Using EconoMode can use less toner. However, using EconoMode can also reduce print quality.

HP does not recommend the full-time use of EconoMode. If EconoMode is used full-time, the toner supply might outlast the mechanical parts in the toner cartridge. If print quality begins to degrade and is no longer acceptable, consider replacing the toner cartridge.

NOTE: If this option is not available in your print driver, you can set it using the HP Embedded Web Server.

1. From the software program, select the Print option.

2. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.

3. Click the Paper/Quality tab.

4. Click the EconoMode check box.

Configure the Sleep/Auto Off After setting

LCD control panel

1. On the product control panel, press the Setup

2. Open the following menus:

3. Use the arrow keys to select the time for the Sleep/Auto Off delay, and then press the OK button.

4. The product automatically wakes when it receives jobs or when you press a button on the product

button.

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System Setup

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Energy Settings

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Sleep/Auto Off After

NOTE: The default value is 15 Minutes.

control panel. You can change which events cause the product to wake. Open the following menus:

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System Setup

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Energy Settings

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Wake/Auto On Events

To turn off a wake event, select the event, and then select the No option.

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Touchscreen control panel

From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Setup

button.

2. Open the following menus:

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System Setup

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Energy Settings

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Sleep/Auto Off After

3. Select the time for the Sleep/Auto Off delay.

NOTE: The default value is 15 Minutes.

4. The product automatically wakes when it receives jobs or when you touch the screen on the product

control panel. You can change which events cause the product to wake. Open the following menus:

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System Setup

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Energy Settings

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Wake/Auto On Events

To turn off a wake event, select the event, and then select the No option.

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A <Color> cartridge is low or <Color> cartridge is very low message displays on the product control panel

A <Color> cartridge is low or <Color> cartridge is very low message displays on the product control panel, and the product does not print.

NOTE: Toner level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When an indicator

shows low-toner levels, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need to replace cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable.

Once an HP toner cartridge has reached “very low”, HP’s Premium Protection Warranty on that toner cartridge has ended.

You can change the way the product reacts when supplies reach the Very Low state. You do not have to reestablish these settings when you install a new toner cartridge.

Enable or disable the Very Low settings

You can enable or disable the default settings at any time, and you do not have to re-enable them when you install a new toner cartridge.

LCD control panel

1. On the product control panel, press the Setup

2. Open the following menus:

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System Setup

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Supply Settings

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Black Cartridge or Color Cartridge

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Very Low Setting

3. Select one of the following options, and then press the OK button:

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Select the Stop option to set the product to stop printing until you replace the toner cartridge.

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Select the Prompt option to set the product to stop printing and prompt you to replace the toner cartridge. You can acknowledge the prompt and continue printing.

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Select the Continue option to set the product to alert you that the toner cartridge is very low, but to continue printing.

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For color toner cartridges only, select the Print Black option to continue printing in black and white if the color toner cartridges are very low.

Touchscreen control panel

button.

From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Setup

2. Open the following menus:

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System Setup

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Supply Settings

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button.

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Black Cartridge or Color Cartridge

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Very Low Setting

3. Select one of the following options:

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Select the Stop option to set the product to stop printing until you replace the toner cartridge.

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Select the Prompt option to set the product to stop printing and prompt you to replace the toner cartridge. You can acknowledge the prompt and continue printing.

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Select the Continue option to set the product to alert you that the toner cartridge is very low, but to continue printing.

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For color toner cartridges only, select the Print Black option to continue printing in black and white if the color toner cartridges are very low.

For models with fax, when the product is set to the Stop option there is some risk that faxes will not print after the new cartridge is installed if your product has received more faxes than the memory can hold while stopped.

For models with fax, when the product is set to the Prompt option, there is some risk that faxes will not print after the new cartridge is installed if your product has received more faxes than the memory can hold while the product is waiting for the prompt to be acknowledged.

Once an HP toner cartridge has reached Very Low, HP’s Premium Protection Warranty on that toner cartridge has ended. All print defects or cartridge failures incurred when an HP toner cartridge is used in Continue at very low mode will not be considered to be defects in materials or workmanship in the toner cartridge under the HP Print Cartridge Warranty Statement.

