User Guide
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... Economy settings ...58 Print with EconoMode ...58 Configure the Sleep/Auto Off After setting 58 A cartridge is low or cartridge is very low message displays on the product control panel ...60 Enable or disable the Very Low settings 60 Replace the toner cartridge ...62 Replace the imaging drum ...66 8 Solve problems ...71 Control panel help system (touchscreen models only 72 Restore the factory-set defaults ...73 Solve paper feed or jam problems ...74 The product does not pick up paper 74 The product picks up multiple sheets of paper...
... Economy settings ...58 Print with EconoMode ...58 Configure the Sleep/Auto Off After setting 58 A cartridge is low or cartridge is very low message displays on the product control panel ...60 Enable or disable the Very Low settings 60 Replace the toner cartridge ...62 Replace the imaging drum ...66 8 Solve problems ...71 Control panel help system (touchscreen models only 72 Restore the factory-set defaults ...73 Solve paper feed or jam problems ...74 The product does not pick up paper 74 The product picks up multiple sheets of paper...
User Guide
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... systems Supported print drivers Connectivity Memory Control-panel display Print Copy Scan Tray 1 (150-sheet capacity) Standard output bin (50-sheet capacity) Manual duplex printing Windows 8, 32-bit Windows XP, 32-bit Windows Vista, 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 2003 Server, 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 2008 Server, 32-bit and 64-bit Mac OS X v10.6.8 and later Linux The HP PCLmS print driver is 300 dpi, 600 dpi, or 1200 dpi Flatbed scanner supports page sizes...
... systems Supported print drivers Connectivity Memory Control-panel display Print Copy Scan Tray 1 (150-sheet capacity) Standard output bin (50-sheet capacity) Manual duplex printing Windows 8, 32-bit Windows XP, 32-bit Windows Vista, 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 2003 Server, 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 2008 Server, 32-bit and 64-bit Mac OS X v10.6.8 and later Linux The HP PCLmS print driver is 300 dpi, 600 dpi, or 1200 dpi Flatbed scanner supports page sizes...
User Guide
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... settings 5 Cancel button Cancels a print job whenever the attention light is blinking or exits the control panel menus 6 Copy Menu button Opens the copy settings menu 7 Lighter/Darker button Controls the brightness or darkness of a copy 8 Number of Copies button Sets the number of copies for the current copy job 9 Back button Returns to the previous screen 10 Color copy button Starts a color copy job 11 Black and white copy button 12 ePrint button Starts a black and white copy job Opens the Web Services menu 13 Rotate toner cartridges button 14 Setup button...
... settings 5 Cancel button Cancels a print job whenever the attention light is blinking or exits the control panel menus 6 Copy Menu button Opens the copy settings menu 7 Lighter/Darker button Controls the brightness or darkness of a copy 8 Number of Copies button Sets the number of copies for the current copy job 9 Back button Returns to the previous screen 10 Color copy button Starts a color copy job 11 Black and white copy button 12 ePrint button Starts a black and white copy job Opens the Web Services menu 13 Rotate toner cartridges button 14 Setup button...
User Guide
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... remove any blank paper that is available if you are using AirPrint. 1. In the Printer menu, select the product. 3. It might not be available if you install the HP print driver. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option. 2. Open the menus drop-down list or click Show Details, and then click the Manual Duplex menu. 4. Click the Print button. 6. ENWW Print tasks (Mac OS X) 27 Print tasks (Mac OS X) ● How to print (Mac...
... remove any blank paper that is available if you are using AirPrint. 1. In the Printer menu, select the product. 3. It might not be available if you install the HP print driver. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option. 2. Open the menus drop-down list or click Show Details, and then click the Manual Duplex menu. 4. Click the Print button. 6. ENWW Print tasks (Mac OS X) 27 Print tasks (Mac OS X) ● How to print (Mac...
User Guide
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... software installer, make sure that works with fax software produced by other manufacturers. Select Basic Setup, and then select Answer Mode. 7. The product is selected as an incoming fax. Select Advanced Setup, and then select Fax/Tel Ring Time. 10. ENWW Connect and configure the product for fax 45 service from the Web: Go to www.hp.com/support, click Drivers & Software, and then follow the onscreen instructions...
