Hp MFP 179FWG, MFP 179FNW, MFP 178NWG, MFP 178NW User Manual

User Guide

HP Color Laser MFP 178 series HP Color Laser MFP 179 series

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Introduction

Menu Overview and Basic Setup

Using a Network-Connected Machine

Key benefits 7 Features by model 8 Useful to know 11 About this user’s guide 12 Safety information 13 Machine overview 20 Control panel overview 24 Turning on the machine 27 Installing the software 28

Menu overview 30 Machine’s basic settings 35 Media and tray 38

Wired network setup 55 Installing driver over the network 57 Wireless network setup 58 Using HP Embedded Web Server 66 HP Smart app 69

Printing

Copying

Scanning

Basic Print 74 Canceling a print job 75 Opening printing preferences 76 Using a favorite setting 77 Using help 78 Printing features 79 Using Printer Status programs 84

Basic copy 87 Changing the settings for each copy 88 ID card copying 90

Basic scanning method 93 Scanning from HP MFP Scan program 94

Scanning from image editing program 95 Scanning using the WIA driver 96 Scanning to WSD 97

Faxing

Useful Setting Menus

Maintenance

Preparing to fax 100 Sending a fax 101 Receiving a fax 107 Forwarding a fax to another destination 111 Adjusting the document settings 113 Setting up the fax address book 115

Before you begin reading a chapter 120 Copy 121 Fax 124 System setup 128 Network setup 133

Ordering supplies and accessories 136 Available supplies 137 Available maintenance parts 139 Storing the toner cartridge 140 Redistributing toner 142

Troubleshooting

Replacing the toner cartridge 143 Replacing the imaging drum 144 Replacing the toner collection unit 146 Monitoring the supplies life 147 Setting the toner low alert 148 Cleaning the machine 149 Tips for moving & storing your machine 153

Tips for avoiding paper jams 155 Clearing original document jams 156 Clearing paper jams 159 Understanding the LEDs 162 A “Low Toner” or “Very Low Toner” message displays in Supplies information report 164

Understanding display messages 165 Paper feeding problems 172 Power and cable connecting problems 173 Solving other problems 174 Solve wireless network problems 187

Appendix

General Specifications 191 Print media specifications 192 System requirements 194

Introduction

This chapter provides information you need to know before using the machine.

• Key benefits 7

• Features by model 8

• Useful to know 11

• About this user’s guide 12

• Safety information 13

• Machine overview 20

• Control panel overview 24

• Turning on the machine 27

• Installing the software 28

Key benefits

Environmentally friendly

• To save paper, you can print multiple pages on one single sheet of paper.

• To save electricity, this machine automatically conserves electricity by substantially reducing power consumption when not in use.

• We recommend using recycled paper for saving energy.

Convenience

• HP MFP Scan is an application to help users scan, compile, and save documents in multiple formats, including .epub format. These documents can be shared via social networking sites or fax (see "Scanning from HP MFP Scan program" on page 94).

• If you have Internet access, you can get help, support application, machine drivers, manuals, and order information from the HP website (www.hp.com/support/colorlaser170MFP

Wide range of functionality and application support

• Supports various paper sizes (see "Print media specifications" on page 192).

• Print watermark: You can customize your documents with words, such as “CONFIDENTIAL”

• Print posters: The text and pictures of each page of your document are magnified and printed across the multiple sheets of paper and can then be taped together to form a poster.

Supports various wireless network setting method

• Using the (Wireless) button

• Using the USB cable or a network cable

• Using the Wi-Fi Direct

Wireless networking may not be available depending on the model.

- You can easily connect to a wireless network using the (Wireless) button on the machine

and the access point (a wireless router).

- You can connect and set various wireless network settings using a USB cable or a network

cable.

- You can conveniently print from your mobile device using the Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct feature.

Key benefits | 7

Features by model

Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country.

Operating System

Windows ●●

Mac

Linux

(●: Supported, Blank: Not supported)

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178nwg

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179fwg

Features by model | 8

Software

Printer driver ●●

HP MFP Scan

Printer Status ●●

HP Embedded Web Server ●●

HP LJ Network PC Fax ●

(●: Supported, Blank: Not supported)

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178nw, 178nwg

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179fnw, 179fwg

Features by model | 9

Variety feature

Features

HP Color Laser MFP

178nw, 178nwg

HP Color Laser MFP

179fnw, 179fwg

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ●●

Network Interface Ethernet 10/100 Base TX wired LAN

●●

Network Interface 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN

●●

Duplex (2-sided) printing (Manual)

Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

●●

●

Fax ●

Scan ●●

Copy ●●

a.Depending on your country, wireless LAN card may not be available. For some countries, only 802.11 b/g

can be applied. Contact your local HP dealer or the retailer where you bought your machine.

b.Windows only.

(●: Supported, Blank: Not supported)

Features by model | 10

Useful to know

The machine does not print.

• Open the print queue list and remove the document from the list (see "Canceling a print job" on page 75).

• Remove the driver and install it again (see "Installing the software" on page 28).

• Select your machine as your default machine in your Windows.

Where can I purchase accessories or supplies?

• Inquire at a HP distributor or your retailer.

• Visit the HP website (https://store.hp.com/

The status LED flashes or remains constantly on.

• Turn the product off and on again.

• Check the meanings of LED indications in this manual and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Understanding the LEDs" on page 162).

A paper jam has occurred.

). You can view product service information.

• Open and close the cover (see "Front view" on page 21).

• Check the instructions on removing jammed paper in this manual and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Clearing paper jams" on page 159).

Printouts are blurry.

• The toner level might be low or uneven. Shake the toner cartridge (see "Redistributing toner" on page 142).

• Try a different print resolution setting (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 76).

• Replace the toner cartridge (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 143).

Where can I download the machine’s driver?

• You can get help, support application, machine drivers, manuals, and order information from the HP website (www.hp.com/support/colorlaser170MFP

Useful to know | 11

About this user’s guide

This user's guide provides information for your basic understanding of the machine as well as detailed steps to explain machine usage.

• Do not discard this manual, and keep it for future reference.

• Read the safety information before using the machine.

• If you have a problem using the machine, refer to the troubleshooting chapter.

• Terms used in this user’s guide are explained in the glossary chapter.

• All illustrations in this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending on its options or model you purchased.

• The screenshots in this administrator’s guide may differ from your machine depending on the machine’s firmware/driver version.

• The procedures in this user’s guide are mainly based on Windows 7.

Conventions

Some terms in this guide are used interchangeably, as below:

• Document is synonymous with original.

• Paper is synonymous with media, or print media.

• Machine refers to printer or MFP.

General icons

Icon Text Description

Warning Used to alert users to the possibility of personal injury.

Caution

Note

Gives users information to protect the machine from possible mechanical damage or malfunction.

Provides additional information or detailed specification of the machine function and feature.

About this user’s guide | 12

Safety information

These warnings and precautions are included to prevent injury to you and others, and to prevent any potential damage to your machine. Be sure to read and understand all of these instructions before using the machine. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Important safety symbols

Explanation of all icons and signs used in this chapter

Warning

Caution

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.

Operating environment

Warning

Do not use if the power cord is damaged or if the electrical outlet is not grounded. This could result in electric shock or fire.

Do not place anything on top of the machine (water, small metal or heavy objects, candles, lit cigarettes, etc.).

This could result in electric shock or fire.

• If the machine gets overheated, it releases smoke, makes strange noises, or generates an odd odor, immediately turn off the power switch or unplug the machine.

• The user should be able to access the power outlet in case of emergencies that might require the user to pull the plug out.

This could result in electric shock or fire.

Do not bend, or place heavy objects on the power cord. Stepping on or allowing the power cord to be crushed by a heavy object could

result in electric shock or fire.

Safety information | 13

Do not remove the plug by pulling on the cord; do not handle the plug with wet hands.

This could result in electric shock or fire.

Caution

During an electrical storm or for a period of non-operation, remove the power plug from the electrical outlet.

This could result in electric shock or fire.

Be careful, the paper output area is hot. Burns could occur.

If the machine has been dropped, or if the cabinet appears damaged, unplug the machine from all interface connections and request assistance from qualified service personnel.

Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.

If the machine does not operate properly after these instructions have been followed, unplug the machine from all interface connections and request assistance from qualified service personnel.

Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.

If the plug does not easily enter the electrical outlet, do not attempt to force it in. Call an electrician to change the electrical outlet, or this could result in electric

shock.

Do not allow pets to chew on the AC power, telephone or PC interface cords. This could result in electric shock or fire and/or injury to your pet.

Operating method

Caution

Do not forcefully pull the paper out during printing. It can cause damage to the machine.

Safety information | 14

Be careful not to put your hand between the machine and paper tray. You may get injured.

Be careful when replacing paper or removing jammed paper. New paper has sharp edges and can cause painful cuts.

When printing large quantities, the bottom part of the paper output area may get hot. Do not allow children to touch.

Burns can occur.

When removing jammed paper, do not use tweezers or sharp metal objects. It can damage the machine.

Do not allow too many papers to stack up in the paper output tray. It can damage the machine.

Do not block or push objects into the ventilation opening. This could result in elevated component temperatures which can cause damage or

fire.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

This machine's power reception device is the power cord. To switch off the power supply, remove the power cord from the electrical outlet.

Installation / Moving

Warning

Do not place the machine in an area with dust, humidity, or water leaks. This could result in electric shock or fire.

Safety information | 15

Place the machine in the environment where it meets the operating temperature and humidity specification.

Do not use the machine when it is below freezing temperature or has recently been moved from a location below freezing temperature. Doing so may damage the machine. Only operate the machine when the internal temperature of the machine is within the operating temperature and humidity specifications.

Otherwise, quality problems can occur and cause damage to the machine. See "General Specifications" on page 191.