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Replace the toner cartridge

When a toner cartridge approaches the end of useful life, you are prompted to order a replacement. You can continue printing with the current cartridge until redistributing the toner no longer yields acceptable print quality.

1. Rotate the cartridges to access the cartridge that

needs replacement.

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LCD Control panel: Press the Rotate Cartridges

button to access the

cartridge that needs replacement. The control panel indicates the cartridge that is accessible in the rotation.

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Touchscreen control panel: Touch the Supply icon for the cartridge that needs replacement. The cartridges rotate to the cartridge you select.

2. Lift the scanner assembly.

3. Open the top cover.

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4. Remove the toner cartridge.

5. Remove the new toner cartridge from the bag.

Place the used toner cartridge in the bag for recycling.

6. Grasp both sides of the toner cartridge and

distribute the toner by gently rocking the cartridge.

7. Grasp the toner cartridge by the center handle,

and then pull the protective plastic shield straight off the cartridge.

CAUTION: Do not touch the shutter or the

surface of the roller.

8. Bend the tab on the left side of the cartridge until

the tab breaks loose. Pull the tab until all the tape is removed from the cartridge. Place the tab and tape in the toner cartridge box to return for recycling.

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9. Align the toner cartridge with the tracks inside

the product, and then insert the toner cartridge until it is firmly seated.

NOTE: Compare the color label on the toner

cartridge to the color label in the carousel slot to make sure the toner cartridge color matches the carousel position.

10. Close the top cover.

11. Rotate to the next cartridge that needs

replacement.

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LCD Control panel: Press the Rotate Cartridges

button to move to the next

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cartridge. Repeat this process until you have finished replacing toner cartridges.

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Touchscreen control panel: Touch the Supply icon for the cartridge that needs replacement. The cartridges rotate to the cartridge you select. Repeat this process until you have finished replacing toner cartridges.

NOTE: The top cover must be closed to rotate

the cartridges.

12. When the cartridges have been replaced, close

the scanner assembly.

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Replace the imaging drum

1. Lift the scanner assembly.

2. Open the top cover.

3. Remove the dust cover from the tray.

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4. Open the front cover.

5. Lift the two levers that hold the imaging drum.

6. Remove the old imaging drum.

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7. Remove the new imaging drum from the bag.

Place the used imaging drum in the bag for recycling.

8. Remove the protective shielding from the new

imaging drum.

CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not expose

the imaging drum to light. Cover it with a piece of paper.

Do not touch the green roller. Fingerprints on the imaging drum can cause print-quality problems.

9. Insert the new imaging drum in the product.

10. Lower the two levers that hold the imaging drum.

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11. Close the front cover.

12. Reinstall the dust cover on the tray.

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13. Close the top cover.

14. Close the scanner assembly.

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8 Solve problems

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Control panel help system (touchscreen models only)

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Restore the factory-set defaults

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Solve paper feed or jam problems

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Clear jams from the input tray

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Clear jams in the output bin

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Clear jams in the document feeder

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Improve print quality

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Improve copy and scan quality

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Improve fax image quality

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Solve wired network problems

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Solve wireless network problems

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Solve fax problems

www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM176series or www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM177series for HP's all-

Go to inclusive help for your product:

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Solve problems.

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Download software updates.

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Join support forums.

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Find warranty and regulatory information.

You can also go to

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Control panel help system (touchscreen models only)

The product has a built-in Help system that explains how to use each screen. To open the Help system, touch the Help

For some screens, the Help opens to a global menu where you can search for specific topics. You can browse through the menu structure by touching the buttons in the menu.

Some Help screens include animations that guide you through procedures, such as clearing jams.

For screens that contain settings for individual jobs, the Help opens to a topic that explains the options for that screen.

button in the upper-right corner of the screen.

If the product alerts you of an error or warning, touch the Help problem. The message also contains instructions to help solve the problem.

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Restore the factory-set defaults

Restoring the factory-set defaults returns all of the product and network settings to the factory defaults. It will not reset the page count, tray size, or language. To restore the product to the factory-default settings, follow these steps.

CAUTION: Restoring the factory-set defaults returns all of the settings to the factory defaults, and it also

deletes any pages that are stored in the memory.

