HP M430, M431 User Manual

User Guide
HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M430, M431
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HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M430, M431 User Guide
This guide provides conguration, use, warranty, safety and environmental information.
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Table of contents
1 Printer overview..........................................................................................................................................................................................1
Warning icons..........................................................................................................................................................................................1
Potential shock hazard..........................................................................................................................................................................2
Printer views ...........................................................................................................................................................................................3
Printer front view...........................................................................................................................................................................3
Printer back view...........................................................................................................................................................................4
Control-panel view........................................................................................................................................................................4
Printer specications .............................................................................................................................................................................7
Technical specications................................................................................................................................................................7
Supported operating systems.....................................................................................................................................................8
Mobile printing solutions........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Printer dimensions..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Power consumption................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Electrical specications ............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Acoustic emissions..................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Operating-environment range................................................................................................................................................. 13
Printer hardware setup and software installation......................................................................................................................... 14
2 Paper trays................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Load paper to Tray 1 (multipurpose tray)....................................................................................................................................... 15
Load Paper Tray 1...................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Tray 1 paper orientation ........................................................................................................................................................... 18
Load paper to Tray 2........................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Load Paper Tray 2...................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Tray 2 paper orientation ........................................................................................................................................................... 21
Use alternative letterhead mode............................................................................................................................................. 22
Load paper to Tray 3 (optional accessory)...................................................................................................................................... 23
Load paper Tray 3 ......................................................................................................................................................................23
Tray 3 paper orientation ........................................................................................................................................................... 25
Use alternative letterhead mode............................................................................................................................................. 26
Load and print envelopes...................................................................................................................................................................26
Print envelopes........................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Envelope orientation.................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Load and print labels.......................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Manually feed labels.................................................................................................................................................................. 28
Label orientation ........................................................................................................................................................................28
3 Supplies, accessories, and parts............................................................................................................................................................31
Order supplies, accessories, and parts ............................................................................................................................................31
Ordering....................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Supplies and accessories.......................................................................................................................................................... 31
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Customer self-repair parts........................................................................................................................................................ 33
Congure the HP toner-cartridge-protection supply settings..................................................................................................... 33
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Enable or disable the Cartridge Policy feature ...................................................................................................................... 34
Enable or disable the Cartridge Protection feature .............................................................................................................. 36
Replace the toner cartridge............................................................................................................................................................... 38
Toner cartridge information...................................................................................................................................................... 38
Remove and replace the cartridge .......................................................................................................................................... 40
4 Print............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 45
Print tasks (Windows)......................................................................................................................................................................... 45
How to print (Windows)............................................................................................................................................................. 45
Automatically print on both sides (Windows) ........................................................................................................................ 46
Manually print on both sides (Windows) ................................................................................................................................ 46
Print multiple pages per sheet (Windows) .............................................................................................................................47
Select the paper type (Windows)............................................................................................................................................. 47
Additional print tasks................................................................................................................................................................. 48
Print tasks (macOS)............................................................................................................................................................................. 48
How to print (macOS)................................................................................................................................................................. 48
Automatically print on both sides (macOS)............................................................................................................................ 49
Manually print on both sides (macOS) .................................................................................................................................... 49
Print multiple pages per sheet (macOS)................................................................................................................................. 50
Select the paper type (macOS)................................................................................................................................................. 50
Additional print tasks................................................................................................................................................................. 50
Store print jobs on the printer to print later or print privately ..................................................................................................... 51
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................. 51
Create a stored job (Windows) ................................................................................................................................................. 51
Create a stored job (macOS)..................................................................................................................................................... 52
Print a stored job........................................................................................................................................................................ 53
Delete a stored job ..................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Information sent to printer for Job Accounting purposes.................................................................................................... 54
Mobile printing..................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................. 54
Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct Print, NFC, and BLE printing .....................................................................................................................54
HP ePrint via email..................................................................................................................................................................... 55
AirPrint ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Android embedded printing...................................................................................................................................................... 56
Print from a USB ash drive .............................................................................................................................................................. 56
Enable the USB port for printing.............................................................................................................................................. 57
Print USB documents................................................................................................................................................................. 57
Print using high-speed USB 2.0 port (wired) .................................................................................................................................. 58
Method one: Enable the high-speed USB 2.0 port from the printer control panel menus............................................ 58
Method two: Enable the high-speed USB 2.0 port from the HP Embedded Web Server (network-connected printers
only)..................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
5 Copy ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
Make a copy.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
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Copy on both sides (duplex) .............................................................................................................................................................. 63
Additional copy tasks.......................................................................................................................................................................... 64
6 Scan............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 67
Set up Scan to Email........................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................. 67
Before you begin ........................................................................................................................................................................ 67
Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)....................................................................................................... 68
