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Page 1 - LASERJET ENTERPRISE FLOW MFP

LASERJET ENTERPRISE FLOW MFPUser GuideM525c2

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Select the resolution for faxes ... 182Specify the size for original doc

Page 3 - User Guide

Additional print tasks (Windows)Cancel a print job (Windows)NOTE: If the print job is too far into the printing process, you might not have the option

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Select a custom paper size (Windows)1. From the software program, select the Print option.2. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Pref

Page 5 - Table of contents

Additional print tasks (Mac OS X)Cancel a print job (Mac OS X)NOTE: If the print job is too far into the printing process, you might not have the opti

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Print watermarks (Mac OS X)1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.2. In the Printer menu, select the product.3. By default, the print

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Store print jobs on the productCreate a stored job (Windows)You can store jobs on the product so you can print them at any time.1. From the software p

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4. Select a Job Storage Mode option.●Proof and Hold: Print and proof onecopy of a job and then print more copies.●Personal Job: The job does not print

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5. To use a custom user name or job name, clickthe Custom button, and then enter the username or the job name.Select which option to use if another st

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●Quick Copy: Print the requested number of copies of a job and then store a copy of the jobin the product memory so you can print it again later.●Stor

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Add a job-separator page (Windows)The product can insert a blank page at the beginning of each print job to make sorting jobs easier.NOTE: The followi

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Use HP ePrintUse HP ePrint to print a document by sending it as an email attachment to the product's email addressfrom any email-enabled device.N

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9 Manage the product ... 211Configure IP network se

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Use the HP ePrint softwareThe HP ePrint software makes it easy to print from a desktop or laptop computer to any HP ePrint-capable product. After inst

Page 15 - 1 Product introduction

Use Apple AirPrintDirect printing using Apple’s AirPrint is supported for iOS 4.2 or later. Use AirPrint to print wirelessly tothe product from an iPa

Page 16 - Product features

Change the AirPrint product name1. In a supported Web browser on your computer, enter the product IP address or host name in theaddress/URL field to o

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Use HP Smart Print (Windows)Use HP Smart Print to print a particular section of a Web site. You can remove headers, footers, andadvertisements, so you

Page 18 - Product views

Use easy-access USB printingThis product features easy-access USB printing, so you can quickly print files without sending them froma computer. The pr

Page 19 - Product back view

3. Select the name of the document that you wantto print.NOTE: The document might be in a folder.Open folders as necessary. 4. To adjust the number of

Page 20 - Interface ports

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6Copy●Set new default copy settings●Use advanced image processing features for copying●Make a single copy●Make multiple copies●Copy a multiple-page or

Page 22 - Control panel

Set new default copy settingsYou can use the Administration menu to establish default settings that apply to all copy jobs. Ifnecessary, you can overr

Page 23 - Control-panel Home screen

Menu item DescriptionJob Build Use the Job Build feature to divide a complex job into smaller segments. This isuseful when you are copying or scanning

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Restore factory-set defaults ... 235Control-panel he

Page 25 - Control-panel help

Use advanced image processing features forcopyingYou can use the product to enhance scanned images in several ways.Sharpness adjustment for copiesAdju

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Automatic tone adjustment for copiesYou can configure the product to automatically adjust the darkness, contrast, and background cleanupsettings on a

Page 27 - Table 1-1 Reports menu

Make a single copy1. Place the document face-down on the scannerglass, or place it face-up in the documentfeeder and adjust the paper guides to fit th

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Make multiple copies1. Place the document face-down on the scannerglass, or place it face-up in the documentfeeder and adjust the paper guides to fit

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4. Enter the number of copies, and then touch theOK button. 5. Touch the Start button. 110 Chapter 6 Copy ENWW

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Copy a multiple-page originalThe document feeder holds up to 100 pages (depending on the thickness of the pages).1. Place the document into the docume

Page 31 - Configure the IP address

4. Enter the number of copies, and then touch theOK button. 5. Touch the Start button. 112 Chapter 6 Copy ENWW

Page 32 - HP Color LaserJet

Collate a copy job1. From the Home screen on the product controlpanel, touch the Copy button. 2. Touch the Collate button. ENWWCollate a copy job113

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3. Touch the Collate on (Sets in page order)option. Touch the OK button. 4. Touch the Start button. 114 Chapter 6 Copy ENWW

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Copy on both sides (duplex)Copy on both sides automatically1. Load the original documents into the documentfeeder with the first page facing up, and w

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Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder ... 273Improve scan quality ...

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5. To make a two-sided copy from a one-sidedoriginal, touch the 1-sided original, 2-sidedoutput button.To make a two-sided copy from a two-sidedorigin

Page 37 - 3 Input trays and output bins

3. Gently close the scanner lid. 4. From the Home screen on the product controlpanel, touch the Copy button. 5. Touch the Sides button. 6. To make a

Page 38 - Supported paper sizes

Reduce or enlarge a copy image1. From the Home screen on the product controlpanel, touch the Copy button. 2. Touch the Reduce/Enlarge button. 118 Cha

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3. Select one of the predefined percentages, ortouch the Scaling field and type a percentagebetween 25 and 200 when using thedocument feeder or betwee

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Optimize copy quality for text or picturesOptimize the copy job for the type of image being copied: text, graphics, or photos.1. From the Home screen

Page 41 - Supported paper types

Adjust the copy lightness/darkness1. From the Home screen on the product controlpanel, touch the Copy button. 2. Touch the Image Adjustment button. E

Page 42 - Configure trays

3. Adjust the sliders to set the Darkness level, theContrast level, the Sharpness level, and theBackground Cleanup level. Touch the OKbutton. 4. Touch

Page 43 - Alternative letterhead mode

Set the paper size and type for copying on specialpaper1. From the Home screen on the product controlpanel, touch the Copy button. 2. Touch the Paper

Page 44 - Table 3-3 Tray 1 capacity

Use Job Build modeUse the Job Build feature to combine several sets of original documents into one copy job. Also use thisfeature to copy an original

Page 45 - Load Tray 1

Copy a book1. Lift the scanner lid. 2. Place the book on the scanner glass with thespine aligned with the mark on the rear, centerof the scanner glas

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Check fax accessory status ... 294General fax problems ...