On the product control panel, press or touch the Setup

2. Open the Service menu.

3. Select the Restore Defaults option, and then press or touch the OK button.

The product automatically restarts.

button.

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Solve paper feed or jam problems

If the product has recurring problems with paper feeding or with jams, use the following information to reduce the number of occurrences.

The product does not pick up paper

If the product does not pick up paper from the tray, try these solutions.

1. Open the product and remove any jammed sheets of paper.

2. Load the tray with the correct size of paper for your job.

3. Make sure the paper size and type are set correctly on the product control panel.

4. Make sure the paper guides in the tray are adjusted correctly for the size of paper. Adjust the guides to

the appropriate indentation in the tray.

5. Check the product control panel to see if the product is waiting for you to acknowledge a prompt to feed

the paper manually. Load paper, and continue.

6. The rollers above the tray might be contaminated. Clean the rollers with a lint-free cloth dampened

with warm water.

The product picks up multiple sheets of paper

If the product picks up multiple sheets of paper from the tray, try these solutions.

1. Remove the stack of paper from the tray and flex it, rotate it 180 degrees, and flip it over. Do not fan

the paper. Return the stack of paper to the tray.

2. Use only paper that meets HP specifications for this product.

3. Use paper that is not wrinkled, folded, or damaged. If necessary, use paper from a different package.

4. Make sure the tray is not overfilled. If it is, remove the entire stack of paper from the tray, straighten

the stack, and then return some of the paper to the tray.

5. Make sure the paper guides in the tray are adjusted correctly for the size of paper. Adjust the guides to

the appropriate indentation in the tray.

6. Make sure the printing environment is within recommended specifications.

Frequent or recurring paper jams

Follow these steps to solve problems with frequent paper jams. If the first step does not resolve the problem continue with the next step until you have resolved the problem.

1. If paper has jammed in the product, clear the jam and then print a configuration page to test the

product.

2. Check that the tray is configured for the correct paper size and type on the product control panel. Adjust

paper settings if necessary.

3. Turn the product off, wait 30 seconds, and then turn it on again.

4. Print a cleaning page to remove excess toner from inside the product.

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a. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Setup button.

b. Touch the Service menu.

c. Touch the Cleaning Page button.

d. Load plain letter or A4 paper when you are prompted.

e. Touch the OK button to begin the cleaning process.

The product prints the first side and then prompts you to remove the page from the output bin and reload it in Tray 1, keeping the same orientation. Wait until the process is complete. Discard the page that prints.

5. Print a configuration page to test the product.

a. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Setup

b. Touch the Reports menu.

c. Touch the Configuration Report button.

If none of these steps resolves the problem, the product might need service. Contact HP customer support.

Prevent paper jams

To reduce the number of paper jams, try these solutions.

1. Use only paper that meets HP specifications for this product.

2. Use paper that is not wrinkled, folded, or damaged. If necessary, use paper from a different package.

3. Use paper that has not previously been printed or copied on.

4. Make sure the tray is not overfilled. If it is, remove the entire stack of paper from the tray, straighten

the stack, and then return some of the paper to the tray.

5. Make sure the paper guides in the tray are adjusted correctly for the size of paper. Adjust the guides so

they are touching the paper stack without bending it.

6. Make sure that the tray is fully inserted in the product.

7. If you are printing on heavy, embossed, or perforated paper, use the manual feed feature and feed

sheets one at a time.

button.

8. Verify that the tray is configured correctly for the paper type and size.

9. Make sure the printing environment is within recommended specifications.

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Clear jams from the input tray

A Jam in tray 1. Clear Jam and press [OK] message displays on the product control panel.

1. Remove the dust cover from the tray.

2. Remove the stack of paper from the input tray.

3. Remove any jammed paper visible in the input

tray area. Use both hands to remove jammed paper to avoid tearing the paper.

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4. Reload paper in the input tray. Make sure that the

paper fits under the tabs and below the maximum-height indicators.

5. Reinstall the dust cover on the tray.

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Clear jams in the output bin

A Jam in output bin message displays on the product control panel.

1. If paper is visible in the output bin, grasp the

leading edge with both hands and slowly remove it.

2. Open the rear door to check for jammed paper.

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3. Remove any jammed paper. Use both hands to

pull out the paper to avoid tearing.

