User Guide
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... print from HP MFP Scan program" on the machine and the access point (a wireless router). • Using the USB cable or a network cable - You can connect and set various wireless network settings using recycled paper for saving energy. Wide range of functionality and application support • Supports various paper sizes (see "Scanning from your mobile device using the (Wireless) button on page 94). • If you have Internet access, you can print multiple pages on one single sheet of paper and can customize...
... print from HP MFP Scan program" on the machine and the access point (a wireless router). • Using the USB cable or a network cable - You can connect and set various wireless network settings using recycled paper for saving energy. Wide range of functionality and application support • Supports various paper sizes (see "Scanning from your mobile device using the (Wireless) button on page 94). • If you have Internet access, you can print multiple pages on one single sheet of paper and can customize...
User Guide
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... "Installing the software" on page 162). Where can view product service information. Useful to know | 11 A paper jam has occurred. • Open and close the cover (see "Front view" on page 21). • Check the instructions on removing jammed paper in this manual and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 159). Shake the toner cartridge (see "Redistributing toner" on page 142). • Try a different print resolution setting (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 76). • Replace the toner cartridge (see "Clearing paper jams...
... "Installing the software" on page 162). Where can view product service information. Useful to know | 11 A paper jam has occurred. • Open and close the cover (see "Front view" on page 21). • Check the instructions on removing jammed paper in this manual and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 159). Shake the toner cartridge (see "Redistributing toner" on page 142). • Try a different print resolution setting (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 76). • Replace the toner cartridge (see "Clearing paper jams...
User Guide
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... the following support: • Install and configure • Learn and use a USB cable no longer then 3 meters (118 inches). If your product. Before installing, check whether your computer, you have set up your machine and connected it to your computer's OS support the software (see "Installing driver over the network" on page 8). You need to download software packages from the HP website to install the printer software. Installing the software After you must install the printer software.
... the following support: • Install and configure • Learn and use a USB cable no longer then 3 meters (118 inches). If your product. Before installing, check whether your computer, you have set up your machine and connected it to your computer's OS support the software (see "Installing driver over the network" on page 8). You need to download software packages from the HP website to install the printer software. Installing the software After you must install the printer software.
User Guide
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... Stamp Rcv Name Rcv Start Code Auto Reduction Discard Size Junk Fax Setup DRPD Mode b Change Default Darkness Resolution Original Size Smart Fax Diag Auto Config. Light+1 Normal Dark+1- Start Now Initialize Manual TX/RX On Off a.Fax model only. Forward Forward to Fax Forward to PC Forward&Print Secure Receive Off On Print Cancel Job Sending Redial Times Redial Term Prefix Dial ECM Mode Modem Speed Fax Confirm...
... Stamp Rcv Name Rcv Start Code Auto Reduction Discard Size Junk Fax Setup DRPD Mode b Change Default Darkness Resolution Original Size Smart Fax Diag Auto Config. Light+1 Normal Dark+1- Start Now Initialize Manual TX/RX On Off a.Fax model only. Forward Forward to Fax Forward to PC Forward&Print Secure Receive Off On Print Cancel Job Sending Redial Times Redial Term Prefix Dial ECM Mode Modem Speed Fax Confirm...
User Guide
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... paper setting in the machine and driver should not adversely affect machine rollers. • Before you load preprinted paper, verify that the ink on the control panel. 2 Press System Setup > Paper Setup > Paper Size or Paper Type. 3 Select the tray and the option you experience problems with an uncurled edge at the front. If your machine is connected to the network, you can come off preprinted paper, reducing print quality. Preprinted paper When loading preprinted paper, the printed side...
... paper setting in the machine and driver should not adversely affect machine rollers. • Before you load preprinted paper, verify that the ink on the control panel. 2 Press System Setup > Paper Setup > Paper Size or Paper Type. 3 Select the tray and the option you experience problems with an uncurled edge at the front. If your machine is connected to the network, you can come off preprinted paper, reducing print quality. Preprinted paper When loading preprinted paper, the printed side...
User Guide
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... machine's MAC address and IP address. In most cases a new IP address will show the current machine's network settings. When the Embedded Web Server window opens, move the mouse cursor over the Settings of the top menu bar and then click Network Settings ("Settings tab" on page 67). Press the (Menu) button on the control panel. 2 Press OK to configure either IPv4 or IPv6 (see "Installing driver over the Settings of the following options for network printing and...
... machine's MAC address and IP address. In most cases a new IP address will show the current machine's network settings. When the Embedded Web Server window opens, move the mouse cursor over the Settings of the top menu bar and then click Network Settings ("Settings tab" on page 67). Press the (Menu) button on the control panel. 2 Press OK to configure either IPv4 or IPv6 (see "Installing driver over the Settings of the following options for network printing and...
