User Manual HP M426FDW LaserJet Pro All-in-One Wireless Laser Printer

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User Guide

For M426FDW. Also, The document are for others HP models: M426DW, M426FDN, M427DW, M427FDN, M427FDW

• Printer Overview13
  • Printer Views14
  • Printer Specifications19
  • Printer Hardware Setup And Software Installation26
• Paper Trays27
  • Load Tray 128
    • Introduction28
    • Tray 1 Paper Orientation31
  • Load Tray 232
    • Introduction32
    • Tray 2 Paper Orientation34
  • Load Tray 335
    • Introduction35
    • Tray 3 Paper Orientation37
  • Load And Print Envelopes38
    • Introduction38
    • Print Envelopes38
    • Envelope Orientation38
• Supplies, Accessories, And Parts39
  • Order Supplies, Accessories, And Parts40
    • Ordering40
    • Supplies And Accessories40
    • Customer Selfrepair Parts40
  • Replace The Toner Cartridge42
    • Introduction42
    • Tonercartridge Information42
• Print47
  • Print Tasks (Windows)48
    • How To Print (Windows)48
    • Automatically Print On Both Sides (Windows)49
    • Manually Print On Both Sides (Windows)50
    • Print Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows)50
    • Select The Paper Type (Windows)50
    • Additional Print Tasks52
  • Print Tasks (OS X)53
    • How To Print (OS X)53
    • Automatically Print On Both Sides (OS X)53
    • Manually Print On Both Sides (OS X)53
    • Print Multiple Pages Per Sheet (OS X)54
    • Select The Paper Type (OS X)54
    • Additional Print Tasks55
  • Store Print Jobs On The Product To Print Later Or Print Privately56
    • Introduction56
    • Before You Begin56
    • Set Up The Printer For Job Storage56
      • Step One: Install The USB Flash Drive56
    • Create A Stored Job (Windows)58
    • Print A Stored Job59
    • Delete A Stored Job60
  • Mobile Printing61
    • Introduction61
    • WiFi Direct And NFC Printing (wireless Models Only)61
    • HP EPrint Via Email62
    • HP EPrint Software63
    • AirPrint63
    • Android Embedded Printing64
  • Use Walkup USB Printing65
    • Introduction65
    • Step One: Access USB Files On The Printer65
    • Step Two: Print USB Documents65
      • Option One: Print Documents65
      • Option Two: Print Photos66
• Copy67
  • Make A Copy68
  • Copy On Both Sides (duplex)69
    • Copy On Both Sides Automatically (m, Fdn, And Fdw Models Only)69
    • Copy On Both Sides Manually69
  • Additional Copy Tasks70
• Scan71
  • Scan By Using The HP Scan Software (Windows)72
  • Scan By Using The HP Scan Software (OS X)73
  • Scan To A USB Flash Drive74
  • Set Up The Scan To Network Folder Feature75
    • Introduction75
    • Before You Begin75
    • Method One: Use The Scan To Network Folder Wizard (Windows)75
    • Method Two: Set Up The Scan To Network Folder Feature Via The HP Embedded Web Server (Windows)77
      • Step One: Access The HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)77
      • Step Two: Configure The Scan To Network Folder Feature77
    • Set Up The Scan To Network Folder Feature On A Mac78
      • Step One: Access The HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)78
        • Method One: Use A Web Browser To Open The HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)78
        • Method Two: Use The HP Utility To Open The HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)79
      • Step Two: Configure The Scan To Network Folder Feature79
  • Scan To A Network Folder81
  • Set Up The Scan To Email Feature82
    • Introduction82
    • Before You Begin82
    • Method One: Use The Scan To Email Wizard (Windows)82
    • Method Two: Set Up The Scan To Email Feature Via The HP Embedded Web Server (Windows)83
      • Step One: Access The HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)84
      • Step Two: Configure The Scan To Email Feature84
      • Step Three: Add Contacts To The Email Address Book86
      • Step Four: Configure The Default Email Options86
    • Set Up The Scan To Email Feature On A Mac87
      • Step One: Access The HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)87
        • Method One: Use A Web Browser To Open The HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)87
        • Method Two: Use The HP Utility To Open The HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)87
      • Step Two: Configure The Scan To Email Feature87
      • Step Three: Add Contacts To The Email Address Book89
      • Step Four: Configure The Default Email Options89
  • Scan To Email91
  • Additional Scan Tasks92
• Fax93
  • Set Up To Send And Receive Faxes94
    • Before Starting94
    • Step 1: Identify The Phone Connection Type94
    • Step 3: Configure The Fax Time, Date, And Header98
      • HP Fax Setup Wizard99
      • Printer Control Panel99
      • HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) And HP Device Toolbox (Windows)99
    • Step 4: Run A Fax Test100
  • Send A Fax101
    • Fax From The Flatbed Scanner101
    • Fax From The Document Feeder102
    • Use Speed Dials And Groupdial Entries102
    • Send A Fax From The Software103
    • Send A Fax From A Thirdparty Software Program, Such As Microsoft Word103
  • Additional Fax Tasks104
• Manage The Printer105
  • Use HP Web Services Applications106
  • Change The Printer Connection Type (Windows)107
  • Advanced Configuration With HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) And HP Device Toolbox (Windows)108
  • Advanced Configuration With HP Utility For OS X111
    • Open HP Utility111
    • HP Utility Features111
  • Configure IP Network Settings114
    • Introduction114
    • Printer Sharing Disclaimer114
    • View Or Change Network Settings114
    • Rename The Printer On A Network114
    • Manually Configure IPv4 TCP/IP Parameters From The Control Panel115
    • Link Speed And Duplex Settings115
  • Printer Security Features117
    • Introduction117
    • Assign Or Change The System Password Using The Embedded Web Server117
    • Lock The Formatter117
  • Energyconservation Settings118
    • Introduction118
    • Print With EconoMode118
    • Set The Sleep/Auto Off After Setting118
    • Set The Shut Down After Delay And Configure The Printer To Use 1 Watt Or Less Of Power119
    • Set The Delay Shut Down Setting119
  • HP Web Jetadmin120
  • Update The Firmware121
    • Method One: Update The Firmware Using The Control Panel121
    • Method Two: Update The Firmware Using The Firmware Update Utility121
• Solve Problems123
  • Customer Support124
  • Control Panel Help System125
  • Restore The Factoryset Defaults126
  • A “Cartridge Is Low” Or “Cartridge Is Very Low” Message Displays On The Printer Control Panel127
    • Change The “Very Low” Settings127
      • For Printers With Fax Capability127
    • Order Supplies128
  • Printer Does Not Pick Up Paper Or Misfeeds129
    • Introduction129
    • The Printer Does Not Pick Up Paper129
    • The Printer Picks Up Multiple Sheets Of Paper131
    • The Document Feeder Jams, Skews, Or Picks Up Multiple Sheets Of Paper134
  • Clear Paper Jams137
    • Introduction137
    • Experiencing Frequent Or Recurring Paper Jams?137
    • Clear Paper Jams In Tray 1143
    • Clear Paper Jams In Tray 2144
    • Clear Paper Jams In Tray 3148
    • Clear Paper Jams In The Duplexer158
  • Improve Print Quality160
    • Introduction160
    • Print From A Different Software Program160
    • Check The Paper Type Setting For The Print Job160
      • Check The Paper Type Setting (Windows)160
      • Check The Paper Type Setting (OS X)160
    • Check Toner Cartridge Status161
    • Clean The Printer162
      • Print A Cleaning Page162
      • Check The Scanner Glass For Dirt And Smudges162
    • Visually Inspect The Toner Cartridge162
    • Check Paper And The Printing Environment163
      • Step One: Use Paper That Meets HP Specifications163
      • Step Two: Check The Environment163
      • Step Three: Set The Individual Tray Alignment163
    • Check The EconoMode Settings164
    • Try A Different Print Driver164
  • Improve Copy And Scan Image Quality166
    • Introduction166
    • Check The Scanner Glass For Dirt And Smudges166
    • Check The Paper Settings166
    • Check The Image Adjustment Settings167
    • Optimize For Text Or Pictures167
    • Edgetoedge Copying167
  • Improve Fax Image Quality169
    • Introduction169
    • Check The Scanner Glass For Dirt And Smudges169
    • Check The Send Fax Resolution Settings170
    • Check The Error Correction Settings170
    • Check The Fit To Page Setting170
    • Clean The Pickup Rollers And Separation Pad In The Document Feeder170
    • Send To A Different Fax Machine172
    • Check The Sender's Fax Machine172
  • Solve Wired Network Problems173
    • Introduction173
    • Poor Physical Connection173
    • The Computer Is Using The Incorrect IP Address For The Printer173
    • The Computer Is Unable To Communicate With The Printer173
    • The Printer Is Using Incorrect Link And Duplex Settings For The Network174
    • New Software Programs Might Be Causing Compatibility Problems174
    • The Computer Or Workstation Might Be Set Up Incorrectly174
    • The Printer Is Disabled, Or Other Network Settings Are Incorrect174
  • Solve Wireless Network Problems175
    • Introduction175
    • Wireless Connectivity Checklist175
    • The Printer Does Not Print After The Wireless Configuration Completes176
    • The Printer Does Not Print, And The Computer Has A Thirdparty Firewall Installed176
    • The Wireless Connection Does Not Work After Moving The Wireless Router Or Printer176
    • Cannot Connect More Computers To The Wireless Printer176
    • The Wireless Printer Loses Communication When Connected To A VPN177
    • The Network Does Not Appear In The Wireless Networks List177
    • The Wireless Network Is Not Functioning177
    • Perform A Wireless Network Diagnostic Test177
    • Reduce Interference On A Wireless Network177
  • Solve Fax Problems179
    • Introduction179
    • Fax Troubleshooting Checklist179
    • Solve General Fax Problems180
      • Faxes Are Sending Slowly180
      • Fax Quality Is Poor181
      • Fax Cuts Off Or Prints On Two Pages182
• Index183