4. Close the rear door.

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Clear jams in the document feeder

A Jam in the document feeder message displays on the product control panel.

1. If paper is visible in the document feeder, grasp

the leading edge with both hands and slowly remove it.

2. Lift the document feeder input tray.

3. Lift the jam-access cover.

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4. Remove any jammed paper. Use both hands to

pull out the paper to avoid tearing.

5. Close the jam-access cover.

6. Close the document-feeder input tray.

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Improve print quality

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Print from a different software program

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Set the paper-type setting for the print job

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Check the toner-cartridge status

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Calibrate the product to align the colors

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Print a cleaning page

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Perform additional print quality troubleshooting

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Inspect the toner cartridge for damage

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Check the paper and printing environment

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Check the EconoMode settings

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Adjust color settings (Windows)

Print from a different software program

Try printing from a different software program. If the page prints correctly, the problem is with the software program from which you were printing.

Set the paper-type setting for the print job

Check the paper-type setting if you are printing from a software program and the pages have any of these problems:

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smeared print

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fuzzy print

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dark print

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curled paper

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scattered dots of toner

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loose toner

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small areas of missing toner

Check the paper-type setting (Windows)

1. From the software program, select the Print option.

2. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.

3. Click the Paper/Quality tab.

4. From the Media: drop-down list, select the correct paper type.

5. Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box. In the Print dialog box, click the OK

button to print the job.

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Check the paper-type setting (Mac OS X)

1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.

2. In the Printer menu, select the product.

3. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Open the menus drop-down list, and then

click the Finishing menu.

4. Select a type from the Media-type drop-down list.

5. Click the Print button.

Check the toner-cartridge status

Check the supplies status page for the following information:

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Estimated percentage of cartridge life remaining

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Approximate pages remaining

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Part numbers for HP toner cartridges

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Number of pages printed

Use the following procedures to print the supplies status page:

LCD control panel

1. On the product control panel, press the Setup

2. Open the following menus:

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Reports

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Supplies status

3. Select Print Supplies status page, and then press the OK button.

Touchscreen control panel

1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Supplies

2. Touch the Report button to print the supplies status page.

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Calibrate the product to align the colors

If the printed output has colored shadows, blurry graphics, or areas that have poor color, you might need to calibrate the product to align the colors. Print the diagnostics page from the Reports menu on the control panel to check the color alignment. If the blocks of color on that page are not aligned with each other, you need to calibrate the product.

LCD control panel

1. On the product control panel, press the Setup

2. Open the following menus:

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System Setup

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Print Quality

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Calibrate Color

3. Select the Calibrate Now option, and then press the OK button.

Touchscreen control panel

From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Setup

2. Open the following menus:

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System Setup

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Print Quality

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Color Calibration

3. Select the Calibrate now option, and then press the OK button.

Print a cleaning page

button.

LCD control panel

1. From the product control panel, press the Setup

2. Open the Service menu.

3. Select the Cleaning mode option, and then press the OK button.

Touchscreen control panel

From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Setup

2. Touch the Service menu.

3. Touch the Cleaning Page button.

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button.

4. Load plain letter or A4 paper when you are prompted.

5. Touch the OK button to begin the cleaning process.

Perform additional print quality troubleshooting

Print the print quality page

LCD control panel

1. From the product control panel, press the Setup

2. Open the following menus:

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System Setup

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Reports

3. Select the Print Quality Report option, and then press the OK button.

Touchscreen control panel

From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Setup

2. Open the Reports menu.

3. Touch the Print Quality Page option, and then touch the OK button.

Interpret the print quality page

This page contains five bands of color, which are divided into four groups as indicated in the following illustration. By examining each group, you can isolate the problem to a particular toner cartridge.

button.

Section Toner cartridge

1 Yellow

2 Cyan

3 Black

4 Magenta

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If dots or streaks appear in only one of the groups, replace the toner cartridge that correlates with that group.

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If dots appear in more than one group, print a cleaning page. If this does not solve the problem, determine if the dots are always the same color; for example, if magenta dots appear in all five color bands. If the dots are all the same color, replace that toner cartridge.

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If streaks appear in multiple color bands, contact HP. A component other than the toner cartridge is probably causing the problem.

Inspect the toner cartridge for damage

1. Remove the toner cartridges from the product, and verify that the sealing tape has been removed.

2. Grasp both sides of the toner cartridge and distribute the toner by gently rocking the cartridge.

3. Check the memory chips for damage.

4. Examine the surface of the roller on the toner cartridges.

CAUTION: Do not touch the roller on the toner cartridges. Fingerprints on the roller can cause print-

quality problems.

5. If you see any scratches, fingerprints, or other damage on the roller, replace the toner cartridge.

6. If the roller does not appear to be damaged, rock the toner cartridges gently several times and reinstall

them. Print a few pages to see if the problem has resolved.

Check the paper and printing environment

Use paper that meets HP specifications

Use different paper if you are having any of the following problems:

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The printing is too light or seems faded in areas.

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Specks of toner are on the printed pages.

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Toner is smearing on the printed pages.

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Printed characters seem misformed.

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Printed pages are curled.

Always use a paper type and weight that this product supports. In addition, follow these guidelines when selecting paper:

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Use paper that is of good quality and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids, staples, and curled or bent edges.

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Use paper that has not been previously printed on.

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Use paper that is designed for use in laser printers. Do not use paper that is designed only for use in inkjet printers.

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Use paper that is not too rough. Using smoother paper generally results in better print quality.

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Check the product environment

Verify that the product is operating within the environmental specifications listed in the product Warranty and Legal Guide.

Check the EconoMode settings

Follow these steps if the entire page is too dark or too light.

1. From the software program, select the Print option.

2. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.

3. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then locate the Quality Settings area.

4. If the entire page is too dark, select the EconoMode setting.

If the entire page is too light, make sure you are using the correct setting for the print job.

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If you a printing photos, select the Photo option.

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For all other print jobs, select the Normal option.

5. Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box. In the Print dialog box, click the OK

button to print the job.

Adjust color settings (Windows)

Change the color theme

1. From the software program, select the Print option.

2. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.

3. Click the Advanced button.

4. Select a color theme from the Color Themes drop-down list.

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None: No color theme is used.

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Default/sRGB: This theme sets the product to print RGB data in raw device mode. When using this theme, manage color in the software program or in the operating system for correct rendering.

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Vivid/sRGB: The product increases the color saturation in the midtones. Use this theme when printing business graphics.

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Photo (sRGB): The product interprets RGB color as if it were printed as a photograph using a digital mini lab. The product renders deeper, more saturated colors differently than with the Default (sRBG) theme. Use this theme when printing photos.

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Photo (Adobe RGB 1998): Use this theme with printing digital photos that use the AdobeRGB color space rather than sRGB. Turn off color management in the software program when using this theme.

5. Click the OK button to close the Advanced Options dialog box, and then click the OK button to close the

Document Properties dialog box. In the Print dialog box, click the OK button to print the job.

Change the color options

1. From the software program, select the Print option.

2. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.

3. Click the Paper/Quality tab.

4. In the Color section, select Black & White or Color.

NOTE: When Black & White is selected, the Print in Grayscale setting in the Advanced Options is

automatically changed to the Black print cartridge only option.

5. Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box. In the Print dialog box, click the OK

button to print the job.

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Improve copy and scan quality

Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges

Over time, specks of debris might collect on the scanner glass and white plastic backing, which can affect performance. Use the following procedure to clean the scanner.

1. Press the power button to turn the product off, and then disconnect the power cable from the electrical

outlet.

2. Open the scanner lid.

3. Clean the scanner glass and the white plastic backing underneath the scanner lid with a soft cloth or

sponge that has been moistened with nonabrasive glass cleaner.

CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, ammonia, ethyl alcohol, or carbon tetrachloride on

any part of the product; these can damage the product. Do not place liquids directly on the glass or platen. They might seep and damage the product.

4. Dry the glass and white plastic parts with a chamois or a cellulose sponge to prevent spotting.

5. Connect the power cable to an outlet, and then press the power button to turn the product on.

Check the paper settings

LCD control panel

1. On the product control panel, press the Setup

2. Open the following menus:

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System Setup

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Paper Setup

3. Select the Def. paper size option.

4. Select the name of the paper size that is in Tray 1, and then press the OK button.

5. Select the Def. paper type option.

6. Select the name of the paper type that is in Tray 1, and then press the OK button.

Touchscreen control panel

From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Setup

2. Open the following menus:

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System Setup

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Paper Setup

3. Select the Paper Size option, and then touch the name of the paper size that is in Tray 1.

button.