Caution

Before moving the machine, turn the power off and disconnect all cords. The information below are only suggestions based on the units weight.

If you have a medical condition that prevents you from lifting, do not lift the machine. Ask for help, and always use the appropriate amount of people to lift the device safety.

Then lift the machine:

• If the machine weighs under 20 kg (44.09 lbs), lift with 1 person.

• If the machine weighs 20 kg (44.09 lbs) - 40 kg (88.18 lbs), lift with 2 people.

• If the machine weighs more than 40 kg (88.18 lbs), lift with 4 or more people. The machine could fall, causing injury or machine damage.

Choose a flat surface with enough space for ventilation to place the machine. Also consider the space required to open the cover and trays.

The place should be well-ventilated and be far from direct light, heat, and humidity.

When using the machine for a long period of time or printing a large number of pages in a non-ventilated space, it could pollute the air and be harmful to your health. Place the machine in a well-ventilated space or open a window to circulate the air periodically.

Do not place the machine on an unstable surface. The machine could fall, causing injury or machine damage.

Use only No.26 AWG Otherwise, it can cause damage to the machine.

Make sure you plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet. Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.

or larger, telephone line cord, if necessary.

Safety information | 16

Use the power cord supplied with your machine for safe operation. If you are using a cord which is longer than 2 meters (6 feet) with a 110V machine, then the gauge should be 16 AWG or larger.

Otherwise, it can cause damage to the machine, and could result in electric shock or fire.

Do not put a cover over the machine or place it in an airtight location, such as a closet.

If the machine is not well-ventilated, this could result in fire.

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. This can diminish performance, and could result in electric shock or fire.

The machine should be connected to the power level which is specified on the label. If you are unsure and want to check the power level you are using, contact the

electrical utility company.

a.AWG: American Wire Gauge

Maintenance / Checking

Caution

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning the inside of the machine. Do not clean the machine with benzene, paint thinner or alcohol; do not spray water directly into the machine.

This could result in electric shock or fire.

When you are working inside the machine replacing supplies or cleaning the inside, do not operate the machine.

You could get injured.

Keep cleaning supplies away from children. Children could get hurt.

Do not disassemble, repair or rebuild the machine by yourself. It can damage the machine. Call a certified technician when the machine needs

repairing.

To clean and operate the machine, strictly follow the user's guide provided with the machine.

Otherwise, you could damage the machine.

Safety information | 17

Keep the power cable and the contact surface of the plug clean from dust or water. Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.

• Do not remove any covers or guards that are fastened with screws.

• Fuser units should only be repaired by a certified service technician. Repair by non-certified technicians could result in fire or electric shock.

• The machine should only be repaired by a HP service technician.

Supply usage

Caution

Do not disassemble the toner cartridge. Toner dust can be dangerous if inhaled or ingested.

Do not burn any of the supplies such as toner cartridge or fuser unit. This could cause an explosion or uncontrollable fire.

When storing supplies such as toner cartridges, keep them away from children. Toner dust can be dangerous if inhaled or ingested.

Using recycled supplies, such as toner, can cause damage to the machine. In case of damage due to the use of recycled supplies, a service fee will be

charged.

For supplies that contain toner dust (toner cartridge, toner collection unit, imaging unit, etc.) follow the instructions below.

• When disposing of the supplies, follow the instructions for disposal. Refer to the reseller for disposal instructions.

• Do not wash the supplies.

• For a toner collection unit, do not reuse it after emptying the bottle.

If you do not follow the instructions above, it may cause machine malfunction and environmental pollution. The warranty does not cover damages caused by a user's carelessness.

When toner gets on your clothing, do not use hot water to wash it. Hot water sets toner into fabric. Use cold water.

Safety information | 18

When changing the toner cartridge or removing jammed paper, be careful not to let toner dust touch your body or clothes.

Toner dust can be dangerous if inhaled or ingested.

Safety information | 19

Machine overview

Components

The actual component may differ from the illustration below. Some components may change depending on the configuration.

Machine

Setup guide and Reference guide

Power cord

Misc. accessories

a.This illustration may differ from your machine depending on your model. There are various types of

machine.

b.Miscellaneous accessories included with your machine may vary by country of purchase and specific

model.

Machine overview | 20

Front view

various types of machine.

• Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country (see "Features by model" on page 8).

• This illustration may differ from your machine depending on your model. There are

Type A

1 Scanner lid 7 Toner cartridges

2 Front handle 8 Toner Collection Unit

3 Tray 9 Imaging unit

4 Front door 10

Scan unit

a b

5 Output support 11 Scanner glass

6 Control panel

a.Close the scanner lid before opening the scan unit. b.Be careful not to pinch your fingers.

Machine overview | 21

Type B

3 41 2

1 Document feeder cover 9 Control panel

2 Document feeder width guide 10 Toner cartridges

3 Document feeder input tray 11 Toner collection unit

4 Document feeder output support 12 Imaging unit

5 Front handle 13

Scan unit

a b

6 Tray 14 Scanner lid

7 Front cover 15 Scanner glass

8 Output support

a.Close the scanner lid before opening the scan unit. b.Be careful not to pinch your fingers.

Machine overview | 22

Rear view

• This illustration may differ from your machine depending on your model. There are various types of machine.

• Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country (see "Features by model" on page 8).

Type A

1 Rear cover 3 USB port

2 Power receptacle 4 Network port

Type B

1 Rear cover 4 Network port

2 Power receptacle 5 Telephone line socket (LINE)

3 USB port 6 Extension telephone socket (EXT.)

Machine overview | 23

Control panel overview

various types of control panels.

• Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country (see "Features by model" on page 8).

• This control panel may differ from your machine depending on its model. There are

Type A

1ID Copy

1 2 3 4 5 6

Allows you to copy both sides of an ID card like a driver’s license on a single side of paper (see "ID card copying" on page 90).

8 9

10 11 12

Adjusts the brightness level to make a copy for easier

2Contrast

reading, when the original contains faint markings and dark images.

3Scan Switches between scan and copy mode.

Press this button, access to the Wi-Fi menu. Or press and

4Wireless

hold this button for about 3 seconds or more seconds, access to PBC mode (see "Wireless network setup" on page

58).

5Display screen

6 Status LED

7Menu

Shows the current status and displays prompts during operation.

Indicates the status of your machine (see "Understanding the LEDs" on page 162).

Opens Menu mode and scrolls through the available menus (see "Menu overview" on page 30).

Confirms the selection on the screen.

8OK

You can also manual print. Press this button to print the other side of all pages, if you have selected Double-sided Printing (Manual) in your driver.

Control panel overview | 24

9 Left/Right Arrows

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 10

15 16 17 18 19 20

Scrolls through the options available in the selected menu and increases or decreases values.

10 Back Sends you back to the upper menu level.

11 Cancel Stops an operation at any time.

Turns the power on or off, or wakes up the machine from

12 Power

the power save mode. If you need to turn the machine off, press this button for more than three seconds.

13 Start (Mono, Color) Starts a job.

Type B

1ID Copy

2Contrast

3Scale

4Wireless

5Display screen

6 Status LED

7Fax Switches to Fax mode.

Allows you to copy both sides of an ID card like a driver’s license on a single side of paper (see "ID card copying" on page 90).

Adjusts the brightness level to make a copy for easier reading, when the original contains faint markings and dark images.

You can reduce or enlarge the size of a copied image from 25% to 400% when you copy original documents from the scanner glass (see "Reduced or enlarged copy" on page 89).

Press this button, access to the Wi-Fi menu. Or press and hold this button for about 3 seconds or more seconds, access to PBC mode (see "Wireless network setup" on page 58).

Shows the current status and displays prompts during operation.

Indicates the status of your machine (see "Understanding the LEDs" on page 162).

8Copy Switches to Copy mode.

Control panel overview | 25

9Scan Switches to Scan mode.

Menu Opens Menu mode and scrolls through the available menus

11 OK Confirms the selection on the screen.

(see "Menu overview" on page 30).

Left/Right

Arrows

13 Back Sends you back to the upper menu level.

14 Numeric keypad

Address Book Allows you to store frequently used fax numbers or search

16 Redial/Pause

17 On Hook Dial

18 Cancel Stops an operations at any time.

Scrolls through the options available in the selected menu and increases or decreases values.

Dials a number or enters alphanumeric characters (see "Keypad letters and numbers" on page 36).

for stored fax numbers (see "Setting up the fax address book" on page 115).

Redials the recently sent fax number or received caller ID in ready mode, or inserts a pause(-) into a fax number in edit mode (see "Redialing the fax number" on page 104).

When you press this button, you can hear a dial tone. Then enter a fax number. It is similar to making a call using speaker phone (see "Receiving manually in Tel mode" on page 108).

19 Power

Start (Mono,

Color)

Turns the power on or off, or wakes up the machine from the power save mode. If you need to turn the machine off, press this button for more than three seconds.

Starts a job.

Control panel overview | 26

Turning on the machine

Keep in mind that you should use the power cord supplied with the machine. Otherwise, it can cause damage or fire to the machine.

1 Connect the machine to the electricity supply first.

Turn the switch on if the machine has a power switch.

options or models. Check your machine type (see "Front view" on page 21).

2 Power is turned on automatically.

Illustrations on this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending on its

Or, press (Power) button on the control panel.

If you want to turn the power off, press and hold (Power) button for about 3 seconds.

Turning on the machine | 27

Installing the software

After you have set up your machine and connected it to your computer, you must install the printer software. You need to download software packages from the HP website to install the printer software.

Before installing, check whether your computer’s OS support the software (see "Operating System" on page 8).

For HP's all-inclusive help for the printer, go to www.hp.com/support region > find your product.

Find the following support:

• Install and configure

• Learn and use

• Solve problems

• Download software and firmware updates

• Join support forums

• Find warranty and regulatory information

A locally connected machine is a machine directly attached to your computer using the cable. If your machine is attached to a network, skip the following steps below and go on to installing a network connected machine’s driver (see "Installing driver over the network" on page 57).