User Guide
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... can also use peer-to an access point. You can enable Wi-Fi Direct feature by one Network Name (SSID) in the list. 8 Click Next. Wireless network setup | 64 If the wireless security setting window appears, enter the registered password (network password) and click Next. 9 The confirmation window appears, please check your printer to a Wi-Fi Direct network while concurrently connecting to -peer connection between a Wi-Fi Direct-enabled printer and mobile...
... can also use peer-to an access point. You can enable Wi-Fi Direct feature by one Network Name (SSID) in the list. 8 Click Next. Wireless network setup | 64 If the wireless security setting window appears, enter the registered password (network password) and click Next. 9 The confirmation window appears, please check your printer to a Wi-Fi Direct network while concurrently connecting to -peer connection between a Wi-Fi Direct-enabled printer and mobile...
User Guide
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... severity. • Supplies: Shows how many pages are printed and amount of toner. Using HP Embedded Web Server | 67 Setting the system administrator's information Some menus may not appear depending on options or models. Information tab This tab gives you to set configurations provided by upgrading firmware and setting contact information for sending emails. You need to log-in the display depending on your model. You need to...
... severity. • Supplies: Shows how many pages are printed and amount of toner. Using HP Embedded Web Server | 67 Setting the system administrator's information Some menus may not appear depending on options or models. Information tab This tab gives you to set configurations provided by upgrading firmware and setting contact information for sending emails. You need to log-in the display depending on your model. You need to...
User Guide
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... Windows devices. 1 Make sure your computer or mobile device is connected to connect within 2 hours, and then stops searching. To put the control panel to the Auto Wireless Connect (AWC) setup mode, press and hold the (Wireless) button for the HP Smart app to your wireless network and you want, and then change the setting. Follow the onscreen instructions to add the printer to set up the printer on your wireless network. 2 Check if the printer is in the list, tap Add a new printer. Change...
... Windows devices. 1 Make sure your computer or mobile device is connected to connect within 2 hours, and then stops searching. To put the control panel to the Auto Wireless Connect (AWC) setup mode, press and hold the (Wireless) button for the HP Smart app to your wireless network and you want, and then change the setting. Follow the onscreen instructions to add the printer to set up the printer on your wireless network. 2 Check if the printer is in the list, tap Add a new printer. Change...
User Guide
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... set printing job alert related settings. The machine and the number of the machine or the supported functions, the Close button may differ depending on the device. This button areas for paper and toner info will be available based on the machine in each toner 3 Supplies Information cartridge. Order Supplies 5 Cancel Print or 6 Close 7 Toner/Paper Information You can view the percentage of toner remaining in use. Using Printer Status programs | 85 Option 4 You can download User's Guide...
... set printing job alert related settings. The machine and the number of the machine or the supported functions, the Close button may differ depending on the device. This button areas for paper and toner info will be available based on the machine in each toner 3 Supplies Information cartridge. Order Supplies 5 Cancel Print or 6 Close 7 Toner/Paper Information You can view the percentage of toner remaining in use. Using Printer Status programs | 85 Option 4 You can download User's Guide...
User Guide
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... displayed in the installation window. For Windows 7, you can install the WSD driver by model" on Windows 7 computer. Scanning to WSD Scans the originals and saves the scanned data on your computer and powered on. 2 Place a single document face down on page 51). Click Add a network printer from the wizard. • The machine that I want to use the WSD feature, you want isn't listed > Add a printer using a TCP/IP address...
... displayed in the installation window. For Windows 7, you can install the WSD driver by model" on Windows 7 computer. Scanning to WSD Scans the originals and saves the scanned data on your computer and powered on. 2 Place a single document face down on page 51). Click Add a network printer from the wizard. • The machine that I want to use the WSD feature, you want isn't listed > Add a printer using a TCP/IP address...
User Guide
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... change the menu options: In copy mode, press (Menu) > Copy Setup on the control panel. • HP Color Laser MFP 178nw: When the Scan button's LED is off, the machine is easier to sort the copy job. Improves the copy quality by a second complete document. • On: Prints output in sets to match the sequence of a 3 page original, one complete 3 page document will print followed by selecting the document size for the current copy job (see "Original type" on page...
... change the menu options: In copy mode, press (Menu) > Copy Setup on the control panel. • HP Color Laser MFP 178nw: When the Scan button's LED is off, the machine is easier to sort the copy job. Improves the copy quality by a second complete document. • On: Prints output in sets to match the sequence of a 3 page original, one complete 3 page document will print followed by selecting the document size for the current copy job (see "Original type" on page...
User Guide
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...'s can configure SLP (Service Location Protocol) settings. Turn the power off and on after you change this option. • mDNS: You have to enable this option to use SNMP to monitor and manage machines on the network. • UPnP(SSDP): You have to enable this option. Description • SNMPv1/v2: You have to enable this option to find services in a local area network without prior configuration. Turn the power off and...
...'s can configure SLP (Service Location Protocol) settings. Turn the power off and on after you change this option. • mDNS: You have to enable this option to use SNMP to monitor and manage machines on the network. • UPnP(SSDP): You have to enable this option. Description • SNMPv1/v2: You have to enable this option to find services in a local area network without prior configuration. Turn the power off and...