Step two: Congure the Network Identication settings ..................................................................................................... 68
Step three: Congure the Send to Email feature................................................................................................................... 69
Step four: Congure the Quick Sets (optional)....................................................................................................................... 78
Step ve: Set up Send to Email to use Oice 365 Outlook (optional)................................................................................ 78
Set up Scan to Network Folder .........................................................................................................................................................81
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................. 81
Before you begin ........................................................................................................................................................................ 81
Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)....................................................................................................... 81
Step two: Set up Scan to Network Folder............................................................................................................................... 82
Set up Scan to SharePoint ................................................................................................................................................................. 91
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................. 91
Before you begin ........................................................................................................................................................................ 91
Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)....................................................................................................... 91
Step two: Enable Scan to SharePoint and create a Scan to SharePoint Quick Set........................................................... 92
Scan a le directly to a SharePoint site................................................................................................................................... 93
Quick Set scan settings and options for Scan to SharePoint .............................................................................................. 95
Set up Scan to USB Drive ................................................................................................................................................................... 96
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................. 96
Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)....................................................................................................... 96
Step two: Enable Scan to USB Drive........................................................................................................................................ 97
Step three: Congure the Quick Sets (optional)..................................................................................................................... 97
Default scan settings for Scan to USB Drive setup ............................................................................................................... 98
Default le settings for Save to USB setup ............................................................................................................................ 99
Scan to email......................................................................................................................................................................................100
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................................100
Scan to email.............................................................................................................................................................................100
Scan to job storage........................................................................................................................................................................... 102
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................................102
Scan to job storage on the printer......................................................................................................................................... 102
Print from job storage on the printer....................................................................................................................................104
Scan to network folder..................................................................................................................................................................... 104
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................................105
Scan to network folder............................................................................................................................................................105
Scan to SharePoint............................................................................................................................................................................107
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................................107
Scan to SharePoint...................................................................................................................................................................107
Scan to USB drive ..............................................................................................................................................................................109
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................................109
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Scan to USB drive .....................................................................................................................................................................109
Use HP JetAdvantage business solutions .....................................................................................................................................111
Additional scan tasks........................................................................................................................................................................111
7 Fax............................................................................................................................................................................................................113
Set up fax............................................................................................................................................................................................113
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................................113
Set up fax by using the printer control panel.......................................................................................................................113
Change fax congurations...............................................................................................................................................................114
Fax dialing settings ..................................................................................................................................................................114
General fax send settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 115
Fax receive settings..................................................................................................................................................................116
Send a fax...........................................................................................................................................................................................117
Create a fax printing schedule.........................................................................................................................................................119
Block incoming faxes........................................................................................................................................................................ 119
Create a list of blocked fax numbers.....................................................................................................................................119
Delete numbers from the list of blocked fax numbers ......................................................................................................120
Additional fax tasks...........................................................................................................................................................................120
8 Manage the printer ................................................................................................................................................................................ 121
Advanced conguration with the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS).........................................................................................121
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................................121
How to access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS).........................................................................................................122
HP Embedded Web Server features......................................................................................................................................122
Congure IP network settings.........................................................................................................................................................131
Printer sharing disclaimer.......................................................................................................................................................131
View or change network settings .......................................................................................................................................... 131
Rename the printer on a network .........................................................................................................................................131
Manually congure IPv4 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel...............................................................................132
Manually congure IPv6 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel...............................................................................132
Link speed and duplex settings .............................................................................................................................................133
Printer security features ..................................................................................................................................................................134
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................................134
Security statements.................................................................................................................................................................134
Assign an administrator password........................................................................................................................................134
IP Security..................................................................................................................................................................................135
Encryption support: HP High Performance Secure Hard Disks.........................................................................................135
Lock the formatter...................................................................................................................................................................135
Energy-conservation settings.........................................................................................................................................................135
Print with EconoMode..............................................................................................................................................................135
Set the sleep timer and congure the printer to use 1 watt or less of power................................................................136
Set the sleep schedule ............................................................................................................................................................137
HP Web Jetadmin.............................................................................................................................................................................. 137
Software and rmware updates .....................................................................................................................................................137
9 Solve problems.......................................................................................................................................................................................139
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Control panel help system...............................................................................................................................................................139
Reset factory settings ......................................................................................................................................................................139
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................................140
Method one: Reset factory settings from the printer control panel................................................................................140