4. Select the Paper Type option, and then touch the name of the paper type that is in Tray 1.

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Check the image adjustment settings

The following image adjustment settings are available:

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Lightness: Adjusts the lightness/darkness setting.

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Contrast: Adjusts the contrast between the lightest and darkest areas of the image.

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Sharpen: Adjusts clarity of text characters.

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Background Removal: Adjusts the darkness of the background of the image. This is especially useful for

original documents that are printed on colored paper.

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Color Balance: Adjusts the red, green, and blue color hues.

LCD control panel

1. On the product control panel, press the Copy Menu

2. Select the Image Adjustment menu.

3. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the options, select the setting you want to adjust.

4. Use the arrow buttons to adjust the value for the setting, and then press the OK button to select an

option.

5. Adjust another setting, or press the OK button to return to the main copy menu.

Touchscreen control panel

1. From the Home screen, touch the Copy button.

2. Touch the Settings button, and then scroll to and touch the Image Adjustment option.

3. Touch the name of the setting you want to adjust.

4. Touch the — or + buttons to adjust the value for the setting, and then touch the OK button.

5. Adjust another setting, or touch the Back

Optimize for text or pictures

The following copy-quality settings are available:

button.

button to return to the main copy menu.

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Auto Select: Use this setting when you are not concerned about the quality of the copy. This is the

default setting.

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Mixed: Use this setting for documents that contain a mixture of text and graphics.

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Text: Use this setting for documents that contain mostly text.

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Picture: Use this setting for documents that contain mostly graphics.

LCD control panel

1. Load the document onto the scanner glass.

2. On the product control panel, press the Copy Menu

3. Select the Optimize menu.

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button.

Hp M177, M176 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 Product introduction

Product views

Product front view

Product back view

Control panel overview

LCD control-panel layout (M176n model)

Touchscreen control-panel layout (M177fw model)

Control-panel Home screen

2 Paper trays

Supported paper sizes and types

Supported paper sizes

Supported paper types

Load the input tray

Print tasks (Windows)

How to print (Windows)

Manually print on both sides (Windows)

Print multiple pages per sheet (Windows)

Select the paper type (Windows)

Additional printing information

Print tasks (Mac OS X)

How to print (Mac OS X)

Manually print on both sides (Mac OS X)

Print multiple pages per sheet (Mac OS X)

Select the paper type (Mac OS X)

Additional printing information

Web-based printing

HP ePrint

HP ePrint software

AirPrint

Set up HP Wireless Direct Printing (touchscreen models only)

Make a copy

Copy on both sides (duplex)

Optimize copy quality

Scan by using the HP Scan software (Windows)

Scan by using the HP Scan software (Mac OS X)

Configure the product

Configure fax time, date, and header

Control panel

HP Fax Setup Wizard (Windows)

Configure for stand-alone fax

Configure for an answering machine

Configure for an extension phone

Install the HP Fax software (Windows, optional)

Send a fax

Send a fax by dialing manually from the product control panel

Send a fax from the HP software (Windows)

Create, edit, and delete speed-dial entries

Create and edit speed-dial entries

Delete speed-dial entries

7 Manage the product

Change the product connection type (Windows)

Use HP Web Services applications (touchscreen models only)

HP Device Toolbox (Windows)

HP Utility for Mac OS X

Open the HP Utility

HP Utility features

Product security features

Set or change the product password

Lock the product

Economy settings

Print with EconoMode

Configure the Sleep/Auto Off After setting

Enable or disable the Very Low settings

Replace the toner cartridge

Replace the imaging drum

8 Solve problems

Control panel help system (touchscreen models only)

Restore the factory-set defaults

Solve paper feed or jam problems

The product does not pick up paper

The product picks up multiple sheets of paper

Frequent or recurring paper jams

Prevent paper jams

Clear jams from the input tray

Clear jams in the output bin

Clear jams in the document feeder