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4. From the Home screen on the product controlpanel, touch the Start button. 5. Repeat these steps for each page that youwant to copy. NOTE: This pro

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Copy a photoCopy photos from the scanner glass.1. Lift the scanner lid. 2. Place the photo on the scanner glass with thepicture-side down and the upp

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4. From the Home screen on the product controlpanel, touch the Copy button. 5. Touch the More Options button at the bottomof the screen. 6. Touch the

Page 50 - Use paper output options

7Scan/send●Set up scan/send features●Change default scan/send settings from the product control panel●Use image-processing features for scanning●Use a

Page 51 - Use the convenience stapler

Set up scan/send featuresThe product offers the following scan and send features:●Scan and save files to a folder on your network.●Scan and save files

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5. Enable the Save to USB feature.a. Click the Save to USB Setup link.b. Select the Enable Save to USB check box.c. Click the Apply button at the bott

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Change default scan/send settings from the productcontrol panel1. From the Home screen on the product controlpanel, scroll to and touch the Administra

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3. Select the category of scan and send settingsthat you want to configure. 4. Open the Default Job Options menu, andconfigure the options. Touch the

Page 55 - HP policy on non-HP supplies

Use image-processing features for scanningYou can use the product to enhance scanned images in several ways.●Select document file types for scanning●O

Page 56 - HP anticounterfeit Web site

4. Touch the Document File Type button.NOTE: If the button is not on the first page of options, touch the More Options button again.5. Select the docu

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1 Product introduction●Product features●Product views●Control panel●Product reportsENWW 1

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Select the output quality or file size for scanned imagesYou can specify the output quality of scanned images, which affects the file size of the resu

Page 59 - Customer self-repair parts

Select the resolution for scanned imagesYou can specify the resolution of scanned images. Select a higher resolution to increase the clarity ofthe ima

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5. Select the appropriate color setting from the list of options.6. Touch the OK button to save the changes.7. Touch the Start button to begin scanni

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7. Touch the OK button to save the changes.8. Touch the Start button to begin scanning.Adjust sharpness for scanningAdjust the Sharpness setting to c

Page 62 - Accessories

Adjust contrast for scanningAdjust the Contrast setting to increase or decrease the difference between the lightest and the darkestcolor on the page.1

Page 63 - Toner cartridge

Erase edges for scanningUse the Erase Edges feature to remove blemishes, such as dark borders or staple marks, by cleaningthe edges of the scanned ima

Page 64 - Toner cartridge view

pages in the document. By default, the product includes all pages in scanned images. Use the followingprocedure to suppress blank pages:1. From the Ho

Page 65 - Toner-cartridge storage

Use advanced image processing features forscanningIn addition to the basic image-processing features, this product includes technology that enables se

Page 66 - Replace the toner cartridge

The following standard file types are available:●PDF: This file type provides the best overall image and text quality. PDF files require Adobe®Acrobat

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NOTE: To crop the image to match the paper size, scan from the document feeder or leave thescanner lid open when scanning from the flatbed glass.1. Fr

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Product featuresPaper handling Tray 1 holds 100 sheets. Tray 2 holds 500 sheets. Accepts two optional 500-sheet trays. The standard output bin hold

Page 69 - Load staples

Automatic tone adjustment for scanningYou can configure the product to automatically adjust the darkness, contrast, and background cleanupsettings on

Page 70 - 4. Close the stapler door

Use the image preview featureThe product includes an image-preview feature so you can preview and make adjustments to scannedimages before completing

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4. The image preview screen opens. It includes the following features:2 311 Page-navigation control: Touch the arrow buttons to scroll forward or back

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5. Touch the view button to open the multi-page view. In the multi-page view, several options areavailable for manipulating the pages in the document.

Page 73 - UPD installation modes

Scan and send documents by using the Quick SetsfeatureUse the Quick Sets feature to quickly access preset job options for the following scan/send feat

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Send a scanned document to a network folderThe product can scan a file and save it in a folder on the network. The following operating systemssupport

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2. From the Home screen on the product controlpanel, touch the Save to Network Folderbutton.NOTE: If prompted, type your user nameand password. 3. To

Page 76 - Print tasks (Windows)

5. If necessary, touch the File Type drop-downmenu to select a different output file format. 6. Touch the Add button that is below theFolder Path fi

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7. To configure settings for the document, touchthe More Options button. 8. Touch the Start button to save the file.NOTE: You can preview the image

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Send a scanned document to a folder in the productmemoryUse this procedure to scan a document and save it on the product so you can print copies at an

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Advanced image processing features●Optical character recognition (OCR)●Automatic page cropping●Automatic image orientation●Automatic tone adjustmentSu

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Send a scanned document to a USB flash driveThe product can scan a file and save it in a folder on a USB flash drive.NOTE: You might be required to si

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3. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port onthe left side of the product control panel.NOTE: You might need to remove the coverfrom the USB port

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6. To configure settings for the document, touchthe More Options button. 7. Touch the Start button to save the file.NOTE: You can preview the image

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Send a scanned document to one or more emailaddresses1. Place the document face-down on the scannerglass, or place it face-up in the documentfeeder an

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4. Enter the email address. To send to multipleaddresses, separate the addresses with asemicolon, or touch the Enter button on thekeyboard after you t

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8. Touch the Start button to begin sending.NOTE: The product might prompt you to addthe email address to the address book.NOTE: You can preview the

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Use the address book to send emailYou can send email to a list of recipients by using the address book. Depending on how the product isconfigured, you

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2. Touch the Address Book button that is nextto the To: field to open the Address Bookscreen. 3. Touch the Add button that is in the lower leftcor

Page 88 - 74 Chapter 5 Print ENWW

4. In the Name field, enter the name of thecontact.NOTE: Use the physical keyboard or thevirtual keyboard to enter characters. 5. From the menu list,

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2. From the Home screen on the product controlpanel, touch the E-mail button.NOTE: If prompted, enter your user nameand password. 3. Touch the Address

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Product viewsProduct front view4433278910171 Latch to release the document-feeder cover (access for clearing jams)2 Document-feeder input tray3 Docume

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5. Select a name from the list of contacts, andthen touch the right arrow button to add thename to the recipients list.Repeat this step for each reci

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Save a scanned document to a SharePoint® siteThe product can scan and save a file directly to a Microsoft® SharePoint® site.NOTE: You might be require

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Scan a photo1. Lift the scanner lid. 2. Place the photo on the scanner glass with thepicture-side down and the upper-left corner ofthe photo in the u

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4. From the Home screen on the product controlpanel, touch one of the buttons for the scan/send features:●Save to Network Folder●Save to Device Memory

Page 95 - Create a booklet (Windows)

170 Chapter 7 Scan/send ENWW

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8Fax●Configure required fax settings●Configure fax dialing settings●Configure general fax send settings●Configure fax billing codes●Configure default

Page 97 - Print tasks (Mac OS X)

Configure required fax settingsYou must configure certain settings before you can use the fax feature. If these settings are notconfigured, the fax ic

Page 98 - Print a cover page (Mac OS X)

NOTE: The settings configured using the Fax Setup Wizard on the control panel override any settingsmade in the HP Embedded Web Server.NOTE: If the Fax

Page 99 - Create a booklet (Mac OS X)

4. Touch a Time Format option.5. Touch the Save button to save the settings.174 Chapter 8 Fax ENWW

Page 100 - Cancel a print job (Windows)

Configure fax dialing settings1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.2. Open the followin

Page 101 - Print watermarks (Windows)

16 Easy-access USB port (for printing and scanning without a computer)17 Handle to raise the scanner lidProduct back view1 Rear door and face-up outpu

Page 102 - Cancel a print job (Mac OS X)

Menu item DescriptionDetect Dial Tone The Detect Dial Tone setting determines whether the fax checks for a dial tonebefore sending a fax.Dialing Prefi

Page 103 - Print watermarks (Mac OS X)

Configure general fax send settings1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.2. Open the fol

Page 104 - Create a stored job (Windows)

Configure fax billing codesThe billing-code setting, when enabled, prompts the user to enter a number when sending a fax. Thisnumber is placed in the

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Configure default options for fax send jobsNOTE: Default job option settings are shared across all fax methods; analog, LAN, and internet fax.1. From

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Menu item DescriptionJob Build Use the Job Build feature to combine multiple originals into a single fax job.Blank Page Suppression Use the Blank Page

Page 107 - Delete a stored job

Use image-processing features for fax send jobsYou can use the product to enhance outgoing faxed images in several ways.●Optimize faxes for text or pi

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When you fax from the flatbed glass and you indicate the original is printed on both sides, the productprompts you to turn the page over after it scan

Page 109 - Use HP ePrint

4. Touch the Original Size button.NOTE: If the button is not on the first page of options, touch the More Options button again.5. Select one of the pr

Page 110 - Use the HP ePrint software

4. Touch the Image Adjustment button.NOTE: If the button is not on the first page of options, touch the More Options button again.5. Adjust the Sharpn

Page 111 - Use Apple AirPrint

Clean up the background for faxesAdjust the Background Cleanup setting to remove faint colors from the background of scanned images.For example, if th

Page 113 - Use HP Smart Print (Windows)

Interface ports154321 Local area network (LAN) Ethernet (RJ-45) network port2 USB port for connecting external USB devices3 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 printing

Page 114 - Use easy-access USB printing

3. Touch the More Options button at the bottom of the screen.4. Touch the Blank Page Suppression button.NOTE: If the button is not on the first page o

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Use advanced image processing for fax send jobsIn addition to the basic image-processing features, this product includes technology that enables sever

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6. Touch the OK button to save the changes.7. Touch the Start button to begin scanning.Automatic misfeed detection for faxesThe document feeder for t

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Fax documents by using the Quick Sets featureUse the Quick Sets feature to quickly access preset job options for sending faxes.The product administrat

Page 118 - Set new default copy settings

Configure fax receive settings1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.2. Open the followin

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Use a fax printing scheduleNOTE: Before enabling a fax-printing schedule, a schedule must be created.1. From the Home screen on the product control pa

Page 120 - Erase edges for copies

Block incoming faxesUse the fax block list setting to create a list of blocked phone numbers. When a fax is received from ablocked phone number, the f

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Configure default options for fax receive jobsNOTE: Default job option settings are shared across all fax methods; analog, LAN, and internet fax.1. Fr

Page 122 - Make a single copy

Fax archiving and forwardingUse the fax archive feature to save archival copies of all incoming faxes, all outgoing faxes, or both, toa specified emai

Page 123 - Make multiple copies

Create a speed dial list1. From the Home screen on the product controlpanel, touch the Fax button. 2. Touch the Speed Dials button to display theSpeed

Page 124 - 110 Chapter 6 Copy ENWW

Serial number and model number locationThe serial number and model number are listed on an identification label located on the back of theproduct. The