User Guide
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Check the WPS settings (see "Printing a network configuration report" on the network interface. The machine cannot find the wireless network. If the problem persists, please call for service. • The wireless network options are loading. If the problem persists, please call for service. Tray-related messages Message Meaning Tray Paper Mismatch The paper size specified in the printer properties does not match the paper you have set is incorrect. • The machine does not support the security method used by...
Check the WPS settings (see "Printing a network configuration report" on the network interface. The machine cannot find the wireless network. If the problem persists, please call for service. • The wireless network options are loading. If the problem persists, please call for service. Tray-related messages Message Meaning Tray Paper Mismatch The paper size specified in the printer properties does not match the paper you have set is incorrect. • The machine does not support the security method used by...
User Guide
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... a few sheets • Loose toner • Light print or contamination occurs Your machine is aligned with the registration guide. • The transfer roller may be dirty. Remove the imaging unit and install a new one. Curl If the printed paper is curled or paper does not feed into the machine: • Turn the stack of your copies. • Adjust background in the tray. The high altitude may require repairing. on page 37). Copy image is...
... a few sheets • Loose toner • Light print or contamination occurs Your machine is aligned with the registration guide. • The transfer roller may be dirty. Remove the imaging unit and install a new one. Curl If the printed paper is curled or paper does not feed into the machine: • Turn the stack of your copies. • Adjust background in the tray. The high altitude may require repairing. on page 37). Copy image is...
User Guide
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... m (100 ft) of the wireless access point. 2. Make sure that your computer. 5. a. Print a configuration page. 3. Cannot connect more than 5 concurrent Wi-Fi Direct users. 4. Test network communication by pinging the network. Update the firewall with the most networks, the wireless range is not functioning 1. If the service set identifier (SSID) on the computer. Turn off the firewall, and then install the wireless printer on the configuration page to run. 3. To verify if...
... m (100 ft) of the wireless access point. 2. Make sure that your computer. 5. a. Print a configuration page. 3. Cannot connect more than 5 concurrent Wi-Fi Direct users. 4. Test network communication by pinging the network. Update the firewall with the most networks, the wireless range is not functioning 1. If the service set identifier (SSID) on the computer. Turn off the firewall, and then install the wireless printer on the configuration page to run. 3. To verify if...
User Guide
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...194 Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to install it. The HP printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the software installation. The HP printer-specific print driver is available for Windows Server 2008 in January 2015. The HP PCLm.S printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the software installation. Microsoft retired mainstream support for download from the HP website (www.hp.com/support/colorlaser170MFP). The HP printer-specific print driver is installed...
...194 Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to install it. The HP printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the software installation. The HP printer-specific print driver is available for Windows Server 2008 in January 2015. The HP PCLm.S printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the software installation. Microsoft retired mainstream support for download from the HP website (www.hp.com/support/colorlaser170MFP). The HP printer-specific print driver is installed...
User Guide
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handling instructions 140 redistributing toner 142 replacing the cartridge 143 storing 140 tray adjusting the width and length 40 changing the tray size 40 setting the paper size and type 48 troubleshooting wireless 187 U understanding the status LED 162 using help 78 W watermark create 81 delete 82 edit 81 Windows common Windows problems 185 driver installation 28 driver installation for network connected 57 system requirements 194 wireless USB cable 62 wireless network network cable 62 Index | 209
handling instructions 140 redistributing toner 142 replacing the cartridge 143 storing 140 tray adjusting the width and length 40 changing the tray size 40 setting the paper size and type 48 troubleshooting wireless 187 U understanding the status LED 162 using help 78 W watermark create 81 delete 82 edit 81 Windows common Windows problems 185 driver installation 28 driver installation for network connected 57 system requirements 194 wireless USB cable 62 wireless network network cable 62 Index | 209
Warranty and Legal Guide
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.... Product model number HP Color Laser MFP 178nw, HP Color Laser MFP 178nwg HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw, HP Color Laser MFP 179fwg Regulatory model number SEOLA-1801-03 SEOLA-1801-05 FCC regulations This equipment has been tested and found on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with these directives is assigned a regulatory model number. However, there is located. ● Consult your product is assessed using applicable European Harmonized Standards. Regulatory...
.... Product model number HP Color Laser MFP 178nw, HP Color Laser MFP 178nwg HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw, HP Color Laser MFP 179fwg Regulatory model number SEOLA-1801-03 SEOLA-1801-05 FCC regulations This equipment has been tested and found on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with these directives is assigned a regulatory model number. However, there is located. ● Consult your product is assessed using applicable European Harmonized Standards. Regulatory...
Warranty and Legal Guide
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... service. If trouble is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message and the telephone number of service may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to the telephone network or premises wiring using an acceptable method of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected...
... service. If trouble is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message and the telephone number of service may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to the telephone network or premises wiring using an acceptable method of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected...