User Guide
LaserJet Pro MFP M148-M149
LaserJet Pro MFP M227-M229
LaserJet Ultra MFP M230-M231
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www.hp.com/support/ljM227MFP
M148-M149
M227-M229
M230-M231
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M148-M149
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227-M229
HP LaserJet Ultra MFP M230-M231
User Guide
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Table of contents
1 Printer overview ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Printer views .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Printer front view ................................................................................................................................................. 2
Printer back view .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Interface ports ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
2-line LCD control panel view (M148dw, M227d, M227sdn, M230sdn models) ....................................... 5
2-line LCD control-panel view (M148fdw, M227fdn models) ....................................................................... 6
Touchscreen control panel view (M227fdw, M230fdw models) ................................................................... 8
Home screen layout ........................................................................................................................ 9
How to use the touchscreen control panel ............................................................................... 10
Printer specications ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Technical specications .................................................................................................................................... 11
Supported operating systems ......................................................................................................................... 11
Mobile printing solutions .................................................................................................................................. 13
Printer dimensions ............................................................................................................................................ 13
Power consumption, electrical specications, and acoustic emissions .................................................... 14
Operating environmental range ...................................................................................................................... 14
Printer hardware setup and software installation ............................................................................................................ 15
2 Paper trays .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Load the Priority input tray ................................................................................................................................................... 18
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
Priority input tray paper orientation ............................................................................................................... 20
Load the Main input tray ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
Main input tray paper orientation ................................................................................................................... 24
Load and print envelopes ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 25
Print envelopes .................................................................................................................................................. 25
Envelope orientation ......................................................................................................................................... 26
Load and print labels ............................................................................................................................................................. 27
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 27
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Manually feed labels ......................................................................................................................................... 27
Label orientation ............................................................................................................................................... 28
3 Supplies, accessories, and parts .......................................................................................................................................................... 29
Order supplies, accessories, and parts ............................................................................................................................... 30
Ordering .............................................................................................................................................................. 30
Supplies and accessories ................................................................................................................................. 30
Customer self-repair parts ............................................................................................................................... 30
Congure the HP toner-cartridge-protection supply settings ........................................................................................ 32
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 32
Enable or disable the Cartridge Policy feature ............................................................................................. 32
Use the printer control panel to enable the Cartridge Policy feature ................................... 32
Use the printer control panel to disable the Cartridge Policy feature .................................. 32
Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to enable the Cartridge Policy feature ............. 33
Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to disable the Cartridge Policy feature ............ 33
Troubleshoot Cartridge Policy control panel error messages ............................................... 34
Enable or disable the Cartridge Protection feature ...................................................................................... 34
Use the printer control panel to enable the Cartridge Protection feature ........................... 34
Use the printer control panel to disable the Cartridge Protection feature .......................... 34
Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to enable the Cartridge Protection feature ..... 34
Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to disable the Cartridge Protection feature .... 35
Troubleshoot Cartridge Protection control panel error messages ....................................... 36
Replace the toner cartridge .................................................................................................................................................. 37
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 37
Toner-cartridge information ............................................................................................................................ 37
Remove and replace the toner cartridge ....................................................................................................... 38
Replace the imaging drum .................................................................................................................................................... 42
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 42
Imaging drum information ............................................................................................................................... 42
Remove and replace the imaging drum ......................................................................................................... 43
4 Print .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Print tasks (Windows) ............................................................................................................................................................ 48
How to print (Windows) .................................................................................................................................... 48
Automatically print on both sides (Windows) ............................................................................................... 48
Manually print on both sides (Windows) ........................................................................................................ 49
Print multiple pages per sheet (Windows) .................................................................................................... 49
Select the paper type (Windows) .................................................................................................................... 50
Additional print tasks ........................................................................................................................................ 51
Print tasks (OS X) .................................................................................................................................................................... 52
How to print (OS X) ............................................................................................................................................ 52
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Automatically print on both sides (OS X) ....................................................................................................... 52
Manually print on both sides (OS X) ................................................................................................................ 52
Print multiple pages per sheet (OS X) ............................................................................................................ 53
Select the paper type (OS X) ............................................................................................................................ 53
Additional print tasks ........................................................................................................................................ 54
Mobile printing ........................................................................................................................................................................ 55
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 55
Wi-Fi Direct (wireless models only) ................................................................................................................ 55
Enable or disable Wi-Fi Direct ..................................................................................................... 57
Change the printer Wi-Fi Direct name ....................................................................................... 57
HP ePrint via email ............................................................................................................................................ 58
HP ePrint software ............................................................................................................................................ 59
AirPrint ................................................................................................................................................................. 60
Android embedded printing ............................................................................................................................. 61
Use walk-up USB printing (touchscreen models only) ..................................................................................................... 62
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 62
Step one: Access USB les on the printer ...................................................................................................... 62
Step two: Print USB documents ...................................................................................................................... 62
Option one: Print documents ...................................................................................................... 62
Option two: Print photos .............................................................................................................. 63
5 Copy .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Make a copy ............................................................................................................................................................................. 66
Copy on both sides (duplex) ................................................................................................................................................. 68
Copy on both sides manually ........................................................................................................................... 68
Additional copy tasks ............................................................................................................................................................. 70
6 Scan .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
Scan by using the HP Scan software (Windows) ............................................................................................................... 72
Scan by using the HP Easy Scan software (OS X) .............................................................................................................. 73
Set up the Scan to E-mail feature (touchscreen models only) ....................................................................................... 74
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 74
Before you begin ................................................................................................................................................ 74
Method one: Use the Scan to Email Wizard (Windows) ............................................................................... 74
Method two: Set up the Scan to Email feature via the HP Embedded Web Server (Windows) ............. 76
Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) ......................................................... 76
Step two: Congure the Scan to E-mail feature ....................................................................... 76
Step three: Add contacts to the E-mail Address Book ............................................................ 78
Step four: Congure the default E-mail Options ...................................................................... 78
Set up the Scan to E-mail feature on a Mac .................................................................................................. 79
Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) ......................................................... 79
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Method one: Use a web browser to open the HP Embedded Web Server
(EWS) .......................................................................................................................... 79
Method two: Use the HP Utility to open the HP Embedded Web Server
(EWS) .......................................................................................................................... 79
Step two: Congure the Scan to E-mail feature ....................................................................... 79
Step three: Add contacts to the E-mail Address Book ............................................................ 81
Step four: Congure the default E-mail Options ...................................................................... 81
Set up the Scan to Network Folder feature (touchscreen models only) ....................................................................... 82
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 82
Before you begin ................................................................................................................................................ 82
Method one: Use the Scan to Network Folder Wizard (Windows) ............................................................. 82
Method two: Set up the Scan to Network Folder feature via the HP Embedded Web Server
(Windows) ........................................................................................................................................................... 84
Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) ......................................................... 84
Step two: Congure the Scan to Network Folder feature ....................................................... 84
Set up the Scan to Network Folder feature on a Mac .................................................................................. 85
Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) ......................................................... 86
Method one: Use a web browser to open the HP Embedded Web Server
(EWS) .......................................................................................................................... 86
Method two: Use the HP Utility to open the HP Embedded Web Server
(EWS) .......................................................................................................................... 86
Step two: Congure the Scan to Network Folder feature ....................................................... 86
Scan to a USB ash drive (touchscreen models only) ...................................................................................................... 88
Scan to email (touchscreen models only) .......................................................................................................................... 89
Scan to a network folder (touchscreen models only) ...................................................................................................... 90
Additional scan tasks ............................................................................................................................................................. 91
7 Fax ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 93
Set up to send and receive faxes ......................................................................................................................................... 94
Before starting ................................................................................................................................................... 94
Step 1: Identify the phone connection type .................................................................................................. 94
Step 2: Set up the fax ........................................................................................................................................ 95
Dedicated phone line .................................................................................................................... 95
Shared voice/fax line .................................................................................................................... 96
Shared voice/fax line with an answering machine .................................................................. 97
Step 3: Congure the fax time, date, and header ......................................................................................... 98
HP Fax Setup Wizard .................................................................................................................... 98
Printer control panel ..................................................................................................................... 99
HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and HP Device Toolbox (Windows) ................................. 99
Step 4: Run a fax test ..................................................................................................................................... 100
Send a fax ............................................................................................................................................................................. 101
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Fax from the atbed scanner ........................................................................................................................ 101
Fax from the document feeder ..................................................................................................................... 102
Use speed dials and group-dial entries ....................................................................................................... 102
Send a fax from the software ....................................................................................................................... 103
Send a fax from a third-party software program, such as Microsoft Word ........................................... 103
Additional fax tasks ............................................................................................................................................................. 104
8 Manage the printer .............................................................................................................................................................................. 105
Use HP Web Services applications (touchscreen models only) .................................................................................... 106
Change the printer connection type (Windows) ............................................................................................................. 107
Advanced conguration with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and HP Device Toolbox (Windows) ..................... 108
Advanced conguration with HP Utility for OS X ............................................................................................................ 112
Open HP Utility ................................................................................................................................................ 112
HP Utility features ........................................................................................................................................... 112
Congure IP network settings ........................................................................................................................................... 114
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 114
Printer sharing disclaimer .............................................................................................................................. 114
View or change network settings ................................................................................................................. 114
Rename the printer on a network ................................................................................................................ 115
Manually congure IPv4 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel ..................................................... 116
Link speed and duplex settings .................................................................................................................... 117
Printer security features ..................................................................................................................................................... 119
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 119
Assign or change the system password using the Embedded Web Server .......................................... 119
Lock the formatter .......................................................................................................................................... 120
Congure the Quiet Print Mode settings .......................................................................................................................... 121
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 121
Method one: Congure the Quiet Print Mode settings from the printer control panel ........................ 121
Method two: Congure the Quiet Print Mode settings from HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) ......... 122
Energy-conservation settings ........................................................................................................................................... 123
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 123
Print with EconoMode .................................................................................................................................... 123
Set the Sleep/Auto O After Inactivity setting ............................................................................................ 123
Set the Shut Down After Inactivity delay and congure the printer to use 1 watt or less of power . 124
Set the Delay Shut Down setting .................................................................................................................. 125
Update the rmware ........................................................................................................................................................... 127
Method one: Update the rmware using the control panel ..................................................................... 127
Method two: Update the rmware using the Firmware Update Utility ................................................... 128
9 Solve problems ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 129
Customer support ................................................................................................................................................................ 130
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Control panel help system (touchscreen models only) ................................................................................................. 131
Restore the factory-set defaults ....................................................................................................................................... 132
A “Cartridge is low” or “Cartridge is very low” message displays on the printer control panel ............................... 133
Change the “Very Low” settings ................................................................................................................... 133
For printers with fax capability ................................................................................................. 134
Order supplies .................................................................................................................................................. 134
Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds .................................................................................................................... 135
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 135
The printer does not pick up paper .............................................................................................................. 135
The printer picks up multiple sheets of paper ............................................................................................ 136
The document feeder jams, skews, or picks up multiple sheets of paper ............................................ 137
Clear paper jams .................................................................................................................................................................. 138
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 138
Jam locations ................................................................................................................................................... 138
Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams? ....................................................................................... 139
Clear jams in the document feeder .............................................................................................................. 141
Clear jams in the Main input tray .................................................................................................................. 144
Clear jams in the toner-cartridge area ......................................................................................................... 149
Clear jams in the output bin ........................................................................................................................... 153
Clear jams in the duplexer ............................................................................................................................. 156
Clean the ADF replaceable lm assembly ........................................................................................................................ 160
Improve print quality ........................................................................................................................................................... 162
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 162
Print from a dierent software program .................................................................................................... 162
Check the paper-type setting for the print job ........................................................................................... 162
Check the paper type setting (Windows) ................................................................................ 162
Check the paper type setting (OS X) ........................................................................................ 163
Check toner-cartridge status ........................................................................................................................ 163
Clean the printer .............................................................................................................................................. 164
Print a cleaning page .................................................................................................................. 164
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges ..................................................................... 165
Visually inspect the toner cartridge and imaging drum ............................................................................ 165
Check paper and the printing environment ................................................................................................ 166
Step one: Use paper that meets HP specications ............................................................... 166
Step two: Check the environment ............................................................................................ 166
Step three: Set the individual tray alignment ........................................................................ 166
Try a dierent print driver .............................................................................................................................. 167
Check the EconoMode settings ..................................................................................................................... 168
Adjust Print Density ........................................................................................................................................ 168
Improve copy and scan image quality .............................................................................................................................. 170
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 170
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Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges .......................................................................................... 170
Check the paper settings ............................................................................................................................... 171
Optimize for text or pictures ......................................................................................................................... 172
Edge-to-edge copying .................................................................................................................................... 173
Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder .................................................... 173
Improve fax image quality .................................................................................................................................................. 175
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 175
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges .......................................................................................... 175
Check the send-fax resolution settings ....................................................................................................... 176
Check the error-correction settings ............................................................................................................. 177
Check the t-to-page setting ........................................................................................................................ 179
Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder .................................................... 180
Send to a dierent fax machine .................................................................................................................... 181
Check the sender's fax machine ................................................................................................................... 181
Solve wired network problems .......................................................................................................................................... 182
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 182
Poor physical connection ............................................................................................................................... 182
The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the printer ............................................................... 182
The computer is unable to communicate with the printer ....................................................................... 182
The printer is using incorrect link speed and duplex settings for the network ..................................... 183
New software programs might be causing compatibility problems ....................................................... 183
The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly ....................................................................... 183
The printer is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect ............................................................. 183
Solve wireless network problems ..................................................................................................................................... 184
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 184
Wireless connectivity checklist ...................................................................................................................... 184
The printer does not print after the wireless conguration completes ................................................. 185
The printer does not print, and the computer has a third-party rewall installed ............................... 185
The wireless connection does not work after moving the wireless router or printer .......................... 185
Cannot connect more computers to the wireless printer ......................................................................... 185
The wireless printer loses communication when connected to a VPN ................................................... 186
The network does not appear in the wireless networks list .................................................................... 186
The wireless network is not functioning ..................................................................................................... 186
Perform a wireless network diagnostic test ............................................................................................... 186
Reduce interference on a wireless network ................................................................................................ 187
Solve fax problems .............................................................................................................................................................. 188
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 188
Fax troubleshooting checklist ....................................................................................................................... 188
Solve general fax problems ........................................................................................................................... 189
Faxes are sending slowly ........................................................................................................... 189
Fax quality is poor ...................................................................................................................... 190
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Fax cuts o or prints on two pages ......................................................................................... 191
Index ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 193
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1 Printer overview
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Printer views
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Printer specications
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Printer hardware setup and software installation
For more information:
The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/
support/ljM148MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM227MFP.
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:
● Install and congure
● Learn and use
● Solve problems
● Download software and rmware updates
● Join support forums
● Find warranty and regulatory information
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Printer views
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Printer front view
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Printer back view
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Interface ports
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2-line LCD control panel view (M148dw, M227d, M227sdn, M230sdn models)
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2-line LCD control-panel view (M148fdw, M227fdn models)
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Touchscreen control panel view (M227fdw, M230fdw models)
Printer front view
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1 Output bin
2 Toner cartridge door
3 Output bin extension
4 Power button
5 Priority input tray
6 Main input tray
7 Main input tray door
8 Model name
9 Walk-up USB port (for printing and scanning without a computer)
(Touchscreen models only)
10 Control panel
11 Scanner
12 Document feeder
13 Document feeder input tray
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Printer back view
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1 Rear door (access for clearing jams)
2 Interface ports
3 Power connection
4 Serial number and product number label
5 Slot for cable-type security lock (on the rear cover of the printer)
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Interface ports
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1 USB interface port
2 Ethernet port
3 Fax “line in” port (for attaching the fax phone line to the printer)
(fax models only)
4 Telephone “line out” port (for attaching an extension phone, answering machine, or other device)
(fax models only)
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2-line LCD control panel view (M148dw, M227d, M227sdn, M230sdn models)
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1 Control panel display This screen displays menus and printer information.
2
Left arrow button
Use this button to navigate through the menus or to decrease a value that appears on the
display.
3 OK button Press the OK button for the following actions:
● Open the control-panel menus.
● Open a submenu displayed on the control-panel display.
● Select a menu item.
● Clear some errors.
● Begin a print job in response to a control-panel prompt (for example, when the
message Press [OK] to continue appears on the control-panel display).
4
Right arrow button
Use this button to navigate through the menus or to increase a value that appears on the
display.
5
Wireless button (wireless model
only)
Use this button to navigate the open the Wireless menu and wireless status information.
6
Cancel button
Press this button to cancel a print job or to exit the control panel menus.
7
Start Copy button
Use this button to start a copy job.
8
Copy Menu button
Use this button to open the Copy menu.
9
Copy lighten/darken button
Use this button to lighten or darken copies.
10
Number of copies button
Use this button to set the number of copies to be produced.
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Setup button
Use this button to open the Setup menu.
12
Back arrow button
Use this button for the following actions:
● Exit the control-panel menus.
● Scroll back to a previous menu in a submenu list.
● Scroll back to a previous menu item in a submenu list (without saving changes to the
menu item).
13 Ready light (green) The Ready light is on when the printer is ready to print. It blinks when the printer is
receiving print data, canceling a print job, or when the printer is in sleep mode.
14 Attention light (amber) The Attention light blinks when the printer requires user attention. If the Attention light is
on, the printer is in an error state.
2-line LCD control-panel view (M148fdw, M227fdn models)
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1 2-line control panel display This screen displays menus and printer information.
2
Left arrow button
Use this button to navigate through the menus or to decrease a value that appears on the display.
3 OK button Use the OK button for the following actions:
● Open the control-panel menus.
● Open a submenu displayed on the control-panel display.
● Select a menu item.
● Clear some errors.
● Begin a print job in response to a control-panel prompt (for example, when the message Press
[OK] to continue appears on the control-panel display).
4
Right arrow button
Use this button to navigate through the menus or to increase a value that appears on the display.
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5
Cancel button
Use this button to cancel a print job or to exit the control panel menus.
6
Start Copy button
Use this button to start a copy job.
7
Number of Copies
button
Use this button to set the number of copies to be produced.
8
Lighter/Darker
button
Use this button to adjust the darkness setting for the current copy job.
9
Copy Menu button
Use this button to open the Copy menu.
10 Alphanumeric keypad Use the keypad to provide fax numbers.
11
Fax Redial button
Use this button to recall the fax number used for the previous fax job.
12
Start Fax button
Use this button to start a fax job.
13
Setup button
Use this button to open the Setup menu.
14
Wireless button
(wireless model only)
Use this button to navigate the open the Wireless menu and wireless status information.
15
Back arrow button
Use this button for the following actions:
● Exit the control-panel menus.
● Scroll back to a previous menu in a submenu list.
● Scroll back to a previous menu item in a submenu list (without saving changes to the menu
item).
16 Ready LED The Ready light glows without blinking when the printer is ready to print. It blinks when the printer is
receiving print data or canceling a print job.
17 Attention LED The Attention light blinks when the printer requires user attention, such as when the printer runs out
of paper or a toner cartridge needs to be changed. If the light glows without blinking, the printer has
experienced an error.
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Touchscreen control panel view (M227fdw, M230fdw models)
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1 Back button Returns to the previous screen
2 Home button Provides access to the Home screen
3 Help button Provides access to the control-panel help system
4 Color touchscreen Provides access to menus, help animations, and printer
information
5 Home page screen indicator The display indicates which Home screen the control panel is
currently displaying
NOTE: While the control panel does not have a standard Cancel button, during many printer processes a Cancel
button appears on the touchscreen. This permits users to cancel a process before the printer completes it.
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Home screen layout
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1 Reset button Touch this button to reset any temporary job settings to the default printer settings.
2 Connection Information
button
Touch this button to open the Connection Information menu, which provides network information.
The button appears as either a wired network icon or a wireless network icon , depending
on the type of network to which the printer is connected.
3 Printer status This screen area provides information about the overall printer status.
4
Copy
Touch this button to open the copy menu.
5
Scan
Touch this button to open the scan menus:
● Scan to USB Drive
● Scan to Network Folder
● Scan to E-mail
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Fax
Touch this button to open the fax menus.
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USB
Touch this button to open the USB Flash Drive menu.
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Supplies
Touch this button to view information about supplies status.
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Apps
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Touch this button to open the Apps menu to print directly from select Web applications.
10 Setup Touch this button to open the Setup menu.
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How to use the touchscreen control panel
Use the following actions to use the printer touchscreen control panel.
Action Description Example
Touch Touch an item on the screen to select that item
or open that menu. Also, when scrolling through
menus, briey touch the screen to stop the
scrolling.
Touch Setup to open the Setup menu.
Swipe Touch the screen and then move the nger
horizontally to scroll the screen sideways.
Swipe the Home screen to access the Setup .
Scroll Touch the screen, and then, without lifting the
nger, move the nger vertically to move the
screen.
Scroll through the Setup menu.
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Printer specications
IMPORTANT: The following specications are correct at the time of publication, but they are subject to change.
For current information, see www.hp.com/support/ljM148MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM227MFP.
●
Technical specications
●
Supported operating systems
●
Mobile printing solutions
●
Printer dimensions
●
Power consumption, electrical specications, and acoustic emissions
●
Operating environmental range
Technical specications
See www.hp.com/support/ljM148MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM227MFP for current information.
Supported operating systems
The following information applies to the printer-specic Windows PCL 6 and HP print drivers for OS X and to the
software installation.
Windows: The HP Software Installer installs the “HP PCL.6”, the “HP PCL 6”, or the “HP PCL-6” print driver,
depending on the Windows operating system, along with optional software when using the full software
installer. Download the "HP PCL.6", the "HP PCL 6", and the "HP PCL-6" print driver from the support website for
this printer: www.hp.com/support/ljM148MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM227MFP
Mac computers and OS X: Mac computers are supported with this printer. Download HP Easy Start either from
123.hp.com or from the support website, and then use HP Easy Start to install the HP print driver.
1. Go to 123.hp.com.
2. Follow the steps provided to download the printer software.
Linux: For information and print drivers for Linux, go to hplipopensource.com/hplip-web/index.html
UNIX: For information and print drivers for UNIX
®
, go to www.hp.com/go/unixmodelscripts
Table
1-1 Supported operating systems and print drivers
Operating system Print driver installed (from the software on
the web)
Notes
Windows
®
XP SP3, 32-bit
The “HP PCL.6” printer-specic print driver is
installed for this operating system as part of
the software installation.
Microsoft retired mainstream support for
Windows XP in April 2009. HP will continue
to provide best eort support for the
discontinued XP operating system. Some
features of the print driver are not
supported.
Windows Vista
®
, 32-bit
The “HP PCL.6” printer-specic print driver is
installed for this operating system as part of
the software installation.
Microsoft retired mainstream support for
Windows Vista in April 2012. HP will
continue to provide best eort support for
the discontinued Vista operating system.
Some features of the print driver are not
supported.
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Table 1-1 Supported operating systems and print drivers (continued)
Operating system Print driver installed (from the software on
the web)
Notes
Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit The “HP PCL 6” printer-specic print driver is
installed for this operating system as part of
the software installation.
Windows 8, 32-bit and 64-bit The “HP PCL 6” printer-specic print driver is
installed for this operating system as part of
the software installation.
Windows 8 RT support is provided through
Microsoft IN OS Version 4, 32- bit driver.
Windows 8.1, 32-bit and 64-bit The “HP PCL-6” V4 printer-specic print
driver is installed for this operating system
as part of the software installation.
Windows 8.1 RT support is provided through
Microsoft IN OS Version 4, 32- bit driver.
Windows 10, 32-bit and 64-bit The “HP PCL-6” V4 printer-specic print
driver is installed for this operating system
as part of the software installation.
Windows Server 2008 SP2, 32-bit The “HP PCL.6” printer-specic print driver is
available for download from the printer-
support website. Download the driver, and
then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to
install it.
Microsoft retired mainstream support for
Windows Server 2008 in January 2015. HP
will continue to provide best eort support
for the discontinued Server 2008 operating
system. Some features of the print driver
are not supported.
Windows Server 2008 SP2, 64-bit The “HP PCL 6” printer-specic print driver is
available for download from the printer-
support website. Download the driver, and
then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to
install it.
Microsoft retired mainstream support for
Windows Server 2008 in January 2015. HP
will continue to provide best eort support
for the discontinued Server 2008 operating
system.
Windows Server 2008 R2, SP 1, 64-bit The “HP PCL 6” printer-specic print driver is
installed for this operating system as part of
the software installation.
Windows Server 2012, 64-bit The “HP PCL 6” printer-specic print driver is
installed for this operating system as part of
the software installation.
Windows Server 2012 R2, 64-bit The “HP PCL-6” printer-specic print driver
is installed for this operating system as part
of the software installation.
Windows 10 server (Server 2016), 32-bit
and 64-bit
The “HP PCL-6” printer-specic print driver
is installed for this operating system as part
of the software installation.
OS X 10.11 El Capitan, macOS 10.12 Sierra,
macOS 10.13 High Sierra
To install the print driver, download HP Easy
Start from 123.hp.com/LaserJet. Follow the
steps provided to install the printer software
and print driver.
NOTE: For a current list of supported operating systems, go to www.hp.com/support/ljM148MFP,
www.hp.com/support/ljM227MFP for HP's all-inclusive help for the printer.
NOTE: For details on client and server operating systems and for HP UPD PCL6 and UPD PS driver support for
this printer, go to www.hp.com/go/upd and click the Specications tab.
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Mobile printing solutions
HP oers multiple mobile and ePrint solutions to enable easy printing to an HP printer from a laptop, tablet,
smartphone, or other mobile device. To see the full list and to determine the best choice, go to www.hp.com/go/
LaserJetMobilePrinting.
NOTE: Update the printer rmware to ensure all mobile printing and ePrint capabilities are supported.
● Wi-Fi Direct (wireless models only)
● HP ePrint via email (Requires HP Web Services to be enabled and the printer to be registered with
HP Connected)
● HP ePrint app (Available for Android, iOS, and Blackberry)
● HP All-in-One Remote app for iOS and Android devices
● HP ePrint software
● Google Cloud Print
● AirPrint
● Android Printing
Printer dimensions
Figure 1-1 Dimensions for the printer
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3
Printer fully closed Printer fully open
1. Height 311.5 mm (12.2 in) 419.9 mm (16.5 in)
2. Width 415.1 mm (16.3 in) 415.1 mm (16.3 in)
3. Depth 407.4 mm (16 in) 624.4mm (24.6 in)
Weight (with cartridges) 9.9 kg (21.8 lb)
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Figure 1-2 Printer Dimensions - M227d model
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Measurement Type Printer fully closed Printer fully open
1. Height 263.1 mm (10.4 in) 419.9 mm (16.5 in)
2. Width 403 mm (15.8 in) 403 mm (15.8 in)
3. Depth 407.4 mm (16 in) 624.4 mm (24.6 in)
Weight (with cartridges) 9.1kg (20.1 lb)
Power consumption, electrical specications, and acoustic emissions
See www.hp.com/support/ljM148MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM227MFP for current information.
CAUTION: Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert
operating voltages. This will damage the printer and void the printer warranty.
Operating environmental range
Table
1-2 Operating environmental range
Environment Recommended Allowed
Temperature 17° to 25°C (62.6° to 77°F) 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)
Relative humidity 30% to 70% relative humidity (RH) 10% to 80% (RH)
Altitude Not applicable 0 to 3048 m (0 to 10,000 ft)
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Printer hardware setup and software installation
For basic setup instructions, see the Setup Poster and Getting Started Guide that came with the printer. For
additional instructions, go to HP support on the Web.
Go to www.hp.com/support/ljM148MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM227MFP for HP's all-inclusive help for the
printer. Find the following support:
● Install and congure
● Learn and use
● Solve problems
● Download software and rmware updates
● Join support forums
● Find warranty and regulatory information
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2 Paper trays
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Load the Priority input tray
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Load the Main input tray
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Load and print envelopes
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Load and print labels
For more information:
The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/
support/ljM148MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM227MFP.
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:
● Install and congure
● Learn and use
● Solve problems
● Download software and rmware updates
● Join support forums
● Find warranty and regulatory information
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Load the Priority input tray
Introduction
The following information describes how to load paper in the Priority input tray. This tray holds up to 10 sheets
of 75 g/m
2
(20 lb) paper.
NOTE: To avoid paper jams:
● Never add or remove paper from the Priority input tray during printing.
● Before loading the tray, remove all of the paper from the input tray and straighten the stack.
● When loading the tray, do not fan the paper.
● Use paper that is not wrinkled, folded, or damaged.
1. Open the Main input tray door by grasping the
handle and pulling down.
2. Spread the paper-width guides to the correct size.
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3. Place the top edge of the paper at the opening of
the Priority input tray. For information about how
to orient the paper, see Priority input tray paper
orientation on page 20.
4. Adjust the paper guides so that they lightly touch
the paper stack, but do not bend the paper.
NOTE: Do not adjust the paper guides tightly
against the paper stack.
NOTE: To prevent jams, adjust the paper guides
to the correct size and do not overll the tray.
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Priority input tray paper orientation
Paper type Image orientation Duplex mode Paper size How to load paper
Letterhead or
Preprinted
Portrait 1-sided printing Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement,
Ocio (8.5 x 13), 4 x 6, 5 x 8, A4, A5,
A6, RA5, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS),
10 x 15 cm, Ocio (216 x 340),
16K 195 x 270 mm,
16K 184 x 260 mm,
16K 197 x 273 mm,
Japanese Postcard (Postcard (JIS)),
Double Japan Postcard Rotated (Do
uble Postcard (JIS))
Face-up
Top edge leading into the product
2-sided printing Letter, Legal, Ocio (8.5 x 13), A4 Face-up
Top edge leading into the product
Prepunched Portrait 1-sided printing Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement,
Ocio (8.5 x 13), 4 x 6, 5 x 8, A4, A5,
A6, RA5, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS),
10 x 15 cm, Ocio (216 x 340),
16K 195 x 270 mm,
16K 184 x 260 mm,
16K 197 x 273 mm,
Japanese Postcard (Postcard (JIS)),
Double Japan Postcard Rotated (Do
uble Postcard (JIS))
Face-up
Holes toward the left side of the
product
123
2-sided printing Letter, Legal, Ocio (8.5 x 13), A4 Face-up
Holes toward the left side of the
product
123
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Load the Main input tray
Introduction
The following information describes how to load paper in the Main input tray. This tray holds up to 250 sheets of
75 g/m
2
(20 lb) paper.
NOTE: To avoid paper jams:
● Never add or remove paper from the Main input tray during printing.
● Before loading the tray, remove all of the paper from the input tray and straighten the stack.
● When loading the tray, do not fan the paper.
● Use paper that is not wrinkled, folded, or damaged.
1. Open the Main input tray door by grasping the
handle and pulling down.
2. Adjust the paper-width guides by squeezing the
adjustment latch on the right guide and sliding the
guides to the size of the paper being used.
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5. Adjust the guides so that they lightly touch the
paper stack, but do not bend it.
NOTE: Do not adjust the paper guides tightly
against the paper stack.
NOTE: To prevent jams, adjust the paper guides
to the correct size and do not overll the tray.
6. If the paper is A4 size, Letter-size or smaller, close
the Main input tray door. Use the paper-stack
window to verify that is correctly loaded.
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Main input tray paper orientation
Paper type Image orientation Duplex mode Paper size How to load paper
Letterhead or
preprinted
Portrait 1-sided printing Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement,
Ocio (8.5 x 13), 4 x 6, 5 x 8, A4, A5,
A6, RA5, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS),
10 x 15 cm, Ocio (216 x 340),
16K 195 x 270 mm,
16K 184 x 260 mm,
16K 197 x 273 mm,
Japanese Postcard (Postcard (JIS)),
Double Japan Postcard Rotated (Do
uble Postcard (JIS))
Face-up
Top edge leading into the product
2-sided printing Letter, Legal, Ocio (8.5 x 13), A4 Face-up
Top edge leading into the product
Prepunched Portrait 1-sided printing Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement,
Ocio (8.5 x 13), 4 x 6, 5 x 8, A4, A5,
A6, RA5, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS),
10 x 15 cm, Ocio (216 x 340),
16K 195 x 270 mm,
16K 184 x 260 mm,
16K 197 x 273 mm,
Japanese Postcard (Postcard (JIS)),
Double Japan Postcard Rotated (Do
uble Postcard (JIS))
Face-up
Holes toward the left side of the
product
123
2-sided printing Letter, Legal, Ocio (8.5 x 13), A4 Face-up
Holes toward the left side of the
product
123
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Load and print envelopes
Introduction
The following information describes how to print and load envelopes. The Priority input tray holds up to 10
envelopes. The Main input tray holds up to 10 envelopes.
To print envelopes using the manual feed option, follow these steps to select the correct settings in the print
driver, and then load the envelopes into the tray after sending the print job to the printer.
Print envelopes
1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the printer from the list of printers, and then click or tap the Properties or Preferences button to
open the print driver.
NOTE: The name of the button varies for dierent software programs.
NOTE: To access these features from a Windows 8 or 8.1 Start screen, select Devices, select Print, and
then select the printer. For Windows 10, select Print, which can vary depending on the application. For
Windows 8, 8.1, and 10, these applications will have a dierent layout with dierent features than what is
described below for desktop applications.
3. Click or tap the Paper/Quality tab.
4. In the Paper size drop-down list, select the correct size for the envelopes.
5. In the Paper type drop-down list, select Envelope.
6. In the Paper source drop-down list, select Manual feed.
7. Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box.
8. In the Print dialog box, click the OK button to print the job.
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Envelope orientation
Tray Envelope size How to load envelopes
Priority input tray Envelope #10, Envelope Monarch,
Envelope B5, Envelope C5, Envelope DL
Face up
Short, postage end leading into the printer
Main input tray Envelope #10, Envelope Monarch,
Envelope B5, Envelope C5, Envelope DL
Face up
Short, postage end leading into the printer
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Load and print labels
Introduction
The following information describes how to print and load labels.
To print labels using the manual feed option, follow these steps to select the correct settings in the print driver,
and then load the labels into the tray after sending the print job to the printer. When using manual feed, the
printer waits to print the job until it detects that the tray has been opened.
Manually feed labels
1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the printer from the list of printers, and then click or tap the Properties or Preferences button to
open the print driver.
NOTE: The name of the button varies for dierent software programs.
NOTE: To access these features from a Windows 8 or 8.1 Start screen, select Devices, select Print, and
then select the printer. For Windows 10, select Print, which can vary depending on the application. For
Windows 8, 8.1, and 10, these applications will have a dierent layout with dierent features than what is
described below for desktop applications.
3. Click the Paper/Quality tab.
4. In the Paper size drop-down list, select the correct size for the sheets of labels.
5. In the Paper type drop-down list, select Labels.
6. In the Paper source drop-down list, select Manual feed.
7. Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box.
8. In the Print dialog box, click the OK button to print the job.
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Label orientation
Tray How to load labels
Priority input tray Face-up
Top edge leading into the printer
Main input tray Face-up
Top edge leading into the printer
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3 Supplies, accessories, and parts
●
Order supplies, accessories, and parts
●
Congure the HP toner-cartridge-protection supply settings
●
Replace the toner cartridge
●
Replace the imaging drum
For more information:
The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/
support/ljM148MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM227MFP.
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:
● Install and congure
● Learn and use
● Solve problems
● Download software and rmware updates
● Join support forums
● Find warranty and regulatory information
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Order supplies, accessories, and parts
Ordering
Order supplies and paper www.hp.com/go/suresupply
Order genuine HP parts or accessories www.hp.com/buy/parts
Order through service or support providers Contact an HP-authorized service or support provider.
Order using the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) To access, in a supported web browser on the computer, enter the
printer IP address or host name in the address/URL eld. The EWS
contains a link to the HP SureSupply website, which provides
options for purchasing Original HP supplies.
Supplies and accessories
Item Description Cartridge number Part number
Supplies
HP 30A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge Standard-capacity replacement black toner
cartridge
30A CF230A
HP 30X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge High-capacity replacement black toner cartridge 30X CF230X
HP 31A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge Standard-capacity replacement black toner
cartridge
31A CF231A
HP 94A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge Standard-capacity replacement black toner
cartridge (M148dw, M148fdw models only)
94A CF294A
HP 94X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge High-capacity replacement black toner cartridge
(M148dw, M148fdw models only)
94X CF294X
HP 32A Original LaserJet Imaging Drum Imaging drum 32A CF232A
Customer self-repair parts
Customer Self-Repair (CSR) parts are available for many HP LaserJet printers to reduce repair time. More
information about the CSR program and benets can be found at www.hp.com/go/csr-support and
www.hp.com/go/csr-faq.
Genuine HP replacement parts can be ordered at www.hp.com/buy/parts or by contacting an HP-authorized
service or support provider. When ordering, one of the following will be needed: part number, serial number
(found on back of printer), product number, or printer name.
● Parts listed as Mandatory self-replacement are to be installed by customers, unless you are willing to pay
HP service personnel to perform the repair. For these parts, on-site or return-to-depot support is not
provided under the HP product warranty.
● Parts listed as Optional self-replacement can be installed by HP service personnel at your request for no
additional charge during the printer warranty period.
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Item Description
Self-replacement
options Part number
ADF replaceable lm assembly Replacement lm for the document feeder Mandatory RM2-1185-000CN
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Congure the HP toner-cartridge-protection supply settings
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Introduction
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Enable or disable the Cartridge Policy feature
●
Enable or disable the Cartridge Protection feature
Introduction
Use HP Cartridge Policy and Cartridge Protection to control which cartridges are installed in the printer and
protect the cartridges that are installed from theft.
● Cartridge Policy: This feature protects the printer from counterfeit toner cartridges by allowing only genuine
HP cartridges to be used with the printer. Using genuine HP cartridges ensures the best possible print
quality. When someone installs a cartridge that is not a genuine HP cartridge, the printer control panel
displays a message that the cartridge is unauthorized and it provides information explaining how to
proceed.
● Cartridge Protection: This feature permanently associates toner cartridges with a specic printer, or eet of
printers, so they cannot be used in other printers. Protecting cartridges protects your investment. When
this feature is enabled, if someone attempts to transfer a protected cartridge from the original printer into
an unauthorized printer, that printer will not print with the protected cartridge. The printer control panel
displays a message that the cartridge is protected, and it provides information explaining how to proceed.
CAUTION: After enabling cartridge protection for the printer, all subsequent toner cartridges installed in
the printer are automatically and permanently protected. To avoid protecting a new cartridge, disable the
feature before installing the new cartridge.
Turning the feature o does not turn o protection for cartridges that are currently installed.
Both features are o by default. Follow these procedures to enable or disable them.
Enable or disable the Cartridge Policy feature
Use the printer control panel to enable the Cartridge Policy feature
1. Open the menus by touching or pressing the Setup button or the OK button on the printer control panel.
2. Open the following menus:
● System Setup
● Supply Settings
● Cartridge Policy
3. Select Authorized HP.
Use the printer control panel to disable the Cartridge Policy feature
1. Open the menus by touching or pressing the Setup button or the OK button on the printer control panel.
2. Open the following menus:
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● System Setup
● Supply Settings
● Cartridge Policy
3. Select O.
Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to enable the Cartridge Policy feature
1. Open the HP EWS.
a. 2-line control panels: View the control-panel display to see the IP address.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Network
button to display the IP address or host name.
b. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays
on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the web browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be
safe, select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer.
2. Click the System tab.
3. From the left navigation pane, select Supply Settings.
4. From the Cartridge Policy drop-down list, select Authorized HP.
5. Click the Apply button.
Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to disable the Cartridge Policy feature
1. Open the HP EWS.
a. 2-line control panels: View the control-panel display to see the IP address.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Network
button to display the IP address or host name.
b. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays
on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the web browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be
safe, select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer.
2. Click the System tab.
3. From the left navigation pane, select Supply Settings.
4. From the Cartridge Policy drop-down menu, select O.
5. Click the Apply button.
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Troubleshoot Cartridge Policy control panel error messages
Error message Description Recommended action
10.30.0X Unauthorized <Color> Cartridge The administrator has congured this
printer to use only genuine HP supplies that
are still under warranty. The cartridge must
be replaced to continue printing.
Replace the cartridge with a genuine HP
toner cartridge.
If you believe you purchased a genuine HP
supply, visit www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit
to determine if the toner cartridge is a
genuine HP cartridge, and learn what to do if
it is not a genuine HP cartridge.
Enable or disable the Cartridge Protection feature
Use the printer control panel to enable the Cartridge Protection feature
1. Open the menus by touching or pressing the Setup button or the OK button on the printer control panel.
2. Open the following menus:
● System Setup
● Supply Settings
● Cartridge Protection
3. Select Protect Cartridges.
4. When the printer prompts to conrm, select Continue to enable the feature.
CAUTION: After enabling cartridge protection for the printer, all subsequent toner cartridges installed in
the printer are automatically and permanently protected. To avoid protecting a new cartridge, disable the
Cartridge Protection feature before installing the new cartridge.
Turning the feature o does not turn o protection for cartridges that are currently installed.
Use the printer control panel to disable the Cartridge Protection feature
1. Open the menus by touching or pressing the Setup button or the OK button on the printer control panel.
2. Open the following menus:
● System Setup
● Supply Settings
● Cartridge Protection
3. Select O.
Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to enable the Cartridge Protection feature
1. Open the HP EWS.
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a. 2-line control panels: View the control-panel display to see the IP address.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Network
button to display the IP address or host name.
b. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays
on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the web browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be
safe, select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer.
2. Click the System tab.
3. From the left navigation pane, select Supply Settings.
4. From the Cartridge Protection drop-down list, select Protect Cartridges.
5. Click the Apply button.
CAUTION: After enabling cartridge protection for the printer, all subsequent toner cartridges installed in
the printer are automatically and permanently protected. To avoid protecting a new cartridge, disable the
Cartridge Protection feature before installing the new cartridge.
Turning the feature o does not turn o protection for cartridges that are currently installed.
Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to disable the Cartridge Protection feature
1. Open the HP EWS.
a. 2-line control panels: View the control-panel display to see the IP address.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Network
button to display the IP address or host name.
b. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays
on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the web browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be
safe, select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer.
2. Click the System tab.
3. From the left navigation pane, select Supply Settings.
4. From the Cartridge Protection drop-down list, select O.
5. Click the Apply button.
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Troubleshoot Cartridge Protection control panel error messages
Error message Description Recommended action
10.57.0X Protected <Color> Cartridge The cartridge can only be used in the printer
or eet of printers that initially protected it
using HP Cartridge Protection.
The Cartridge Protection feature allows an
administrator to restrict cartridges to work
in only one printer or eet of printers. The
cartridge must be replaced to continue
printing.
Replace the cartridge with a new toner
cartridge.
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Replace the toner cartridge
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Introduction
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Toner-cartridge information
●
Remove and replace the toner cartridge
Introduction
The following information provides details about the toner cartridge for the printer, and it includes instructions to
replace it.
Toner-cartridge information
This printer indicates when the toner cartridge level is low. The actual toner cartridge life remaining can vary.
Consider having a replacement cartridge available to install when print quality is no longer acceptable.
To purchase cartridges or check cartridge compatibility for the printer, go to HP SureSupply at www.hp.com/go/
suresupply. Scroll to the bottom of the page and verify that the country/region is correct.
Item Description Cartridge number Part number
HP 30A Black LaserJet Toner
Cartridge
Standard-capacity replacement
black toner cartridge
30A CF230A
HP 30X Black LaserJet Toner
Cartridge
High-capacity replacement black
toner cartridge
30X CF230X
HP 31A Black LaserJet Toner
Cartridge
Standard-capacity replacement
black toner cartridge
31A CF231A
HP 94A Black LaserJet Toner
Cartridge
Standard-capacity replacement
black toner cartridge (M148dw,
M148fdw models only)
94A CF294A
HP 94X Black LaserJet Toner
Cartridge
High-capacity replacement black
toner cartridge (M148dw,
M148fdw models only)
94X CF294X
NOTE: High-yield toner cartridges contain more toner than standard cartridges for increased page yield. For
more information, go to www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.
Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until it is time to replace it.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes.
The following illustration shows the toner-cartridge components.
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1
1 Toner cartridge
CAUTION: If toner gets on clothing, wipe it o by using a dry cloth and wash the clothes in cold water. Hot water
sets toner into fabric.
NOTE: Information about recycling used toner cartridges is in the toner-cartridge box.
Remove and replace the toner cartridge
1. Lift the scanner assembly.
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2. Open the cartridge door.
3. Remove the used toner cartridge from the printer.
4. Remove the new-toner cartridge package from the
box, and then pull the release tab on the
packaging.
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5. Remove the new toner cartridge from the opened
packaging shell. Place the used toner cartridge in
the shell for recycling.
6. Align the new toner cartridge with the tracks inside
the printer, and install the new toner cartridge until
it is rmly seated.
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7. Close the cartridge door.
8. Lower the scanner assembly.
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Replace the imaging drum
●
Introduction
●
Imaging drum information
●
Remove and replace the imaging drum
Introduction
The following information provides details about the imaging drum for the printer, and it includes instructions to
replace it.
Imaging drum information
This printer indicates when the imaging drum needs to be replaced. The actual imaging drum life remaining can
vary. Consider having a replacement imaging drum available to install when print quality is no longer acceptable.
To purchase imaging drums for the printer, go to HP SureSupply at www.hp.com/go/suresupply. Scroll to the
bottom of the page and verify that the country/region is correct.
Item Description Cartridge number Part number
HP 32A Original LaserJet
Imaging Drum
Replacement imaging drum 32A CF232A
Do not remove the imaging drum from its package until it is time to replace it.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the imaging drum, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. Cover
the imaging drum if it must be removed from the printer for an extended period of time.
The following illustration shows the imaging-drum components.
1
1 Imaging drum
CAUTION: Do not touch the imaging drum. Fingerprints can cause print-quality problems.
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Information about recycling used imaging drums is in the imaging-drum box.
Remove and replace the imaging drum
1. Lift the scanner assembly.
2. Open the cartridge door.
3. Temporarily remove the toner cartridge from the
printer.
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4. Remove the used imaging drum from the printer.
5. Remove the new imaging drum package from the
box, and then release the packaging.
1
2
6. Remove the new imaging-drum package from the
package.
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7. Do not touch the imaging drum. Fingerprints on
the imaging drum can cause print-quality
problems.
8. Align the new imaging drum with the tracks inside
the printer, and install the new imaging drum until
it is rmly seated.
9. Align the toner cartridge with the tracks inside the
printer, and install the toner cartridge until it is
rmly seated.
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10. Close the cartridge door.
11. Lower the scanner assembly.
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4 Print
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Print tasks (Windows)
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Print tasks (OS X)
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Mobile printing
●
Use walk-up USB printing (touchscreen models only)
For more information:
The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/
support/ljM148MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM227MFP.
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:
● Install and congure
● Learn and use
● Solve problems
● Download software and rmware updates
● Join support forums
● Find warranty and regulatory information
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Print tasks (Windows)
How to print (Windows)
The following procedure describes the basic printing process for Windows.
1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the printer from the list of printers. To change settings, click the Properties or Preferences button to
open the print driver.
NOTE: The name of the button varies for dierent software programs.
NOTE: In Windows 10, 8.1, and 8, these applications will have a dierent layout with dierent features
from what is described below for desktop applications. To access the print feature from a Start screen app,
complete the following steps:
● Windows 10: Select Print, and then select the printer.
● Windows 8.1 or 8: Select Devices, select Print, and then select the printer.
NOTE: For more information, click the Help (?) button in the print driver.
3. Click the tabs in the print driver to congure the available options. For example, set the paper orientation
on the Finishing tab, and set the paper source, paper type, paper size, and quality settings on the Paper/
Quality tab.
4. Click the OK button to return to the Print dialog box. Select the number of copies to print from this screen.
5. Click the Print button to print the job.
Automatically print on both sides (Windows)
Use this procedure for printers that have an automatic duplexer installed. If the printer does not have an
automatic duplexer installed, or to print on paper types that the duplexer does not support, print on both sides
manually.
1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the printer from the list of printers, and then click the Properties or Preferences button to open the
print driver.
NOTE: The name of the button varies for dierent software programs.
NOTE: In Windows 10, 8.1, and 8, these applications will have a dierent layout with dierent features
from what is described below for desktop applications. To access the print feature from a Start screen app,
complete the following steps:
● Windows 10: Select Print, and then select the printer.
● Windows 8.1 or 8: Select Devices, select Print, and then select the printer.
3. Click the Finishing tab.
4. Select Print on both sides. Click OK to close the Document Properties dialog.
5. In the Print dialog, click Print to print the job.
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Manually print on both sides (Windows)
Use this procedure for printers that do not have an automatic duplexer installed or to print on paper that the
duplexer does not support.
1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the printer from the list of printers, and then click the Properties or Preferences button to open the
print driver.
NOTE: The name of the button varies for dierent software programs.
NOTE: In Windows 10, 8.1, and 8, these applications will have a dierent layout with dierent features
from what is described below for desktop applications. To access the print feature from a Start screen app,
complete the following steps:
● Windows 10: Select Print, and then select the printer.
● Windows 8.1 or 8: Select Devices, select Print, and then select the printer.
3. Click the Finishing tab.
4. Select Print on both sides (manually), and then click OK to close the Document Properties dialog.
5. In the Print dialog, click Print to print the rst side of the job.
6. Retrieve the printed stack from the output bin, and place it in Tray 1.
7. If prompted, select the appropriate control panel button to continue.
Print multiple pages per sheet (Windows)
1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the printer from the list of printers, and then click the Properties or Preferences button to open the
print driver.
NOTE: The name of the button varies for dierent software programs.
NOTE: In Windows 10, 8.1, and 8, these applications will have a dierent layout with dierent features
from what is described below for desktop applications. To access the print feature from a Start screen app,
complete the following steps:
● Windows 10: Select Print, and then select the printer.
● Windows 8.1 or 8: Select Devices, select Print, and then select the printer.
3. Click the Finishing tab.
4. Select the number of pages per sheet from the Pages per sheet drop-down list.
5. Select the correct Print page borders, Page order, and Orientation options. Click OK to close the Document
Properties dialog.
6. In the Print dialog, click Print to print the job.
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Select the paper type (Windows)
1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the printer from the list of printers, and then click the Properties or Preferences button to open the
print driver.
NOTE: The name of the button varies for dierent software programs.
NOTE: In Windows 10, 8.1, and 8, these applications will have a dierent layout with dierent features
from what is described below for desktop applications. To access the print feature from a Start screen app,
complete the following steps:
● Windows 10: Select Print, and then select the printer.
● Windows 8.1 or 8: Select Devices, select Print, and then select the printer.
3. Click the Paper/Quality tab.
4. Select the paper type from the Paper type drop-down list.
5. Click OK to close the Document Properties dialog. In the Print dialog, click Print to print the job.
If the tray needs to be congured, a tray conguration message displays on the printer control panel.
6. Load the tray with the specied type and size of paper, and then close the tray.
7. Select the OK button to accept the detected type and size, or select the Modify button to choose a dierent
paper size or type.
8. Select the correct type and size, and then select the OK button.
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Additional print tasks
Go to www.hp.com/support/ljM148MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM227MFP.
Instructions are available for performing specic print tasks, such as the following:
● 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 document to t a specic paper size
● Print the rst or last pages of the document on dierent paper
● Print watermarks on a document
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Print tasks (OS X)
How to print (OS X)
The following procedure describes the basic printing process for OS X.
1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.
2. Select the printer.
3. Click Show Details or Copies & Pages, and then select other menus to adjust the print settings.
NOTE: The name of the item varies for dierent software programs.
4. Click the Print button.
Automatically print on both sides (OS X)
NOTE: This information applies to printers that include an automatic duplexer.
NOTE: This feature is available if you install the HP print driver. It might not be available if you are using AirPrint.
1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.
2. Select the printer.
3. Click Show Details or Copies & Pages, and then click the Layout menu.
NOTE: The name of the item varies for dierent software programs.
4. Select a binding option from the Two-Sided drop-down list.
5. Click the Print button.
Manually print on both sides (OS X)
NOTE: This feature is available if you install the HP print driver. It might not be available if you are using AirPrint.
1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.
2. Select the printer.
3. Click Show Details or Copies & Pages, and then click the Manual Duplex menu.
NOTE: The name of the item varies for dierent software programs.
4. Click the Manual Duplex box, and select a binding option.
5. Click the Print button.
6. Go to the printer, and remove any blank paper that is in Tray 1.
7. Retrieve the printed stack from the output bin and place it with the printed-side facing down in the input
tray.
8. If prompted, touch the appropriate control panel button to continue.
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Print multiple pages per sheet (OS X)
1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.
2. Select the printer.
3. Click Show Details or Copies & Pages, and then click the Layout menu.
NOTE: The name of the item varies for dierent software programs.
4. From the Pages per Sheet drop-down list, select the number of pages that you want to print on each sheet.
5. In the Layout Direction area, select the order and placement of the pages on the sheet.
6. From the Borders menu, select the type of border to print around each page on the sheet.
7. Click the Print button.
Select the paper type (OS X)
1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.
2. Select the printer.
3. Click Show Details or Copies & Pages, and then click the Media & Quality menu or the Paper/Quality menu.
NOTE: The name of the item varies for dierent software programs.
4. Select from the Media & Quality or Paper/Quality options.
NOTE: This list contains the master set of options available. Some options are not available on all printers.
● Media Type: Select the option for the type of paper for the print job.
● Print Quality: Select the resolution level for the print job.
● Edge-To-Edge Printing: Select this option to print close to the paper edges.
● EconoMode: Select this option to conserve toner when printing drafts of documents.
5. Click the Print button.
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Additional print tasks
Go to www.hp.com/support/ljM148MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM227MFP.
Instructions are available for performing specic print tasks, such as the following:
● 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 document to t a specic paper size
● Print the rst or last pages of the document on dierent paper
● Print watermarks on a document
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Mobile printing
Introduction
HP oers multiple mobile and ePrint solutions to enable easy printing to an HP printer from a laptop, tablet,
smartphone, or other mobile device. To see the full list and to determine the best choice, go to www.hp.com/go/
LaserJetMobilePrinting.
NOTE: Update the printer rmware to ensure all mobile printing and ePrint capabilities are supported.
●
Wi-Fi Direct (wireless models only)
●
HP ePrint via email
●
HP ePrint software
●
AirPrint
●
Android embedded printing
Wi-Fi Direct (wireless models only)
Wi-Fi Direct enables printing from a wireless mobile device without requiring a connection to a network or the
Internet. .
Not all mobile operating systems are currently supported by Wi-Fi Direct. If the mobile device does not support
Wi-Fi Direct, you must change the wireless network connection of the device to the Wi-Fi Direct connection of the
printer before printing.
NOTE: For non-Wi-Fi Direct capable mobile devices, the Wi-Fi Direct connection only enables printing. After
using Wi-Fi Direct to print, you must reconnect to a local network in order to access the Internet.
To access to the printer Wi-Fi Direct connection, complete the following steps:
2-line control panels:
1. On the printer control panel, press the Setup button.
2. Open the following menus:
● Network Setup
● Wireless Menu
● Wi-Fi Direct
3. Choose one of the following connection methods:
● Automatic: Choosing this option sets the password to 12345678.
● Manual: Choosing this option generates a secure, randomly generated password.
4. On the mobile device, open the Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct menu.
5. From the list of available networks, select the printer name.
NOTE: If the printer name does not display, you might be out of range of the Wi-Fi Direct signal. Move the
device closer to the printer.
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6. If prompted, enter the Wi-Fi Direct password, or select OK on the printer control panel.
NOTE: For Android devices that support Wi-Fi Direct, if the connection method is set to Automatic, the
connection will occur automatically, without a password prompt. If the connection method is set to Manual,
you will need to either press the OK button, or provide a personal identication number (PIN) — displayed
on the printer control panel — as a password on the mobile device.
7. Open the document, and then select the Print option.
NOTE: If the mobile device does not support printing, install the HP ePrint mobile app.
8. Select the printer from the list of available printers, and then select Print.
9. After the print job is complete, some mobile devices need to be reconnected to the local network.
Touchscreen control panels:
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Connection Information button.
2. Open the following menus:
● Wi-Fi Direct
● Settings
● Connection Method
3. Choose one of the following connection methods:
● Automatic: Choosing this option sets the password to 12345678.
● Manual: Choosing this option generates a secure, randomly generated password.
4. On the mobile device, open the Wi-Fi or the Wi-Fi Direct menu.
5. From the list of available networks, select the printer name.
NOTE: If the printer name does not display, you might be out of range of the Wi-Fi Direct signal. Move the
device closer to the printer.
6. If prompted, enter the Wi-Fi Direct password.
NOTE: For Android devices that support Wi-Fi Direct, if the connection method is set to Automatic, the
connection will occur automatically, without a password prompt. If the connection method is set to Manual,
you will need to either press the OK button, or provide a personal identication number (PIN) — displayed
on the printer control panel — as a password on the mobile device.
NOTE: To access the Wi-Fi Direct password, from Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the
Connection Information button.
7. Open the document, and then select the Print option.
NOTE: If the mobile device does not support printing, install the HP ePrint mobile app.
8. Select the printer from the list of available printers, and then select Print.
9. After the print job is complete, some mobile devices need to be reconnected to the local network.
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● Android 4.0 and later tablets and phones with the HP Print Service or Mopria mobile printing plugin installed
● Most Windows 8.1 computers, tablets, and laptops that have the HP print driver installed
The following devices and computer operating systems do not support Wi-Fi Direct, but can print to a printer that
does:
● Apple iPhone and iPad
● Mac computers running OS X
For more information on Wi-Fi Direct printing, go to www.hp.com/go/wirelessprinting.
Enable or disable Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct capabilities must be enabled rst from the printer control panel.
1. 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the Setup button, and then open the Network
Setup menu.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, select the Connection
Information button.
2. Open the following menus:
● Wi-Fi Direct
● Settings
● On/O
3. Touch the On menu item. Touching the O button disables Wi-Fi Direct printing.
NOTE: In environments where more than one model of the same printer is installed, it might be helpful to
provide each printer a unique Wi-Fi Direct name for easier printer identication for Wi-Fi Direct printing. The Wi-Fi
Direct Name is also available by touching the Connection Information icon from the Home screen on
the printer control panel, and then touching the Wi-Fi Direct icon.
Change the printer Wi-Fi Direct name
Follow this procedure to change the printer Wi-Fi Direct name using the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):
Step one: Open the HP Embedded Web Server
1. 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the Setup button. Open the Network Setup
menu, and then select Show IP Address to display the IP address or host name.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Connection
Information button, and then touch the Network Connected button or the Network Wi-Fi
ON button to display the IP address or host name.
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2. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays on the
printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the web browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be safe,
select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer.
Step two: Change the Wi-Fi Direct name
1. Click the Networking tab.
2. On the left navigation pane, click the Wi-Fi Direct Setup link.
3. In the Wi-Fi Direct Name eld, enter the new name.
4. Click Apply.
HP ePrint via email
Use HP ePrint to print documents by sending them as an email attachment to the printer's email address from
any email-enabled device.
To use HP ePrint, the printer must meet these requirements:
● The printer must be connected to a wired or wireless network and have Internet access.
● HP Web Services must be enabled on the printer, and the printer must be registered with HP Connected.
Follow this procedure to enable HP Web Services and register with HP Connected:
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
1 2 3
1 2-line control panel (fax models)
2 2-line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
2-line control panels
1. On the printer control panel, press the Setup button. Open the Network Setup menu, and then
select Show IP Address to display the IP address or host name.
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2. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays
on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the web browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be
safe, select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer.
3. Click the HP Web Services tab, and then click Enable. The printer enables Web Services, and then
prints an information page.
The information page contains the printer code necessary to register the HP printer at HP Connected.
4. Go to www.hpconnected.com to create an HP ePrint account and complete the setup process.
Touchscreen control panels:
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Connection Information
button.
2. Open the following menus:
○ HP ePrint
○ Settings
○ Enable Web Services
3. Touch the Print button to read the terms of use agreement. Touch the OK button to accept the terms
of use and enable HP Web Services
The printer enables Web Services, and then prints an information page. The information page
contains the printer code that necessary to register the HP printer at HP Connected.
4. Go to www.hpconnected.com to create an HP ePrint account and complete the setup process.
HP ePrint software
The HP ePrint software makes it easy to print from a Windows desktop or laptop computer to any HP ePrint-
capable printer. This software makes it easy to nd HP ePrint-enabled printers that are registered to your
HP Connected account. The target HP printer can be located in the oice or at locations across the globe.
HP ePrint software supports the following types of printing:
● TCP/IP printing to local network printers on the network (LAN or WAN) to products that support UPD
PostScript®
● IPP printing to LAN or WAN network-connected products that support ePCL
● Printing PDF documents to public print locations and printing using HP ePrint via email through the cloud
NOTE: HP ePrint Software does not support USB printing.
How to get started
1. Go to www.hp.com/go/eprintsoftware for drivers and information.
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NOTE: For Windows, the name of the HP ePrint Software print driver is HP ePrint + JetAdvantage.
2. After installing the software, open the Print option from within your application, and then select HP ePrint
from the installed printers list. Click the Properties button to congure print options.
AirPrint
Direct printing using Apple’s AirPrint is supported for iOS and from Mac computers running macOS 10.13 and
newer. Use AirPrint to print directly to the printer from an iPad, iPhone (3GS or later), or iPod touch (third
generation or later) in the following mobile applications:
● Mail
● Photos
● Safari
● iBooks
● Select third-party applications
To use AirPrint, the printer must be connected to the same network (sub-net) as the Apple device. For more
information about using AirPrint and about which HP printers are compatible with AirPrint, go to
www.hp.com/go/LaserJetMobilePrinting.
NOTE: Before using AirPrint with a USB connection, verify the version number. AirPrint versions 1.3 and earlier
do not support USB connections.
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Android embedded printing
HP's built-in print solution for Android and Kindle enables mobile devices to automatically nd and print to HP
printers that are either on a network or within wireless range for Wi-Fi Direct printing.
The printer must be connected to the same network (sub-net) as the Android device.
The print solution is built into the many versions of the operating system.
NOTE: If printing is not available on your device, go to the Google Play > Android apps and install the HP Print
Service Plugin.
For more information on how to use Android embedded printing and which Android devices are supported, go to
www.hp.com/go/LaserJetMobilePrinting.
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Use walk-up USB printing (touchscreen models only)
Introduction
This printer features walk-up USB printing, for quickly printing les without sending them from a computer. The
printer accepts standard USB ash drives in the USB port. It supports the following types of les:
● .pdf
● .jpg
● .prn and .PRN
● .cht and .CHT
● .pxl
● .pcl and .PCL
● .ps and .PS
Step one: Access USB les on the printer
1. Insert the USB ash drive into the walk-up USB port on the printer.
2. The USB Flash Drive menu opens with the following options:
● Print Documents
● View and Print Photos
● Scan to USB Drive
Step two: Print USB documents
Option one: Print documents
1. To print a document, select Print Documents.
2. Select the name of the document to print. If the document is stored in a folder, select the folder rst, and
then select the document to print.
3. When the summary screen opens, the following settings can be adjusted:
● Number of Copies
● Paper Size
● Paper Type
● Fit to Page
● Collation
● Output Color (color printers only)
4. Select Print to print the document.
5. Retrieve the printed job from the output bin, and remove the USB ash drive.
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Option two: Print photos
1. To print photos, select View and Print Photos.
2. Select the preview image of each photo to be printed, and then select Done.
3. When the summary screen opens, the following settings can be adjusted:
● Image Size
● Paper Size
●
Paper Type
● Number of Copies
● Output Color (color printers only)
● Lighter/Darker
4. Select Print to print the photos.
5. Retrieve the printed job from the output bin, and remove the USB ash drive.
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5 Copy
●
Make a copy
●
Copy on both sides (duplex)
●
Additional copy tasks
For more information:
The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/
support/ljM148MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM227MFP.
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:
● Install and congure
● Learn and use
● Solve problems
● Download software and rmware updates
● Join support forums
● Find warranty and regulatory information
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Make a copy
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
1 2 3
1 2-line control panel (fax models)
2 2-line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
2-line control panels:
1. Load the document on the scanner glass according to the indicators on the printer.
2. Press the Copy Menu button.
3. To optimize copy quality for dierent types of documents, use the arrow keys to select the Optimize menu,
and then press the OK button. The following copy-quality settings are available:
● Auto Select: Use this setting when you are not concerned about the quality of the copy. This is the
default setting.
● Mixed: Use this setting for documents that contain a mixture of text and graphics.
● Text: Use this setting for documents that contain mostly text.
● Picture: Use this setting for documents that contain mostly graphics.
4. Press the Number of Copies button, and then use the arrow keys to adjust the number of copies. Press
the OK button.
5. Press the Start Copy button to start copying.
Touchscreen control panels:
1. Load the document on the scanner glass according to the indicators on the printer.
2. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Copy icon.
3. To optimize copy quality for dierent types of documents, touch the Settings button, and then scroll to and
touch the Optimize button. Swipe the control panel screen to scroll through the options, and then touch an
option to select it. The following copy-quality settings are available:
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● Auto Select: Use this setting when you are not concerned about the quality of the copy. This is the
default setting.
● Mixed: Use this setting for documents that contain a mixture of text and graphics.
● Text: Use this setting for documents that contain mostly text.
● Picture: Use this setting for documents that contain mostly graphics.
4. Touch Number of Copies, and then use the touchscreen keypad to adjust the number of copies.
5. Touch the Start Copy button to start copying.
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Copy on both sides (duplex)
●
Copy on both sides manually
Copy on both sides manually
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
1 2 3
1 2-line control panel (fax models)
2 2-line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
2-line control panels:
1. Place the document face-down on the scanner glass with the upper-left corner of the page in the upper-
left corner of the glass. Close the scanner.
2. Press the Copy Menu button.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the Two-sided menu, and then press the OK button.
4. Use the arrow keys to select an option, and then press the OK button.
5. Press the Start Copy button to start copying.
6. The printer prompts you to load the next original document. Place it on the glass, and then press the Start
Copy
button.
7. Repeat this process until you have scanned the last page. Press the OK button to nish printing the copies.
Touchscreen control panels:
1. Place the document face-down on the scanner glass with the upper-left corner of the page in the upper-
left corner of the glass. Close the scanner.
2. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Copy icon.
3. Touch the Settings button.
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4. Scroll to and touch the Two-Sided button.
5. Swipe through the options, and then touch an option to select it.
6. Touch the Start Copy button to start copying.
7. The printer prompts you to load the next original document. Place it on the glass, and then touch the OK
button.
8. Repeat this process until you have scanned the last page. Touch the Done button to nish printing the
copies.
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Additional copy tasks
Go to www.hp.com/support/ljM148MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM227MFP.
Instructions are available for performing specic copy tasks, such as the following:
● Copy or scan pages from books or other bound documents
● Copy mixed-size documents
● Copy or scan both sides of an identication card
● Copy or scan a document into a booklet format
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6 Scan
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Scan by using the HP Scan software (Windows)
●
Scan by using the HP Easy Scan software (OS X)
●
Set up the Scan to E-mail feature (touchscreen models only)
●
Set up the Scan to Network Folder feature (touchscreen models only)
●
Scan to a USB ash drive (touchscreen models only)
●
Scan to email (touchscreen models only)
●
Scan to a network folder (touchscreen models only)
●
Additional scan tasks
For more information:
The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/
support/ljM148MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM227MFP.
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:
● Install and congure
● Learn and use
● Solve problems
● Download software and rmware updates
● Join support forums
● Find warranty and regulatory information
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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 scanned image
as a le or send it to another software application.
1. Open the HP Printer Assistant.
● Windows 10: From the Start menu, click All Apps, click HP, and then select the printer name.
● Windows 8.1: Click the down arrow in lower left corner of the Start screen, and then select the printer
name.
● Windows 8: Right-click an empty area on the Start screen, click All Apps on the app bar, and then
select the printer name.
● Windows 7: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click the folder for
the printer, and then select the printer name.
2. In the HP Printer Assistant, select Scan, and then select Scan a Document or Photo.
3. Adjust the settings if necessary.
4. Click Scan.
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Scan by using the HP Easy Scan software (OS X)
Use the HP Easy Scan software to initiate scanning from software on your computer.
1. Load the document in the document feeder or on the scanner glass according to the indicators on the
printer.
2. From the computer, open HP Easy Scan, which is located in the Applications folder.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to scan the document.
4. When you have scanned all the pages, click File and then Save to save them to a le.
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Set up the Scan to E-mail feature (touchscreen models only)
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Introduction
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Before you begin
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Method one: Use the Scan to Email Wizard (Windows)
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Method two: Set up the Scan to Email feature via the HP Embedded Web Server (Windows)
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Set up the Scan to E-mail feature on a Mac
Introduction
The printer has a feature that enables it to scan a document and send it to one or more email addresses. To use
this scan feature, the printer must be connected to a network; however, the feature is not available until it has
been congured. There are two methods for conguring Scan to Email, the Scan to Email Setup Wizard
(Windows), which is installed in the HP program group for the printer as part of the full software installation, and
the Scan to Email Setup through the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS). Use the following information to set up
the Scan to Email feature.
Before you begin
To set up the Scan to Email feature, the printer must have an active network connection to the same network as
the computer that will run the setup process.
Administrators need the following information before beginning the conguration process.
● Administrative access to the printer
● SMTP server (e.g., smtp.mycompany.com)
NOTE: If you do not know the SMTP server name, SMTP port number, or authentication information,
contact the email/Internet service provider or system administrator for the information. SMTP server
names and port names are typically easy to nd by doing an Internet search. For example, use terms like
"gmail smtp server name" or "yahoo smtp server name" to search.
● SMTP port number
● SMTP server authentication requirements for outgoing email messages, including the user name and
password used for authentication, if applicable.
NOTE: Consult your email service provider's documentation for information on digital sending limits for
your email account. Some providers may temporarily lock your account if you exceed your sending limit.
Method one: Use the Scan to Email Wizard (Windows)
Some HP printer's software includes driver installation. At the end of this installation is an option to Setup Scan to
Folder and Email. The setup wizards include the options for basic conguration.
NOTE: Some operating systems do not support the Scan to Email Wizard.
1. Open the HP Printer Assistant.
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● Windows 10: From the Start menu, click All Apps, click HP, and then select the printer name.
● Windows 8.1: Click the down arrow in lower left corner of the Start screen, and then select the printer
name.
● Windows 8: Right-click an empty area on the Start screen, click All Apps on the app bar, and then
select the printer name.
● Windows 7: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click the folder for
the printer, and then select the printer name.
2. In the HP Printer Assistant, select Scan, and then select Scan to E-mail Wizard.
NOTE: If the Scan to E-mail Wizard option is not available, use Method two: Set up the Scan to Email
feature via the HP Embedded Web Server (Windows) on page 76
3. In the Outgoing Email Proles dialog, click the New button. The Scan to Email Setup dialog opens.
4. On the 1. Start page, enter the sender’s email address in the Email Address eld.
5. In the Display Name eld, enter the sender’s name. This is the name that will display on the printer control
panel.
6. To require a PIN to be entered on the printer control panel before the printer can send an email, enter a 4-
digit PIN in the Security PIN eld, and then re-enter the PIN in the Conrm Security PIN eld, and then click
Next.
NOTE: HP recommends creating a PIN to secure the email prole.
NOTE: When a PIN is created, it must be entered on the printer control panel each time the prole is used
to send a scan to email.
7. On the 2. Authenticate page, enter the SMTP Server name and SMTP Port number.
NOTE: In most cases, the default port number does not need to be changed.
NOTE: If you are using a hosted SMTP service such as Gmail, verify the SMTP address, port number, and
SSL settings from the service provider’s website or other sources. Typically, for Gmail, the SMTP address is
smtp.gmail.com, port number 465, and the SSL should be enabled.
Please refer to online sources to conrm these server settings are current and valid at the time of
conguration.
8. If you are using Google™ Gmail for email service, select the Always use secure connection (SSL/TLS) check
box.
9. Select the Maximum Size of Email from the drop-down menu.
NOTE: HP recommends using the default le size of Automatic for the maximum size.
10. If the SMTP server requires authentication to send an email, select the Email Log-in Authentication check
box, enter the User ID and Password, and then click Next.
11. On the 3. Congure page, to automatically copy the sender on email messages sent from the prole, select
Include sender in all email messages sent out successfully from the printer, and then click Next.
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12. On the 4. Finish page, review the information and verify all the settings are correct. If there is an error, click
the Back button to correct the error. If the settings are correct, click the Save and Test button to test the
conguration.
13. When the Congratulations message displays, click Finish to complete the conguration.
14. The Outgoing Email Proles dialog now shows the newly added sender email prole. Click Close to exit the
wizard.
Method two: Set up the Scan to Email feature via the HP Embedded Web Server
(Windows)
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Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
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Step two: Congure the Scan to E-mail feature
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Step three: Add contacts to the E-mail Address Book
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Step four: Congure the default E-mail Options
Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Network button or the Wireless
button to display the IP address or host name.
2. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays on the
printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the web browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be safe,
select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer.
Step two: Congure the Scan to E-mail feature
1. In the HP EWS, click the System tab.
2. On the left navigation pane, click the Administration link.
3. In the Enabled Features area, set the Scan to Email option to On.
4. Click the Scan tab.
5. On the left navigation pane, click the Outgoing E-mail Proles link.
6. On the Outgoing E-mail Proles page, click the New button.
7. In the E-mail Address area, complete the following elds:
a. In the Your E-mail Address eld, enter the sender’s email address for the new outgoing email prole.
b. In the Display Name eld, enter the sender’s name. This is the name that will display on the printer
control panel.
8. In the SMTP Server Settings area, complete the following elds:
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a. In the SMTP Server eld, enter the address of the SMTP server.
b. In the SMTP Port eld, enter the SMTP port number.
NOTE: In most cases, the default port number does not need to be changed.
NOTE: If you are using a hosted SMTP service such as Gmail, verify the SMTP address, port number,
and SSL settings from the service provider’s website or other sources. Typically, for Gmail, the SMTP
address is smtp.gmail.com, port number 465, and the SSL should be enabled.
Please refer to online sources to conrm these server settings are current and valid at the time of
conguration.
c. If you are using Google™ Gmail for email service, select the Always use secure connection (SSL/TLS)
check box.
9. If the SMTP server requires authentication to send an email, complete the following elds in the SMTP
Authentication area:
a. Select the SMTP server requires authentication for outgoing e-mail messages check box.
b. In the SMTP User ID eld, enter the user ID for the SMTP server.
c. In the SMTP Password eld, enter the password for the SMTP server.
10. To require a PIN to be entered on the printer control panel before an email is sent using the email address,
complete the following elds in the Optional PIN area:
a. In the PIN (Optional) eld, enter a four digit PIN.
b. In the Conrm PIN eld, re-enter the four digit PIN.
NOTE: HP recommends creating a PIN to secure the email prole.
NOTE: When a PIN is created, it must be entered on the printer control panel each time the prole is used
to send a scan to email.
11. To congure optional email preferences, complete the following elds in the E-mail Message Preferences
area:
a. From the Maximum Size for E-mail Message Attachments drop-down, select the maximum size for
email message attachments.
NOTE: HP recommends using the default le size of Automatic for the maximum size.
b. To automatically copy the sender on email messages sent from the prole, select the Auto CC check
box.
12. Review all the information, and then click one of the following options:
● Save and Test: Select this option to save the information and test the connection.
● Save Only: Select this option to save the information without testing the connection.
● Cancel: Select this option to quit the conguration without saving.
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Step three: Add contacts to the E-mail Address Book
▲ In the left navigation pane, click E-mail Address Book to add email addresses to the address book
accessible from the printer.
To enter an individual email address complete the following task:
a. In the Contact Name eld, enter the name of the new email contact.
b. In the Contact E-mail Address, enter the email address of the new email contact.
c. Click Add/Edit.
To create an email group, complete the following task:
a. Click New Group.
b. In the Enter the group name eld, enter a name for the new group.
c. Click a name in the All Individuals area, and then click the arrow button to move it to the Individuals in
Group area.
NOTE: Select multiple names at one time by pressing Ctrl and then clicking a name.
d. Click Save.
Step four: Congure the default E-mail Options
▲ In the left navigation pane, click E-mail options to congure the default email options.
a. In the E-mail Subject and Body Text area, complete the following elds:
i. In the E-mail Subject eld, enter a default subject line for the email messages.
ii. In the Body Text eld, enter a custom default message for the email messages.
iii. Select Show body text to enable the default body text to display in emails.
iv. Select Hide body text to suppress the default body text for an email.
b. In the Scan Settings area, complete the following elds:
i. From the Scan File Type drop-down, select the default le format for scanned les.
ii. From the Scan Paper Size drop-down, select the default paper size for scanned les.
iii. From the Scan Resolution drop-down, select the default resolution for scanned les.
NOTE: Higher resolution images have more dots per inch (dpi), so they show more detail.
Lower resolution images have fewer dots per inch and show less detail, but the le size is
smaller.
iv. From the Output Color drop-down, select Black & White or Color.
v. In the File Name Prex eld, enter a le name prex (e.g., MyScan).
c. Click Apply.
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Set up the Scan to E-mail feature on a Mac
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Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
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Step two: Congure the Scan to E-mail feature
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Step three: Add contacts to the E-mail Address Book
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Step four: Congure the default E-mail Options
Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
Use one of the following methods to open the Embedded Web Server (EWS) interface.
Method one: Use a web browser to open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Network button or the Wireless
button to display the IP address or host name.
2. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays on the
printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the web browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be safe,
select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer.
Method two: Use the HP Utility to open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
1. Open the Applications folder, select HP, and then select HP Utility. The main HP Utility screen displays.
2. In the main HP Utility screen, access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) in one of the following ways:
● In the Printer Settings area, click Additional Settings, and then click Open Embedded Web Server.
● In the Scan Settings area, click Scan to Email, and then click Begin Scan to E-mail Setup....
The HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) opens.
Step two: Congure the Scan to E-mail feature
1. In the HP EWS, click the System tab.
2. On the left navigation pane, click the Administration link.
3. In the Enabled Features area, set the Scan to Email option to On.
4. Click the Scan tab.
5. On the left navigation pane, click the Outgoing E-mail Proles link.
6. On the Outgoing E-mail Proles page, click the New button.
7. In the E-mail Address area, complete the following elds:
a. In the Your E-mail Address eld, enter the sender’s email address for the new outgoing email prole.
b. In the Display Name eld, enter the sender’s name. This is the name that will display on the printer
control panel.
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8. In the SMTP Server Settings area, complete the following elds:
a. In the SMTP Server eld, enter the address of the SMTP server.
b. In the SMTP Port eld, enter the SMTP port number.
NOTE: In most cases, the default port number does not need to be changed.
NOTE: If you are using a hosted SMTP service such as gmail, verify the SMTP address, port number,
and SSL settings from the service provider’s website or other sources. Typically, for gmail, the SMTP
address is smtp.gmail.com, port number 465, and the SSL should be enabled.
Please refer to online sources to conrm these server settings are current and valid at the time of
conguration.
c. If you are using Google™ Gmail for email service, select the Always use secure connection (SSL/TLS)
check box.
9. If the SMTP server requires authentication to send an email, complete the following elds in the SMTP
Authentication area:
a. Select the SMTP server requires authentication for outgoing e-mail messages check box.
b. In the SMTP User ID eld, enter the user ID for the SMTP server.
c. In the SMTP Password eld, enter the password for the SMTP server.
10. To require a PIN to be entered on the printer control panel before an email is sent using the email address,
complete the following elds in the Optional PIN area:
a. In the PIN (Optional) eld, enter a four digit PIN.
b. In the Conrm PIN eld, re-enter the four digit PIN.
NOTE: HP recommends creating a PIN to secure the email prole.
NOTE: When a PIN is created, it must be entered on the printer control panel each time the prole is used
to send a scan to email.
11. To congure optional email preferences, complete the following elds in the E-mail Message Preferences
area:
a. From the Maximum Size for E-mail Message Attachments drop-down, select the maximum size for
email message attachments.
NOTE: HP recommends using the default le size of Automatic for the maximum size.
b. To automatically copy the sender on email messages sent from the prole, select the Auto CC check
box.
12. Review all the information, and then click one of the following options:
● Save and Test: Select this option to save the information and test the connection.
● Save Only: Select this option to save the information without testing the connection.
● Cancel: Select this option to quit the conguration without saving.
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Step three: Add contacts to the E-mail Address Book
▲ In the left navigation pane, click E-mail Address Book to add email addresses to the address book
accessible from the printer.
To enter an individual email address complete the following task:
a. In the Contact Name eld, enter the name of the new email contact.
b. In the Contact E-mail Address, enter the email address of the new email contact.
c. Click Add/Edit.
To create an email group, complete the following task:
a. Click New Group.
b. In the Enter the group name eld, enter a name for the new group.
c. Click a name in the All Individuals area, and then click the arrow button to move it to the Individuals in
Group area.
NOTE: Select multiple names at one time by pressing Ctrl and then clicking a name.
d. Click Save.
Step four: Congure the default E-mail Options
▲ In the left navigation pane, click E-mail options to congure the default email options.
a. In the Default Subject and Body Text area, complete the following elds:
i. In the E-mail Subject eld, enter a default subject line for the email messages.
ii. In the Body Text eld, enter a custom default message for the email messages.
iii. Select Show body text to enable the default body text to display in emails.
iv. Select Hide body text to suppress the default body text for an email.
b. In the Scan Settings area, complete the following elds:
i. From the Scan File Type drop-down, select the default le format for scanned les.
ii. From the Scan Paper Size drop-down, select the default paper size for scanned les.
iii. From the Scan Resolution drop-down, select the default resolution for scanned les.
NOTE: Higher resolution images have more dots per inch (dpi), so they show more detail.
Lower resolution images have fewer dots per inch and show less detail, but the le size is
smaller.
iv. From the Output Color drop-down, select Black & White or Color.
v. In the File Name Prex eld, enter a le name prex (e.g., MyScan).
c. Click Apply.
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Set up the Scan to Network Folder feature (touchscreen models only)
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Introduction
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Before you begin
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Method one: Use the Scan to Network Folder Wizard (Windows)
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Method two: Set up the Scan to Network Folder feature via the HP Embedded Web Server (Windows)
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Set up the Scan to Network Folder feature on a Mac
Introduction
The printer has a feature that enables it to scan a document and save it to a network folder. To use this scan
feature, the printer must be connected to a network; however, the feature is not available until it has been
congured. There are two methods for conguring Scan to network folder, the Scan to Network Folder Wizard
(Windows), which is installed in the HP program group for the printer as part of the full software installation, and
the Network Folder Setup through the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS). Use the following information to set up
the Scan to Network Folder feature.
Before you begin
To set up the Scan to Network Folder feature, the printer must have an active network connection to the same
network as the computer that will run the setup process.
Administrators need the following information before beginning the conguration process.
● Administrative access to the printer
● The network path of the destination folder (e.g., \\servername.us.companyname.net\scans)
NOTE: The network folder must be set up as a shared folder for the Scan to Network Folder feature to
work.
Method one: Use the Scan to Network Folder Wizard (Windows)
Some HP printer's software includes driver installation. At the end of this installation is an option to Setup Scan to
Folder and Email. The setup wizards include the options for basic conguration.
NOTE: Some operating systems do not support the Scan to Network Folder Wizard.
1. Open the HP Printer Assistant.
● Windows 10: From the Start menu, click All Apps, click HP, and then select the printer name.
● Windows 8.1: Click the down arrow in lower left corner of the Start screen, and then select the printer
name.
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● Windows 8: Right-click an empty area on the Start screen, click All Apps on the app bar, and then
select the printer name.
● Windows 7: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click the folder for
the printer, and then select the printer name.