Only use a USB cable no longer then 3 meters (118 inches).

> select your country and

Installing the software | 28

Menu Overview and Basic Setup

This chapter provides information about the overall menu structure and the basic setup options.

• Menu overview 30

• Machine’s basic settings 35

• Media and tray 38

Menu overview

The control panel provides access to various menus to set up the machine or use the machine’s functions.

• Some menus may not appear on the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine.

• Some menu names may differ from your machine depending on its options or the models.

• The menus are described in the Useful Setting Menus chapter (see "Useful Setting Menus" on page 119).

Accessing the menu

1 Select the Copy, Fax or Scan button on the control panel depending on the feature to be

used.

2 Select (Menu) until the menu you want appears on the bottom line of the display and

press OK.

3 Press the left/right arrows until the needed menu item appears and press OK.

4 If the setting item has sub menus, repeat step 3.

5 Press OK to save the selection.

6 Press (Cancel) to return to the ready mode.

Menu overview | 30

Copy Feature

(see "Copy" on page 121)

Copy Setup

(see "Copy" on page 121)

Original Size Reduce/Enlarge Darkness

Normal Dark+1- Dark+5 Light+5- Light+1

Original Type

Text Text/Photo Photo Magazine

Collation

On Off

Layout

Normal 2-Up 4-Up ID Copy

Adjust Bkgd.

Off Auto Enhance Lev.1 Enhance Lev.2 Erase Lev.1- Erase Lev.4

Change Default

Original Size Copies Reduce/Enlarge Darkness Original Type Collation

Menu overview | 31

Fax Featurea

(see "Fax" on page 124)

Fax Setup

(see "Fax" on page 124)

Darkness

Light+5- Light+1 Normal Dark+1- Dark+5

Resolution

Standard Fine Super Fine

Photo Fax Original Size Multi Send Delay Send Send Forward

Forward to Fax

Rcv. Forward

Forward to Fax Forward to PC Forward&Print

Secure Receive

Off On Print

Cancel Job

Sending

Redial Times Redial Term Prefix Dial ECM Mode Modem Speed Fax Confirm. Image TCR

Dial Mode

Receiving

Receive Mode Ring to Answer Stamp Rcv Name Rcv Start Code Auto Reduction Discard Size Junk Fax Setup

DRPD Mode

Change Default

Darkness Resolution Original Size

Smart Fax Diag

Auto Config. Start Now Initialize

Manual TX/RX

On Off

a.Fax model only. b.This option may not be available depending on your country.

Menu overview | 32

System Setup

(see "System setup" on page 128)

Machine Setup

Machine ID

Fax Number

Date & Time

Clock Mode Language

Default Mode Power Save

Auto Power Off Wakeup Event System Timeout Job Timeout Altitude Adj. Humidity Auto Continue Paper Substit.

Paper Setup

Paper Size Paper Type Margin

Sound/Volume

Key Sound Alarm Sound Speaker Ringer

Report

Configuration Demo Page Network Conf. Supplies Info. Usage Counter

Fax Received

Fax Sent

Scheduled Jobs

Fax Confirm.

Junk Fax

address book

Maintenance

CLR Empty Msg Supplies Life Image Mgr.

Custom Color TonerLow Alert ImgU.Low Alert Serial Number

a.Fax model only. b.This option may not appear on the display depending on models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine. c.This option only appears when small amount of toner is left in the cartridge.

Menu overview | 33

Network

(see "Network setup" on page 133)

TCP/IP (IPv4)

DHCP BOOTP Static

TCP/IP (IPv6)

IPv6 Protocol DHCPv6 Config

Ethernet

Ethernet Port Ethernet Speed

a.Fax model only.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi On/Off

Wi-Fi Settings WPS Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Signal Wi-Fi Default

Protocol Mgr.

HTTP WINS SNMPv1/v2 UPnP(SSDP) mDNS

SLP Network Conf. Clear Settings

Menu overview | 34

Machine’s basic settings

You change the machine’s setting set in the machine from HP Embedded Web Server. If your machine is connected to the network, you can set the machine’s setting from HP Embedded Web Server > Settings tab > Machine Settings (see

"Using HP Embedded Web Server" on page 66).

Machine’s default settings

After installation is complete, you may want to set the machine's default settings.

To change the machine’s default settings, follow these steps:

It may be necessary to press OK to navigate to lower-level menus for some models.

1 Select (Menu) button on the control panel.

2 Press System Setup > Machine Setup.

3 Select the option you want, then press OK.

4 Select the sub option you want, then press OK.

5 Press OK to save the selection.

6 Press (Cancel) to return to ready mode.

Machine’s basic settings | 35

Entering various characters

As you perform various tasks, you may need to enter names and numbers. For example, when you set up your machine, you enter your name or your company’s name, and the fax number. When you store fax numbers or email addresses in memory, you may also enter the corresponding names.

Entering alphanumeric characters

Press the button until the correct letter appears on the display. For example, to enter the letter O, press 6, labeled with MNO. Each time you press 6, the display shows a different letter, M, N, O, m, n, o and finally 6. To find the letter that you want to enter, see "Keypad letters and numbers" on page 36.

• To delete the last digit or character, press the left/right or up/down arrow button.

Keypad letters and numbers

• You can enter a space by pressing 1 twice.

• Special character sets may differ from your machine depending on its options or the models.

• Some of the follow key values may not appear depending on the job you are doing.

Key Assigned numbers, letters, or characters

1 @ / . ’ 1

2 A B C a b c 2

3 D E F d e f 3

4 G H I g h i 4

5 J K L j k l 5

6 M N O m n o 6

7 P Q R S p q r s 7

8 T U V t u v 8

9 W X Y Z w x y z 9

0 & + - , 0

* % ^ _ ~ ! # $ ( ) [ ] (These symbols are available when you type for network authentication.)

# = | ? " : { } < > ;

(These symbols are available when you type for network authentication.)

Machine’s basic settings | 36

Altitude adjustment

Print quality is affected by atmospheric pressure, which is determined by the height of the machine above sea level. The following information will guide you on how to set your machine for the best print quality.

Before you set the altitude value, determine the altitude where you are.

• Normal: 0 ~ 1,000 m (3,280 ft)

• High 1 : 1,000 m (3,280 ft) ~ 2,000 m (6,561 ft)

• High 2: 2,000 m (6,561 ft) ~ 3,000 m (9,842 ft)

• High 3: 3,000 m (9,842 ft) ~ 4,000 m (13,123 ft)

• High 4: 4,000 m (13,123 ft) ~ 5,000 m (16,404 ft)

Embedded Web Server > Settings tab > Machine Settings (see "Using HP Embedded Web Server" on page 66).

• You can also set the altitude in System Setup option on the machine’s display (see "Machine’s basic settings" on page 35).

• If your machine is connected to the network, you can set the machine’s setting from HP

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Media and tray

This chapter provides information on how to load print media into your machine.

Selecting print media

Always use print media that meets the guidelines for use with your machine.

Guidelines for select the print media

Print media that does not meet the guidelines outlined in this user’s guide may cause the following problems:

• Poor print quality

• Increased paper jams

• Premature wear on the machine.

Properties, such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content, are important factors that affect the machine’s performance and the output quality. When you choose print materials, consider the following:

• The type, size, and weight of the print media for your machine are described in print media specifications (see "Print media specifications" on page 192).

• Desired outcome: The print media you choose should be appropriate for your project.

• Brightness: Some print media are whiter than others and produce sharper, more vibrant images.

• Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the print media affects how crisp the printing looks on the paper.

• Some print media may meet all of the guidelines in this user’s guide and still not produce satisfactory results. This may be the result of the sheets characteristics, improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which cannot be controlled.

• Before purchasing large quantities of print media, ensure that it meets the requirements specified in this user’s guide.

• Using print media that does not meet these specifications may cause problems or require repairs. Such repairs are not covered by HP’s warranty or service agreements.

• The amount of paper put into the tray may differ according to media type used (see "Print media specifications" on page 192).

• Make sure not to use the inkjet photo paper with this machine. It could cause damage to the machine.

• Using flammable print media can cause a fire.

• Use designated print media (see "Print media specifications" on page 192).

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overheating of the unit and, in rare cases may cause a fire.

The amount of paper put into the tray may differ according to media type used (see "Print media specifications" on page 192).

The use of flammable media or foreign materials left in the printer may lead to

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Tray overview

To change the size, you need to adjust the paper guides.

1 2

If you do not adjust the guide, it may cause paper registration, image skew, or jamming of the paper.

1. Paper cover

2. Guide lock

3. Paper length guide

4. Paper width guide

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Loading paper in the tray

Illustrations on this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending on its options or models. Check your machine type (see "Front view" on page 21).

1 Pull out the paper tray (see "Tray overview" on page 40).

2 Open the paper cover.

3 Squeeze and the paper width guide and paper length lever to locate them in the correct

paper size slot marked at the bottom of the tray to adjust to the size.

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4 Flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading papers.

5 Place the paper with the side you want to print facing up.

For paper smaller than A4-sized, press and unlatch the guide lock in the tray, push the tray in manually. Then adjust the paper length guide and paper width guide.

For paper longer than Legal-sized, press and unlatch the guide lock in the tray, pull the tray out manually. Then adjust the paper length guide and paper width guide.

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• If you do not adjust the guide, it may cause paper registration, image skew, or jamming of the paper.

• Do not push the paper width guide too far causing the media to warp.

• Do not use a paper with a leading-edge curl, it may cause a paper jam or the paper can be wrinkled.

• If you do not adjust the paper width guide, it may cause paper jams.

6 Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it to the edge of the paper stack without causing it

to buckle.