Page 125 - Copy a multiple-page original

4. Touch the Speed Dial Name field to displaythe keyboard. 5. Type a name for the speed dial. 196 Chapter 8 Fax ENWW

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6. Type a fax number for the speed dial.NOTE: To enter additional fax numbers for aspeed dial, touch the screen to the right of thelast digit of the p

Page 127 - Collate a copy job

Add a number to an existing speed dial list1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Fax button.2. Touch the Speed

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Delete a speed dial list1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Fax button.2. Touch the Speed Dials button to di

Page 129 - Copy on both sides (duplex)

Delete a single number from a speed dial list1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Fax button.2. Touch the Spe

Page 130 - Copy on both sides manually

Send a fax by entering numbers manually1. Place the document face-down on the scannerglass, or place it face-up in the documentfeeder and adjust the p

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4. Touch the Fax Number field. 5. Enter a phone number and then touch the OKbutton.NOTE: Use the physical keyboard or thevirtual keyboard to enter ch

Page 132 - 118 Chapter 6 Copy ENWW

Send a fax by using a speed dial1. Place the document face-down on the scannerglass, or place it face-up in the documentfeeder and adjust the paper gu

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3. Touch the number button for the speed dialname you want to use. The speed dial nameappears in the Fax Recipients section of theFax screen. 4. Touch

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Search a speed-dial list by nameNOTE: If you do not know the unique name of the speed dial, type a letter to select any portion of thelist. For exampl

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Control panelControl-panel layoutAccess Preset job options forcommonly used jobsMake copies from an originaldocumentSend a document to one or morefax

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Send a fax by using fax address book numbersThe fax address book feature allows you to store fax numbers on the product.Your Microsoft® Exchange conta

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4. Touch the names to highlight and then touchthe right arrow icon to move the highlightednames to the Fax Recipients section. 5. Touch the OK button

Page 138 - Use Job Build mode

Cancel a faxTo cancel a current fax job, touch the Cancel Job button on the fax status screen.208 Chapter 8 Fax ENWW

Page 139 - Copy a book

Fax reportsThe following sections list the fax reports available on this product. These reports can be printed orviewed on the product control panel.T

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To clear the fax activity log, complete the following steps.1. On the control panel, touch the Administration icon.2. Open the following menus:●Fax Se

Page 141 - Copy a photo

9 Manage the product●Configure IP network settings●HP Embedded Web Server●HP Utility (Mac OS X)●Use HP Web Jetadmin software●Economy settings●Product

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Configure IP network settingsPrinter sharing disclaimerHP does not support peer-to-peer networking, as the feature is a function of Microsoft operatin

Page 143 - 7Scan/send

5. Touch the IP Address, Subnet Mask, or Default Gateway option.6. Touch the first field to open a keypad. Enter the correct digits for the field, and

Page 144 - Set up scan/send features

HP Embedded Web ServerUse the HP Embedded Web Server to view product status, configure product network settings, and tomanage product functions from a

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c. Touch the Print or View button.d. Find the IP address or host name on the Jetdirect page.2. In a supported Web browser on your computer, enter the

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Control-panel Home screenThe Home screen provides access to the product features and indicates the current status of the product.You can return to the

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Table 9-2 HP Embedded Web Server General tab (continued)Menu DescriptionControl Panel AdministrationMenuShows the menu structure of the Administratio

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Scan/Digital Send tabTable 9-4 HP Embedded Web Server Scan/Digital Send tabMenu DescriptionAddress Book Add email addresses into the product one at a

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Fax tab (Fax models only)Table 9-5 HP Embedded Web Server Fax tabMenu DescriptionFax Send Setup Configure settings for sending faxes, including the f

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Security tabTable 9-7 HP Embedded Web Server Security tabMenu DescriptionGeneral Security Configure an administrator password so you can restrict acc

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Table 9-8 HP Embedded Web Server Other Links list (continued)Menu DescriptionShop for Supplies Connects to the HP SureSupply Web site, where you can

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HP Utility (Mac OS X)HP Utility is a software program that provides access to the product in Mac OS X.You can use HP Utility when the product uses a U

Page 153 - Adjust darkness for scanning

Menu Item Description Commands Sends special characters or print commands to the product after theprint job.NOTE: This option is available only after

Page 154 - Adjust contrast for scanning

Use HP Web Jetadmin softwareHP Web Jetadmin is an award-winning, industry-leading tool for efficiently managing a wide variety ofnetworked HP products

Page 155 - Erase edges for scanning

Economy settingsPrint with EconoModeThis product has an EconoMode option for printing drafts of documents. Using EconoMode can use lesstoner and decre

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●Sleep Timer Settings●Sleep Mode/Auto off After3. Select the appropriate time period, and then touch the Save button.NOTE: The sleep-mode default time

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11 Copies field The Copies field indicates the number of copies that the product is set to make.12 Scroll bar Touch the up or down arrows on the scrol

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10. Configure the following settings:●Time●Event Days11. Touch the OK button, and then touch the Save button.226 Chapter 9 Manage the product ENWW

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Product security featuresSecurity statementsThe product supports security standards and recommended protocols that help you keep the productsecure, pr

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5. Enter the password in the New Password field, and then enter it again in the Verifypassword field.NOTE: If you are changing an existing password, y

Page 161 - Use the image preview feature

Upgrade the product firmwareSoftware and firmware upgrades and installation instructions for this product are available atwww.hp.com/support/ljflowMFP

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10 Solve problems●Solve problems checklist●Factors that affect product performance●Restore factory-set defaults●Control-panel help●Paper feeds incorre

Page 164 - Use a predefined Quick Set

Solve problems checklistFollow these steps when trying to solve a problem with the product.1. If the control panel is blank or black, complete these s

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6. Verify that you have installed the print driver for this product. Check the program to make sure thatyou are using the print driver for this produc