Method two: Reset factory settings from the HP Embedded Web Server (network-connected printers only)........140
A “Cartridge is low” or “Cartridge is very low” message displays on the printer control panel or EWS ..............................140
Change the “Very Low” settings.............................................................................................................................................141
Order supplies...........................................................................................................................................................................142
Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds..................................................................................................................................142
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................................142
The printer does not pick up paper .......................................................................................................................................142
The printer picks up multiple sheets of paper.....................................................................................................................145
The document feeder jams, skews, or picks up multiple sheets of paper......................................................................148
Clear paper jams................................................................................................................................................................................149
Paper jam locations .................................................................................................................................................................149
Auto-navigation for clearing paper jams..............................................................................................................................150
Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams?.................................................................................................................150
31.13 jam error in the document feeder..............................................................................................................................150
13.B2.D1 jam error in tray 1...................................................................................................................................................154
13.B2.D2 jam error in tray 2...................................................................................................................................................159
13.B2.D3 jam error in tray 3...................................................................................................................................................166
13.B2.A jam error in the top cover.........................................................................................................................................171
13.B9 jam error in the fuser area ..........................................................................................................................................175
13.D1, 13.D3 jam error in the duplexer................................................................................................................................178
13.E1 jam error in the output bin ..........................................................................................................................................181
Resolving mono print quality problems ........................................................................................................................................185
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................................185
Troubleshoot print quality ......................................................................................................................................................186
Improve copy image quality ............................................................................................................................................................198
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges ...................................................................................................................198
Calibrate the scanner...............................................................................................................................................................200
Check the paper settings ........................................................................................................................................................200
Check the image-adjustment settings .................................................................................................................................200
Optimize copy quality for text or pictures............................................................................................................................201
Edge-to-edge copying.............................................................................................................................................................201
Improve scan image quality.............................................................................................................................................................202
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges ...................................................................................................................202
Check the resolution settings.................................................................................................................................................203
Check the color settings.......................................................................................................................................................... 204
Check the image-adjustment settings .................................................................................................................................204
Optimize scan quality for text or pictures ............................................................................................................................205
Check the output-quality settings......................................................................................................................................... 205
Improve fax image quality...............................................................................................................................................................206
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges ...................................................................................................................206
Check the send-fax resolution settings................................................................................................................................208
Check the image-adjustment settings .................................................................................................................................208
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Optimize fax quality for text or pictures...............................................................................................................................208
Check the error-correction setting ........................................................................................................................................209
Check the t-to-page setting .................................................................................................................................................209
Send to a dierent fax machine.............................................................................................................................................209
Check the sender's fax machine ............................................................................................................................................210
Solve wired network problems .......................................................................................................................................................210
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................................210
Poor physical connection........................................................................................................................................................210
The computer is unable to communicate with the printer................................................................................................ 210
The printer is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network..........................................................................211
New software programs might be causing compatibility problems................................................................................211
The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly................................................................................................211
The printer is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect ......................................................................................211
Solve wireless network problems...................................................................................................................................................211
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................................211
Wireless connectivity checklist...............................................................................................................................................211
The printer does not print after the wireless conguration completes...........................................................................212
The printer does not print, and the computer has a third-party rewall installed ........................................................213
The wireless connection does not work after moving the wireless router or printer ...................................................213
Cannot connect more computers to the wireless printer .................................................................................................. 213
The wireless printer loses communication when connected to a VPN............................................................................213
The network does not appear in the wireless networks list .............................................................................................213
The wireless network is not functioning...............................................................................................................................214
Reduce interference on a wireless network.........................................................................................................................214
Solve fax problems ...........................................................................................................................................................................214
Checklist for solving fax problems.........................................................................................................................................214
General fax problems..............................................................................................................................................................216
Appendix A Service and support.............................................................................................................................................................219
HP limited warranty statement.......................................................................................................................................................219
UK, Ireland, and Malta..............................................................................................................................................................220
Austria, Belgium, Germany, and Luxemburg .......................................................................................................................220
Belgium, France, and Luxemburg..........................................................................................................................................221
Italy.............................................................................................................................................................................................222
Spain........................................................................................................................................................................................... 222
Denmark ....................................................................................................................................................................................223
Norway.......................................................................................................................................................................................223
Sweden ......................................................................................................................................................................................223
Portugal .....................................................................................................................................................................................224
Greece and Cyprus ...................................................................................................................................................................224
Hungary .....................................................................................................................................................................................224
Czech Republic.......................................................................................................................................................................... 225
Slovakia......................................................................................................................................................................................225
Poland ........................................................................................................................................................................................225
Bulgaria......................................................................................................................................................................................226
Romania..................................................................................................................................................................................... 226
Belgium and the Netherlands ................................................................................................................................................226
Finland........................................................................................................................................................................................227
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Slovenia......................................................................................................................................................................................227
Croatia........................................................................................................................................................................................227
Latvia..........................................................................................................................................................................................227
Lithuania ....................................................................................................................................................................................228
Estonia .......................................................................................................................................................................................228
HP's Premium Protection Warranty: LaserJet toner cartridge limited warranty statement.................................................228
Long life consumable and maintenance kit limited warranty statement ................................................................................229
HP policy on non-HP supplies.........................................................................................................................................................229
HP anticounterfeit Web site.............................................................................................................................................................229
Data stored on the toner cartridge................................................................................................................................................. 230
End User License Agreement.......................................................................................................................................................... 230
Customer self-repair warranty service..........................................................................................................................................234
Customer support.............................................................................................................................................................................234
Appendix B Environmental product stewardship program................................................................................................................235
Protecting the environment ............................................................................................................................................................235
Ozone production..............................................................................................................................................................................235
Power consumption..........................................................................................................................................................................235
Toner consumption...........................................................................................................................................................................235
Paper use............................................................................................................................................................................................235
Plastics................................................................................................................................................................................................236
HP LaserJet print supplies ...............................................................................................................................................................236
Paper...................................................................................................................................................................................................236
Material restrictions..........................................................................................................................................................................236
Battery information ..........................................................................................................................................................................236
Disposal of waste equipment by users (EU, UK, and India)........................................................................................................237
Electronic hardware recycling .........................................................................................................................................................237
Brazil hardware recycling information........................................................................................................................................... 237
Chemical substances........................................................................................................................................................................237
Product Power Data per European Union Commission Regulation 1275/2008 and the UK Relevant Statutory
Requirements ...........................................................................................................................................................................238
SEPA Ecolabel User Information (China)........................................................................................................................................238
The regulation of the implementation on China energy label for printer, fax, and copier.....................................................238
Restriction on Hazardous Substances statement (India)............................................................................................................238
WEEE (Turkey).................................................................................................................................................................................... 238
Substances Table (China) .................................................................................................................................................................239
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)................................................................................................................................................ 239
EPEAT ..................................................................................................................................................................................................239
Substances Table (Taiwan)...............................................................................................................................................................240
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For more information.......................................................................................................................................................................240
Appendix C Regulatory information.......................................................................................................................................................241
Regulatory statements ....................................................................................................................................................................241
Regulatory model identication numbers............................................................................................................................241
European Union & United Kingdom Regulatory Notice...................................................................................................... 241
FCC regulations ......................................................................................................................................................................... 242
Canada - Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance Statement ...........................................................................................242
VCCI statement (Japan)............................................................................................................................................................242
EMC statement (Korea)............................................................................................................................................................242
EMC statement (China)............................................................................................................................................................242
Power cord instructions...........................................................................................................................................................242
Power cord statement (Japan)...............................................................................................................................................243
Laser safety...............................................................................................................................................................................243
Laser statement for Finland...................................................................................................................................................243
Nordic Statements (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden).................................................................................................244
GS statement (Germany).........................................................................................................................................................244
Eurasian Conformity (Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia)....................................................................245
EMI statement (Taiwan)...........................................................................................................................................................246
Product stability........................................................................................................................................................................246
Telecom (fax) statements................................................................................................................................................................ 246
Fax Cord Statement .................................................................................................................................................................246
EU and UK Statement for Telecom Operation......................................................................................................................246
Brazil (Portugueses) ................................................................................................................................................................246
New Zealand Telecom Statements........................................................................................................................................246
Additional FCC statement for telecom products (US)......................................................................................................... 247
Telephone Consumer Protection Act (US) ............................................................................................................................247
Industry Canada CS-03 requirements ..................................................................................................................................247
Japan Telecom Mark.................................................................................................................................................................248
Belarus....................................................................................................................................................................................... 249
Index.............................................................................................................................................................................................................251
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Printer overview1
Review the location of features on the printer, the physical and technical specications of the printer, and where to locate setup information.
The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see http://www.hp.com/
support/ljM430MFP or http://www.hp.com/support/ljM431MFP
For more information:
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:
Install and congure
Learn and use
Solve problems
Download software and rmware updates
Join support forums
Find warranty and regulatory information

Warning icons

Use caution if you see a warning icon on your HP printer, as indicated in the icon denitions.
Caution: Electric shock
Caution: Hot surface
Caution: Keep body parts away from moving parts

Printer overview

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Caution: Sharp edge in close proximity
Warning

Potential shock hazard

Review this important safety information.
Read and understand these safety statements to avoid an electrical shock hazard.
Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce risk of injury from re or electric
shock.
Read and understand all instructions in the user guide.
Observe all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Use only a grounded electrical outlet when connecting the product to a power source. If you do not know
whether the outlet is grounded, check with a qualied electrician.
Do not touch the contacts on any of the sockets on the product. Replace damaged cords immediately.
Unplug this product from wall outlets before cleaning.
Do not install or use this product near water or when you are wet.
Install the product securely on a stable surface.
Install the product in a protected location where no one can step on or trip over the power cord.
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Printer views

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Identify certain parts of the printer and the control panel.

Printer front view

Identify the parts on the front of the printer.
Figure 1-1 Printer front view
Number Description
1 Document feeder
2 Scanner
3 Front door release button (access to the toner cartridge)
4 Power on/o button
5 Tray 3 (optional)
6 Tray 2
7 Tray 1
8 Output bin extension
9 Output bin
10 Walk-up USB port (for printing and scanning without a computer)
11 Control panel (tilts up for easier viewing)
Printer views 3

Printer back view

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Identify the parts on the back of the printer.
Figure 1-2 Printer rear view
Number Description
1 USB port (for job storage and private printing)
NOTE: This port might be covered.
2 USB interface port
3 Ethernet port
4 Fax "line in" port (for attaching the fax phone line to the printer)
5 Power connection
6 Tray 3 (optional)
NOTE: Tray 3 extends when legal-size or A4-size paper is loaded.
7 Dust cover for Tray 2
NOTE: Dust cover ips up when legal-size or A4-size paper is loaded.
8 Serial number and printer number label
9 Rear door (provides access for clearing jams)

Control-panel view

Use the touchscreen control panel to obtain printer and job status information, and to congure the printer.
NOTE: Tilt the control panel for easier viewing.
NOTE: The features that appear on the Home screen can vary, depending on the printer conguration.
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Figure 1-3 Printer control panel
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Copy Scan
Print
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Number Item Description
1 Reset button Select the Reset button to clear changes, release the printer
2 Sign In or Sign Out button Select the Sign In button to open the Sign In screen.
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Information button Select the Information button to access a screen that
from a paused state, display hidden errors, and restore the default settings (including the language and keyboard layout).
Select the Sign Out button to sign out of the printer. The printer restores all options to the default settings.
NOTE: This button displays only if the administrator has
congured the printer to require permission for access to features.
provides access to several types of printer information. Select the buttons at the bottom of the screen for the following information:
Display Language: Change the language setting for the
current user session.
Sleep Mode: Place the printer into sleep mode.
Wi-Fi Direct: View information for how to connect
directly to the printer using a phone, tablet, or other device with Wi-Fi. (Wireless features available with optional wireless accessories installed.)
Wireless: View or change wireless connection settings.
(Wireless features available with optional wireless accessories installed.)
Ethernet: View or change Ethernet connection settings.
HP Web Services: View information to connect and print
to the printer using HP Web Services (ePrint).
Control-panel view 5
Number Item Description
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5 Copy button Touch the Copy button to start a copy job.
6 Number of copies eld Touch the eld to adjust the number of copies to be printed.
7 Applications area Select any of the icons to open the application. Swipe the
8 Home-screen page indicator Indicates the number of pages on the Home screen or in an
Help button Select the Help button to open the embedded help
How to use the touchscreen control panel
Perform the following actions to use the printer touchscreen control panel.
Table 1-1
Action Description Example
Touchscreen control panel actions
system.
The system provides a list of help topics or information about a topic when using the Home screen, an app, an option, or a feature.
screen sideways to access more applications.
NOTE: The available applications vary by printer. The
administrator can congure which applications appear and the order in which they appear.
application. The current page is highlighted. Swipe the screen sideways to scroll between pages.
Touch Touch an item on the screen to select that item
or open that menu. Also, when scrolling through menus, briey touch the screen to stop the scrolling.
Swipe Touch the screen and then move your nger
horizontally to scroll the screen sideways.
Scroll Touch the screen and then move your nger
vertically to scroll the screen up and down. When scrolling through menus, briey touch the screen to stop the scrolling.
Touch the Settings icon to open the Settings app.
Swipe until the Settings app displays.
Scroll through the Settings app.
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Table 1-1 Touchscreen control panel actions (continued)
Action Description Example
Printer specications
Determine the specications for your printer model.
Technical specications
Review the technical specications for the printer.
See http://www.hp.com/support/ljM430MFP or http://www.hp.com/support/ljM431MFP for current information.
Product numbers for each model
M430f - #3PZ55A
M431f - #3PZ56A
Table 1-2
Paper handling features M430f M431f
Tray 1 (50-sheet capacity)
Tray 2 (250-sheet capacity)
Optional 550-sheet accessory tray Optional Optional
Automatic duplex printing
Table 1-3 Connectivity specications
Connectivity features M430f M431f
10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection with IPv4 and IPv6
Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Walk-up USB port
HP Jetdirect LAN accessory Optional Optional
Paper handling specications
HP Jetdirect 3100w accessory for Wi-Fi, BLE, NFC, and proximity badge reading
Optional Optional
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Table 1-4 Print specications
Print features M430f M431f
Prints 38 pages per minute (ppm) on A4 and 40 ppm on letter-size paper
Prints 40 ppm on A4 and 42 ppm on letter-size paper with HP High Speed mode
Job storage and private printing
Table 1-5 Copy and scan specications
Copy and scan features M430f M431f
Copy speed single-sided: 29 cpm A4, 31 cpm Letter
Copy speed duplex: 31 cpm A4; 33 cpm Letter
Scan speed A4: Up to 29 ppm/46 ipm (Black & White)
Scan speed Letter: Up to 31 ppm/49 ipm (Black & White)
50-page document feeder with dual-head scanning for single-pass duplex copying and scanning
Scan to E-mail, Scan to USB, and Scan to Network Folder options
Table 1-6 Other specications
Other features M430f M431f
2 GB base memory
16 GB embedded Multi-Media Controller (eMMC)
Color touchscreen control panel
Fax features
HP Trusted Platform Module for encrypting all data that passes through the printer
HP Accessibility Kit Optional Optional
HP Accessibility Assistant Optional Optional
HP USB Universal Card Reader Optional Optional
HP LEGIC Card Reader Optional Optional

Supported operating systems

Use the following information to ensure printer compatibility with your computer operating system.
Linux: For information and print drivers for Linux, go to www.hp.com/go/linuxprinting.
UNIX: For information and print drivers for UNIX®, go to www.hp.com/go/unixmodelscripts.
The following information applies to the printer-specic Windows HP PCL 6 print drivers, HP print drivers for macOS, and to the software installer.
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Windows: Download HP Easy Start from 123.hp.com to install the HP print driver. Or, go to the printer-support website for this printer: http://www.hp.com/support/ljM430MFP or http://www.hp.com/support/ljM431MFP to download the print driver or the software installer to install the HP print driver.
macOS: Mac computers are supported with this printer. Download HP Easy Start either from 123.hp.com or from the Printer Support page, and then use HP Easy Start to install the HP print driver.
1. Go to 123.hp.com.
2. Follow the steps provided to download the printer software.
Table 1-7 Supported operating systems and print drivers
Operating system Print driver (for Windows, or the installer on the web for macOS)
Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit The “HP PCL 6” printer-specic print driver is installed for this operating system as part of
Windows 8.1, 32-bit and 64-bit The “HP PCL-6” printer-specic print driver is installed for this operating system as part of
Windows 10, 32-bit and 64-bit The “HP PCL-6” printer-specic print driver is installed for this operating system as part of
Windows Server 2008 R2, SP 1, 64-bit The PCL 6 printer-specic print driver is available for download from the printer-support
Windows Server 2012, 64-bit The PCL 6 printer-specic print driver is available for download from the printer-support
Windows Server 2012 R2, 64-bit The PCL 6 printer-specic print driver is available for download from the printer-support
Windows Server 2016, 64-bit The PCL 6 printer-specic print driver is available for download from the printer-support
Windows Server 2019, 64-bit The PCL 6 printer-specic print driver is available for download from the printer-support
macOS 10.13 High Sierra, macOS 10.14 Mojave, macOS 10.15 Catalina
the software installation.
the software installation. For server-client installations, load the print driver on the client prior to connecting to the server.
the software installation. For server-client installations, load the print driver on the client prior to connecting to the server.
website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer Wizard to install it.
website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer Wizard to install it.
website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer Wizard to install it.
website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer Wizard to install it.
website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer Wizard to install it.
Download HP Easy Start from 123.hp.com, and then use it to install the print driver.
NOTE: Supported operating systems can change.
NOTE: For a current list of supported operating systems and HP’s all-inclusive help for the printer, go to http:// www.hp.com/support/ljM430MFP or http://www.hp.com/support/ljM431MFP.
NOTE: For details on client and server operating systems and for HP UPD driver support for this printer, go to www.hp.com/go/upd. Under Additional information, click Specications.
Table 1-8
Windows macOS
Internet connection
Dedicated USB 1.1 or 2.0 connection or a network connection
2 GB of available hard-disk space
Minimum system requirements
Internet connection
Dedicated USB 1.1 or 2.0 connection or a network connection
1.5 GB of available hard-disk space
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Table 1-8 Minimum system requirements
Windows macOS
1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
NOTE: The Windows software installer installs the HP Smart Device Agent Base service. The le size is less
than 100 kb. Its only function is to check for printers connected via USB hourly. No data is collected. If a USB printer is found, it then tries to locate a JetAdvantage Management Connector (JAMc) instance on the network. If a JAMc is found, the HP Smart Device Agent Base is securely upgraded to a full Smart Device Agent from JAMc, which will then allow printed pages to be accounted for in a Managed Print Services (MPS) account. The driver­only web packs downloaded from not install this service.
To uninstall the service, open the Control Panel, select Programs or Programs and Features, and then select Add/Remove Programs or Uninstall a Program to remove the service. The le name is HPSmartDeviceAgentBase.

Mobile printing solutions

HP oers multiple mobile printing solutions to enable easy printing to an HP printer from a laptop, tablet, smartphone, or other mobile device.
To see the full list and to determine the best choice, go to www.hp.com/go/MobilePrinting.
www.hp.com for the printer and installed through the Add Printer wizard do
NOTE: Update the printer rmware to ensure all mobile printing capabilities are supported.
Wi-Fi Direct (with HP Jetdirect 3100w BLE/NFC/Wireless accessory installed)
HP ePrint via email (requires HP Web Services to be enabled and the printer to be registered with
HP Connected)
Google Cloud Print
AirPrint
Android Printing
HP Roam

Printer dimensions

Make sure your printer environment is large enough to accommodate the printer.
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Figure 1-4 Dimensions for the M430, M431 models
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Table 1-9 Dimensions for the M430, M431 models
Measurement Printer fully closed Printer fully opened
1. Width 420 mm (16.5 in) 453 mm (17.8 in)
2. Height 323 mm (12.7 in) 577 mm (22.7 in)
3. Depth 390 mm (15.3 in) 839 mm (33 in)
Weight (with cartridge) 13.01 kg (28.68 lb) 13.01 kg (28.68 lb)
Figure 1-5 Dimensions for the optional 550-sheet tray
Printer dimensions
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Table 1-10 Dimensions for the optional 550-sheet tray
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Measurement Tray fully closed Tray fully opened
1. Width 381 mm (15 in) 381 mm (15 in)
2. Height 131 mm (5.1 in) 131 mm (5.1 in)
3. Depth 357 mm (14 in) 781 mm (30.8 in)
Weight 3.7 kg (8.2 lb) 3.7 kg (8.2 lb)
Figure 1-6 Dimensions for the printer with the optional 550-sheet tray
Table 1-11 Dimensions for the printer with the optional 550-sheet tray
Measurement Printer fully closed Printer fully opened
1. Width 420 mm (16.5 in) 453 mm (17.8 in)
2. Height 452 mm (17.8 in) 706 mm (27.8 in)
3. Depth 390 mm (15.3 in) 839 mm (33 in)
Weight (with cartridge) 16.71 kg (36.83 lb) 16.71 kg (36.83 lb)

Power consumption

Review the power consumption for each printer status or function.
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Table 1-12 Power consumption (average, in watts)
Printing Ready Sleep Auto-O/Manual-On Manual O
525 W 10.1 W 1.2 W 0.08 W 0.08 W
Electrical specications
Review the electrical specications for the printer.
NOTE: Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. The values in the
following table are subject to change.
CAUTION: Do not convert operating voltages. This can damage the printer and void the printer warranty.
Table 1-13 Recommended voltage
Specication 110-volt models 220-volt models
Power requirements (Volts)
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110 to 127 volts (± 10%)
220 to 240 volts (± 10%)
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Power reported is highest value measured for all printer models using standard voltages.

Acoustic emissions

Review the acoustic emissions, including sound power level and sound pressure level.
Table 1-14
Acoustics: Sound power level (pages per minute (ppm)) Declared per ISO 9296
Printing (38 ppm)
Scanning
Ready Inaudible
Table 1-15 Sound pressure level
Acoustics: Sound pressure level (pages per minute (ppm)) Declared per ISO 9296
Printing (38 ppm)
Scanning
Ready Inaudible
Sound power level
60 Hz (± 3 Hz)
L
wAD = 6.4 Bels(A)
L
wAD = 6.0 Bels(A)
L
pAm = 54 dB(A)
L
pAm = 48 dB(A)
50/60 Hz (± 3 Hz)

Operating-environment range

In order to operate properly, the printer must be in an environment that meets certain specications.
Electrical
specications
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Table 1-16 Operating-environment specications
Environment Recommended Storage
Temperature 15° to 27°C (59° to 80.6°F) 10° to 32.5°C (50° to 90.5°F)
Relative humidity 30% to 70% relative humidity (RH) 10% to 80% RH

Printer hardware setup and software installation

For basic setup instructions, see the Hardware Installation Guide that came with the printer. For additional instructions, go to HP support on the web.
Go to http://www.hp.com/support/ljM430MFP or http://www.hp.com/support/ljM431MFP for HP's all-inclusive help for the printer, which includes the following information:
Install and congure
Learn and use
Solve problems
Download software and rmware updates
Join support forums
Find warranty and regulatory information
Find instructions about how to use the Microsoft Add Printer tool
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Introduction
Paper trays2
Discover how to load and use the paper trays, including how to load special items such as envelopes and labels.
The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see http://www.hp.com/
support/ljM430MFP or http://www.hp.com/support/ljM431MFP.
For more information:
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:
Install and congure
Learn and use
Solve problems
Download software and rmware updates
Join support forums
Find warranty and regulatory information
Use caution when loading the paper trays.
CAUTION: Do not extend more than one paper tray at a time.
Do not use paper tray as a step.
All trays must be closed while moving the printer.
Keep hands out of paper trays or drawers when closing.

Load paper to Tray 1 (multipurpose tray)

Review the following information about loading paper to Tray 1.

Load Paper Tray 1

Follow these steps to load paper in Tray 1.
This tray holds up to 100 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper.
CAUTION: To avoid jams, never add or remove paper from Tray 1 during printing.

Paper trays

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1. Open Tray 1 by grasping the handles on the left and right side of the tray and pulling down.
2. Slide out the tray extension.
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3. For long paper, ip out the tray extension to support the paper.
Chapter 2 Paper trays
4. Press down on the tab on the right paper guide, and then spread the paper guides to the correct size.
5. Load the paper into the tray. Make sure that the paper ts under the tabs and below the maximum height
indicators.
For information about how to orient the paper, see Tray 1 paper orientation on page 18.
Load Paper Tray 1 17
6. Press down on the tab on the right paper guide, and then adjust the paper guides so that they lightly touch
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the paper stack but do not bend the paper.
7. At the computer, begin the printing process from the software application. Make sure that the driver is set to
the correct paper type and size for the paper being printed from the tray.

Tray 1 paper orientation

When using paper that requires a
Table 2-1
Paper type Output How to load paper
Letterhead or preprinted 1-sided printing Face-up
Letterhead or preprinted 2-sided printing Face-down
Tray 1 paper orientation
specic orientation, load it according to the information in the following table.
Top edge leading into the printer
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