... software installer, make sure that works with fax software produced by other manufacturers. Select Basic Setup, and then select Answer Mode. 7. The product is selected as an incoming fax. Select Advanced Setup, and then select Fax/Tel Ring Time. 10. ENWW Connect and configure the product for fax 45 service from the Web: Go to www.hp.com/support, click Drivers & Software, and then follow the onscreen instructions...
User Guide
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... support and other HP products. 7 Manage the product ● Change the product connection type (Windows) ● Use HP Web Services applications (touchscreen models only) ● HP Device Toolbox (Windows) ● HP Utility for Mac OS X ● Product security features ● Economy settings ● A cartridge is low or cartridge is very low message displays on the product control panel ● Replace the toner cartridge ● Replace the imaging drum Go to www.hp.com/support for your product: ● Solve problems. ● Download software updates. ● Join support...
... support and other HP products. 7 Manage the product ● Change the product connection type (Windows) ● Use HP Web Services applications (touchscreen models only) ● HP Device Toolbox (Windows) ● HP Utility for Mac OS X ● Product security features ● Economy settings ● A cartridge is low or cartridge is very low message displays on the product control panel ● Replace the toner cartridge ● Replace the imaging drum Go to www.hp.com/support for your product: ● Solve problems. ● Download software updates. ● Join support...
User Guide
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.... Printing: Change the default product print settings, such as number of HP supplies. Consider having a replacement supply available to install when print quality is connected, some features might not be password-protected. Configure which events cause the product to wake. ● Paper Types: Configure print modes that correspond to the paper types that are available on the product. ● Save and Restore: Save the current settings for entering Sleep mode or Auto Power Down mode. Use this file to load the same settings...
.... Printing: Change the default product print settings, such as number of HP supplies. Consider having a replacement supply available to install when print quality is connected, some features might not be password-protected. Configure which events cause the product to wake. ● Paper Types: Configure print modes that correspond to the paper types that are available on the product. ● Save and Restore: Save the current settings for entering Sleep mode or Auto Power Down mode. Use this file to load the same settings...
User Guide
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... install a new toner cartridge. You do not have to avoid possible printing delays. Once an HP toner cartridge has reached "very low", HP's Premium Protection Warranty on the product control panel, touch the Setup 2. Select one of the following options, and then press the OK button: ● Select the Stop option to set the product to stop printing until print quality becomes unacceptable. From the Home screen on that the toner cartridge is very low message displays...
... install a new toner cartridge. You do not have to avoid possible printing delays. Once an HP toner cartridge has reached "very low", HP's Premium Protection Warranty on the product control panel, touch the Setup 2. Select one of the following options, and then press the OK button: ● Select the Stop option to set the product to stop printing until print quality becomes unacceptable. From the Home screen on that the toner cartridge is very low message displays...
User Guide
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... better print quality. 86 Chapter 8 Solve problems ENWW Examine the surface of the toner cartridge and distribute the toner by gently rocking the cartridge. 3. A component other damage on the roller, replace the toner cartridge. 6. Check the paper and printing environment Use paper that meets HP specifications Use different paper if you see if the problem has resolved. Always use in laser printers. ● If dots or streaks appear in only one group, print a cleaning page. If this product supports.
... better print quality. 86 Chapter 8 Solve problems ENWW Examine the surface of the toner cartridge and distribute the toner by gently rocking the cartridge. 3. A component other damage on the roller, replace the toner cartridge. 6. Check the paper and printing environment Use paper that meets HP specifications Use different paper if you see if the problem has resolved. Always use in laser printers. ● If dots or streaks appear in only one group, print a cleaning page. If this product supports.
User Guide
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... product is working. 2. Verify that they use the correct print driver. Review the configuration page to check the status of the network protocol. Type ping followed by the IP address for your network. Check the network drivers, print drivers, and the network redirection settings. 2. a. For Mac OS X, open the Network Utility, and then supply the IP address in the correct field in automatic mode (the default setting). ENWW Solve wired network problems 97 Reconfigure the network settings if necessary. b. Open a command-line prompt...
... product is working. 2. Verify that they use the correct print driver. Review the configuration page to check the status of the network protocol. Type ping followed by the IP address for your network. Check the network drivers, print drivers, and the network redirection settings. 2. a. For Mac OS X, open the Network Utility, and then supply the IP address in the correct field in automatic mode (the default setting). ENWW Solve wired network problems 97 Reconfigure the network settings if necessary. b. Open a command-line prompt...
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... wireless router supports Bonjour. 98 Chapter 8 Solve problems ENWW If the network has Internet access, try connecting to the same wireless network. ● For Mac OS X, verify that the product and the wireless router are not sure the SSID is correct, run the wireless setup again. ● If the wireless network is working correctly, try accessing other wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices. ● Verify that the print driver is installed on networks using...
... wireless router supports Bonjour. 98 Chapter 8 Solve problems ENWW If the network has Internet access, try connecting to the same wireless network. ● For Mac OS X, verify that the product and the wireless router are not sure the SSID is correct, run the wireless setup again. ● If the wireless network is working correctly, try accessing other wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices. ● Verify that the print driver is installed on networks using...
User Guide
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... HP LaserJet Firmware Update Utility. When the download is current: a. g. After each recommended action, retry faxing to see if the problem is connected to the correct port on -screen instructions to install and run the Fax Setup Utility. 102 Chapter 8 Solve problems ENWW Select Service, and then select Fax Service. Select Run Fax Test. The Software & Driver Downloads page opens. If updates are complete, try to resend the fax. 4. Check the phone line...
... HP LaserJet Firmware Update Utility. When the download is current: a. g. After each recommended action, retry faxing to see if the problem is connected to the correct port on -screen instructions to install and run the Fax Setup Utility. 102 Chapter 8 Solve problems ENWW Select Service, and then select Fax Service. Select Run Fax Test. The Software & Driver Downloads page opens. If updates are complete, try to resend the fax. 4. Check the phone line...
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... quality is poor Fax is set to Letter, a Legal-size original prints on two pages. 104 Chapter 8 Solve problems ENWW Select Error Correction, and then select On. ● Check the toner cartridges and replace a cartridge if necessary. ● Ask the sender to Page setting is off or prints on the product control panel, touch the Setup button. 2. NOTE: If the Fit to darken the contrast setting on the product control panel, touch the Setup button...
... quality is poor Fax is set to Letter, a Legal-size original prints on two pages. 104 Chapter 8 Solve problems ENWW Select Error Correction, and then select On. ● Check the toner cartridges and replace a cartridge if necessary. ● Ask the sender to Page setting is off or prints on the product control panel, touch the Setup button. 2. NOTE: If the Fit to darken the contrast setting on the product control panel, touch the Setup button...
User Guide
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...customer self-repair part numbers 106 D defaults, restoring 73 document feeder 35 copying two-sided documents 35 double-sided copying 35 double-sided printing Mac 27 Windows 20 drivers paper types 13 drum replacing 66 duplex 35 duplex printing Mac 27 duplex printing (double-sided) Windows 20 duplexing manually (Mac) 27 manually (Windows) 20 E EconoMode setting 58, 87 economy settings 58 Embedded Web Server changing password 56 opening 56 F factory-set defaults, restoring 73 fax troubleshooting hardware setup 102 G glass, cleaning 89 H hardware setup fax troubleshooting 102 help, control panel...
...customer self-repair part numbers 106 D defaults, restoring 73 document feeder 35 copying two-sided documents 35 double-sided copying 35 double-sided printing Mac 27 Windows 20 drivers paper types 13 drum replacing 66 duplex 35 duplex printing Mac 27 duplex printing (double-sided) Windows 20 duplexing manually (Mac) 27 manually (Windows) 20 E EconoMode setting 58, 87 economy settings 58 Embedded Web Server changing password 56 opening 56 F factory-set defaults, restoring 73 fax troubleshooting hardware setup 102 G glass, cleaning 89 H hardware setup fax troubleshooting 102 help, control panel...
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... 106 part numbers 106 replacing imaging drum 66 replacing toner cartridge 62 status, viewing with HP Utility for Mac 54 using when low 60 supplies status checking 83 supplies status page printing 83 supported paper sizes 12 T toner amount remaining 83 toner cartridge checking for damage 86 low threshold settings 60 replacing 62 using when low 60 transparencies printing (Windows) 25 Tray 1 orientation 16 trays included 2 locating 4 troubleshooting faxes 102 jams 75 network problems 96 paper feed problems 74 wired network 96 wireless network 98 two-sided copying 35 W Web Services applications...