2. In the HP Printer Assistant, select Scan, and then select Scan to Network Folder Wizard.
NOTE: If the Scan to Network Folder Wizard option is not available, use Method two: Set up the Scan to
Network Folder feature via the HP Embedded Web Server (Windows) on page 84
3. In the Network Folder Proles dialog, click the New button. The Scan to Network Folder Setup dialog opens.
4. On the 1. Start page, enter the folder name in the Display Name eld. This is the name that will display on
the printer control panel.
5. Complete the Destination Folder eld in one of the following ways:
a. Enter the le path manually.
b. Click the Browse button and navigate to the folder location.
c. Complete the following task to create a shared folder:
i. Click Share Path.
ii. In the Manage Network Shares dialog, click New.
iii. In the Share Name eld, enter the name to display for the shared folder.
iv. To complete the Folder Path eld, click the Browse button, and then select one of the following
options. Click OK when done.
● Navigate to an existing folder on the computer.
● Click Make New Folder to create a new folder.
v. If the shared path needs a description, enter a description in the Description eld.
vi. In the Share Type eld, select one of the following options, and then click Apply.
● Public
● Private
NOTE: For security considerations, HP recommends selecting Private as the share type.
vii. When a The share was successfully created message displays, click OK.
viii. Select the check box for the destination folder, and then click OK.
6. To create a shortcut to the network folder on the computer desktop, select the Create a Desktop shortcut to
the network folder check box
7. To require a PIN to be entered on the printer control panel before the printer can send a scanned document
to a network folder, enter a 4-digit PIN in the Security PIN eld, and then re-enter the PIN in the Conrm
Security PIN eld. Click Next.
NOTE: HP recommends creating a PIN to secure the destination folder.
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NOTE: When a PIN is created, it must be entered on the printer control panel each time a scan is sent to
the network folder.
8. On the 2. Authenticate page, enter the Windows User Name and Windows Password used to log in to the
computer, and then click Next.
9. On the 3. Congure page, select the default scan settings by completing the following task, and then click
Next.
a. From the Document Type drop-down, select the default le format for scanned les.
b. From the Color Preference drop-down, select Black & White or Color.
c. From the Paper Size drop-down, select the default paper size for scanned les.
d. From the Quality Settings drop-down, select the default resolution for scanned les.
NOTE: Higher resolution images have more dots per inch (dpi), so they show more detail. Lower
resolution images have fewer dots per inch and show less detail, but the le size is smaller.
e. In the Filename Prex eld, enter a le name prex (e.g., MyScan).
10. On the 4. Finish page, review the information and verify all the settings are correct. If there is an error, click
the Back button to correct the error. If the settings are correct, click the Save and Test button to test the
conguration.
11. When the Congratulations message displays, click Finish to complete the conguration.
12. The Network Folder Proles dialog now shows the newly added sender email prole. Click Close to exit the
wizard.
Method two: Set up the Scan to Network Folder feature via the HP Embedded Web
Server (Windows)
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Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
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Step two: Congure the Scan to Network Folder feature
Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Network button or the Wireless
button to display the IP address or host name.
2. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays on the
printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the web browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be safe,
select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer.
Step two: Congure the Scan to Network Folder feature
1. In the HP EWS, click the System tab.
2. On the left navigation pane, click the Administration link.
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3. In the Enabled Features area, set the Scan to Network Folder option to On.
4. Click the Scan tab.
5. On the left navigation pane, make sure that the Network Folder Setup link is highlighted. The Scan to
Network Folder page should be displayed.
6. On the Network Folder Conguration page, click the New button.
7. In the Network Folder Information area, complete the following elds:
a. In the Display Name eld, enter the name to display for the folder.
b. In the Network Path eld, enter the network path to the folder.
c. In the Username eld, enter the user name needed to access the folder on the network.
d. In the Password eld, enter the password needed to access the folder on the network.
8. To require a PIN to be entered on the printer control panel before the printer can send a le to a network
folder, complete the following elds in the Secure the Folder Access with a PIN area:
a. In the PIN (Optional) eld, enter a four digit PIN.
b. In the Conrm PIN eld, re-enter the four digit PIN.
NOTE: HP recommends creating a PIN to secure the destination folder.
NOTE: When a PIN is created, it must be entered on the printer control panel each time a scan is sent to
the network folder.
9. In the Scan Settings area, complete the following elds:
a. From the Scan File Type drop-down, select the default le format scanned les.
b. From the Scan Paper Size drop-down, select the default paper size for scanned les.
c. From the Scan Resolution drop-down, select the default scan resolution for scanned les.
NOTE: Higher resolution images have more dots per inch (dpi), so they show more detail. Lower
resolution images have fewer dots per inch and show less detail, but the le size is smaller.
d. In the Output Color drop-down, select whether scanned les will be in black and white or in color.
e. In the File Name Prex eld, enter a le name prex (e.g., MyScan).
10. Review all the information, and then click one of the following options:
● Save and Test: Select this option to save the information and test the connection.
● Save Only: Select this option to save the information without testing the connection.
● Cancel: Select this option to quit the conguration without saving.
Set up the Scan to Network Folder feature on a Mac
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Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
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Step two: Congure the Scan to Network Folder feature
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Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
Use one of the following methods to open the Embedded Web Server (EWS) interface.
Method one: Use a web browser to open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Network button or the Wireless
button to display the IP address or host name.
2. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays on the
printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the web browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be safe,
select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer.
Method two: Use the HP Utility to open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
1. Open the Applications folder, select HP, and then select HP Utility. The main HP Utility screen displays.
2. In the main HP Utility screen, access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) in one of the following ways:
● In the Printer Settings area, click Additional Settings and then click Open Embedded Web Server.
● In the Scan Settings area, click Scan to Network Folder, and then click Register My Shared Folder....
NOTE: If you do not have a shared network folder available, click Help Me Do This to view
information about creating the folder.
The HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) opens.
Step two: Congure the Scan to Network Folder feature
1. In the HP EWS, click the System tab.
2. On the left navigation pane, click the Administration link.
3. In the Enabled Features area, set the Scan to Network Folder option to On.
4. Click the Scan tab.
5. On the left navigation pane, make sure that the Network Folder Setup link is highlighted. The Scan to
Network Folder page should be displayed.
6. On the Network Folder Conguration page, click the New button.
7. In the Network Folder Information area, complete the following elds:
a. In the Display Name eld, enter the name to display for the folder.
b. In the Network Path eld, enter the network path to the folder.
c. In the Username eld, enter the user name needed to access the folder on the network.
d. In the Password eld, enter the password needed to access the folder on the network.
8. To require a PIN to be entered on the printer control panel before the printer can send a le to a network
folder, complete the following elds in the Secure the Folder Access with a PIN area:
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a. In the PIN (Optional) eld, enter a four digit PIN.
b. In the Conrm PIN eld, re-enter the four digit PIN.
NOTE: HP recommends creating a PIN to secure the destination folder.
NOTE: When a PIN is created, it must be entered on the printer control panel each time a scan is sent to
the network folder.
9. In the Scan Settings area, complete the following elds:
a. From the Scan File Type drop-down, select the default le format scanned les.
b. From the Scan Paper Size drop-down, select the default paper size for scanned les.
c. From the Scan Resolution drop-down, select the default scan resolution for scanned les.
NOTE: Higher resolution images have more dots per inch (dpi), so they show more detail. Lower
resolution images have fewer dots per inch and show less detail, but the le size is smaller.
d. In the Output Color drop-down, select whether scanned les will be in black and white or in color.
e. In the File Name Prex eld, enter a le name prex (e.g., MyScan).
10. Review all the information, and then click one of the following options:
● Save and Test: Select this option to save the information and test the connection.
● Save Only: Select this option to save the information without testing the connection.
● Cancel: Select this option to quit the conguration without saving.
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Scan to a USB ash drive (touchscreen models only)
1. Load the document on the scanner glass or into the document feeder according to the indicators on the
printer.
2. Insert a USB ash drive into the walk-up USB port.
3. The USB Flash Drive menu opens with the following options:
● Print Documents
● View and Print Photos
● Scan to USB Drive
4. Select Scan to USB Drive.
5. When the summary screen opens, the following settings can be adjusted:
● Scan File Type
● Scan Resolution
● Scan Paper Size
● Scan Source
● File Name Prex
● Output Color
6. Touch the Scan button to scan and save the le.
The printer creates a folder named HPSCANS on the USB drive, and it saves the le in .PDF or .JPG format
using an automatically generated le name.
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Scan to email (touchscreen models only)
Use the printer control panel to scan a le directly to an email address. The scanned le is sent to the address as
an email message attachment.
NOTE: In order to use this feature, the printer must be connected to a network and the Scan to Email feature
must be congured by using the Scan to Email Setup Wizard (Windows) or the HP Embedded Web Server.
1. Load the document on the scanner glass according to the indicators on the printer.
2. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Scan icon.
3. Touch Scan to E-mail.
4. Select the From address that you want to use. This is also known as an “outgoing email prole.”
NOTE: If the printer is congured with only one outgoing email prole, then this option will not be
available.
NOTE: If the PIN feature has been set up, enter the PIN and touch the OK button. However, a PIN is not
required to use this feature.
5. Touch the To button and pick the address or group to which you want to send the le. Touch the Done
button when nished.
● To send the message to a dierent address, touch the New button again and then enter the email
address.
6. Touch the Subject button if you would like to add a subject line
7. To view the scan settings, touch Settings.
To change a scan setting, touch Edit and then change the setting.
8. Touch the Scan button to start the scan job.
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Scan to a network folder (touchscreen models only)
Use the printer control panel to scan a document and save it to a folder on the network.
NOTE: In order to use this feature, the printer must be connected to a network and the Scan to Network Folder
feature must be congured by using the Scan to Network Folder Setup Wizard (Windows) or the HP Embedded
Web Server.
1. Load the document on the scanner glass according to the indicators on the printer.
2. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Scan icon.
3. Touch the Scan to Network Folder item.
4. In the list of network folders, select the folder to which you want to save the document.
5. The control panel screen displays the scan settings.
● If you want to change any of the settings, touch the Settings button, and then change the settings.
● If the settings are correct, go to the next step.
6. Touch the Scan button to start the scan job.
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Additional scan tasks
Go to www.hp.com/support/ljM148MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM227MFP.
Instructions are available for performing specic scan tasks, such as the following:
● How to scan a general photo or document
● How to scan as editable text (OCR)
● How to scan multiple pages into a single le
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7 Fax
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Set up to send and receive faxes
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Send a fax
●
Additional fax tasks
For more information:
The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/
support/ljM148MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM227MFP.
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:
● Install and congure
● Learn and use
● Solve problems
● Download software and rmware updates
● Join support forums
● Find warranty and regulatory information
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Set up to send and receive faxes
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Before starting
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Step 1: Identify the phone connection type
●
Step 2: Set up the fax
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Step 3: Congure the fax time, date, and header
●
Step 4: Run a fax test
Before starting
Make sure that the printer was fully set up before connecting the fax service.
NOTE: Use the telephone cable and any adapters that shipped with the printer to connect the printer to the
telephone jack.
NOTE: In countries/regions that use serial telephone systems, an adapter is shipped with the printer. Use the
adapter to connect other telecom devices to the same telephone jack the printer is connected to.
Complete the instructions in each of the following four steps:
Step 1: Identify the phone connection type on page 94.
Step 2: Set up the fax on page 95.
Step 3: Congure the fax time, date, and header on page 98.
Step 4: Run a fax test on page 100.
Step 1: Identify the phone connection type
Review the following equipment and service types to determine which setup method to use. The method used
depends on the equipment and services already installed on the phone system.
NOTE: The printer is an analog device. HP recommends using the printer on a dedicated analog telephone line.
● Dedicated phone line: The printer is the only piece of equipment or service connected to the phone line
● Voice calls: Voice and fax calls use the same phone line
● Answering machine: An answering machine answers voice calls on the same phone line used for fax calls
● Voice mail: A voice-mail subscription service uses the same phone line as the fax
● Distinctive ring service: A service from the telephone company that allows several phone numbers to be
associated with one phone line, and each number has a dierent ring pattern; the printer detects the ring
pattern assigned to it and answers the call
● Computer dial-up modem: A computer uses the phone line to connect to the Internet through a dial-up
connection
● DSL line: A digital subscriber line (DSL) service from the telephone company; this service might be called
ADSL in some countries/regions
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● PBX or ISDN phone system: A private branch exchange (PBX) phone system or an integrated services digital
network (ISDN) system
● VoIP phone system: Voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) through an Internet provider
Step 2: Set up the fax
Click the link below that best describes the environment in which the printer will be sending and receiving faxes,
and follow the setup instructions.
● Dedicated phone line on page 95
● Shared voice/fax line on page 96
● Shared voice/fax line with an answering machine on page 97
Instructions for only three of the connection types are included here. For more information about connecting the
printer with other connection types, go to the support website www.hp.com/support/ljM148MFP, www.hp.com/
support/ljM227MFP.
NOTE: This printer is an analog fax device. HP recommends using the printer on a dedicated analog telephone
line. For a digital environment, such as DSL, PBX, ISDN, or VoIP, make sure to use the correct lters and congure
the digital settings correctly. For more information, contact the digital service provider.
NOTE: Do not connect more than three devices to the telephone line.
NOTE: Voice mail is not supported with this printer.
Dedicated phone line
Follow these steps to set up the printer on a dedicated phone line with no additional services.
1. Connect the telephone cable to the fax port on the printer and to the telephone jack on the wall.
NOTE: Some countries/regions might require an adapter for the telephone cable that came with the
printer.
NOTE: On some printers, the fax port might be above the phone port. Refer to the icons on the printer.
2. Set the printer to answer fax calls automatically.
a. Turn the printer on.
b. From the control panel, open the Setup menu.
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c. Select the Fax Setup menu.
d. Select the Basic Setup menu.
e. Select the Answer Mode setting.
f. Select the Automatic option.
3. Continue to Step 3: Congure the fax time, date, and header on page 98.
Shared voice/fax line
Follow these steps to set up the printer on a shared voice/fax line.
1. Disconnect any devices that are connected to the telephone jack.
2. Connect the telephone cable to the fax port on the printer and to the telephone jack on the wall.
NOTE: Some countries/regions might require an adapter to the telephone cable that came with the
printer.
NOTE: On some printers, the fax port might be above the phone port. Refer to the icons on the printer.
3. Remove the plug from the telephone line out port on the rear of the printer, and then connect a phone to
this port.
4. Set the printer to answer fax calls automatically.
a. Turn the printer on.
b. From the control panel, open the Setup menu.
c. Select the Fax Setup menu.
d. Select the Basic Setup menu.
e. Select the Answer Mode setting, and then select the Automatic option.
5. Set the printer to check for a dial tone before sending a fax.
NOTE: This prevents the printer from sending a fax while someone is on the telephone.
a. From the control panel, open the Setup menu.
b. Select the Fax Setup menu.
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c. Select the Advanced Setup menu.
d. Select the Detect Dial Tone setting, and then select On.
6. Continue to Step 3: Congure the fax time, date, and header on page 98.
Shared voice/fax line with an answering machine
Follow these steps to set up the printer on a shared voice/fax line with an answering machine.
1. Disconnect any devices that are connected to the telephone jack.
2. Remove the plug from the telephone line out port on the rear of the printer.
3. Connect the telephone cable to the fax port on the printer and to the telephone jack on the wall.
NOTE: Some countries/regions might require an adapter for the telephone cable that came with the
printer.
NOTE: On some printers, the fax port might be above the phone port. Refer to the icons on the printer.
4. Connect the answering machine telephone cable to the telephone line out port on the rear of the printer.
NOTE: Connect the answering machine directly to the printer, or the answering machine might record fax
tones from a sending fax machine and the printer might not receive faxes.
NOTE: If the answering machine does not have a built-in telephone, connect a telephone to the OUT port
on the answering machine for convenience.
NOTE: On some printers, the fax port might be above the phone port. Refer to the icons on the printer.
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5. Congure the rings to answer setting on the printer.
a. Turn the printer on.
b. From the control panel, open the Setup menu.
c. Select the Fax Setup menu.
d. Select the Basic Setup menu.
e. Select the Rings to Answer option.
f. Use the numeric keypad on the printer control panel to set the number of rings to 5 or more, and then
select OK.
6. Set the printer to answer fax calls automatically.
a. From the control panel, open the Setup menu.
b. Select the Fax Setup menu.
c. Select the Basic Setup menu.
d. Select the Answer Mode setting, and then select the Automatic option.
7. Set the printer to check for a dial tone before sending a fax.
NOTE: This prevents the printer from sending a fax while someone is on the telephone.
a. From the control panel, open the Setup menu.
b. Select the Fax Setup menu.
c. Select the Advanced Setup menu.
d. Select the Detect Dial Tone setting, and then select the On button.
8. Continue to Step 3: Congure the fax time, date, and header on page 98.
Step 3: Congure the fax time, date, and header
Congure the printer fax settings using one of the following methods:
● HP Fax Setup Wizard on page 98 (recommended method)
● Printer control panel on page 99
● HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and HP Device Toolbox (Windows) on page 99 (if the software is
installed)
NOTE: In the United States and many other countries/regions, setting the time, date, and other fax header
information is a legal requirement.
HP Fax Setup Wizard
Access the Fax Setup Wizard after initial setup and software installation by following these steps.
NOTE: The Fax Setup Wizard is only available in the Windows 7 operating system.
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1. Open the HP Printer Assistant.
● Windows 10: From the Start menu, click All Apps, click HP, and then select the printer name.
● Windows 8.1: Click the down arrow in lower left corner of the Start screen, and then select the printer
name.
● Windows 8: Right-click an empty area on the Start screen, click All Apps on the app bar, and then
select the printer name.
● Windows 7: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click the folder for
the printer, and then select the printer name.
2. In the HP Printer Assistant, select Fax, and then select Fax Setup Wizard.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions in the Fax Setup Wizard to congure the fax settings.
4. Continue to Step 4: Run a fax test on page 100.
Printer control panel
To use the control panel to set the date, time, and header, complete the following steps.
1. From the control panel, open the Setup menu.
2. Select the Fax Setup menu.
3. Select the Basic Setup menu.
4. Select the Time/Date option.
5. Select 12-hour clock or 24-hour clock.
6. Use the keypad to enter the current time, and then select OK.
NOTE: Touchscreen control panels: Select the 123 button to open a keypad that contains special
characters, if needed.
7. Select the date format.
8. Use the keypad to enter the current date, and then select OK.
9. Select the Fax Header menu.
10. Use the keypad to enter the fax number, and then select OK.
NOTE: The maximum number of characters for the fax number is 20.
11. Use the keypad to enter the company name or header, and then select OK.
NOTE: The maximum number of characters for the fax header is 25.
12. Continue to Step 4: Run a fax test on page 100.
HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and HP Device Toolbox (Windows)
1. Start the HP EWS either from the Start menu or a web browser.
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Start menu
a. Open the HP Printer Assistant.
● Windows 10: From the Start menu, click All Apps, click HP, and then select the printer name.
● Windows 8.1: Click the down arrow in lower left corner of the Start screen, and then select the
printer name.
● Windows 8: Right-click an empty area on the Start screen, click All Apps on the app bar, and then
select the printer name.
● Windows 7: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click the folder
for the printer, and then select the printer name.
b. In the HP Printer Assistant, select Print, and then select HP Device Toolbox.
Web browser
a. 2-line control panels: From the control panel, press the Setup button. Open the Network Setup
menu, and then select Show IP Address to display the IP address or host name.
Touchscreen control panels: From the control panel, touch the Connection Information
button, and then touch the Network Connected button or the Network Wi-Fi ON button to
display the IP address or host name.
b. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays
on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the web browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be
safe, select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer.
2. Click the Fax tab.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to congure the fax settings.
4. Continue to Step 4: Run a fax test on page 100.
Step 4: Run a fax test
Run a fax test to make sure that the fax is set up correctly.
1. From the control panel, open the Setup menu.
2. Select the Service menu.
3. Select the Fax Service menu.
4. Select the Run Fax Test option. The printer prints a test report.
5. Review the report.
● If the report indicates the printer passed the test, the printer is ready to send and receive faxes.
● If the report indicates the printer failed the test, review the report for more information about xing
the problem. The fax troubleshooting checklist has more information on resolving fax problems.
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Send a fax
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Fax from the atbed scanner
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Fax from the document feeder
●
Use speed dials and group-dial entries
●
Send a fax from the software
●
Send a fax from a third-party software program, such as Microsoft Word
Fax from the atbed scanner
1. Place the document face-down on the scanner
glass.
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2. From the Home screen on the printer control
panel, touch the Fax icon.
3. Use the keypad to enter the fax number.
4. Touch the Start Fax button.
5. The printer prompts you to conrm that you are
sending from the scanner glass. Touch the Yes
button.
6. The printer prompts you to load the rst page.
Touch the OK button.
7. The printer scans the rst page and then prompts
you to load another page. If the document has
multiple pages, touch the Yes button. Continue this
process until you have scanned all the pages.
8. When you have scanned the last page, touch the
No button at the prompt. The printer sends the fax.
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Fax from the document feeder
1. Insert the originals into the document feeder face-
up.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the printer, do
not use an original that contains correction tape,
correction uid, paper clips, or staples. Also, do not
load photographs, small originals, or fragile
originals into the document feeder.
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2. Adjust the paper guides until they are snug against
the paper.
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3. From the Home screen on the printer control
panel, touch the Fax icon.
4. Use the keypad to enter the fax number.
5. Touch the Start Fax button.
Use speed dials and group-dial entries
NOTE: Phone book entries must be set up using the Fax Menu prior to using the phone book to send faxes.
1. Load the document onto the scanner glass or into
the document feeder.
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2. From the Home screen on the printer control
panel, touch the Fax icon.
3. On the keypad, touch the fax phone book icon.
4. Touch the name of the individual or group entry
that you want to use.
5. Touch the Start Fax button.
Send a fax from the software
The procedure to send a fax varies according to your specications. The most typical steps follow.
1. Open the HP Printer Assistant.
● Windows 10: From the Start menu, click All Apps, click HP, and then select the printer name.
● Windows 8.1: Click the down arrow in lower left corner of the Start screen, and then select the printer
name.
● Windows 8: Right-click an empty area on the Start screen, click All Apps on the app bar, and then
select the printer name.
● Windows 7: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click the folder for
the printer, and then select the printer name.
2. In the HP Printer Assistant, select Fax, and then select Send Fax.
3. Enter the fax number of one or more recipients.
4. Load the document in the document feeder.
5. Click Send Now.
Send a fax from a third-party software program, such as Microsoft Word
1. Open a document in a third-party program.
2. Click the File menu, and then click Print.
3. Select the fax print driver from the print driver drop-down list. The fax software opens.
4. Enter the fax number of one or more recipients.
5. Include any pages loaded at the printer. This step is optional.
6. Click Send Now.
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Additional fax tasks
Go to www.hp.com/support/ljM148MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM227MFP.
Instructions are available for performing specic fax tasks, such as the following:
● Create and manage fax speed dial lists
● Congure fax billing codes
● Use a fax printing schedule
● Block incoming faxes
● Fax archiving and forwarding
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Use HP Web Services applications (touchscreen models only)
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Change the printer connection type (Windows)
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Advanced conguration with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and HP Device Toolbox (Windows)
●
Advanced conguration with HP Utility for OS X
●
Congure IP network settings
●
Printer security features
●
Congure the Quiet Print Mode settings
●
Energy-conservation settings
●
Update the rmware
For more information:
The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/
support/ljM148MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM227MFP.
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:
● Install and congure
● Learn and use
● Solve problems
● Download software and rmware updates
● Join support forums
● Find warranty and regulatory information
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Use HP Web Services applications (touchscreen models only)
HP Web Services applications provide useful content that can be automatically downloaded from the Internet to
the printer. Choose from a variety of applications including news, calendars, forms, and cloud-based document
storage.
To activate these applications and schedule the downloads, go to the HP Connected website at
www.hpconnected.com
NOTE: To use this feature, the printer must be connected to a wired or wireless network and have internet
access. HP Web Services must be enabled on the printer.
Enable Web Services
This process enables both HP Web Services and the Apps
2
button.
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe until the Setup menu displays. Touch the Setup
icon to open the menu.
2. Touch HP Web Services.
3. Touch Enable Web Services.
4. To print the HP Web Services Terms of Use, touch Print.
5. Touch OK to complete the procedure.
After you download an application from the HP Connected website, it is available in the Apps menu on the
printer control panel.
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Change the printer connection type (Windows)
If you are already using the printer and you wish to change the way it is connected, use Device Setup & Software
to change the connection. For example, connect the new printer to the computer using a USB or network
connection, or change the connection from a USB to a wireless connection.
To open Device Setup & Software, complete the following procedure:
1. Open the HP Printer Assistant.
● Windows 10: From the Start menu, click All Apps, click HP, and then select the printer name.
● Windows 8.1: Click the down arrow in lower left corner of the Start screen, and then select the printer
name.
● Windows 8: Right-click an empty area on the Start screen, click All Apps on the app bar, and then
select the printer name.
● Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All
Programs, click HP, click the folder for the printer, and then select the printer name.
2. In the HP Printer Assistant, select Tools from the navigation bar, and then select Device Setup & Software.
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Advanced conguration with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and
HP Device Toolbox (Windows)
Use the HP Embedded Web Server to manage printing functions from a computer instead of the printer control
panel.
● View printer status information
● Determine the remaining life for all supplies and order new ones
●
View and change tray congurations
● View and change the printer control-panel menu conguration
● View and print internal pages
● Receive notication of printer and supplies events
● View and change network conguration
The HP Embedded Web Server works when the printer is connected to an IP-based network. The HP Embedded
Web Server does not support IPX-based printer connections. Internet access is not needed to open and use the
HP Embedded Web Server.
When the printer is connected to the network, the HP Embedded Web Server is automatically available.
NOTE: HP Device Toolbox is software used to connect to the HP Embedded Web Server when the printer is
connected to a computer via USB. It is available only if a full installation was performed when the printer was
installed on a computer. Depending on how the printer is connected, some features might not be available.
NOTE: The HP Embedded Web Server is not accessible beyond the network rewall.
Method one: Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) from the software
1. Open the HP Printer Assistant.
● Windows 10: From the Start menu, click All Apps, click HP, and then select the printer name.
● Windows 8.1: Click the down arrow in lower left corner of the Start screen, and then select the printer
name.
● Windows 8: Right-click an empty area on the Start screen, click All Apps on the app bar, and then
select the printer name.
● Windows 7: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click the folder for
the printer, and then select the printer name.
2. In the HP Printer Assistant, select Print, and then select HP Device Toolbox.
Method two: Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) from a web browser
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
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1 2 3
1 2-line control panel (fax models)
2 2-line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
1. 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the button. Open the Network Setup menu, and
then select Show IP Address to display the IP address or host name.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Connection
Information button, and then touch the Network Connected button or the Network Wi-Fi
ON
button to display the IP address or host name.
2. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays on the
printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the web browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be safe,
select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer.
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Tab or section Description
Home tab
Provides printer, status, and
conguration information.
● Device Status: Shows the printer status and shows the approximate percent life remaining
of HP supplies.
● Supplies Status: Shows the approximate percent life remaining of HP supplies. Actual supply
life remaining can vary. Consider having a replacement supply available to install when print
quality is no longer acceptable. The supply does not need to be replaced unless the print
quality is no longer acceptable.
● Device Conguration: Shows the information found on the printer conguration page.
● Network Summary: Shows the information found on the printer network conguration
page.
● Reports: Print the conguration and supplies status pages that the printer generates.
● Job Storage Log: Shows a summary of all jobs stored in the printer memory.
(Job storage printers only)
● Color Usage Log: Shows a summary of color jobs that the printer has produced.
(Color printers only)
● Event Log: Shows a list of all printer events and errors.
● Open Source Licenses: Shows a summary of the licenses for open source software
programs that can be used with the printer.
System tab
Provides the ability to congure the
printer from your computer.
● Device Information: Provides basic printer and company information.
● Paper Setup: Change the default paper-handling settings for the printer.
● Print Quality: Change the default print-quality settings for the printer.
● Energy Settings: Change the default times for entering Sleep/Auto O mode or automatic
shut down.
● Job Storage Setup: Congure the job storage settings for the printer.
(Job storage printers only)
●
Paper Types: Congure print modes that correspond to the paper types that the printer
accepts.
● System Setup: Change the system defaults for the printer.
● Supply Settings: Change the settings for Cartridge is low alerts and other supplies
information.
● Service: Perform the cleaning procedure on the printer.
● Save and Restore: Save the current settings for the printer to a le on the computer. Use
this le to load the same settings onto another printer or to restore these settings to this
printer at a later time.
● Administration: Set or change the printer password. Enable or disable printer features.
NOTE: The System tab can be password-protected. If this printer is on a network, always
consult with the administrator before changing settings on this tab.
Print tab
Provides the ability to change default
print settings from your computer.
● Printing: Change the default printer print settings, such as number of copies and paper
orientation. These are the same options that are available on the control panel.
● PostScript: Turn o or on the Print PS Errors feature.
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Tab or section Description
Fax tab
(Fax printers only)
● Receive Options: Congure how the printer handles incoming faxes.
● Phone Book: Add or delete entries in the fax phone book.
● Junk Fax List: Set fax numbers to block from sending faxes to the printer.
● Fax Activity Log: Review recent fax activity for the printer.
Scan tab
(MFP printers only)
Congure the Scan to Network Folder and Scan to E-mail features.
● Network Folder Setup: Congure folders on the network to which the printer can save a
scanned le.
● Scan to E-mail Setup: Begin the process to set up the Scan to E-mail feature.
● Outgoing E-mail Proles: Set an email address that will appear as the “from” address for all
emails sent from the printer.
● E-mail Address Book: Add or delete entries in the email address book.
● E-mail Options: Congure a default subject line and body text. Congure default scan
settings for emails.
Copy tab
(MFP printers only)
Use this tab to set up the default copy settings.
Networking tab
(Network-connected printers only)
Provides the ability to change network
settings from your computer.
Network administrators can use this tab to control network-related settings for the printer when
it is connected to an IP-based network. It also allows the network administrator to set up Wi-Fi
Direct functionality. This tab does not appear if the printer is directly connected to a computer.
HP Web Services tab Use this tab to set up and use various Web tools with the printer.
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Advanced conguration with HP Utility for OS X
Use the HP Utility to check printer status or to view or change printer settings from a computer.
You can use the HP Utility when the printer is connected with a USB cable or is connected to a TCP/IP-based
network.
Open HP Utility
1. At the computer, open the Applications folder.
2. Select HP, and then select HP Utility.
HP Utility features
The HP Utility toolbar includes these items:
● Devices: Click this button to show or hide Mac products found by the HP Utility.
● All Settings: Click this button to return to the HP Utility main view.
● HP Support: Click this button to open a browser and go to the HP support website.
● Supplies: Click this button to open the HP SureSupply website.
● Registration: Click this button to open the HP registration website.
● Recycling: Click this button to open the HP Planet Partners Recycling Program website.
HP Utility consists of pages that you open by clicking in the All Settings list. The following table describes the
tasks that you can perform with HP Utility.
Item Description
Supplies Status Show the printer supplies status and provides links for ordering supplies online.
Device Information Show information about the currently selected printer, including the printer Service ID (if
assigned), the rmware version (FW Version), the Serial Number, and the IP address.
Commands Send special characters or print commands to the printer after the print job.
NOTE: This option is available only after you open the View menu and select the Show
Advanced Options item.
Color Usage
(Color printers only)
Show information about color jobs that the printer has produced.
File Upload Transfer les from the computer to the printer. You can upload the following types of les:
○ HP LaserJet printer command language (.PRN)
○ Portable document format (.PDF)
○ Postscript (.PS)
○ Text (.TXT)
Power Management Congure the printer economy settings.
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Item Description
Update Firmware Transfer a rmware update le to the printer.
NOTE: This option is available only after you open the View menu and select the Show
Advanced Options item.
HP Connected Access the HP Connected website.
Message Center Display error events that have occurred with the printer.
Duplex Mode
(Duplex printers only)
Turn on the automatic two-sided printing mode.
Network Settings
(Network-connected printers only)
Congure the network settings, such as the IPv4 settings, IPv6 settings, Bonjour settings,
and other settings.
Supplies Management Congure how the printer should behave when supplies are nearing the end of their
estimated life.
Trays Conguration Change paper size and type for each of the trays.
Additional Settings Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) for the printer.
NOTE: USB connections are not supported.
Proxy Server Settings Congure a proxy server for the printer.
Basic Fax Settings
(MFP fax models only)
Set up the elds in the fax header and congure how the printer answers incoming calls.
Fax Forwarding
(MFP fax models only)
Set up the printer to send the incoming faxes to a dierent number.
Fax Logs
(MFP fax models only)
View the logs of all faxes.
Fax Speed Dials
(MFP fax models only)
Add fax numbers to the speed dial list.
Junk Fax Blocking
(MFP fax models only)
Store the fax numbers you want to block.
Scan to E-mail
(MFP printers only)
Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) page for conguring settings for scanning to
email.
Scan to Network Folder
(MFP printers only)
Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) page for conguring settings for scanning to a
network folder.
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Congure IP network settings
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Introduction
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Printer sharing disclaimer
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View or change network settings
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Rename the printer on a network
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Manually congure IPv4 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel
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Link speed and duplex settings
Introduction
Use the following sections to congure the printer network settings.
Printer sharing disclaimer
HP does not support peer-to-peer networking, as the feature is a function of Microsoft operating systems and
not of the HP printer drivers. Go to Microsoft at www.microsoft.com.
View or change network settings
Use the HP Embedded Web Server to view or change IP conguration settings.
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
1 2 3
1 2-line control panel (fax models)
2 2–line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):
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a. 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the button. Open the Network Setup
menu, and then select Show IP Address to display the IP address or host name.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Connection
Information button, and then touch the Network Connected button or the Network
Wi-Fi ON button to display the IP address or host name.
b. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays
on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the web browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be
safe, select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer.
2. Click the Networking tab to obtain network information. Change settings as needed.
Rename the printer on a network
To rename the printer on a network so that it can be uniquely identied, use the HP Embedded Web Server.
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
1 2 3
1 2-line control panel (fax models)
2 2–line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):
a. 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the button. Open the Network Setup
menu, and then select Show IP Address to display the IP address or host name.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Connection
Information button, and then touch the Network Connected button or the Network
Wi-Fi ON button to display the IP address or host name.
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b. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays
on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the web browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be
safe, select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer.
2. Open the System tab.
3. On the Device Information page, the default printer name is in the Device Description eld. You can change
this name to uniquely identify this printer.
NOTE: Completing the other elds on this page is optional.
4. Click the Apply button to save the changes.
Manually congure IPv4 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel
Use the control-panel menus to manually set an IPv4 address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
1 2 3
1 2-line control panel (fax models)
2 2–line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
2-line control panels
1. On the printer control panel, press the button.
2. Open the following menus:
● Network Setup
● IPv4 Cong Method
● Manual
3. Use the arrow keys and the OK button to enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway, and then
touch the OK button to save the changes.
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Touchscreen control panels
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Setup button.
2. Scroll to and touch the Network Setup menu.
3. Touch the IPv4 Cong Method menu, and then touch the Manual button.
4. Use the keypad on the touchscreen to enter the IP address, and touch the OK button. Touch the Yes button
to conrm.
5. Use the keypad on the touchscreen to enter the subnet mask, and touch the OK button. Touch the Yes
button to conrm.
6. Use the keypad on the touchscreen to enter the default gateway, and touch the OK button. Touch the Yes
button to conrm.
Link speed and duplex settings
NOTE: This information applies only to Ethernet networks. It does not apply to wireless networks.
The link speed and communication mode of the print server must match the network hub. For most situations,
leave the printer in automatic mode. Incorrect changes to the link speed and duplex settings might prevent the
printer from communicating with other network devices. To make changes, use the printer control panel.
NOTE: The printer setting must match the setting for the network device (a network hub, switch, gateway,
router, or computer).
NOTE: Making changes to these settings causes the printer to turn o and then on. Make changes only when
the printer is idle.
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
1 2 3
1 2-line control panel (fax models)
2 2–line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
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1. 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the button.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe until the Setup
menu displays. Touch the Setup icon to open the menu.
2. Open the following menus:
● Network Setup
● Link Speed
3. Select one of the following options:
● Automatic: The print server automatically congures itself for the highest link speed and
communication mode allowed on the network.
● 10T Full: 10 megabytes per second (Mbps), full-duplex operation
● 10T Half: 10 Mbps, half-duplex operation
● 100TX Full: 100 Mbps, full-duplex operation
● 100TX Half: 100 Mbps, half-duplex operation
● 1000T Full: 1000 Mbps, full-duplex operation
4. Touch the Save button, or press the OK button. The printer turns o and then on.
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Printer security features
Introduction
The printer includes several security features to restrict who has access to conguration settings, to secure data,
and to prevent access to valuable hardware components.
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Assign or change the system password using the Embedded Web Server
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Lock the formatter
Assign or change the system password using the Embedded Web Server
Assign an administrator password for access to the printer and the HP Embedded Web Server so that
unauthorized users cannot change the printer settings.
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
1 2 3
1 2–line control panel (fax models)
2 2-line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):
a. 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the button. Open the Network Setup
menu, and then select Show IP Address to display the IP address or host name.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Connection
Information button, and then touch the Network Connected button or the Network
Wi-Fi ON
button to display the IP address or host name.
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b. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays
on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the web browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be
safe, select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer.
2. On the System tab, click the Administration link in the left navigation pane.
3. In the area labeled Product Security, enter the password in the Password eld.
4. Re-enter the password in the Conrm Password eld.
5. Click the Apply button.
NOTE: Make note of the password and store it in a safe place.
Lock the formatter
The formatter has a slot that you can use to attach a security cable. Locking the formatter prevents someone
from removing valuable components from it.
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Congure the Quiet Print Mode settings
Introduction
This printer has a quiet mode that reduces noise during printing. When quiet mode is turned on, the printer prints
at a slower speed.
NOTE: Quiet Print Mode reduces the printer print speed, which might improve print quality.
Use one of the following methods to congure the Quiet Print Mode setting.
Method one: Congure the Quiet Print Mode settings from the printer control panel
1 2 3
1 2–line control panel (fax models)
2 2-line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
1. 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the Setup button.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe until the Setup
menu displays. Touch the Setup icon to open the menu.
2. Open the following menus:
● System Setup
● Quiet Print Mode
3. 2-line control panels: Select On, and then press OK.
Touchscreen control panels: Touch On.
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Method two: Congure the Quiet Print Mode settings from HP Embedded Web Server
(EWS)
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
1 2 3
1 2–line control panel (fax models)
2 2-line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
1. 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the Setup button. Open the Network Setup
menu, and then select Show IP Address to display the IP address or host name.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Connection
Information button.
2. Open a Web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays on the
printer conguration page. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the Web browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be safe,
select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer.
3. Click the System tab.
4. On the left navigation pane, click the Paper Types link.
5. From the Quiet Print Mode drop-down, select On. Click Apply.
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Energy-conservation settings
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Introduction
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Print with EconoMode
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Set the Sleep/Auto O After Inactivity setting
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Set the Shut Down After Inactivity delay and congure the printer to use 1 watt or less of power
●
Set the Delay Shut Down setting
Introduction
The printer includes several economy features to conserve energy and supplies.
Print with EconoMode
This printer has an EconoMode option for printing drafts of documents. Using EconoMode can use less toner.
However, using EconoMode can also reduce print quality.
HP does not recommend the full-time use of EconoMode. If EconoMode is used full-time, the toner supply might
outlast the mechanical parts in the toner cartridge. If print quality begins to degrade and is no longer acceptable,
consider replacing the toner cartridge.
NOTE: If this option is not available in your print driver, you can set it using the HP Embedded Web Server.
1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the printer, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.
3. Click the Paper/Quality tab.
4. Click the EconoMode check box.
Set the Sleep/Auto O After Inactivity setting
Use the control panel menus to set the amount of idle time before the printer enters sleep mode.
Complete the following procedure to change the Sleep/Auto O After setting:
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
1 2 3
1 2–line control panel (fax models)
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2 2-line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
1. 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the button.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe until the Setup
menu displays. Touch the Setup icon to open the menu.
2. Open the following menus:
● System Setup
● Energy Settings
● Sleep/Auto O After
3. 2-line control panels: Use the arrow keys to select the time for the Sleep/Auto O delay, and then press the
OK button.
Touchscreen control panels: Select the time for the Sleep/Auto O After delay.
Set the Shut Down After Inactivity delay and congure the printer to use 1 watt or less of
power
Use the control panel menus to set the amount of time before the printer shuts down.
NOTE: After the printer shuts down, the power consumption is 1 watt or less.
Complete the following procedure to change the Shut Down After Delay setting:
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
1 2 3
1 2–line control panel (fax models)
2 2-line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
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1. 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the button.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe until the Setup
menu displays. Touch the Setup icon to open the menu.
2. Open the following menus:
● System Setup
● Energy Settings
● Shut Down After
3. Select the time for the Shut Down After delay.
NOTE: The default value is 4 hours.
Set the Delay Shut Down setting
Use the control panel menus to select whether or not the printer delays shutting down after the power button is
pressed.
Complete the following procedure to change the Delay Shut Down setting:
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
1 2 3
1 2–line control panel (fax models)
2 2-line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
1. 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the button.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe until the Setup
menu displays. Touch the Setup icon to open the menu.
2. Open the following menus:
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● System Setup
● Energy Settings
● Delay Shut Down
3. Select one of the delay options:
● No Delay: The printer shuts down after a period of inactivity determined by the Shut Down After
setting.
● When Ports Are Active: When this option is selected the printer will not shut down unless all ports are
inactive. An active network link or fax connection will prevent the printer from shutting down.
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Update the rmware
HP oers periodic printer updates, new Web Services apps, and new features to existing Web Services apps.
Follow these steps to update the printer rmware for a single printer. When you update the rmware, Web
Service apps will update automatically.
There are two supported methods to perform a rmware update on this printer. Use only one of the following
methods to update the printer rmware.
Method one: Update the rmware using the control panel
Use these steps to load the rmware from the control panel (for network-connected printers only), and/or set
the printer to automatically load future rmware updates. For USB-connected printers, skip to method two.
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
1 2 3
1 2–line control panel (fax models)
2 2-line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
2-line control panels:
1. Make sure the printer is connected to a wired (Ethernet) or wireless network with an active Internet
connection.
NOTE: The printer must be connected to the internet to update the rmware via a network connection.
2. On the printer control panel, press the Setup button.
3. Open the Service menu, and then open the LaserJet Update menu.
NOTE: If the LaserJet Update option is not listed, use method two.
4. Select Check for Update to check for updates.
NOTE: The printer automatically checks for an update, and if a newer version is detected, the update
process automatically starts.
5. Set the printer to automatically update the rmware when updates become available.
On the printer control panel, press the Setup button.
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Open the Service menu, open the LaserJet Update menu, and then select the Manage Updates menu.
Set the Allow Updates option to YES, and then set the Automatic Check option to ON.
Touchscreen control panels:
1. Make sure the printer is connected to a wired (Ethernet) or wireless network with an active Internet
connection.
NOTE: The printer must be connected to the internet to update the rmware via a network connection.
2. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Setup button.
3. Scroll to and open the Service menu, and then open the LaserJet Update menu.
NOTE: If the LaserJet Update option is not listed, use method two.
4. Touch Check for Updates Now to check for updates.
NOTE: The printer automatically checks for an update, and if a newer version is detected, the update
process automatically starts.
5. Set the printer to automatically update the rmware when updates become available.
From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Setup button.
Open the Service menu, open the LaserJet Update menu, and then select the Manage Updates menu.
Set the Allow Updates option to YES, and then set the Check automatically option to ON.
Method two: Update the rmware using the Firmware Update Utility
Use these steps to manually download and install the Firmware Update Utility from HP.com.
NOTE: This method is the only rmware update option available for printers connected to the computer via a
USB cable. It also works for printers connected to a network.
NOTE: You must have a print driver installed in order to use this method.
1. Go to www.hp.com/support, select your country/region language, click Get software and drivers link, type
the printer name in the search eld, press the Enter button, and then select the printer from the list of
search results.
2. Select the operating system.
3. Under the Firmware section, locate the Firmware Update Utility.
4. Click Download, click Run, and then click Run again.
5. When the utility launches, select the printer from the drop-down list, and then click Send Firmware.
NOTE: To print a conguration page to verify the installed rmware version before or after the update
process, click Print Cong.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation, and then click the Exit button to close the
utility.
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9 Solve problems
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Customer support
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Control panel help system (touchscreen models only)
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Restore the factory-set defaults
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A “Cartridge is low” or “Cartridge is very low” message displays on the printer control panel
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Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds
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Clear paper jams
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Clean the ADF replaceable lm assembly
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Improve print quality
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Improve copy and scan image quality
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Improve fax image quality
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Solve wired network problems
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Solve wireless network problems
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Solve fax problems
For more information:
The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/
support/ljM148MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM227MFP.
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:
● Install and congure
● Learn and use
● Solve problems
● Download software and rmware updates
● Join support forums
● Find warranty and regulatory information
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Customer support
Get telephone support for your country/region
Have the printer name, serial number, date of purchase, and
problem description ready
Country/region phone numbers are on the yer that was in the box
with the printer or at support.hp.com.
Get 24-hour Internet support, and download software utilities and
drivers
www.hp.com/support/ljM148MFP, www.hp.com/support/
ljM227MFP
Order additional HP service or maintenance agreements www.hp.com/go/carepack
Register the printer www.register.hp.com
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Control panel help system (touchscreen models only)
The printer has a built-in Help system that explains how to use each screen. To open the Help system, touch the
Help button in the lower-left corner of the screen.
For some screens, the Help opens to a global menu where you can search for specic topics. You can browse
through the menu structure by touching the buttons in the menu.
Some Help screens include animations that guide you through procedures, such as clearing jams.
For screens that contain settings for individual jobs, the Help opens to a topic that explains the options for that
screen.
If the printer alerts you of an error or warning, touch the Help button to open a message that describes the
problem. The message also contains instructions to help solve the problem.
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Restore the factory-set defaults
Restoring the factory-set defaults returns all of the printer and network settings to the factory defaults. It will
not reset the page count, or tray size. To restore the printer to the factory-default settings, follow these steps.
CAUTION: Restoring the factory-set defaults returns all of the settings to the factory defaults, and it also
deletes any pages that are stored in the memory.
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
1 2 3
1 2–line control panel (fax models)
2 2-line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
1. 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the button.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe until the Setup
menu displays. Touch the Setup icon to open the menu.
2. Open the following menus:
● Service
● Restore Defaults
3. Touch or press the OK button.
The printer automatically restarts.
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A “Cartridge is low” or “Cartridge is very low” message displays on
the printer control panel
Cartridge is low: The printer indicates when a cartridge level is low. Actual cartridge life remaining may vary.
Consider having a replacement available to install when print quality is no longer acceptable. The cartridge does
not need to be replaced now.
Cartridge is very low: The printer indicates when the cartridge level is very low. Actual cartridge life remaining
may vary. Consider having a replacement available to install when print quality is no longer acceptable. The
cartridge does not need to be replaced now unless the print quality is no longer acceptable.
Once an HP cartridge has reached Very Low, HP’s Premium Protection Warranty on that cartridge has ended.
Change the “Very Low” settings
You can change the way the printer reacts when supplies reach the Very Low state. You do not have to re-
establish these settings when you install a new cartridge.
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
1 2 3
1 2–line control panel (fax models)
2 2-line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
1. 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the button.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe until the Setup
menu displays. Touch the Setup icon to open the menu.
2. Open the following menus:
● System Setup
● Supply Settings
● Black Cartridge or Color Cartridges
● Very Low Setting
3. Select one of the following options:
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● Select the Continue option to set the printer to alert you that the cartridge is very low, but to continue
printing.
● Select the Stop option to set the printer to stop printing until you replace the cartridge.
● Select the Prompt option to set the printer to stop printing and prompt you to replace the cartridge.
You can acknowledge the prompt and continue printing. A customer congurable option on this
printer is "Prompt to Remind Me in 100 pages, 200 pages, 300 pages, 400 pages, or never." This
option is provided as a customer convenience and is not an indication these pages will have
acceptable print quality.
For printers with fax capability
When the printer is set to the Stop or Prompt option, there is some risk that faxes will not print when the printer
resumes printing. This can occur if the printer has received more faxes than the memory can hold while the
printer is waiting.
The printer can print faxes without interruption when it passes the Very Low threshold if you select the Continue
option for the cartridge, but print quality might degrade.
Order supplies
Order supplies and paper www.hp.com/go/suresupply
Order through service or support providers Contact an HP-authorized service or support provider.
Order using the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) To access, in a supported web browser on your computer, enter the
printer IP address or host name in the address/URL eld. The EWS
contains a link to the HP SureSupply website, which provides
options for purchasing Original HP supplies.
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Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds
Introduction
The following solutions can help solve problems if the printer is not picking up paper from the tray or is picking
up multiple sheets of paper at one time. Either of these situations can result in paper jams.
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The printer does not pick up paper
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The printer picks up multiple sheets of paper
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The document feeder jams, skews, or picks up multiple sheets of paper
The printer does not pick up paper
If the printer does not pick up paper from the tray, try these solutions.
1. Open the printer and remove any jammed sheets of paper. Verify that no torn remnants of paper remain
inside the printer.
2. Load the tray with the correct size of paper for the job.
3. Make sure the paper size and type are set correctly on the printer control panel.
4. Make sure the paper guides in the tray are adjusted correctly for the size of paper. Adjust the guides to the
appropriate indentation in the tray. The arrow on the tray guide should line up exactly with the marking on
the tray.
NOTE: Do not adjust the paper guides tightly against the paper stack. Adjust them to the indentations or
markings in the tray.
5. Verify that the humidity in the room is within specications for this printer and that paper is being stored in
unopened packages. Most reams of paper are sold in moisture-proof wrapping to keep paper dry.
In high-humidity environments, paper at the top of the stack in the tray can absorb moisture, and it might
have a wavy or uneven appearance. If this happens, remove the top 5 to 10 sheets of paper from the stack.
In low-humidity environments, excess static electricity can cause sheets of paper to stick together. If this
happens, remove the paper from the tray, and ex the stack by holding it at each end and bringing the ends
up to form a U shape. Then, rotate the ends down to reverse the U shape. Next, hold each side of the stack
of paper, and repeat this process. This process releases individual sheets without introducing static
electricity. Straighten the paper stack against a table before returning it to the tray.
Figure 9-1 Technique for exing the paper stack
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2
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6. Check the printer control panel to see if it is displaying a prompt to feed the paper manually. Load paper,
and continue.
7. The rollers above the tray might be contaminated. Clean the rollers with a lint-free cloth dampened with
warm water. Use distilled water, if it is available.
CAUTION: Do not spray water directly on to the printer. Instead, spray water on the cloth or dab the cloth
in water and wring it out before cleaning the rollers.
The printer picks up multiple sheets of paper
If the printer picks up multiple sheets of paper from the tray, try these solutions.
1. Remove the stack of paper from the tray and ex it, rotate it 180 degrees, and ip it over. Do not fan the
paper. Return the stack of paper to the tray.
NOTE: Fanning the paper introduces static electricity. Instead of fanning the paper, ex the stack by
holding it at each end and bringing the ends up to form a U shape. Then, rotate the ends down to reverse
the U shape. Next, hold each side of the stack of paper, and repeat this process. This process releases
individual sheets without introducing static electricity. Straighten the paper stack against a table before
returning it to the tray.
Figure 9-2 Technique for exing the paper stack
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2
2. Use only paper that meets HP specications for this printer.
3. Verify that the humidity in the room is within specications for this printer, and that paper is being stored in
unopened packages. Most reams of paper are sold in moisture-proof wrapping to keep paper dry.
In high-humidity environments, paper at the top of the stack in the tray can absorb moisture, and it might
have a wavy or uneven appearance. If this happens, remove the top 5 to 10 sheets of paper from the stack.
In low-humidity environments, excess static electricity can cause sheets of paper to stick together. If this
happens, remove the paper from the tray, and ex the stack as described above.
4. Use paper that is not wrinkled, folded, or damaged. If necessary, use paper from a dierent package.
5. Make sure the tray is not overlled by checking the stack-height markings inside the tray. If it is overlled,
remove the entire stack of paper from the tray, straighten the stack, and then return some of the paper to
the tray.
6. Make sure the paper guides in the tray are adjusted correctly for the size of paper. Adjust the guides to the
appropriate indentation in the tray. The arrow on the tray guide should line up exactly with the marking on
the tray.
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NOTE: Do not adjust the paper guides tightly against the paper stack. Adjust them to the indentations or
markings in the tray.
7. Make sure the printing environment is within recommended specications.
The document feeder jams, skews, or picks up multiple sheets of paper
NOTE: This information applies to MFP printers only.
● The original might have something on it, such as staples or self-adhesive notes, that must be removed.
● Check that all rollers are in place and that the roller-access cover inside the document feeder is closed.
● Make sure that the top document-feeder cover is closed.
● The pages might not be placed correctly. Straighten the pages and adjust the paper guides to center the
stack.
● The paper guides must be touching the sides of the paper stack to work correctly. Make sure that the paper
stack is straight and the guides are against the paper stack.
● The document feeder input tray or output bin might contain more than the maximum number of pages.
Make sure the paper stack ts below the guides in the input tray, and remove pages from the output bin.
● Verify that there are no pieces of paper, staples, paper clips, or other debris in the paper path.
● Clean the document-feeder rollers and the separation pad. Use compressed air or a clean, lint-free cloth
moistened with warm water. If misfeeds still occur, replace the rollers.
● From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Supplies button. Check the
status of the document-feeder kit, and replace it if necessary.
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Clear paper jams
Introduction
The following information includes instructions for clearing paper jams from the product.
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Jam locations
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Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams?
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Clear jams in the document feeder
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Clear jams in the Main input tray
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Clear jams in the toner-cartridge area
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Clear jams in the output bin
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Clear jams in the duplexer
Jam locations
4
1
5
2
3
1 Document feeder
2 Cartridge area
3 Output bin
4 Duplexer
5 Main input tray
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Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams?
Follow these steps to solve problems with frequent paper jams. If the rst step does not resolve the problem
continue with the next step until you have resolved the problem.
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
1 2 3
1 2–line control panel (fax models)
2 2-line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
1. If paper has jammed in the printer, clear the jam and then print a conguration page to test the printer.
2. Check that the tray is congured for the correct paper size and type on the printer control panel. Adjust
paper settings if necessary.
a. 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the button.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe until the Setup
menu displays. Touch the Setup icon to open the menu.
b. Open the following menus:
● System Setup
● Paper setup
c. Select the tray from the list.
d. Select Paper Type and then select the type of paper that is in the tray.
e. Select Paper Size and then select the size of paper that is in the tray.
3. Turn the printer o, wait 30 seconds, and then turn it on again.
4. Print a cleaning page to remove excess toner from inside the printer.
a. 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the button.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe until the Setup
menu displays. Touch the Setup icon to open the menu.
b. Open the Service menu.
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c. Select the Cleaning Page option.
d. Load plain letter or A4 paper when you are prompted.
Wait until the process is complete. Discard the page that prints.
5. Print a conguration page to test the printer.
a. 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the button.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe until the Setup
menu displays. Touch the Setup icon to open the menu.
b. Open the Reports menu.
c. Select Conguration Report.
If none of these steps resolves the problem, the printer might need service. Contact HP customer support.
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Clear jams in the document feeder
The following information describes how to clear paper jams in the document feeder. When a jam occurs, 2-line
control panel displays an error message and the touchscreen control panel displays an animation that assists in
clearing the jam.
1. Remove any paper from the document feeder
input tray.
2. Remove any jammed paper visible in the input tray
area. Use both hands to slowly pull out the
jammed paper to avoid tearing the paper.
3. Open the document-feeder cover.
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4. Remove any jammed paper.
5. Close the document-feeder cover. Make sure it is
completely closed.
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6. Open the scanner lid. If paper is jammed behind
the white plastic backing, gently pull it out.
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7. Lower the scanner lid.
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NOTE: To avoid jams, make sure the guides in the document-feeder input tray are adjusted tightly against the
document. Remove all staples and paper clips from original documents.
NOTE: Original documents that are printed on heavy, glossy paper can jam more frequently than originals that
are printed on plain paper.
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Clear jams in the Main input tray
Use the following procedure to check for paper in all possible jam locations in the Main input tray. When a jam
occurs, 2-line control panel displays an error message and the touchscreen control panel displays an animation
that assists in clearing the jam.
1. Slowly pull the jammed paper out of the printer.
2. Lift the scanner assembly.
O
K
3. Open the cartridge door.
OK
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4. Remove the toner cartridge from the printer.
OK
5. Remove the imaging drum from the printer.
OK
6. Remove any jammed paper from the toner-
cartridge area. Use both hands to remove jammed
paper to avoid tearing the paper.
OK
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7. Pull out the green tab to release the jam-access
cover.
OK
8. Remove any jammed paper.
OK
9. Close the jam-access cover.
OK
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10. Align the imaging drum with the tracks inside the
printer, and install the imaging drum until it is
rmly seated.
O
K
11. Align the toner cartridge with the tracks inside the
printer, and install the toner cartridge until it is
rmly seated.
O
K
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12. Close the cartridge door.
OK
13. Lower the scanner assembly.
OK
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Clear jams in the toner-cartridge area
The following information describes how to clear paper jams in the toner-cartridge area. When a jam occurs, 2-
line control panel displays an error message and the touchscreen control panel displays an animation that
assists in clearing the jam.
1. Lift the scanner assembly.
O
K
2. Open the cartridge door.
OK
3. Remove the toner cartridge from the printer.
OK
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4. Remove the imaging drum from the printer.
OK
5. Remove any jammed paper from the toner-
cartridge area. Use both hands to remove jammed
paper to avoid tearing the paper.
OK
6. Pull out the green tab to release the jam-access
cover.
OK
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7. Remove any jammed paper.
OK
8. Close the jam-access cover.
OK
9. Align the imaging drum with the tracks inside the
printer, and install the imaging drum until it is
rmly seated.
O
K
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10. Align the toner cartridge with the tracks inside the
printer, and install the toner cartridge until it is
rmly seated.
O
K
11. Close the cartridge door.
OK
12. Lower the scanner assembly.
OK
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Clear jams in the output bin
Use the following procedure to check for paper in all possible jam locations in the output bin. When a jam occurs,
2-line control panel displays an error message and the touchscreen control panel displays an animation that
assists in clearing the jam.
1. If paper is visible in the output bin, grasp the
leading edge and remove it.
O
K
2. Lift the scanner assembly.
O
K
3. Open the cartridge door.
OK
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4. Pull out the green tab to release the jam-access
cover.
OK
5. Remove any jammed paper.
OK
6. Close the jam-access cover.
OK
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7. Close the cartridge door.
OK
8. Lower the scanner assembly.
OK
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Clear jams in the duplexer
Use the following procedure to check for paper in all possible jam locations in the duplexer. For touchscreen
models, the control panel displays an animation that assists in clearing the jam.
1. Open the rear door.
2. Remove any jammed paper from the duplex area.
Use both hands to remove jammed paper to avoid
tearing the paper.
3. Close the rear door.
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4. Lift the scanner assembly.
O
K
5. Open the cartridge door.
OK
6. Pull out the green tab to release the jam-access
cover.
OK
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7. Remove any jammed paper.
OK
8. Close the jam-access cover.
OK
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9. Close the cartridge door.
OK
10. Lower the scanner assembly.
OK
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Clean the ADF replaceable lm assembly
Over time, specks of debris might collect on the automatic document feeder (ADF) glass strip and replaceable
lm assembly, which can aect performance. Use the following procedure to clean the glass and lm assembly.
1. Open the scanner lid, and then locate the ADF
replaceable lm assembly.
1
2
2. Use two slots to pry the lm assembly away from
the scanner body.
3. Slide the assembly in the direction indicated to
remove it.
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4. Clean the glass strip and the lm assembly with a
lint-free cloth.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone,
benzene, ammonia, ethyl alcohol, or carbon
tetrachloride on any part of the printer; these can
damage the printer. Do not place liquids directly on
the glass or platen. They might seep and damage
the printer.
5. Reinstall the lm assembly. Make sure that the lm
slides underneath the tabs on each end of the
scanner body.
6. Close the scanner lid.
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Improve print quality
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Introduction
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Print from a dierent software program
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Check the paper-type setting for the print job
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Check toner-cartridge status
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Clean the printer
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Visually inspect the toner cartridge and imaging drum
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Check paper and the printing environment
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Try a dierent print driver
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Check the EconoMode settings
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Adjust Print Density
Introduction
If the printer is having print-quality problems, try the following solutions in the order presented to resolve the
issue.
Print from a dierent software program
Try printing from a dierent software program. If the page prints correctly, the problem is with the software
program from which you were printing.
Check the paper-type setting for the print job
Check the paper type setting when printing from a software program and the printed pages have smears, fuzzy
or dark print, curled paper, scattered dots of toner, loose toner, or small areas of missing toner.
Check the paper type setting (Windows)
1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the printer, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.
3. Click the Paper/Quality tab.
4. From the Paper Type drop-down list, click the More... option.
5. Expand the list of Type is: options.
6. Expand the category of paper types that best describes your paper.
7. Select the option for the type of paper you are using, and click the OK button.
8. Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box. In the Print dialog box, click the OK button
to print the job.
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Check the paper type setting (OS X)
1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.
2. In the Printer menu, select the printer.
3. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Open the menus drop-down list, and then
click the Finishing menu.
4. Select a type from the Media Type drop-down list.
5. Click the Print button.
Check toner-cartridge status
Follow these steps to check the estimated life remaining in the toner cartridges and if applicable, the status of
other replaceable maintenance parts.
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
1 2 3
1 2–line control panel (fax models)
2 2-line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
Step one: Print the supplies status page
1. 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the Setup button.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe until the Setup
menu displays. Touch the Setup icon to open the menu.
2. Open the following menus:
● Reports
● Supplies Status
3. 2-line control panels: Scroll to Print Supplies status page, and then press the OK button.
Touchscreen control panels: Touch Manage Supplies, and then touch Print Supplies Status.
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Step two: Check supplies status
1. Look at the supplies status report to check the percent of life remaining for the toner cartridges and if
applicable, the status of other replaceable maintenance parts.
Print quality problems can occur when using a toner cartridge that is at its estimated end of life. The
supplies status page indicates when a supply level is very low. After an HP supply has reached the very low
threshold, HP’s premium protection warranty on that supply has ended.
The toner cartridge does not need to be replaced now unless the print quality is no longer acceptable.
Consider having a replacement available to install when print quality is no longer acceptable.
If you determine that you need to replace a toner cartridge or other replaceable maintenance parts, the
supplies status page lists the genuine HP part numbers.