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Factors that affect product performanceSeveral factors affect the time it takes to print a job:●Maximum product speed, measured in pages per minute (p

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Restore factory-set defaults1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.2. Open the following

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KeyboardThis product includes a physical keyboard. The keys are mapped to your language in the same way thevirtual keyboard on the product control pan

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Control-panel helpThe product has a built-in Help system that explains how to use each screen. To open the Help system,touch the Help button in the u

Page 170 - Scan and save the document

Paper feeds incorrectly or becomes jammed●The product does not pick up paper●The product picks up multiple sheets of paper●The document feeder jams, s

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The document feeder jams, skews, or picks up multiple sheets ofpaper●The original might have something on it, such as staples or self-adhesive notes,

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7. If you are printing on heavy, embossed, or perforated paper, use the manual feed feature andfeed sheets one at a time.8. From the Home screen on th

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Clear jams●Jam locations●Auto-navigation for clearing jams●Clear jams in the document feeder●Clear jams in the output-bin area●Clear jams in Tray 1●Cl

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5 Tray 2 pickup areaDuplexing area (remove Tray 2 for access)6 Rear door areaAuto-navigation for clearing jamsThe auto-navigation feature assists you

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3. Lift the jam-access door, and remove anyjammed paper.If necessary, rotate the green wheel at the frontof the document feeder to remove jammedpaper.

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6. Remove the e-Duplex assembly by pulling itout. 7. Remove any jammed paper. 8. Reinstall the e-Duplex assembly by sliding it inuntil it locks into

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9. Lower the document-feeder input tray. 10. Close the document-feeder cover. Clear jams in the output-bin area1. If paper is visible from the outpu

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Clear jams in Tray 11. If most of the sheet of paper is visible in thetray, slowly pull the jammed paper out of theproduct.If most of the sheet of pap

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For screens that contain settings for individual jobs, the Help opens to a topic that explains the optionsfor that screen.If the product alerts you of

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4. Remove the toner cartridge. 215. Lift the jam-access covers and remove anyjammed paper. 246 Chapter 10 Solve problems ENWW

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6. Reinsert the toner cartridge. 217. Close the front door. 21Clear jams in Tray 2 or an optional 500-sheet tray1. Remove the tray from the product.

Page 182 - Scan a photo

2. Remove the paper from the tray, and discardany damaged paper. 3. Verify that the rear paper guide is adjusted tothe indentation for the correct pap

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5. Reinsert and close Tray 2. 21226. Press the front-door-release button. 27. Open the front door. 21ENWWClear jams249

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8. Remove the toner cartridge. 219. Lift the jam-access covers and remove anyjammed paper. 250 Chapter 10 Solve problems ENWW

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10. Reinsert the toner cartridge. 2111. Close the front door. 21Clear jams in the toner-cartridge area1. Press the front-door-release button. 2ENWW

Page 186 - Fax Setup Wizard

2. Open the front door. 213. Remove the toner cartridge. 214. Lift the jam-access covers and remove anyjammed paper. 252 Chapter 10 Solve problems

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5. Reinsert the toner cartridge. 216. Close the front door. 21Clear jams in the rear-door and the fuser area1. Open the rear door, and push down so

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2. Remove any jammed paper. 3. Press the front-door-release button. 24. Open the front door. 21254 Chapter 10 Solve problems ENWW

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5. Remove the toner cartridge. 216. Lift the jam-access covers and remove anyjammed paper. 7. Reinsert the toner cartridge. 21ENWWClear jams255

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Product reportsProduct reports provide details about the product and its current configuration. Use the followingprocedure to print or view the report

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8. Close the front door. 219. Close the rear door. Clear jams in the duplexer1. Completely remove Tray 2 from the product. 256 Chapter 10 Solve p

Page 192 - Configure fax billing codes

2. Push the green button to release the duplexpan. 3. Remove any jammed paper. 4. Close the duplex pan. ENWWClear jams257

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5. Reinsert Tray 2. 21226. Open the rear door, and push down so it isfully opened to a 90° angle.NOTE: The rear door has two positions. Itopens to a

Page 194 - 180 Chapter 8 Fax ENWW

8. Press the front-door-release button. 29. Open the front door. 2110. Remove the toner cartridge. 21ENWWClear jams259

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11. Lift the jam-access covers and remove anyjammed paper. 12. Reinsert the toner cartridge. 21260 Chapter 10 Solve problems ENWW

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13. Close the front door. 2114. Close the rear door. ENWWClear jams261

Page 197 - Adjust sharpness for faxes

Change jam recoveryThis product provides a jam recovery feature that reprints jammed pages.1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scrol

Page 198 - Adjust contrast for faxes

Improve print qualityPrint from a different software programTry printing from a different software program. If the page prints correctly, the problem

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4. Select a type from the Media Type drop-down list.5. Click the Print button.Check the toner-cartridge statusFollow these steps to check the estimate

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Use the following procedure to print a cleaning page.1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Device Maintenanceb

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Table 1-1 Reports menu (continued)First level Second level Description File Directory Page Shows the file name and folder name for filesthat are sto

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●Use paper that is designed for use in laser printers. Do not use paper that is designed only for usein Inkjet printers.●Use paper that is not too rou

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If the entire page is too light, use these settings:●Select the FastRes 1200 option.●Clear the EconoMode check box to disable it.5. Click the OK butto

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HP UPD PCL 5●Recommended for general office printing in Windows environments●Compatible with previous PCL versions and older HP LaserJet products●The

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Improve copy qualityCheck the scanner glass for dirt or smudgesOver time, specks of debris might collect on the scanner glass and white plastic backin

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3. Use a soft cloth or sponge that has beenmoistened with nonabrasive glass cleaner toclean the following areas:1. White foam backing under the scanne

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Calibrate the scannerIf the copied image is not positioned correctly on the page, calibrate the scanner.NOTE: When using the document feeder, make sur

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3. Adjust the sliders to set the Darkness level, the Contrast level, the Sharpness level, and theBackground Cleanup level. Touch the OK button.4. Touc

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Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the documentfeeder1. Lift the document-feeder latch. 2. Open the document-feeder cover. ENWWImprove c

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3. Remove any visible lint or dust from each ofthe feed rollers and the separation pad usingcompressed air or a clean lint-free clothmoistened with wa

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Improve scan qualityCheck the scanner glass for dirt or smudgesOver time, specks of debris might collect on the scanner glass and white plastic backin

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2 Connect the product and installsoftware●Connect the product to a computer by using a USB cable and install the software (Windows)●Connect the produc

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3. Use a soft cloth or sponge that has beenmoistened with nonabrasive glass cleaner toclean the following areas:1. White foam backing under the scanne

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3. Select the category of scan and send settings that you want to configure.4. Open the Default Job Options menu.5. Touch the Resolution button.6. Sel

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Check the output-quality settingsThis setting adjusts the level of comression when saving the file. For the highest quality, select thehighest setting

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2. Open the document-feeder cover. 3. Remove any visible lint or dust from each ofthe feed rollers and the separation pad usingcompressed air or a cl

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Improve fax qualityCheck the scanner glass for dirt or smudgesOver time, specks of debris might collect on the scanner glass and white plastic backing

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3. Use a soft cloth or sponge that has beenmoistened with nonabrasive glass cleaner toclean the following areas:1. White foam backing under the scanne

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Check the send-fax resolution settingsNOTE: Increasing the resolution increases the fax size and send time.1. From the Home screen on the product cont

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Check the error-correction settingsThe Error Correction Mode setting might be disabled, which can reduce image quality. Follow thesesteps to enable it

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2. Open the document-feeder cover. 3. Remove any visible lint or dust from each ofthe feed rollers and the separation pad usingcompressed air or a cl

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Check the fit-to-page settingIf the Fit to Page setting is enabled, and the incoming fax is larger than the default page size, theproduct attempts to

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HP LaserJet Enterprise flow MFP M525User Guide

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Connect the product to a computer by using a USBcable and install the software (Windows)This product supports a USB 2.0 connection. Use an A-to-B type

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The product does not print or it prints slowlyThe product does not printIf the product does not print at all, try the following solutions.1. Make sure

Page 226 - Configure IP network settings

The product prints slowlyIf the product prints, but it seems slow, try the following solutions.1. Make sure the computer meets the minimum specificati

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Solve easy-access USB printing problems●The Retrieve from USB menu does not open when you insert the USB flash drive●The file does not print from the

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The file that you want to print is not listed in the Retrieve from USBmenu1. You might be trying to print a file type that the USB printing feature do

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Solve USB connection problemsIf you have connected the product directly to a computer, check the cable.●Verify that the cable is connected to the comp

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Solve wired network problemsCheck the following items to verify that the product is communicating with the network. Beforebeginning, print a configura

Page 231 - Scan/Digital Send tab

The computer is unable to communicate with the product1. Test network communication by pinging the product.a. Open a command-line prompt on your compu

Page 232 - Troubleshooting tab

Solve fax problemsChecklist for solving fax problemsUse the following checklist to help identify the cause of any fax-related problems you encounter:●

Page 233 - Other Links list

Are you using a phone company voice-messaging service or an answeringmachine?If the rings-to-answer setting for the messaging service is lower than th

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Non-Operational / Enabled/Disabled1The product has detected a firmware failure. Upgrade thefirmware.Damaged / Enabled/Disabled1The fax accessory has f

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Connect the product to a network by using anetwork cable and install the software (Windows)Configure the IP address1. Make sure the product is turned

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Use Fax over VoIP networksVoIP technology converts the analog phone signal into digital bits. These are then assembled intopackets which travel on the

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Problem Cause Solution A voice-messaging service might beinterfering with incoming faxes.Do one of the following:●Use a phone line dedicated to faxca

Page 238 - Economy settings

Problems with sending faxesProblem Cause SolutionFaxes are transmitting very slowly. You might be sending a complex fax,such as one with many graphics

Page 239 - Set the sleep schedule

Problem Cause SolutionOutgoing fax calls keep dialing. The fax accessory automatically redialsa fax number if the Redial On Busyoption is on or if the

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Send-fax messagesTable 10-1 Send-fax messagesMessage Error No. Description ActionCancelled 0 Someone cancelled the fax at theproduct control panel.No

Page 241 - Product security features

Receive-fax messagesTable 10-2 Receive-fax messagesMessage Error No. Description ActionSuccess n/a The fax transmission wassuccessful.None.Blocked n/

Page 242 - Lock the formatter cage

Settings in the Troubleshooting menu1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.2. Open the fo

Page 243 - Upgrade the product firmware

Solve product software problems (Windows)A print driver for the product is not visible in the Printer folder1. Reinstall the product software.NOTE: Cl

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Windows 7a. Click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of the screen.b. Click Devices and Printers.c. Right-click the product driver icon, and th

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Solve product software problems (Mac OS X)●The product name does not appear in the product list in the Print & Fax or the Print & Scan list●A

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d. Find the IP address on the Jetdirect page.Jetdirect PageHP Color LaserJetPage 15. IPv4: If the IP address is 0.0.0.0, or 192.0.0.192, or 169.254.x.

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4. Make sure that you do not have too many USB devices drawing power from the chain. Disconnectall of the devices from the chain, and connect the cabl

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Remove software (Windows)Windows XP1. Click Start, Control Panel, and then Add or Remove Programs.2. Find and select the product from the list.3. Clic

Page 249 - Restore factory-set defaults

Remove the print driver (Mac OS X)You must have administrator rights to remove the software.1. Open System Preferences.2. Select Print & Fax.3. Hi

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IndexAaccessoriesordering 40activity log 209address books, emailrecipient lists 164recipient lists, creating 162adjust copy images 121administration m

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from glass 108, 109, 111improve quality 269, 275,280Job Build 124Job Mode 124multiple originals 124optimize for text or pictures120, 272photos 127redu

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firmwareupdate, Mac 221first pageprinting on different paper(Windows) 76folderssending to 151fontsupload, Mac 221formattersecurity 228fraud Web site 4

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MacintoshHP Utility 221managing network 212margins, smallcopying 272medialoading Tray 1 31loading Tray 2 34stapling 55memoryincluded 2memory DIMMssecu

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power connectionlocating 5, 6power switch, locating 4presets (Mac) 83print driverssupported 58print drivers (Mac)changing settings 61settings 83print

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Sign incontrol panel 227sleep modedisabling 224enabling 224Sleep Schedulesetting 225slow fax reception 296slow fax transmission 298small margins 272sm

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USBsending to 156USB configuration, Mac 19USB configuration, Windows 16USB storage accessoriesprinting from 100USB, scan to 156VVoIP 296Wwatermarkspri

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Connect the product to a computer by using a USBcable and install the software (Mac OS X)This product supports a USB 2.0 connection. Use an A-to-B typ

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Connect the product to a network by using anetwork cable and install the software (Mac OS X)Configure the IP address1. Make sure the product is turned

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d. Find the Bonjour Service name and the IP address on the Jetdirect page.Jetdirect PageHP Color LaserJetPage 15. IPv4: If the IP address is 0.0.0.0,

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If you are using Bonjour, complete the following steps:a. Click the Default Browser tab.b. Select the product from the list. The software verifies tha

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3 Input trays and output bins●Supported paper sizes●Supported paper types●Configure trays●Alternative letterhead mode●Tray 1●Tray 2 and the optional 5

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Supported paper sizesNOTE: To obtain the best results, select the correct paper size and type in the print driver beforeprinting.Table 3-1 Supported

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Table 3-1 Supported paper sizes (continued)Size and dimensions Tray 1 Tray 2 and theoptional 500-sheet traysAutomatic duplexprintingRA4215 x 305 mm (

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Copyright and License© 2012 Copyright Hewlett-PackardDevelopment Company, L.P.Reproduction, adaptation, or translationwithout prior written permission

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Table 3-1 Supported paper sizes (continued)Size and dimensions Tray 1 Tray 2 and theoptional 500-sheet traysAutomatic duplexprintingEnvelope DL110 x

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Supported paper typesFor a complete list of specific HP-brand paper that this product supports, go to www.hp.com/support/ljflowMFPM525.NOTE: To obtain

Page 270 - Clear jams in the duplexer

Configure traysThe product automatically prompts you to configure a tray for type and size in the following situations:●When you load paper into the t

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Alternative letterhead modeUse the Alternative Letterhead Mode feature so that you can load letterhead or preprinted paper intothe tray the same way f

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Tray 1Tray capacity and paper orientationTo prevent jams, do not overfill trays. Be sure the top of the stack is below the tray-full indicator. Forsho

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Load Tray 1 1. Open Tray 1. 2. Pull out the paper support and flip open theextension. ENWWTray 131

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3. Load the paper into the tray. Make sure thatthe paper fits under the tabs and below themaximum-height indicators. 4. Adjust the side guides so that

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Tray 2 and the optional 500-sheet traysTray capacity and paper orientationTo prevent jams, do not overfill trays. Be sure the top of the stack is belo

Page 276 - Change jam recovery

Load Tray 2 or the optional 500-sheet trays 1. Pull the tray out and lift up slightly to remove itcompletely from the product. 2. Pinch the release t

Page 277 - Improve print quality

4. Load the paper into the tray. Make sure thatthe stack is flat at all four corners and that thetop of the stack is below the maximum-heightindicator

Page 278 - Print a cleaning page

Table of contents1 Product introduction ... 1Pr

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Use paper output options Print to the standard output binThe standard output bin collects paper face-down, in the correct order. Use this bin for most

Page 280 - Check the environment

Use the convenience staplerActivate the stapling mechanism by inserting paper into the convenience stapler.1. Insert up to 20 sheets of paper that wei

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38 Chapter 3 Input trays and output bins ENWW

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4 Parts, supplies, and accessories●Order parts, accessories, and supplies●HP policy on non-HP supplies●HP anticounterfeit Web site●Print when a toner

Page 283 - Improve copy quality

Order parts, accessories, and suppliesOrder supplies and paper www.hp.com/go/suresupplyOrder genuine HP parts or accessorieswww.hp.com/buy/partsOrder

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HP policy on non-HP suppliesHewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend the use of non-HP toner cartridges, either new orremanufactured.NOTE: For HP prin

Page 285 - Check the paper settings

HP anticounterfeit Web siteGo to www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit when you install an HP toner cartridge and the control-panelmessage says the cartridge

Page 286 - Edge-to-edge copying

Print when a toner cartridge is at estimated end oflife<Supply> Low This message displays when a supply is nearing the estimatedend of its usefu

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Enable or disable the Very Low Settings optionsfrom the control panelYou can enable or disable the default settings at any time, and you do not have t

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Customer self-repair partsThe following customer self-repair parts are available for the product.●Parts listed as Mandatory self-replacement are to be

Page 289 - Improve scan quality

Configure a tray by using the control panel ... 28Alternative letterhead mode ...

Page 290 - Check the resolution settings

Table 4-1 Customer self-repair parts (continued)Item Description Self-replacementoptionsPart numberKeyboard overlay, Simplified Chinese Replacement k

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Table 4-1 Customer self-repair parts (continued)Item Description Self-replacementoptionsPart numberPower cable 220V – 10A Replacement cable – South A

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AccessoriesItem Description Part numberOptional 500-sheet tray and feeder unit Optional tray to increase papercapacity.The product can accommodate up

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Toner cartridge●Toner cartridge view●Toner cartridge information●Replace the toner cartridgeENWWToner cartridge49

Page 294 - Improve fax quality

Toner cartridge view2 311Imaging drumCAUTION: Do not touch the shutter or the surface of the roller. Doing so can damage the cartridge.2Memory chip3 P

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Toner cartridge informationCapacity Cartridge number Part numberStandard-capacity replacement blacktoner cartridge55A CE255AHigh-capacity replacement

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Replace the toner cartridgeCAUTION: If toner gets on clothing, wipe it off by using a dry cloth and wash the clothes in coldwater. Hot water sets tone

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3. Remove the used toner cartridge from theproduct. 214. Remove the new toner cartridge from the bag.Place the used toner cartridge in the bag forrecy

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7. Align the toner cartridge with the tracks insidethe product, and insert the toner cartridge untilit is firmly seated. 218. Close the front cover. A

Page 299 - Check the fit-to-page setting

StaplesItem Description Part numberStaple cartridge Pack of two staple cartridges. Eachcartridge holds 1,500 unformed staples.Q7432AFor more informati

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Change the default settings for all print jobs ... 61Change the product configuration sett

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3. Insert a new staple cardridge into the openinginside the stapler door. 4. Close the stapler door. 56 Chapter 4 Parts, supplies, and accessories

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5Print●Supported print drivers (Windows)●Change print-job settings (Windows)●Change print-job settings (Mac OS X)●Print tasks (Windows)●Print tasks (M

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Supported print drivers (Windows)Print drivers provide access to the product features and allow the computer to communicate with theproduct (using a p

Page 304 - Solve USB connection problems

proven HP print driver technology and has been tested thoroughly and used with many softwareprograms. It is a powerful solution that performs consiste

Page 305 - Solve wired network problems

Change print-job settings (Windows)Change the settings for all print jobs until the software program isclosedThe steps can vary; this procedure is mos

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Change print-job settings (Mac OS X)Change the settings for all print jobs until the software program isclosed1. Click the File menu, and then click t

Page 307 - Solve fax problems

Print tasks (Windows)Use a printing shortcut (Windows)1. From the software program, select the Printoption. 2. Select the product, and then click theP

Page 308 - Check fax accessory status

4. Select one of the shortcuts. Click the OKbutton to close the Document Propertiesdialog box.NOTE: When you select a shortcut, thecorresponding setti

Page 309 - General fax problems

Create printing shortcuts (Windows)1. From the software program, select the Printoption. 2. Select the product, and then click theProperties or Prefer

Page 310 - Problems with receiving faxes

5. Select the print options for the new shortcut. 6. Click the Save As button. ENWWPrint tasks (Windows)65

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Connect the product to AirPrint ... 97Find the product AirPrint name ...

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7. Enter a name for the shortcut, and then clickthe OK button. 8. Click the OK button to close the DocumentProperties dialog box. In the Print dialogb

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Automatically print on both sides (Windows)1. From the software program, select the Printoption. 2. Select the product, and then click theProperties o

Page 314 - Table 10-1 Send-fax messages

4. Select the Print on both sides check box.Click the OK button to close the DocumentProperties dialog box. 5. In the Print dialog box, click the OK b

Page 315 - Receive-fax messages

Print multiple pages per sheet (Windows)1. From the software program, select the Printoption. 2. Select the product, and then click theProperties or P

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5. Select the correct Print page borders,Page order, and Orientation options.Click the OK button to close the DocumentProperties dialog box. 6. In the

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Select the page orientation (Windows)1. From the software program, select the Printoption. 2. Select the product, and then click theProperties or Pref

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4. In the Orientation area, select the Portraitor Landscape option.To print the page image upside down, selectthe Rotate by 180 degrees option.Click t

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Select the paper type (Windows)1. From the software program, select the Printoption. 2. Select the product, and then click theProperties or Preference

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5. Expand the list of Type is: options. 6. Expand the category of paper types that bestdescribes your paper. 74 Chapter 5 Print ENWW

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7. Select the option for the type of paper you areusing, and click the OK button. 8. Click the OK button to close the DocumentProperties dialog box. I

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Select notification options for scanning ... 138Adjust sharpness for scanning ...

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Print the first or last page on different paper (Windows)1. From the software program, select the Printoption. 2. Select the product, and then click t

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5. In the Pages in document area, selecteither the First or Last option. 6. Select the correct options from the Papersource and Paper type drop-down l

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8. Click the OK button. 9. Click the OK button to close the DocumentProperties dialog box. In the Print dialogbox, click the OK button to print the j

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Scale a document to fit page size (Windows)1. From the software program, select the Printoption. 2. Select the product, and then click theProperties o

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4. Select the Print document on option, andthen select a size from the drop-down list.Click the OK button to close the DocumentProperties dialog box.

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Create a booklet (Windows)1. From the software program, select the Printoption. 2. Select the product, and then click theProperties or Preferences but

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5. In the Booklet layout drop-down list, clickthe Left binding or Right binding option.The Pages per sheet option automaticallychanges to 2 pages per

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Print tasks (Mac OS X)Use a printing preset (Mac OS X)1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.2. In the Printer menu, select the produ

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4. From the Pages per Sheet drop-down list, select the number of pages that you want to print oneach sheet.5. In the Layout Direction area, select the

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Scale a document to fit page size (Mac OS X)1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.2. In the Printer menu, select the product.3. By d

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