... 106 part numbers 106 replacing imaging drum 66 replacing toner cartridge 62 status, viewing with HP Utility for Mac 54 using when low 60 supplies status checking 83 supplies status page printing 83 supported paper sizes 12 T toner amount remaining 83 toner cartridge checking for damage 86 low threshold settings 60 replacing 62 using when low 60 transparencies printing (Windows) 25 Tray 1 orientation 16 trays included 2 locating 4 troubleshooting faxes 102 jams 75 network problems 96 paper feed problems 74 wired network 96 wireless network 98 two-sided copying 35 W Web Services applications...
Getting Started Guide
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... button. 4. Color LaserJet Pro MFP M176, M177 Getting Started Guide www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM176series www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM177series 2 www.register.hp.com English 1 Français 6 Español 12 Português........ 18 IMPORTANT: Follow Steps 1 - 3 on the printer control panel, touch the Wireless button. 2. Mac 1. If an IP address is listed, the network connection has been established. For Windows 7 or lower, do not connect the USB cable before installing the software. 2. The installation process prompts to "5. Connect...
... button. 4. Color LaserJet Pro MFP M176, M177 Getting Started Guide www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM176series www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM177series 2 www.register.hp.com English 1 Français 6 Español 12 Português........ 18 IMPORTANT: Follow Steps 1 - 3 on the printer control panel, touch the Wireless button. 2. Mac 1. If an IP address is listed, the network connection has been established. For Windows 7 or lower, do not connect the USB cable before installing the software. 2. The installation process prompts to "5. Connect...
Getting Started Guide
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..., or launch the software installation file downloaded from printer support Web site (Windows and OS X) 1. Locate or download the software installation files Method 1: Download from the printer CD (Windows only) 1. When installing from the CD, if the installer program does not start after 30 seconds, browse the CD drive on the bottom left, and select M176 or M177 using a USB cable • Connect through a network • Help me set up a first-time wireless connection NOTE: When connecting through a network, the easiest...
..., or launch the software installation file downloaded from printer support Web site (Windows and OS X) 1. Locate or download the software installation files Method 1: Download from the printer CD (Windows only) 1. When installing from the CD, if the installer program does not start after 30 seconds, browse the CD drive on the bottom left, and select M176 or M177 using a USB cable • Connect through a network • Help me set up a first-time wireless connection NOTE: When connecting through a network, the easiest...
Getting Started Guide
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... use the Fax Set-Up Utility. 9. Set up fax (M177fw model only) 9.1 Connect the printer The printer is 40. The easiest method is to enter your computer to the telephone jack on the standard keypad, touch the @#$ button to open a keypad that are designed specifically for the fax number is required to be compatible with all digital service lines or providers, in the Basic Setup menu. HP printers...
... use the Fax Set-Up Utility. 9. Set up fax (M177fw model only) 9.1 Connect the printer The printer is 40. The easiest method is to enter your computer to the telephone jack on the standard keypad, touch the @#$ button to open a keypad that are designed specifically for the fax number is required to be compatible with all digital service lines or providers, in the Basic Setup menu. HP printers...
Getting Started Guide
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... correct network port using a cable of the correct length. • Verify the lights next to the device. • If outgoing phone calls fail because no dial tone is detected or the line is installed on the printer control panel. Additional support resources Go to www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM176series or www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM177series for the printer: • Solve problems • Find advanced configuration instructions • Download software updates • Join support forums...
... correct network port using a cable of the correct length. • Verify the lights next to the device. • If outgoing phone calls fail because no dial tone is detected or the line is installed on the printer control panel. Additional support resources Go to www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM176series or www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM177series for the printer: • Solve problems • Find advanced configuration instructions • Download software updates • Join support forums...
Warranty and Legal Guide
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... the product, or (e) improper site preparation or maintenance. HP does not warrant that the operation of the published environmental specifications for legal or regulatory reasons. HP limited warranty statement HP PRODUCT HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M176n or HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M177fw DURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY One-year limited warranty HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware and accessories will be uninterrupted or error free.
... the product, or (e) improper site preparation or maintenance. HP does not warrant that the operation of the published environmental specifications for legal or regulatory reasons. HP limited warranty statement HP PRODUCT HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M176n or HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M177fw DURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY One-year limited warranty HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware and accessories will be uninterrupted or error free.