User Manual HP 4PA42A#BGJ jet Pro M148fdwAll-in-One Monochrome Laser Printer

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User Manual

For 4PA42A#BGJ. Also, The document are for others HP models: M148-M149, M227-M229, M230-M231

• Printer overview13
  • Printer views14
    • Printer front view14
    • Printer back view15
    • Interface ports16
    • 2-line LCD control panel view (M148dw, M227d, M227sdn, M230sdn models)17
    • 2-line LCD control-panel view (M148fdw, M227fdn models)18
    • Touchscreen control panel view (M227fdw, M230fdw models)20
      • Home screen layout21
      • How to use the touchscreen control panel22
  • Printer specifications23
    • Technical specifications23
    • Supported operating systems23
    • Mobile printing solutions25
    • Printer dimensions25
    • Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic emissions26
    • Operating environmental range26
  • Printer hardware setup and software installation27
• Paper trays29
  • Load the Priority input tray30
    • Introduction30
    • Priority input tray paper orientation32
  • Load the Main input tray33
    • Introduction33
    • Main input tray paper orientation36
  • Load and print envelopes37
    • Introduction37
    • Print envelopes37
    • Envelope orientation38
  • Load and print labels39
    • Introduction39
    • Manually feed labels39
    • Label orientation40
• Supplies, accessories, and parts41
  • Order supplies, accessories, and parts42
    • Ordering42
    • Supplies and accessories42
    • Customer self-repair parts42
  • Configure the HP toner-cartridge-protection supply settings44
    • Introduction44
    • Enable or disable the Cartridge Policy feature44
      • Use the printer control panel to enable the Cartridge Policy feature44
      • Use the printer control panel to disable the Cartridge Policy feature44
      • Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to enable the Cartridge Policy feature45
      • Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to disable the Cartridge Policy feature45
      • Troubleshoot Cartridge Policy control panel error messages46
    • Enable or disable the Cartridge Protection feature46
      • Use the printer control panel to enable the Cartridge Protection feature46
      • Use the printer control panel to disable the Cartridge Protection feature46
      • Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to enable the Cartridge Protection feature46
      • Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to disable the Cartridge Protection feature47
      • Troubleshoot Cartridge Protection control panel error messages48
  • Replace the toner cartridge49
    • Introduction49
    • Toner-cartridge information49
    • Remove and replace the toner cartridge50
  • Replace the imaging drum54
    • Introduction54
    • Imaging drum information54
    • Remove and replace the imaging drum55
• Print59
  • Print tasks (Windows)60
    • How to print (Windows)60
    • Automatically print on both sides (Windows)60
    • Manually print on both sides (Windows)61
    • Print multiple pages per sheet (Windows)61
    • Select the paper type (Windows)62
    • Additional print tasks63
  • Print tasks (OS X)64
    • How to print (OS X)64
    • Automatically print on both sides (OS X)64
    • Manually print on both sides (OS X)64
    • Print multiple pages per sheet (OS X)65
    • Select the paper type (OS X)65
    • Additional print tasks66
  • Mobile printing67
    • Introduction67
    • Wi-Fi Direct (wireless models only)67
      • Enable or disable Wi-Fi Direct69
      • Change the printer Wi-Fi Direct name69
    • HP ePrint via email70
    • HP ePrint software71
    • AirPrint72
    • Android embedded printing73
  • Use walk-up USB printing (touchscreen models only)74
    • Introduction74
    • Step one: Access USB files on the printer74
    • Step two: Print USB documents74
      • Option one: Print documents74
      • Option two: Print photos75
• Copy77
  • Make a copy78
  • Copy on both sides (duplex)80
    • Copy on both sides manually80
  • Additional copy tasks82
• Scan83
  • Scan by using the HP Scan software (Windows)84
  • Scan by using the HP Easy Scan software (OS X)85
  • Set up the Scan to E-mail feature (touchscreen models only)86
    • Introduction86
    • Before you begin86
    • Method one: Use the Scan to Email Wizard (Windows)86
    • Method two: Set up the Scan to Email feature via the HP Embedded Web Server (Windows)88
      • Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)88
      • Step two: Configure the Scan to E-mail feature88
      • Step three: Add contacts to the E-mail Address Book90
      • Step four: Configure the default E-mail Options90
    • Set up the Scan to E-mail feature on a Mac91
      • Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)91
        • Method one: Use a web browser to open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)91
        • Method two: Use the HP Utility to open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)91
      • Step two: Configure the Scan to E-mail feature91
      • Step three: Add contacts to the E-mail Address Book93
      • Step four: Configure the default E-mail Options93
  • Set up the Scan to Network Folder feature (touchscreen models only)94
    • Introduction94
    • Before you begin94
    • Method one: Use the Scan to Network Folder Wizard (Windows)94
    • Method two: Set up the Scan to Network Folder feature via the HP Embedded Web Server (Windows)96
      • Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)96
      • Step two: Configure the Scan to Network Folder feature96
    • Set up the Scan to Network Folder feature on a Mac97
      • Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)98
        • Method one: Use a web browser to open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)98
        • Method two: Use the HP Utility to open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)98
      • Step two: Configure the Scan to Network Folder feature98
  • Scan to a USB flash drive (touchscreen models only)100
  • Scan to email (touchscreen models only)101
  • Scan to a network folder (touchscreen models only)102
  • Additional scan tasks103
• Fax105
  • Set up to send and receive faxes106
    • Before starting106
    • Step 1: Identify the phone connection type106
    • Step 2: Set up the fax107
      • Dedicated phone line107
      • Shared voice/fax line108
      • Shared voice/fax line with an answering machine109
    • Step 3: Configure the fax time, date, and header110
      • HP Fax Setup Wizard110
      • Printer control panel111
      • HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and HP Device Toolbox (Windows)111
    • Step 4: Run a fax test112
  • Send a fax113
    • Fax from the flatbed scanner113
    • Fax from the document feeder114
    • Use speed dials and group-dial entries114
    • Send a fax from the software115
    • Send a fax from a third-party software program, such as Microsoft Word115
  • Additional fax tasks116
• Manage the printer117
  • Use HP Web Services applications (touchscreen models only)118
  • Change the printer connection type (Windows)119
  • Advanced configuration with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and HP Device Toolbox (Windows)120
  • Advanced configuration with HP Utility for OS X124
    • Open HP Utility124
    • HP Utility features124
  • Configure IP network settings126
    • Introduction126
    • Printer sharing disclaimer126
    • View or change network settings126
    • Rename the printer on a network127
    • Manually configure IPv4 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel128
    • Link speed and duplex settings129
  • Printer security features131
    • Introduction131
    • Assign or change the system password using the Embedded Web Server131
    • Lock the formatter132
  • Configure the Quiet Print Mode settings133
    • Introduction133
    • Method one: Configure the Quiet Print Mode settings from the printer control panel133
    • Method two: Configure the Quiet Print Mode settings from HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)134
  • Energy-conservation settings135
    • Introduction135
    • Print with EconoMode135
    • Set the Sleep/Auto Off After Inactivity setting135
    • Set the Shut Down After Inactivity delay and configure the printer to use 1 watt or less of power136
    • Set the Delay Shut Down setting137
  • Update the firmware139
    • Method one: Update the firmware using the control panel139
    • Method two: Update the firmware using the Firmware Update Utility140
• Solve problems141
  • Customer support142
  • Control panel help system (touchscreen models only)143
  • Restore the factory-set defaults144
  • A “Cartridge is low” or “Cartridge is very low” message displays on the printer control panel145
    • Change the “Very Low” settings145
      • For printers with fax capability146
    • Order supplies146
  • Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds147
    • Introduction147
    • The printer does not pick up paper147
    • The printer picks up multiple sheets of paper148
    • The document feeder jams, skews, or picks up multiple sheets of paper149
  • Clear paper jams150
    • Introduction150
    • Jam locations150
    • Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams?151
    • Clear jams in the document feeder153
    • Clear jams in the Main input tray156
    • Clear jams in the toner-cartridge area161
    • Clear jams in the output bin165
    • Clear jams in the duplexer168
  • Clean the ADF replaceable film assembly172
  • Improve print quality174
    • Introduction174
    • Print from a different software program174
    • Check the paper-type setting for the print job174
      • Check the paper type setting (Windows)174
      • Check the paper type setting (OS X)175
    • Check toner-cartridge status175
    • Clean the printer176
      • Print a cleaning page176
      • Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges177
    • Visually inspect the toner cartridge and imaging drum177
    • Check paper and the printing environment178
      • Step one: Use paper that meets HP specifications178
      • Step two: Check the environment178
      • Step three: Set the individual tray alignment178
    • Try a different print driver179
    • Check the EconoMode settings180
    • Adjust Print Density180
  • Improve copy and scan image quality182
    • Introduction182
    • Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges182
    • Check the paper settings183
    • Optimize for text or pictures184
    • Edge-to-edge copying185
    • Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder185
  • Improve fax image quality187
    • Introduction187
    • Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges187
    • Check the send-fax resolution settings188
    • Check the error-correction settings189
    • Check the fit-to-page setting191
    • Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder192
    • Send to a different fax machine193
    • Check the sender's fax machine193
  • Solve wired network problems194
    • Introduction194
    • Poor physical connection194
    • The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the printer194
    • The computer is unable to communicate with the printer194
    • The printer is using incorrect link speed and duplex settings for the network195
    • New software programs might be causing compatibility problems195
    • The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly195
    • The printer is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect195
  • Solve wireless network problems196
    • Introduction196
    • Wireless connectivity checklist196
    • The printer does not print after the wireless configuration completes197
    • The printer does not print, and the computer has a third-party firewall installed197
    • The wireless connection does not work after moving the wireless router or printer197
    • Cannot connect more computers to the wireless printer197
    • The wireless printer loses communication when connected to a VPN198
    • The network does not appear in the wireless networks list198
    • The wireless network is not functioning198
    • Perform a wireless network diagnostic test198
    • Reduce interference on a wireless network199
  • Solve fax problems200
    • Introduction200
    • Fax troubleshooting checklist200
    • Solve general fax problems201
      • Faxes are sending slowly201
      • Fax quality is poor202
      • Fax cuts off or prints on two pages203
• Index205