Hp Color LaserJet Pro MFP M177fw User Manual

COLOR LASERJET PRO MFP User GuideM176 M177OKX

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Check the image adjustment settingsThe following image adjustment settings are available:●Lightness: Adjusts the lightness/darkness setting.●Contrast:

4. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the options, and then press the OK button to select an option.5.Press either the Black Start Copy button o

2. Use a moist, lint-free cloth to wipe both pickuprollers and the separation pad to remove dirt.CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone,benzene, ammon

Improve fax image quality●Check the scanner glass for dirt or smudges●Check the send-fax resolution setting●Check the lightness/darkness setting●Check

1.From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Setup button.2. Select Fax Setup, and then select Advanced Setup.3. Select Lighter/Dar

2. Use a moist, lint-free cloth to wipe both pickuprollers and the separation pad to remove dirt.CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone,benzene, ammon

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

a. Open a command-line prompt on your computer. For Windows, click Start, click Run, type cmd,and then press Enter.b. Type ping followed by the IP add

Solve wireless network problems●Wireless connectivity checklist●The product does not print after the wireless configuration completes●The product does

The product does not print after the wireless configuration completes1. Make sure that the product is turned on and in the ready state.2. Turn off any

1 Product introduction●Product comparison●Product views●Control panel overviewGo to www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM176series or www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM177

The wireless network is not functioning1. Make sure that the network cable is not connected.2. To verify if the network has lost communication, try co

●Keep the wireless devices away from large metal objects, such as filing cabinets, and otherelectromagnetic devices, such as microwaves and cordless t

Solve fax problems●Check the hardware setup●Faxes are sending slowly●Fax quality is poor●Fax cuts off or prints on two pagesCheck the hardware setup●S

5. Verify that the telephone service supports analog fax.NOTE: HP products are designed specifically for use with analog phone services.●If using ISDN

Fax quality is poorFax is blurry or light.●Increase fax resolution when sending faxes. Resolution does not affect received faxes.1.From the Home scree

9 Parts, supplies, and accessories●Order parts, accessories, and supplies●Customer self-repair parts●AccessoriesGo to www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM176seri

Order parts, accessories, and suppliesHP original toner cartridges and paper www.hp.com/go/suresupplyOrder genuine HP parts or accessorieswww.hp.com/b

IndexAaccessoriesordering 106part numbers 106AirPrint 31applicationsdownloading 51Apps menu 51Bbins, outputlocating 4Ccartridgereplacing 62checklistwi

manual duplexMac 27Windows 20memoryincluded 2multiple pages per sheetprinting (Mac) 28printing (Windows) 22Nnetworkpassword, changing 56password, sett

Product comparison M176nCF547AM177fwCZ165APaper handling Tray 1 (150-sheet capacity) Standard output bin (50-sheetcapacity) Manual duplex printing

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M176nCF547AM177fwCZ165A Document feeder speed is 7.4 ppm Fax V.34 with two RJ-11 fax ports Approximately 500 pages of faxstorage, with four da

Product viewsProduct front viewOKX71423651 Output bin2 Scanner3 Power on/off button4 Control panel5 Dust cover6 Input tray7 Document feeder4 Chapter 1

Product back view54123761 Hi-Speed USB 2.02 Ethernet port3 Power connection4 Rear door (provides access for clearing jams)5 Slot for cable-type securi

Control panel overviewLCD control-panel layout (M176n model)OKX1 25678910121314111615431 Control panel display Provides information about the product;

Touchscreen control-panel layout (M177fw model)1345876291 Touchscreen display Provides access to the product features and indicates the current status

Control-panel Home screenThe Home screen provides access to the product features, and it indicates the product status.NOTE: Depending on the product c

7 Apps button Provides access to the Apps menu to print directly from Web applications that you havedownloaded from the HP Connected Web site at www.h

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2 Paper trays●Supported paper sizes and types●Load the input trayGo to www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM176series or www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM177series for HP

Supported paper sizes and types●Supported paper sizes●Supported paper typesSupported paper sizesNOTE: To obtain the best results, select the correct p

Supported paper typesThe product supports the following paper types:NOTE: To obtain the best results, select the correct paper size and type in the pr

●Mid-Weight Glossy 96-110g●Heavy Glossy 111-130g●Extra Heavy Glossy 131-175g●Card Glossy 176-220g●Color Laser Transparency●Heavy Envelope●Heavy Rough●

Load the input trayNOTE: The input tray has a maximum capacity of 150 sheets.1. Remove the dust cover from the tray. 2. Load the paper into the tray.

3. Adjust the paper guides so that they lightly touchthe paper stack but do not bend the paper. 4. Reinstall the dust cover on the tray. Table 2-1 I

Table 2-1 Input tray paper orientation (continued)Paper type Duplex mode Paper size Image orientation How to load paper 2-sided printing Any compati

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3Print●Print tasks (Windows)●Print tasks (Mac OS X)●Web-based printing●Set up HP Wireless Direct Printing (touchscreen models only)Go to www.hp.com/su

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M176, M177User Guide

Print tasks (Windows)●How to print (Windows)●Manually print on both sides (Windows)●Print multiple pages per sheet (Windows)●Select the paper type (Wi

3. Click or tap the Layout tab. 4. Select the appropriate duplex option from thePrint on Both Sides Manually drop-down list,and then click or tap the

6. Retrieve the printed stack from the output bin,and place it with the printed-side facing down,top edge first in the input tray. 7. At the computer,

3. Click or tap the Layout tab. 4. Select the correct Orientation option from thedrop-down list. 5. Select the correct number of pages per sheetfrom

6. Select the correct Pages per Sheet Layout optionfrom the drop-down list. 7. Select the correct Page Borders option from thedrop-down list, click or

Select the paper type (Windows)1. From the software program, select the Printoption. 2. Select the product from the list of printers, andthen click or

4. From the Media: drop-down list, select thecorrect paper type, and then click or tap the OKbutton to close the Properties or Preferencesdialog box.

Print tasks (Mac OS X)●How to print (Mac OS X)●Manually print on both sides (Mac OS X)●Print multiple pages per sheet (Mac OS X)●Select the paper type

7. Retrieve the printed stack from the output bin and place it with the printed-side facing down, top edgefirst in the input tray.8. If prompted, touc

●Create and use printing shortcuts or presets●Select the paper size, or use a custom paper size●Select the page orientation●Create a booklet●Scale a d

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Web-based printingSeveral options are available for remote printing over the Internet.HP ePrintUse HP ePrint to print documents by sending them as an

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

Set up HP Wireless Direct Printing (touchscreen models only)NOTE: This feature is available with wireless models only and the product might require a

4Copy●Make a copy●Copy on both sides (duplex)●Optimize copy qualityGo to www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM176series or www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM177series for

Make a copyLCD control panel1. Load the document on the scanner glass according to the indicators on the product.2. Close the scanner.3. At the produc

Copy on both sides (duplex)1. Load the document on the scanner glass according to the indicators on the product.2. Close the scanner.3. Start the copy

Optimize copy qualityThe following copy-quality settings are available:●Auto Select: Use this setting when you are not concerned about the quality of

5Scan●Scan by using the HP Scan software (Windows)●Scan by using the HP Scan software (Mac OS X)Go to www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM176series or www.hp.com

Scan by using the HP Scan software (Windows)Use the HP Scan software to initiate scanning from software on your computer. You can save the scannedimag

Scan by using the HP Scan software (Mac OS X)Use the HP Scan software to initiate scanning from software on your computer.1. Load the document on the

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6Fax●Connect and configure the product for fax●Send a fax●Create, edit, and delete speed-dial entriesGo to www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM176series or www.h

Connect and configure the product for fax●Connect the product●Configure the product●Install the HP Fax software (Windows, optional)Connect the product

Configure the productHow you configure the product varies depending on whether you set it up for standalone fax, with ananswering machine, or with an

HP Fax Setup Wizard (Windows)1. Click Start, and then click Programs.2. Click HP, click the name of the product, and then click Fax Setup Wizard.3. Fo

service from your telephone company that also uses the 1-2-3 sequence. The telephone companyservice does not work if it conflicts with the product.5.

Send a fax●Send a fax by dialing manually from the product control panel●Send a fax from the HP software (Windows)CAUTION: To prevent damage to the pr

Create, edit, and delete speed-dial entriesYou can store frequently dialed fax numbers (up to 100 entries) as speed-dial entries.●Create and edit spee

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7 Manage the product●Change the product connection type (Windows)●Use HP Web Services applications (touchscreen models only)●HP Device Toolbox (Window

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Change the product connection type (Windows)If you are already using the product and you wish to change the way it is connected, use the Reconfigureyo

Use HP Web Services applications (touchscreen models only)Several innovative applications are available for this product that you can download directl

HP Device Toolbox (Windows)Use the HP Device Toolbox for Windows to check product status or to view or change product settings fromyour computer. This

Tab or section DescriptionFax tab●Phone Book: Add or delete entries in the fax phone book.●Junk Fax List: Set fax numbers to block from sending faxes

HP Utility for Mac OS XUse the HP Utility for Mac OS X to view or change product settings from your computer.You can use the HP Utility when the produ

Menu Item Description File Upload Transfer files from the computer to the product. You can uploadthe following types of files:●HP LaserJet printer co

Product security featuresThe product supports security standards and recommended protocols that help you keep the product secure,protect critical info

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Economy settings●Print with EconoMode●Configure the Sleep/Auto Off After settingPrint with EconoModeThis product has an EconoMode option for printing

Touchscreen control panel1.From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Setup button.2. Open the following menus:●System Setup●Energy

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A <Color> cartridge is low or <Color> cartridge is very lowmessage displays on the product control panelA <Color> cartridge is low o

●Black Cartridge or Color Cartridge●Very Low Setting3. Select one of the following options:●Select the Stop option to set the product to stop printing

Replace the toner cartridgeWhen a toner cartridge approaches the end of useful life, you are prompted to order a replacement. You cancontinue printing

4. Remove the toner cartridge. 5. Remove the new toner cartridge from the bag.Place the used toner cartridge in the bag forrecycling. 6. Grasp both s

9. Align the toner cartridge with the tracks insidethe product, and then insert the toner cartridgeuntil it is firmly seated.NOTE: Compare the color l

cartridge. Repeat this process until you havefinished replacing toner cartridges.●Touchscreen control panel: Touch theSupply icon for the cartridge th

Replace the imaging drum1. Lift the scanner assembly. 2. Open the top cover. 3. Remove the dust cover from the tray. 66 Chapter 7 Manage the prod

4. Open the front cover. 5. Lift the two levers that hold the imaging drum. 6. Remove the old imaging drum. ENWW Replace the imaging drum 67

7. Remove the new imaging drum from the bag.Place the used imaging drum in the bag forrecycling. 8. Remove the protective shielding from the newimagin

11. Close the front cover. 12. Reinstall the dust cover on the tray. ENWW Replace the imaging drum 69

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13. Close the top cover. 14. Close the scanner assembly. 70 Chapter 7 Manage the product ENWW

8 Solve problems●Control panel help system (touchscreen models only)●Restore the factory-set defaults●Solve paper feed or jam problems●Clear jams from

Control panel help system (touchscreen models only)The product has a built-in Help system that explains how to use each screen. To open the Help syste

Restore the factory-set defaultsRestoring the factory-set defaults returns all of the product and network settings to the factory defaults. Itwill not

Solve paper feed or jam problemsIf the product has recurring problems with paper feeding or with jams, use the following information toreduce the numb

a. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Setup button.b. Touch the Service menu.c. Touch the Cleaning Page button.d. Load pla

Clear jams from the input trayA Jam in tray 1. Clear Jam and press [OK] message displays on the product control panel.1. Remove the dust cover from th

4. Reload paper in the input tray. Make sure that thepaper fits under the tabs and below themaximum-height indicators. 5. Reinstall the dust cover on

Clear jams in the output binA Jam in output bin message displays on the product control panel.1. If paper is visible in the output bin, grasp theleadi

3. Remove any jammed paper. Use both hands topull out the paper to avoid tearing. 4. Close the rear door. ENWW Clear jams in the output bin 79

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Clear jams in the document feederA Jam in the document feeder message displays on the product control panel.1. If paper is visible in the document fee

4. Remove any jammed paper. Use both hands topull out the paper to avoid tearing. 5. Close the jam-access cover. 6. Close the document-feeder input t

Improve print quality●Print from a different software program●Set the paper-type setting for the print job●Check the toner-cartridge status●Calibrate

Check the paper-type setting (Mac OS X)1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.2. In the Printer menu, select the product.3. By defaul

Calibrate the product to align the colorsIf the printed output has colored shadows, blurry graphics, or areas that have poor color, you might need toc

4. Load plain letter or A4 paper when you are prompted.5. Touch the OK button to begin the cleaning process.The product prints the first side and then

●If dots or streaks appear in only one of the groups, replace the toner cartridge that correlates with thatgroup.●If dots appear in more than one grou

Check the product environmentVerify that the product is operating within the environmental specifications listed in the product Warrantyand Legal Guid

●Photo (sRGB): The product interprets RGB color as if it were printed as a photograph using a digitalmini lab. The product renders deeper, more satura

Improve copy and scan qualityCheck the scanner glass for dirt and smudgesOver time, specks of debris might collect on the scanner glass and white plas