7 Close the paper cover.

8 Insert the paper tray.

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9 When you print a document, set the paper type and size for the tray (see "Setting the paper

LTR

size and type" on page 48).

The tray is preset to Letter or A4 size, depending on your country. To change the size to A4 or Letter, you must adjust the lever and paper width guide properly.

1 Pull the tray out of the machine. Open the paper cover and remove paper from the tray if

necessary.

2 If you want to change the size to Letter, hold the lever at the back of the tray, and rotate the

lever clockwise. You can see the lever when you move the paper length guide to the legal-sized paper (LGL).

3 Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it to the edge of the lever.

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LTR

the lever counterclockwise. If you force the lever, it could damage the tray.

Printing on special media

If you want to change the size to A4, first move the paper width guide to left and rotate

media specifications" on page 192).

The table below shows the special media usable in tray.

To change the paper setting set in the machine, set the paper type from the Printing Preferences window > Paper tab > Paper Type (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 76).

• When using special media, we recommend you feed one sheet at a time (see "Print

media specifications" on page 192).

• Illustrations on this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending on its options or models. Check your machine type (see "Front view" on page 21).

To see paper weights for each sheet, refer to "Print media specifications" on page 192.

Types Tray

Plain ●

Heavy 90-120g ●

Light 60-69g ●

Bond ●

Colored ●

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Types Tray

X-Hvy 121-163 ●

Labels ●

Preprinted ●

Recycled ●

Glossy111-130g ●

Glossy131-175 g ●

Glossy176-220 g ●

HP Matte 120 g ●

HP Matte 150 g ●

HP Matte 200 g ●

a.The paper types available manual feeding in tray.

(●: Supported, Blank: Not supported)

Labels

To avoid damaging the machine, use only labels designed for use in laser printers.

• When selecting labels, consider the following factors:

- Adhesives: Should be stable at your machine’s fusing temperature about 170°C (338°F).

- Arrangement: Only use labels with no exposed backing between them. Labels can peel off sheets that have spaces between the labels, causing serious jams.

- Curl: Must lie flat with no more than 13 mm of curl in any direction.

- Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles, bubbles, or other indications of separation.

• Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material between labels. Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing, which can cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause damage to machine components.

• Do not run a sheet of labels through the machine more than once. The adhesive backing is designed for only a single pass through the machine.

• Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet or are wrinkled, bubbled, or otherwise damaged.

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X-Hvy 121-163/ Custom-sized paper

• In the software application, set the margins to at least 6.4 mm (0.25 inches) away from the edges of the material.

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Preprinted paper

When loading preprinted paper, the printed side should be facing up with an uncurled edge at the front. If you experience problems with paper feeding, turn the paper around. Note that print quality is not guaranteed.

• Must be printed with heat-resistant ink that will not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subjected to the machine’s fusing temperature for 0.1 second (about 170°C (338°F)).

• Preprinted paper ink must be non-flammable and should not adversely affect machine rollers.

• Before you load preprinted paper, verify that the ink on the paper is dry. During the fusing process, wet ink can come off preprinted paper, reducing print quality.

Setting the paper size and type

After loading paper in the paper tray, set the paper size and type using the control panel buttons.

To change the paper setting set in the machine, set the paper type from the Printing Preferences window > Paper tab > Paper Type (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 76).

• It may be necessary to press OK to navigate to lower-level menus for some models.

• The paper setting in the machine and driver should match to print without a paper mismatch error.

You change the paper setting set in the machine from HP Embedded Web Server.

- If your machine is connected to the network, you can set the machine’s setting from

HP Embedded Web Server > Settings tab > Machine Settings (see "Using HP Embedded Web Server" on page 66).

1 Select (Menu) button on the control panel.

2 Press System Setup > Paper Setup > Paper Size or Paper Type.

3 Select the tray and the option you want.

4 Press OK to save the selection.

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5 Press (Cancel) to return to ready mode.

> Edit... and set Custom Paper Size Settings in the Printing Preferences (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 76).

• If you want to use special-sized paper such as billing paper, select the Paper tab > Size

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Using the output support

once. Make sure that you do not touch the surface, and do not allow children near it.

The printed pages stack on the output support, and the output support will help the printed pages to align. The printer sends output to the output tray by default.

The surface of the output tray may become hot if you print a large number of pages at

or models. Check your machine type (see "Front view" on page 21).

Preparing originals

• Do not load paper smaller than 76 x 148.5 mm (3 x 5.85 inches) or larger than 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches).

• Do not attempt to load the following s of paper, in order to prevent paper jam, low print quality and machine damage.

- Carbon-paper or carbon-backed paper

- Coated paper

- Onion skin or thin paper

- Wrinkled or creased paper

- Curled or rolled paper

- Torn paper

• Remove all staples and paper clips before loading.

• Make sure any glue, ink, or correction fluid on the paper is completely dry before loading.

• Do not load originals that include different sizes or weights of paper.

• Do not load booklets, pamphlets, transparencies, or documents with other unusual characteristics.

Illustrations on this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending on its options

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Loading originals

You can use the scanner glass or the document feeder to load an original for copying, scanning, and sending a fax.

Illustrations on this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending on its options or models. Check your machine type (see "Front view" on page 21).

On the scanner glass

Using the scanner glass, you can copy or scan originals. You can get the best scan quality, especially for colored or gray-scaled images. Make sure that no originals are in the document

feeder. If an original is detected in the document feeder, the machine gives it priority over the original on the scanner glass.

1 Lift and open the scanner lid.

2 Place the original face down on the scanner glass. Align it with the registration guide at the

top left corner of the glass.

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3 Close the scanner lid.

consumption.

• Dust on the scanner glass may cause black spots on the printout. Always keep it clean (see "Cleaning the machine" on page 149).

• If you are copying a page from a book or magazine, lift the scanner lid until its hinges are caught by the stopper and then close the lid. If the book or magazine is thicker than 30 mm, start copying with the scanner lid open.

• Leaving the scanner lid open while copying may affect copy quality and toner

• Be careful not to break the scanner glass. You may get hurt.

• Do not put hands while closing the scanner lid. The scanner lid may fall on your hands and get hurt.

• Do not look into the light from inside of the scanner while copying or scanning. It is harmful to eyes.

In the document feeder

1 Flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading originals.

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2 Load the original face up into the document feeder input tray. Make sure that the bottom of

the original stack matches the paper size marked on the document input tray.

3 Adjust the document feeder width guides to the paper size.

glass clean (see "Cleaning the machine" on page 149).

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Dust on the document feeder glass may cause black lines on the printout. Always keep the

Using a Network-Connected Machine

This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up a network connected machine and software.

Supported optional devices and features may differ according to your model (see "Features by model" on page 8).

• Wired network setup 55

• Installing driver over the network 57

• Wireless network setup 58

• Using HP Embedded Web Server 66

• HP Smart app 69

Wired network setup

Printing a network configuration report

You can print Network Configuration Report from the machine’s control panel that will show the current machine’s network settings. This will help you to set up a network.

Press the (Menu) button on the control panel and select Network > Network Conf..

Using this Network Configuration Report, you can find your machine’s MAC address and IP address.

For example:

• MAC Address: 00:15:99:41:A2:78

• IP Address: 169.254.192.192

Setting IP address

First, you have to set up an IP address for network printing and managements. In most cases a new IP address will be automatically assigned by a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server located on the network.

to configure either IPv4 or IPv6 (see "Installing driver over the network" on page 57).

IPv4 configuration

When you install the printer driver, do not configure both IPv4 and IPv6. We recommend

If you have a DHCPv4 server on your network, you can set one of the following options for default dynamic host configuration.

You can also set the TCP/IPv4 from Embedded Web Server. When the Embedded Web Server window opens, move the mouse cursor over the Settings of the top menu bar and then click Network Settings ("Settings tab" on page 67).

1 Select (Menu) > Network > TCP/IP (IPv4) > DHCP on the control panel.

2 Press OK to select the required value you want.

IPv6 configuration

Web Server window opens, move the mouse cursor over the Settings of the top menu bar and then click Network Settings ("Settings tab" on page 67).

You can also set the TCP/IPv6 from HP Embedded Web Server. When the HP Embedded

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IPv6 is supported properly only in Windows Server or higher.

The machine supports the following IPv6 addresses for network printing and managements.

• Link-local Address: Self-configured local IPv6 address (Address starts with FE80).

• Stateless Address: Automatically configured IPv6 address by a network router.

• Stateful Address: IPv6 address configured by a DHCPv6 server.

• Manual Address: Manually configured IPv6 address by a user.

In the IPv6 network environment, follow the next procedure to use the IPv6 address.

Activating IPv6

1 Press the (Menu) button on the control panel.

2 Press Network > TCP/IP (IPv6) > IPv6 Protocol

3 Select On and press OK.

4 Turn the machine off and turn it on again.

DHCPv6 address configuration

If you have a DHCPv6 server on your network, you can set one of the following options for default dynamic host configuration.

1 Press the (Menu) button on the control panel.

2 Press Network > TCP/IP (IPv6) > DHCPv6 Config

3 Press OK to select the required value you want.

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Installing driver over the network

• Before installing, check whether your computer’s OS support the software (see "Operating System" on page 8).

• The machine that does not support the network interface, it will not be able to use this feature (see "Rear view" on page 23).

• You need to download software packages from the HP website to install the printer software. For HP's all-inclusive help for the printer, go to

www.hp.com/support/colorlaser170MFP

Windows

The firewall software might be blocking network communication. Before connecting the device to the network, disable the computer’s firewall.

1 Make sure that the machine is connected to the network and powered on. Also, your

machine’s IP address should have been set (see "Setting IP address" on page 55).

2 Download printer driver software from the HP website.

(www.hp.com/support/colorlaser170MFP

3 Turn on the machine.

4 Unzip the driver package and run the driver installer.

5 Follow the instructions in the installation window.

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Wireless network setup

model" on page 8).

Wireless networks require higher security, so when an access point is first set up, a network name (SSID), the type of security used, and a Network Password are created for the network. Ask your network administrator about this information before proceeding with the machine installation.

Wireless networking may not be available depending on the model (see "Features by

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Introducing wireless set up methods

You can set wireless settings either from the machine or the computer. Choose the setting method from the below table.

• Some wireless network installation types may not be available depending on the model or country.

• It is strongly recommended that you set the password on Access Points. If you do not set the password on Access Points, they might be exposed to illegal access from unknown machines including PCs, smart phones and printers. Refer to the Access Point user' guide for password settings.

Set up method Connecting method Description & Reference

See "Setting up via USB cable" on page 61 for Window.

From the computer

With Access Point

From the machine’s control panel

From the HP Smart app

See "Access point without a USB cable" on page 62 for Window.

See "Using a network cable" on page 62.

See "Using the WPS Settings" on page 59.

See "Using the Wi-Fi Networks" on page 60.

See "Connect using the HP Smart app" on page

70.

Wi-Fi Direct setup

See "Setting the Wi-Fi Direct for mobile printing" on page 64.

Restoring the wireless network settings

You can revert the wireless network settings to the default values.

Press the (Menu) button > Network > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Default > Restore... on the control panel. The machine starts restoring default wireless network settings.

Using the WPS Settings

If your machine and access point (or wireless router) support Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS), then you can easily configure the wireless network settings through the WPS menu without the need for a computer.

Items to prepare:

• Check if the access point (or wireless router) supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS).

• Check if your machine supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS).

1 Press the (Menu) button > Network > Wi-Fi > WPS > PBC on the control panel.

The machine starts connecting to the wireless network.

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2 Within 2 minutes, press the WPS (PBC) button on the access point (or wireless router).

a. The machine is connecting to the access point (or wireless router). b.

When the machine is successfully connected to the wireless network, the LED light stays on.

3 Continue to install the software.

Using the Wi-Fi Networks

Before starting, you will need to know the network name (SSID) of your wireless network and the network key if it is encrypted. This information was set when the access point (or wireless router) was installed. If you do not know about your wireless environment, please ask the person who set up your network.

1 Select the (Menu) > Network > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Settings button on the control panel.

Or, Press the (Wireless), access to the Wi-Fi menu.

2 Press the OK to select the setup method you want.

• Wizard > Search List (recommended): In this mode, the setup is automatic. The machine will display a list of available networks from which to choose. After a network is chosen then printer will prompt for the corresponding security key.

• Custom: In this mode, users can give or edit manually their own SSID, or choose the security option in detail.

3 Follow the instructions to set up the wireless network.

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Setup using Windows

Setting up via USB cable

Items to prepare

• Access point

• Network-connected computer

• You need to download software packages from the HP website to install the printer software. For HP's all-inclusive help for the printer, go to www.hp.com/support/colorlaser170MFP

• A machine installed with a wireless network interface

• USB cable

1 Check whether the USB cable is connected to the machine.

2 Turn on your computer, access point, and machine.

3 Download printer driver software from the HP website

(www.hp.com/support/colorlaser170MFP

4 Unzip the driver package and run the driver installer.

5 Review and accept the installation agreements in the installation window. Then, click Next.

6 Select Wireless on the Printer Connection Type screen. Then, click Next.

7 On the Are you setting up your printer for the first time? screen, select Yes, I will set up my

printer's wireless network. Then, click Next.

If your printer is already connected on the network, select No, my printer is already

connected to my network.

8 Select Using a USB cable on the Select the Wireless Setup Method screen. Then, click Next.

9 After searching, the window shows the wireless network devices. Select the name (SSID) of

the access point you want to use and click Next.

10When the wireless network set up is completed, disconnect the USB cable between the

computer and machine. Click Next.

11 Select the components to be installed.

12 Follow the instructions in the installation window.

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Access point without a USB cable

Items to prepare

• Wi-Fi-enabled PC running Windows 7 or higher and an access point (router)

• You need to download software packages from the HP website to install the printer software. For HP's all-inclusive help for the printer, go to www.hp.com/support/colorlaser170MFP

• A machine installed with a wireless network interface

While setting the wireless network, the machine uses PC's wireless LAN. You might not be able to connect to the Internet.

1 Turn on your computer, access point, and machine.

2 Download printer driver software from the HP website

(www.hp.com/support/colorlaser170MFP

3 Unzip the driver package and run the driver installer.

4 Review and accept the installation agreements in the installation window. Then, click Next.

5 Select Wireless on the Printer Connection Type screen. Then, click Next.

6 On the Are you setting up your printer for the first time? screen, select Yes, I will set up my

printer's wireless network. Then, click Next.

If your printer is already connected on the network, select No, my printer is already connected to my network.

7 Select Using a direct wireless connection on the Select the Wireless Setup Method screen.

Then, click Next.

8 When the wireless network set up is completed, click Next.

9 Follow the instructions in the installation window.

Using a network cable

See your network administrator, or the person that set up your wireless network, for information about your network configuration.

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Your machine is a network compatible machine. To enable your machine to work with your network, you will need to perform some configuration procedures.

Items to prepare

• Access point

• Network-connected computer

• You need to download software packages from the HP website to install the printer software. For HP's all-inclusive help for the printer, go to www.hp.com/support/colorlaser170MFP

• A machine installed with a wireless network interface

• Network cable

Printing a network configuration report

You can identify the network settings of your machine by printing a network configuration report.

See "Printing a network configuration report" on page 55.

Configuring the machine’s wireless network

Before starting you will need to know the network name (SSID) of your wireless network and the network key if it is encrypted. This information was set when the access point (or wireless router) was installed. If you do not know about your wireless environment, please ask the person who set up your network.

To configure wireless parameters, you can use HP Embedded Web Server.

Using HP Embedded Web Server

Before starting wireless parameter configuration, check the cable connection status.

1 Check whether or not the network cable is connected to the machine. If not, connect the

machine with a standard network cable.

2 Start a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Safari, or Firefox and enter your machine’s

new IP address in the browser window.

For example,

3 Click Login on the upper right of the HP Embedded Web Server website.

4 If it’s your first time logging into HP Embedded Web Server you need to log-in as an

administrator. Type in the below default ID (admin). We recommend you to set the default password for security reasons.

5 When the HP Embedded Web Server window opens, click Network Settings.

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6 Click Wi-Fi > Wizard.

7 Select the one Network Name (SSID) in the list.

8 Click Next.

If the wireless security setting window appears, enter the registered password (network password) and click Next.

9 The confirmation window appears, please check your wireless setup. If the setup is right,

click Apply.

Setting the Wi-Fi Direct for mobile printing

Wi-Fi Direct is a secure and easy-to-use peer-to-peer connection between a Wi-Fi Direct-enabled printer and mobile device.

With Wi-Fi Direct, you can connect your printer to a Wi-Fi Direct network while concurrently connecting to an access point. You can also use a wired network and a Wi-Fi Direct network simultaneously so multiple users can access and print documents both from Wi-Fi Direct and from a wired network.

• You cannot connect your mobile device to the internet through the printer’s Wi-Fi Direct.

• The supported protocol list may differ from your model, Wi-Fi Direct networks do NOT support IPv6, network filtering, IPSec, WINS, and SLP services.

• The maximum number of devices that can be connected via Wi-Fi Direct is 4.

Setting up Wi-Fi Direct

You can enable Wi-Fi Direct feature by one of the following methods.

From the machine

1 Press the (Menu) button on the control panel and select Network > Wi-Fi >Wi-Fi Direct

from the display screen.

2 Tap On/Off > On.

3 Enable Wi-Fi Direct.

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From the network-connected computer

If your printer is using a network cable or a wireless access point, you can enable and configure Wi-Fi Direct from HP Embedded Web Server.

1 Access HP Embedded Web Server and select Settings > Network Settings > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi

Direct™.

2 Enable Wi-Fi Direct™ and set other options.

Setting up the mobile device

• After setting up Wi-Fi Direct from the printer, refer to the user manual of the mobile device you are using to set its Wi-Fi Direct.

• After setting up Wi-Fi Direct, you need to download the mobile printing application (For example: HP Smart) to print from your smartphone.

• When you have found the printer you want to connect to from your mobile device, select the printer and the printer's LED will blink. Press the Wireless button on the printer and it will be connected to your mobile device. If you don’t have Wireless button, press the option you want when the Wi-Fi connection confirmed window appears from the display screen and it will be connected to your mobile device.

• If your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi Direct, you need to enter the "Network Key" of a printer instead of pushing the Wireless button.

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Using HP Embedded Web Server

There are several programs available to setup the network settings easily in a network environment. For the network administrator especially, managing several machines on the network is possible.

• Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for HP Embedded Web Server.

• Before using the programs below, set the IP address first.

• HP Embedded Web Server explanation in this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending on its options or models.

• Network model only (see "Variety feature" on page 10).

HP Embedded Web Server

The web server embedded on your network machine allows you to do the following tasks:

• Check the supplies information and status.

• Customize machine settings.

• Configure the network parameters necessary for the machine to connect to various network environments.

Accessing HP Embedded Web Server

1 Access a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, from Windows.

Enter the machine IP address of your printer (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) in the address field and press the Enter key or click Go.

2 Your machine’s embedded website opens.

Logging into HP Embedded Web Server

Before configuring options in HP Embedded Web Server, you need to log-in as an administrator. You can still use HP Embedded Web Server without logging in but you won’t have access to Settings tab and Security tab.

1 Click Login on the upper right of the HP Embedded Web Server website.

2 If it’s your first time logging into HP Embedded Web Server you need to log-in as an

administrator. Type in the below default ID (admin). We recommend you to set the default password for security reasons.

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HP Embedded Web Server overview

Information tab

Some tabs may not appear depending on your model.

This tab gives you general information about your machine. You can check things, such as remaining amount of toner. You can also print reports, such as an error report.

• Active Alerts: Shows the alerts that have occurred in the machine and their severity.

• Supplies: Shows how many pages are printed and amount of toner left in the cartridge.

• Usage Counters: Shows the usage count by print types: simplex and duplex.

• Current Settings: Shows the machine’s and network’s information.

• Print information: Prints reports such as system related reports, e-mail address, and font reports.

• Security Information: Shows the machine’s security information.

Settings tab

This tab allows you to set configurations provided by your machine and network. You need to log-in as an administrator to view this tab.

• Machine Settings tab: Sets options provided by your machine.

• Network Settings tab: Shows options for the network environment. Sets options such as TCP/IP and network protocols.

Security tab

This tab allows you to set system and network security information. You need to log-in as an administrator to view this tab.

• System Security: Sets the system administrator’s information and also enables or disables machine features.

• Network Security: Sets settings for IPv4/IPv6 filtering.

Maintenance tab

This tab allows you to maintain your machine by upgrading firmware and setting contact information for sending emails. You can also connect to HP website or download drivers by selecting the Link menu.

• Firmware Upgrade: Upgrade your machine’s firmware.

• Contact Information: Shows the contact information.

• Link: Shows links to useful sites where you can download or check information.

Setting the system administrator’s information

Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine.

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1 Start a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, from Windows.

Enter the machine IP address (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) in the address field and press the Enter key or click Go.

2 Your machine’s embedded website opens.

3 From the Security tab, select System Security > System Administrator

4 Enter the name of the administrator, phone number, location, and email address.

5 Click Apply.

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HP Smart app

HP Smart helps you to set up, scan, print, share, and manage your HP printer. You can share documents and images through email, text messages, and popular cloud and social media services (such as iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, and Facebook). You can also set up new HP printers, as well as monitor and order supplies.

available with all printer models.

• If HP smart app does not work well on your Windows devices, update the printer firmware and try again.

• The HP Smart app might not be available in all languages. Some features might not be

• To install the HP Smart app : The HP Smart app is supported on iOS, Android, and Windows 10

devices. To install the app on your device, go to 123.hp.com

and follow the on screen

instructions to access your device’s app store.

• To open the HP Smart app on a Windows 10 computer : After installing the HP Smart app, from the device desktop, click Start, and then select HP Smart from the app list.

• Connect to printer : Make sure that the printer is turned on and is connected to the same network as your device. Then HP Smart will automatically detect the printer.

• Get more information about the HP Smart app : For basic instructions on how to print, scan, and troubleshoot using HP Smart.

- See "Print using the HP Smart app" on page 71.

- See "Scan using the HP Smart app" on page 72.

- See "Get help from the HP Smart app" on page 72.

For more information about using HP Smart for printing, scanning, accessing printer features, and troubleshooting issues, go to:

- iOS/Android: www.hp.com/go/hpsmart-help

- Windows: www.hp.com/go/hpsmartwin-help

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Connect using the HP Smart app

You can use the HP Smart app to set up the printer on your wireless network. The HP Smart app is supported on iOS, Android, and Windows devices.

1 Make sure your computer or mobile device is connected to your wireless network and you

know the password of your wireless network.

2 Check if the printer is in the Auto Wireless Connect (AWC) setup mode.

If this is the first time you set up the printer, the printer is ready for setup after the printer is powered on. It keeps searching for the HP Smart app to connect within 2 hours, and then stops searching.

To put the control panel to the Auto Wireless Connect (AWC) setup mode, press and hold

the (Wireless) button for at least 20 seconds until the (Status) and the (Power) LED start blinking together.

3 Open the HP Smart app, and then do one of the following: 

• Windows: On the home screen, click or tap Find Printer. If the printer is not found, click or tap Set up a new printer. Follow the onscreen instructions to add the printer to your network.

• iOS/Android: On the home screen, tap the Plus icon and then select the printer. If the printer is not in the list, tap Add a new printer. Follow the onscreen instructions to add the printer to your network.

Change the default printer setting the HP Smart app

You can set the printer setting from HP Smart app.

1 Open the HP Smart app. 2 Tap the Plus icon if you need to change to a different printer, or add a new printer. 3 Tap Printer Settings. 4 Select the option you want, and then change the setting.

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Print using the HP Smart app

This section provides basic instructions for using the HP Smart app to print from your Android, iOS, or Windows 10 device.

To print from an Android or iOS device

1 Open the HP Smart app.

2 Tap the Plus icon if you need to change to a different printer, or add a new printer.

3 Tap a printing option.

4 Select the photo or document you want to print.

5 Tap Print.

To print from a Windows 10 device

1 Load paper in the tray (see "Loading paper in the tray" on page 41).

2 Open HP Smart.

3 On the HP Smart Home screen, make sure your printer is selected.

If you want to select a different printer, click or tap the Printer icon on the toolbar at the left side of the screen, and then select Select a Different Printer to view all available printers.

4 At the bottom of the Home screen, click or tap Print.

5 Select Print Photo, locate a photo you want to print, and then click or tap Select Photos to

Print.

Select Print Document, locate a PDF document you want to print, and then click or tap Print.

6 Select the appropriate options.

7 Click or tap Print to begin printing.

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Scan using the HP Smart app

You can use the HP Smart app to scan documents or photos using your device camera. HP Smart includes editing tools that allow you to adjust the scanned image before saving or sharing. You can print, save your scans locally or in cloud storage, and share them via email, SMS, Facebook, Instagram, etc.

To scan from an Android or iOS device

1 Open the HP Smart app.

2 Tap the Plus icon if you need to change to a different printer, or add a new printer.

3 Select a scan option, and then tap Camera. The built-in camera will open. Scan your photo or

document using the camera.

4 When you have finished adjusting the scanned document or photo, save, share, or print it.

To scan from a Windows 10 device

To scan a document or photo using the device camera

If your device has a camera, you can use the HP Smart app to scan a printed document or photo with the device camera. You can then use

1. Open HP Smart.

2. Select Scan > Camera.

3. Put a document or photo in front of the camera, it take an image. If necessary, change the scan option by pressing the Apply.

4. Select the file type you want

5. Click or tap the Save or Share icon.

To edit a previously scanned document or photo

HP Smart

document or photo on your device.

1. Open HP Smart.

2. Select Scan > Import.

3. Select the document or photo that you want to adjust, and then click or tap Open. If necessary, change the scan option by pressing the Apply.

4. Select the file type you want

5. Click or tap the Save or Share icon.

provides editing tools, such as crop or rotate, so that you can use to adjust a previously scanned

HP Smart to edit, save, print or share the image.

Get help from the HP Smart app

The HP Smart app provides alerts for printer issues (jams and other problems), links to help content, and options to contact support for additional assistance.

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Printing

This chapter provides information about the overall print options. This section is mainly based on Windows 7.

You need to download software packages from the HP website to install the printer software. For HP's all-inclusive help for the printer, go to www.hp.com/support product.

> select your country and region > find your

• Basic Print 74

• Canceling a print job 75

• Opening printing preferences 76

• Using a favorite setting 77

• Using help 78

• Printing features 79

• Using Printer Status programs 84

Basic Print

The following Printing Preferences window is for Notepad in Windows 7. Your Printing Preferences window may differ, depending on your operating system or the application you are

using.

1 Open the document you want to print.

2 Select Print from the File menu.

3 Select your machine from the Select Printer list.

4 The basic print settings including the number of copies and print range are selected within

the Print window.

To take advantage of the advanced printing features, click Properties or Preferences from the Print window (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 76).

5 To start the print job, click OK or Print in the Print window.

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Canceling a print job

If the print job is waiting in the print queue or print spooler, cancel the job as follows:

• You can access this window by simply double-clicking the machine icon ( ) in the Windows task bar.

• You can also cancel the current job by pressing (Cancel) on the control panel.

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Opening printing preferences

• The Printing Preferences window that appears in this user’s guide may differ depending on the machine in use.

• When you select an option in Printing Preferences, you may see a warning mark or

. An mark means you can select that certain option but it is not recommended,

and an mark means you cannot select that option due to the machine’s setting or environment.

1 Open the document you want to print.

2 Select Print from the file menu. The Print window appears.

3 Select your machine from the Select Printer.

4 Click Properties or Preferences. Click or tap the tabs in the print driver to configure the

available options.

• In Windows 10, 8.1, and 8, these applications will have a different layout with different features from what is described below for desktop applications. To access the print feature from a Start screen app, complete the following steps:

- Windows 10: Select Print, and then select the printer.

- Windows 8.1 or 8: Select Devices, select Print, and then select the printer.

• You can check the machine’s current status pressing the Printer Status button (see "Using Printer Status programs" on page 84).

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Using a favorite setting

The Favorites option, which is visible on each preferences tab except for the HP tab, allows you to save the current preferences for future use.

To save a Favorites item, follow these steps:

1 Change the settings as needed on each tab.

2 Enter a name for the item in the Favorites input box.

3 Click Save.

4 Enter name and description, and then select the desired icon.

5 Click OK. When you save Favorites, all current driver settings are saved.

To use a saved setting, select it in the Favorites tab. The machine is now set to print according to the settings you have selected. To delete saved settings, select it in the Favorites tab and click Delete.

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Using help

Click the option you want to know on the Printing Preferences window and press F1 on your keyboard.

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Printing features

by model" on page 8).

• You need to download software packages from the HP website to install the printer software. For HP's all-inclusive help for the printer, go to

• This feature may not be available depending on model or optional goods (see "Features

www.hp.com/support/colorlaser170MFP

Understanding special printer features

You can use advanced printing features when using your machine.

To take advantage of the printer features provided by your printer driver, click Properties or Preferences in the application’s Print window to change the print settings. The machine name that appears in the printer properties window may differ depending on the machine in use.

• Some menus may not appear on the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine.

• Select the Help menu or click the button from the window or press F1 on your keyboard and click on any option you want to know about (see "Using help" on page 78).

Item Description

Multiple Pages per Side

Poster Printing

Selects the number of pages to print on a single sheet of paper. To print more than one page per sheet, the pages will be reduced in size and arranged in the order you specify. You can print up to 16 pages on one sheet.

Prints a single-page document onto 4 (Poster 2x2), 9 (Poster 3x3), or 16 (Poster 4x4) sheets of paper, for the purpose of pasting the sheets together to form one poster-size document.

Select the Poster Overlap value. Specify Poster Overlap in millimeters or inches by selecting the radio button on the upper right of Basic tab to make it easier to paste the sheets together.

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Item Description

Print on both sides of a sheet of paper (duplex). Before printing, decide how you want your document oriented.

Double-sided Printing (Manual)

printer driver. This option is not available when you use XPS driver.

• If your machine does not have a duplex unit, you should complete the printing job manually. The machine prints every other page of the document first. After that, a message appears on your computer.

• Skip Blank Pages feature does not work when you select the duplex option.

• This option is available only when you use the PCL/SPL

• None: Disables this feature.

• Long Edge: This option is the conventional layout used in bookbinding.

• Short Edge: This option is the conventional layout used in calendars.

Booklet Printing

Prints your document on both sides of a sheet of paper and arranges the pages so that the paper can be folded in half after

printing to produce a booklet.

• The Booklet Printing option is not available for all paper sizes. Select the available paper Size option under the Paper tab to see what paper sizes are available.

• If you select an unavailable paper size, this option can be automatically canceled. Select only available paper (paper

without or mark).

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Item Description

CONFIDENTIAL

Paper Options

Watermark

Watermark (Creating a watermark)

Changes the size of a document to appear larger or smaller on the printed page by entering in a percentage by which to enlarge or decrease the document.

The watermark option allows you to print text over an existing document. For example, you use it when you want to have large gray letters reading “DRAFT” or “CONFIDENTIAL” printed diagonally across the first page or all pages of a document.

a. To change the print settings from your software application,

access Printing Preferences (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 76).

b. From the Advanced tab, select Edit... from the Watermark

drop-down list.

c. Enter a text message in the Watermark Message box. You can

enter up to 256 characters. When the First Page Only box is checked, the watermark prints

on the first page only.

d. Select watermark options.

You can select the font name, style, size, and shade from the Font Attributes section, a s well as s et the ang le of the wa termark f rom the Watermark Alignment and Angle section.

Watermark (Editing a watermark)

e. Click Add to add a new watermark to the Current Watermarks

list.

f. When you finish editing, click OK or Print until you exit the Print

window.

a. To change the print settings from your software application,

access Printing Preferences (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 76).

b. Click the Advanced tab, select Edit... from the Watermark

drop-down list.

c. Select the watermark you want to edit from the Current

Watermarks list and change the watermark message and

options. d. Click Update to save the changes. e. Click OK or Print until you exit the Print window.

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Item Description

a. To change the print settings from your software application,

access Printing Preferences.

Watermark (Deleting a watermark)

Overlay

b. Click the Advanced tab, select Edit... from the Watermark

drop-down list. c. Select the watermark you want to delete from the Current

Watermarks list and click Delete. d. Click OK or Print until you exit the Print window.

An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard disk drive (HDD) as a special file format that can be printed on any document. Overlays are often used to take the place of letterhead paper. Rather than using preprinted letterhead, you can create an overlay containing exactly the same information that is currently on your letterhead. To print a letter with your company’s letterhead, you do not need to load preprinted letterhead paper in the machine: just print the letterhead overlay on your document.

To use a page overlay, you must create a new page overlay containing your logo or image.

• The overlay document size must be the same as the document you print with the overlay. Do not create an overlay with a watermark.

• The resolution of the overlay document must be the same as that of the document you will print with the overlay.

Overlay (Creating an overlay)

a. Create or open a document containing text or an image for use in

a new page overlay. Position the items exactly as you wish them

to appear when printed as an overlay. b. To save the document as an overlay, access Printing Preferences. c. Click the Advanced tab, and select Create from the Overlay

drop-down list. d. In the Save As window, type a name up to eight characters in the

File name box. Select the destination path, if necessary (The

default is C:\Formover). e. Click Save.

f. Click OK or Print until you exit the Print window.

When a confirming message window appears, click Yes.

g. The file is not printed. Instead, it is stored on your computer hard

disk drive.

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Item Description

Overlay (Using a page overlay)

a. Create or open the document you want to print. b. To change the print settings from your software application,

access Printing Preferences. c. Click the Advanced tab. d. Select the Print Overlay from the Overlay drop-down list. e. If you have stored the overlay file you want to use in an external

source, you can also load the file when you access the Load

window.

After you select the file, click Open. The file appears in the

Overlay List box and is available for printing. Select the overlay

from the Overlay List box.

f. If necessary, check Confirm Page Overlay When Printing box. If

this box is checked, a message window appears each time you

submit a document for printing, asking you to confirm your wish

to print an overlay on your document.

If this box is not checked and an overlay has been selected, the

overlay automatically prints with your document.

g. Click OK or Print until you exit the Print window.

The selected overlay prints on your document.

Overlay (Deleting a page

overlay)

a. In the Printing Preferences window, click the Advanced tab. b. Select Edit in the Text drop down list. c. Select the overlay you want to delete from the Overlay List box. d. Click Delete. e. When a confirming message window appears, click Yes. f. Click OK or Print until you exit the Print window. You can delete

page overlays that you no longer use.

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Using Printer Status programs

The Printer Status is a program that monitors and informs you of the machine status.

• The Printer Status window and its contents shown in this user’s guide may differ depending on the machine or operating system in use.

• Check the operating system(s) that are compatible with your machine (see "General Specifications" on page 191).

• Available for Windows OS users only (see "Software" on page 9).

Printer Status overview

If an error occurs while operating, you can check the error from the Printer Status. Printer Status is installed automatically when you install the machine software.

You can also launch Printer Status manually. Go to the Printing Preferences, click the tab except for the HP tab > Printer Status button. The Favorites option, which is visible on each preferences tab except for the HP tab.

These icons appear on the Windows task bar:

Icon Mean Description

Normal

The machine is in ready mode and experiencing no errors or warnings.

The machine is in a state where an error might occur in the

Warning

Error The machine has at least one error.

future. For example, it might be in toner low status, which may lead to toner empty status.

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Device Information

User’s Guide

Supplies Information

Option You can set printing job alert related settings.

Order Supplies You can order replacement toner cartridge(s) from online.

Cancel Print

You can see the device status, current printer model name, connected port name in this area.

User’s Guide is disabled. You can download User’s Guide in site

www.hp.com/support/colorlaser170MFP

You can view the percentage of toner remaining in each toner cartridge. The machine and the number of toner cartridge(s) shown in the above window may differ depending on the machine in use. Some machines do not have this feature.

• Cancel Print : If print job is waiting in the print queue or printer, cancel all user's print jobs in the print queue or the printer.

• Close : Depending on the status of the machine or the supported functions, the Close button may appear to close the status window.

Toner/Paper

Information

This button areas for paper and toner info will be available based on the device.

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Copying

This chapter provides information about the overall copy options.

• Basic copy 87

• Changing the settings for each copy 88

• ID card copying 90

Basic copy

• Accessing menus may differ from model to model (see "Accessing the menu" on page 30 or "Control panel overview" on page 24).

• Depending on models or options, some menus may not be supported (see "Features by model" on page 8).

1 Select (copy) > (Menu) > Copy Feature on the control panel.

Or select (Menu) > Copy Feature on the control panel.

2 Place a single document (see "Loading originals" on page 51).

3 If you want to customize the copy settings including Reduce/Enlarge, Darkness, Original,

and more by using the control panel buttons (see "Changing the settings for each copy" on page 88).

4 Enter the number of copies using the arrow or number keypad, if necessary.

5 Press (Start).

If you need to cancel the copying job during the operation, press (Cancel) and the copying will stop.

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Changing the settings for each copy

Your machine provides default settings for copying so that you can quickly and easily make a copy. However, if you want to change the options for each copy, use the copy function buttons on the control panel.

• If you press (Cancel) while setting the copy options, all of the options you have set for the current copy job will be canceled and returned to their default status. Or, they will automatically return to their default status after the machine completes the copy in progress.

• Accessing menus may differ from model to model (see "Accessing the menu" on page

30).

• It may be necessary to press OK to navigate to lower-level menus for some models.

Darkness

If you have an original containing faint marking and dark images, you can adjust the brightness to make a copy that is easier to read.

1 Select (copy) > (Menu) > Copy Feature > Darkness on the control panel.

Or select Contrast button on the control panel.

2 Select the option you want and press OK.

For example, the Light+5 being the lightest, and the Dark+5 being the darkest.

3 Press (Cancel) to return to ready mode.

Original type

The original setting is used to improve the copy quality by selecting the document for the current copy job.

1 Select (copy) > (Menu) > Copy Feature > Original Type on the control panel.

Or select (Menu) > Copy Feature > Original Type on the control panel.

2 Select the option you want and press OK.

• Text: Use for originals containing mostly text.

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• Text/Photo: Use for originals with mixed text and photographs.

• Photo: Use when the originals are photographs.

• Magazine: Use when the originals are magazine.

If texts in the printout is blurry, select Text to get the clear texts.

3 Press (Cancel) to return to ready mode.

Reduced or enlarged copy

You can reduce or enlarge the size of a copied image from 25% to 400% when you copy original documents from the scanner glass.

To select from the predefined copy sizes

• This feature may not be available depending on model or optional goods (see "Variety feature" on page 10).

• If the machine set to Eco mode, reduce and enlarge features are not available.

1 Select (copy) > (Menu) > Copy Feature > Reduce/Enlarge on the control panel.

Or select (Menu) > Copy Feature > Reduce/Enlarge on the control panel.

2 Select the option you want and press OK.

3 Press (Cancel) to return to ready mode.

To scale the copy by directly entering the scale rate

1 S

elect (copy) > (

Or select (Menu) > Copy Feature > Reduce/Enlarge on the control panel.

) >

Copy Feature

Reduce/Enlarge

Custom

on the control panel.

2 Enter the copy size you want using the numeric keypad.

3 Press OK to save the selection.

4 Press (Cancel) to return to ready mode.

When you make a reduced copy, black lines may appear at the bottom of your copy.

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ID card copying

Your machine can print 2-sided originals on one sheet.

The machine prints one side of the original on the upper half of the paper and the other side on the lower half without reducing the size of the original. This feature is helpful for copying a small-sized item such as business card.

• The original must be placed on the scanner glass to use this feature.

• If the machine set to Eco mode, this feature is not available.

• For better image quality, Select (copy) > (Menu) > Copy Feature > Original Type > Photo on the control panel or (Menu) > Copy Feature > Original Type > Photo.

1 Press ID Copy on the control panel.

2 Place the front side of an original facing down on the center of first half of the scanner glass

as shown. Then, close the scanner lid.

3 Place Front Side and Press [Start] appears on the display.

4 Press (Start).

Your machine begins scanning the front side and shows Place Back Side and Press [Start].

5 Turn the original over and place it on the center of first half of the scanner glass as shown.

Then, close the scanner lid.

6 Press (Start).

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• If you do not press the (Start) button, only the front side will be copied.

• If the original is larger than the printable area, some portions may not be printed.

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Scanning

This chapter provides information about the overall scan options.

• The maximum resolution that can be achieved depends upon various factors, including computer speed, available disk space, memory, the size of the image being scanned, and bit depth settings. Thus, depending on your system and what you are scanning, you may not be able to scan at certain resolutions, especially using enhanced dpi.

• You need to download software packages from the HP website to install the printer software. For HP's all-inclusive help for the printer, go to www.hp.com/support/colorlaser170MFP

• Basic scanning method 93

• Scanning from HP MFP Scan program 94

• Scanning from image editing program 95

• Scanning using the WIA driver 96

• Scanning to WSD 97

Basic scanning method

feature" on page 10).

You can scan the originals with your machine via a USB cable or the network. The following methodoloqies can be used for scanning your documents:

• HP MFP Scan: You can use this program to scan images or documents (See "Scanning from HP MFP Scan program" on page 94).

• Scan to WSD: Scans the originals and saves the scanned data on a connected computer if the computer supports the WSD (Web Service for Device) feature (see "Scanning to WSD" on page

97).

• TWAIN: TWAIN is the one of the preset imaging applications. Scanning an image launches the selected application, enabling you to control the scanning process. This feature can be used via the local connection or the network connection (see "Scanning from image editing program" on page 95).

• WIA: WIA stands for Windows Images Acquisition. To use this feature, your computer must be connected directly with the machine via a USB cable (see "Scanning using the WIA driver" on page 96).

• HP Smart app: You can use this app to scan images or documents (See "Scan using the HP Smart app" on page 72).

This feature may not be available depending on model or optional goods (see "Variety

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Scanning from HP MFP Scan program

HP MFP Scan is an application to help users scan, compile, and save documents in multiple formats, including .epub format. These documents can be shared via fax. Whether you’re a student needing to organize research from the library or a stay-at-home mom sharing scanned pictures from last year’s birthday party, HP MFP Scan will provide you with the necessary tools.

Click the Help button from the window, and then click on any option you want to know about.

1 Place a single document face down on the document glass, or load the documents face up

into the document feeder (see "Loading originals" on page 51).

2 Make sure that the machine is connected to the network and powered on. Also, your

machine’s IP address should have been set (see "Setting IP address" on page 55).

3 Download HP MFP Scan software from the HP website

(www.hp.com/support/colorlaser170MFP

4 Turn on the machine.

5 Unzip the HP MFP Scan package and run setup.exe and run the HP MFP Scan.

6 Click Advanced Scan from the home screen.

7 Select the type of scanning or a favorites and then make adjustments to the image.

8 Click Scan to scan a final image or Prescan to get another preview image.

9 Press Save to save the scanned image.

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Scanning from image editing program

You can scan and import documents in the image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, if the software is TWAIN-compliant. Follow the steps below to scan with TWAIN-compliant software:

1 Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on.

2 Place a single document face down on the document glass, or load the documents face up

into the document feeder (see "Loading originals" on page 51).

3 Open an application, such as Adobe Photoshop.

4 Click File > Import, and select the scanner device.

5 Set the scan options.

6 Scan and save your scanned image.

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Scanning using the WIA driver

Your machine supports the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) driver for scanning images. WIA is one of the standard components provided by Microsoft Windows 7 and works with digital cameras and scanners. Unlike the TWAIN driver, the WIA driver allows you to scan and easily adjust images without using additional software:

The WIA driver works only on Windows OS (not supported Windows 2000) with a USB port.

1 Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on.

2 Place a single document face down on the document glass, or load the documents face up

into the document feeder (see "Loading originals" on page 51).

3 Click Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers.

4 Right-click on device driver icon in Printers and Faxes > Start Scan.

5 New Scan application appears.

6 Choose your scanning preferences and click Preview to see how your preferences affect the

picture.

7 Scan and save your scanned image.

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Scanning to WSD

Scans the originals and saves the scanned data on a connected computer if the computer supports the WSD (Web Service for Device) feature. To use the WSD feature, you need to install the WSD printer driver on your computer. For Windows 7, you can install the WSD driver by Control Panel > Devices and Printers > Add a printer. Click Add a network printer from the wizard.

• The machine that does not support the network interface, it will not be able to use this feature (see "Features by model" on page 8).

• The WSD feature works only with Windows Vista® or later version that are the WSD-compliant computer.

• The following installation steps are based on Windows 7 computer.

Installing a WSD Printer Driver

1 Select Start > Control Panel > Devices and Printers > Add a printer.

2 Click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer from the wizard.

3 In the printers list, select the one you want to use, and then click Next.

• The IP address for WSD printer is http://IP address/ws/ (example: http://111.111.111.111/ws/).

• If no WSD printer is displayed in the list, click The printer that I want isn't listed > Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname and select Web Services Device from Device type. Then enter the printer's IP address.

4 Follow the instructions in the installation window.

Scanning using the WSD feature

1 Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on.

2 Place a single document face down on the document glass, or load the documents face up

into the document feeder (see "Loading originals" on page 51).

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3 Select (Scan) > Scan to WSD on the control panel.

If you see Not Available message, check the port connection. Or check the printer driver for WSD is correctly installed.

4 Select your computer name from WSD PC List.

5 Select the option you want and press OK.

6 Scanning begins.

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Faxing

This chapter provides information about the overall menu structure and the basic setup options.

Supported optional devices and features may differ according to your model (see "Features by model" on page 8).

• Preparing to fax 100

• Sending a fax 101

• Receiving a fax 107

• Forwarding a fax to another destination111

• Adjusting the document settings 113

• Setting up the fax address book 115

Preparing to fax

Before you send or receive a fax, you need to connect the supplied line cord to your telephone wall jack (see "Rear view" on page 23). The method of making a telephone connection is different from one country to another.

your internet service provider.

• We recommend using traditional analog phone services (PSTN: Public Switched Telephone Network) when connecting telephone lines to use a fax machine. If you use other Internet services (DSL, ISDN, VolP), you can improve the connection quality by using the Micro-filter. The Micro-filter eliminates unnecessary noise signals and improves connection quality or Internet quality. Since the DSL Micro-filter is not provided with the machine, contact your Internet service provider for use on DSL Micro-filter.

1. Line port

2. Micro filter

3. DSL modem / Telephone line (see "Rear view" on page 23).

• You cannot use this machine as a fax via the internet phone. For more information ask

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Hp MFP 179FWG, MFP 179FNW, MFP 178NWG, MFP 178NW User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

Key benefits

Environmentally friendly

Convenience

Wide range of functionality and application support

Supports various wireless network setting method

Features by model

Operating System

Software

Variety feature

Useful to know

About this user’s guide

Conventions

General icons

Safety information

Important safety symbols

Operating environment

Operating method

Installation / Moving

Maintenance / Checking

Supply usage

Machine overview

Components

Front view

Rear view

Control panel overview

Type A

Type B

Turning on the machine

Installing the software

Menu Overview and Basic Setup

Menu overview

Accessing the menu

Machine’s basic settings

Machine’s default settings

Entering various characters

Altitude adjustment

Media and tray

Selecting print media

Tray overview

Loading paper in the tray

Printing on special media

Setting the paper size and type

Using the output support

Preparing originals

Loading originals

Using a Network-Connected Machine

Wired network setup

Printing a network configuration report

Setting IP address

Installing driver over the network

Windows

Wireless network setup

Introducing wireless set up methods

Restoring the wireless network settings

Using the WPS Settings

Using the Wi-Fi Networks

Setup using Windows

Using a network cable

Setting the Wi-Fi Direct for mobile printing

Using HP Embedded Web Server

HP Embedded Web Server

Accessing HP Embedded Web Server

HP Embedded Web Server overview

Setting the system administrator’s information

HP Smart app

Connect using the HP Smart app

Change the default printer setting the HP Smart app

Print using the HP Smart app

Scan using the HP Smart app

Get help from the HP Smart app

Printing

Basic Print

Canceling a print job

Opening printing preferences