2. Check to see if you are using a genuine HP cartridge.
A genuine HP toner cartridge has “HP” on it, or has the HP logo on it. For more information on identifying
HP cartridges go to www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.
Clean the printer
Print a cleaning page
During the printing process paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer and can cause print-
quality issues such as toner specks or spatter, smears, streaks, lines, or repeating marks.
Use the following procedure to print a cleaning page.
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
1 2 3
1 2–line control panel (fax models)
2 2-line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
1. 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the Setup button.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe until the Setup
menu displays. Touch the Setup icon to open the menu.
2. Open the following menus:
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● Service
● Cleaning Page
3. Load plain letter or A4 paper when you are prompted, and then press the OK button.
A Cleaning message displays on the printer control panel. Wait until the process is complete. Discard the
page that prints.
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges
Over time, specks of debris might collect on the scanner glass and white plastic backing, which can aect
performance. Use the following procedure to clean the scanner.
1. Press the power button to turn the printer o, and then disconnect the power cable from the electrical
outlet.
2. Open the scanner lid.
3. Clean the scanner glass and the white plastic backing underneath the scanner lid with a soft cloth or
sponge that has been moistened with nonabrasive glass cleaner.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, ammonia, ethyl alcohol, or carbon tetrachloride on
any part of the printer; these can damage the printer. Do not place liquids directly on the glass or platen.
They might seep and damage the printer.
4. Dry the glass and white plastic parts with a chamois or a cellulose sponge to prevent spotting.
5. Connect the power cable to an outlet, and then press the power button to turn the printer on.
Visually inspect the toner cartridge and imaging drum
Follow these steps to inspect each toner cartridge and imaging drum.
1. Remove the toner cartridge and imaging drum from the printer.
2. Check the memory chip for damage.
3. Examine the surface of the green imaging drum.
CAUTION: Do not touch the imaging drum. Fingerprints on the imaging drum can cause print-quality
problems.
4. If you see any scratches, ngerprints, or other damage on the imaging drum, replace the toner cartridge
and imaging drum.
5. Reinstall the toner cartridge and imaging drum, and print a few pages to see if the problem has resolved.
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Check paper and the printing environment
Step one: Use paper that meets HP specications
Some print-quality problems arise from using paper that does not meet HP specications.
● Always use a paper type and weight that this printer supports.
● Use paper that is of good quality and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids,
staples, and curled or bent edges.
● Use paper that has not been previously printed on.
● Use paper that does not contain metallic material, such as glitter.
● Use paper that is designed for use in laser printers. Do not use paper that is designed only for use in Inkjet
printers.
● Use paper that is not too rough. Using smoother paper generally results in better print quality.
Step two: Check the environment
The environment can directly aect print quality and is a common cause for print-quality or paper-feeding
issues. Try the following solutions:
● Move the printer away from drafty locations, such as open windows or doors, or air-conditioning vents.
● Make sure the printer is not exposed to temperatures or humidity outside of printer specications.
● Do not place the printer in a conned space, such as a cabinet.
● Place the printer on a sturdy, level surface.
● Remove anything that is blocking the vents on the printer. The printer requires good air ow on all sides,
including the top.
● Protect the printer from airborne debris, dust, steam, grease, or other elements that can leave residue
inside the printer.
Step three: Set the individual tray alignment
Follow these steps when text or images are not centered or aligned correctly on the printed page when printing
from specic trays.
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
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1 2 3
1 2–line control panel (fax models)
2 2-line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
1. 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the Setup button.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe until the Setup
menu displays. Touch the Setup icon to open the menu.
2. Open the following menus:
● System Setup
● Print Quality
● Adjust Alignment
● Print Test Page
3. Select the tray to adjust, and then follow the instructions on the printed pages.
4. Print the test page again to verify the results. Make further adjustments if necessary.
5. Touch or press the OK button to save the new settings.
Try a dierent print driver
Try a dierent print driver when printing from a software program and the printed pages have unexpected lines
in graphics, missing text, missing graphics, incorrect formatting, or substituted fonts.
Download any of the following drivers from the HP Web site: www.hp.com/support/ljM148MFP, www.hp.com/
support/ljM227MFP.
HP PCL.6 driver
If available, this printer-specic print driver supports older operating systems like Windows
®
XP and Windows Vista
®
. For a list of supported operating systems, go to www.hp.com/go/
support.
HP PCL 6 driver This printer-specic print driver supports Windows 7 and newer operating systems that
support version 3 drivers. For a list of supported operating systems, go to www.hp.com/go/
support.
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HP PCL-6 driver This product-specic print driver supports Windows 8 and newer operating systems that
support version 4 drivers. For a list of supported operating systems, go to www.hp.com/go/
support.
HP UPD PS driver
● Recommended for printing with Adobe
®
software programs or with other highly
graphics-intensive software programs
● Provides support for printing from postscript emulation needs, or for postscript ash
font support
HP UPD PCL 6 ● Recommended for printing in all Windows environments
● Provides the overall best speed, print quality, and printer feature support for most
users
● Developed to align with Windows Graphic Device Interface (GDI) for best speed in
Windows environments
● Might not be fully compatible with third-party and custom software programs that are
based on PCL 5
Check the EconoMode settings
HP does not recommend the full-time use of EconoMode. If EconoMode is used full-time, the toner supply might
outlast the mechanical parts in the toner cartridge. If print quality begins to degrade and is no longer acceptable,
consider replacing the toner cartridge.
NOTE: This feature is available with the PCL 6 print driver for Windows. If you are not using that driver, you can
enable the feature by using the HP Embedded Web Server.
Follow these steps if the entire page is too dark or too light.
1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the printer, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.
3. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and locate the Print Quality area.
4. If the entire page is too dark, use these settings:
● Select the 600 dpi option.
● Select the EconoMode check box to enable it.
If the entire page is too light, use these settings:
● Select the FastRes 1200 option.
● Clear the EconoMode check box to disable it.
5. Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box. In the Print dialog, click the OK button to
print the job.
Adjust Print Density
Complete the following steps to adjust the print density.
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
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1 2–line control panel (fax models)
2 2-line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
1. 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the Setup button.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe until the Setup
menu displays. Touch the Setup icon to open the menu.
2. Open the following menus:
● System Setup
● Print Density
3. Select the correct print density setting.
● 1: lightest
● 2: lighter
● 3: default
● 4: darker
● 5: darkest
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Improve copy and scan image quality
Introduction
If the printer is having image quality problems, try the following solutions in the order presented to resolve the
issue.
●
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges
●
Check the paper settings
●
Optimize for text or pictures
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Edge-to-edge copying
●
Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder
Try these few simple steps rst:
● Use the atbed scanner rather than the document feeder.
● Use high-quality originals.
● When using the document feeder, load the original document into the feeder correctly, using the paper
guides, to avoid unclear or skewed images.
If the problem still exists, try these additional solutions. If they do not x the problem, see “Improve print quality”
for further solutions.
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges
Over time, specks of debris might collect on the scanner glass and white plastic backing, which can aect
performance. Use the following procedure to clean the scanner.
1. Press the power button to turn the printer o, and then disconnect the power cable from the electrical
outlet.
2. Open the scanner lid.
3. Clean the scanner glass and the white plastic backing underneath the scanner lid with a soft cloth or
sponge that has been moistened with nonabrasive glass cleaner.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, ammonia, ethyl alcohol, or carbon tetrachloride on
any part of the printer; these can damage the printer. Do not place liquids directly on the glass or platen.
They might seep and damage the printer.
4. Dry the glass and white plastic parts with a chamois or a cellulose sponge to prevent spotting.
5. Connect the power cable to an outlet, and then press the power button to turn the printer on.
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Check the paper settings
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
1 2 3
1 2–line control panel (fax models)
2 2-line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
2-line control panels
1. Press the Copy Menu button.
2. Open the Paper menu.
3. Select the paper size that is in the tray, and then press OK.
4. Select the paper type that is in the tray, and then press OK.
Touchscreen control panels
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Copy icon.
2. Touch the Settings button, and then scroll to and touch the Paper button.
3. From the list of paper sizes, touch the name of the paper size that is in the tray.
4. From the list of paper types, touch the name of the paper type that is in the tray.
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Optimize for text or pictures
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
1 2 3
1 2–line control panel (fax models)
2 2-line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
2-line control panels
1. On the printer control panel, press the Copy Menu button.
2. To optimize copy quality for dierent types of documents, use the arrow keys to select the Optimize menu,
and then press the OK button. The following copy-quality settings are available:
● Auto Select: Use this setting when you are not concerned about the quality of the copy. This is the
default setting.
● Mixed: Use this setting for documents that contain a mixture of text and graphics.
● Text: Use this setting for documents that contain mostly text.
● Picture: Use this setting for documents that contain mostly graphics.
Touchscreen control panels
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Copy icon.
2. Touch the Settings button, and then scroll to and touch the Optimize button.
3. Touch the name of the setting you want to adjust.
● Auto Select: Use this setting when you are not concerned about the quality of the copy. This is the
default setting.
● Mixed: Use this setting for documents that contain a mixture of text and graphics.
● Text: Use this setting for documents that contain mostly text.
● Picture: Use this setting for documents that contain mostly graphics.
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Edge-to-edge copying
The printer cannot print fully edge-to-edge. There is a 4 mm (1/6 inch) unprintable border around the page.
Considerations for printing or scanning documents with cropped edges:
● When the original is smaller than the output size, move the original 4 mm (1/6 inch) away from the corner
indicated by the icon on the scanner. Recopy or scan in this position.
● When the original is the size of the printed output that you want, use the Reduce/Enlarge feature to reduce
the image so the copy is not cropped.
Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder
If the document feeder experiences paper-handling problems, such as jams or multiple-page feeds, clean the
document-feeder rollers and separation pad.
1. Open the document-feeder cover.
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2. Use a moist, lint-free cloth to wipe both pickup
rollers and the separation pad to remove dirt.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone,
benzene, ammonia, ethyl alcohol, or carbon
tetrachloride on any part of the printer; these can
damage the printer. Do not place liquids directly on
the glass or platen. They might seep and damage
the printer.
3. Close the document-feeder cover. Make sure it is
completely closed.
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Improve fax image quality
Introduction
If the printer is having image quality problems, try the following solutions in the order presented to resolve the
issue.
●
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges
●
Check the send-fax resolution settings
●
Check the error-correction settings
●
Check the t-to-page setting
●
Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder
●
Send to a dierent fax machine
●
Check the sender's fax machine
Try these few simple steps rst:
● Use the atbed scanner rather than the document feeder.
● Use high-quality originals.
● When using the document feeder, load the original document into the feeder correctly, using the paper
guides, to avoid unclear or skewed images.
If the problem still exists, try these additional solutions. If they do not x the problem, see “Improve print quality”
for further solutions.
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges
Over time, specks of debris might collect on the scanner glass and white plastic backing, which can aect
performance. Use the following procedure to clean the scanner.
1. Press the power button to turn the printer o, and then disconnect the power cable from the electrical
outlet.
2. Open the scanner lid.
3. Clean the scanner glass and the white plastic backing underneath the scanner lid with a soft cloth or
sponge that has been moistened with nonabrasive glass cleaner.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, ammonia, ethyl alcohol, or carbon tetrachloride on
any part of the printer; these can damage the printer. Do not place liquids directly on the glass or platen.
They might seep and damage the printer.
4. Dry the glass and white plastic parts with a chamois or a cellulose sponge to prevent spotting.
5. Connect the power cable to an outlet, and then press the power button to turn the printer on.
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Check the send-fax resolution settings
If the printer was unable to send a fax because the receiving fax machine did not answer or was busy, the printer
attempts to redial based on the redial-on-busy, redial-on-no-answer, and redial-on-communication-error
options.
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
1 2
1 2-line control panel (fax models)
2 Touchscreen control panel
2-line control panels
1. On the printer control panel, press the Setup button.
2. Open the following menus:
a. Fax Setup
b. Send Fax Setup
c. Def. Resolution
3. Select a resolution setting, and then press OK.
Touchscreen control panels
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe until the Setup menu displays. Touch the Setup
icon to open the menu.
2. Open the following menus:
a. Fax Setup
b. Advanced Setup
c. Fax Resolution
3. Select a resolution setting, and then touch OK.
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Check the error-correction settings
Usually, the printer monitors the signals on the telephone line while it is sending or receiving a fax. If the printer
detects an error during the transmission and the error-correction setting is On, the printer can request that the
portion of the fax be resent. The factory-set default for error correction is On.
You should turn o error correction only if you are having trouble sending or receiving a fax, and you are willing
to accept the errors in the transmission. Turning o the setting might be useful when you are trying to send a fax
overseas or receive one from overseas, or if you are using a satellite telephone connection.
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
1 2
1 2-line control panel (fax models)
2 Touchscreen control panel
2-line control panels
1. On the printer control panel, press the Setup button.
2. Open the following menus:
a. Fax Setup
b. All Faxes
c. Error Correction
3. Select On.
Touchscreen control panels
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe until the Setup menu displays. Touch the Setup
icon to open the menu.
2. Open the following menus:
a. Service
b. Fax Service
c. Error Correction
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3. Touch the menu.
4. Touch the On button.
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Check the t-to-page setting
If the printer printed a fax job o the page, turn on the t-to-page feature from the printer control panel.
NOTE: Make sure that the default paper size setting matches the size of the paper in the tray.
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
1 2
1 2-line control panel (fax models)
2 Touchscreen control panel
2-line control panels
1. On the printer control panel, press the Setup button.
2. Open the following menus:
a. Fax Setup
b. Recv. Fax Setup
c. Fit to Page
3. Select On.
Touchscreen control panels
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe until the Setup menu displays. Touch the Setup
icon to open the menu.
2. Open the following menus:
a. Fax Setup
b. Advanced Setup
c. Fit to Page
3. Touch the On button.
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Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder
If the document feeder experiences paper-handling problems, such as jams or multiple-page feeds, clean the
document-feeder rollers and separation pad.
1. Open the document-feeder cover.
2. Use a moist, lint-free cloth to wipe both pickup
rollers and the separation pad to remove dirt.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone,
benzene, ammonia, ethyl alcohol, or carbon
tetrachloride on any part of the printer; these can
damage the printer. Do not place liquids directly on
the glass or platen. They might seep and damage
the printer.
3. Close the document-feeder cover. Make sure it is
completely closed.
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Send to a dierent fax machine
Try sending the fax to a dierent fax machine. If the fax quality is better, the problem is related to the initial
recipient's fax machine settings or supplies status.
Check the sender's fax machine
Ask the sender to try sending from a dierent fax machine. If the fax quality is better, the problem is with the
sender's fax machine. If a dierent fax machine is unavailable, ask the sender to consider making the following
changes:
● Make sure the original document is on white (not colored) paper.
● Increase the fax resolution, quality level, or contrast settings.
● If possible, send the fax from a computer software program.
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Solve wired network problems
Introduction
Check the following items to verify that the printer is communicating with the network. Before beginning, print a
conguration page from the printer control panel and locate the printer IP address that is listed on this page.
●
Poor physical connection
●
The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the printer
●
The computer is unable to communicate with the printer
●
The printer is using incorrect link speed and duplex settings for the network
●
New software programs might be causing compatibility problems
●
The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly
●
The printer is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect
NOTE: HP does not support peer-to-peer networking, as the feature is a function of Microsoft operating
systems and not of the HP print drivers. For more information, go to Microsoft at www.microsoft.com.
Poor physical connection
1. Verify that the printer is attached to the correct network port using a cable of the correct length.
2. Verify that cable connections are secure.
3. Look at the network port connection on the back of the printer, and verify that the amber activity light and
the green link-status light are lit.
4. If the problem continues, try a dierent cable or port on the hub.
The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the printer
1. Open the printer properties and click the Ports tab. Verify that the current IP address for the printer is
selected. The printer IP address is listed on the printer conguration page.
2. If you installed the printer using the HP standard TCP/IP port, select the box labeled Always print to this
printer, even if its IP address changes.
3. If you installed the printer using a Microsoft standard TCP/IP port, use the hostname instead of the IP
address.
4. If the IP address is correct, delete the printer and then add it again.
The computer is unable to communicate with the printer
1. Test network communication by pinging the network.
a. Open a command-line prompt on your computer.
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● For Windows, click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then press Enter.
● For OS X, go to Applications, then Utilities, and open Terminal.
b. Type ping followed by the IP address for your printer.
c. If the window displays round-trip times, the network is working.
2. If the ping command failed, verify that the network hubs are on, and then verify that the network settings,
the printer, and the computer are all congured for the same network.
The printer is using incorrect link speed and duplex settings for the network
HP recommends leaving these settings in automatic mode (the default setting). If you change these settings, you
must also change them for your network.
New software programs might be causing compatibility problems
Verify that any new software programs are correctly installed and that they use the correct print driver.
The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly
1. Check the network drivers, print drivers, and the network redirection settings.
2. Verify that the operating system is congured correctly.
The printer is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect
1. Review the conguration page to check the status of the network protocol. Enable it if necessary.
2. Recongure the network settings if necessary.
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Solve wireless network problems
●
Introduction
●
Wireless connectivity checklist
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The printer does not print after the wireless conguration completes
●
The printer does not print, and the computer has a third-party rewall installed
●
The wireless connection does not work after moving the wireless router or printer
●
Cannot connect more computers to the wireless printer
●
The wireless printer loses communication when connected to a VPN
●
The network does not appear in the wireless networks list
●
The wireless network is not functioning
●
Perform a wireless network diagnostic test
●
Reduce interference on a wireless network
Introduction
Use the troubleshooting information to help resolve issues.
NOTE: To determine whether HP NFC and Wi-Fi Direct printing are enabled on your printer, print a conguration
page from the printer control panel
Wireless connectivity checklist
● Verify that the network cable is not connected.
● Verify that the printer and the wireless router are turned on and have power. Also make sure that the
wireless radio in the printer is turned on.
● Verify that the service set identier (SSID) is correct. Print a conguration page to determine the SSID. If you
are not sure the SSID is correct, run the wireless setup again.
● With secured networks, verify that the security information is correct. If the security information is
incorrect, run the wireless setup again.
● If the wireless network is working correctly, try accessing other computers on the wireless network. If the
network has Internet access, try connecting to the Internet over a wireless connection.
● Verify that the encryption method (AES or TKIP) is the same for the printer as it is for the wireless access
point (on networks using WPA security).
● Verify that the printer is within the range of the wireless network. For most networks, the printer must be
within 30 m (100 ft) of the wireless access point (wireless router).
● Verify that obstacles do not block the wireless signal. Remove any large metal objects between the access
point and the printer. Make sure poles, walls, or support columns containing metal or concrete do not
separate the printer and wireless access point.
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● Verify that the printer is located away from electronic devices that might interfere with the wireless signal.
Many devices can interfere with the wireless signal including motors, cordless phones, security system
cameras, other wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices.
● Verify that the print driver is installed on the computer.
● Verify that you have selected the correct printer port.
● Verify that the computer and printer connect to the same wireless network.
● For OS X, verify that the wireless router supports Bonjour.
The printer does not print after the wireless conguration completes
1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and in the ready state.
2. Turn o any third-party rewalls on your computer.
3. Make sure that the wireless network is working correctly.
4. Make sure that your computer is working correctly. If necessary, restart the computer.
5. Verify that you can open the printer HP Embedded Web Server from a computer on the network.
The printer does not print, and the computer has a third-party rewall installed
1. Update the rewall with the most recent update available from the manufacturer.
2. If programs request rewall access when you install the printer or try to print, make sure you allow the
programs to run.
3. Temporarily turn o the rewall, and then install the wireless printer on the computer. Enable the rewall
when you have completed the wireless installation.
The wireless connection does not work after moving the wireless router or printer
1. Make sure that the router or printer connects to the same network that your computer connects to.
2. Print a conguration page.
3. Compare the service set identier (SSID) on the conguration page to the SSID in the printer conguration
for the computer.
4. If the numbers are not the same, the devices are not connecting to the same network. Recongure the
wireless setup for the printer.
Cannot connect more computers to the wireless printer
1. Make sure that the other computers are within the wireless range and that no obstacles block the signal.
For most networks, the wireless range is within 30 m (100 ft) of the wireless access point.
2. Make sure that the printer is turned on and in the ready state.
3. Make sure there are not more than 5 concurrent Wi-Fi Direct users.
4. Turn o any third-party rewalls on your computer.
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5. Make sure that the wireless network is working correctly.
6. Make sure that your computer is working correctly. If necessary, restart the computer.
The wireless printer loses communication when connected to a VPN
● Typically, you cannot connect to a VPN and other networks at the same time.
The network does not appear in the wireless networks list
● Make sure the wireless router is turned on and has power.
● The network might be hidden. However, you can still connect to a hidden network.
The wireless network is not functioning
1. Make sure that the network cable is not connected.
2. To verify if the network has lost communication, try connecting other devices to the network.
3. Test network communication by pinging the network.
a. Open a command-line prompt on your computer.
● For Windows, click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then press Enter.
● For OS X, go to Applications, then Utilities, and open Terminal.
b. Type ping followed by the router IP address.
c. If the window displays round-trip times, the network is working.
4. Make sure that the router or printer connects to the same network that the computer connects to.
a. Print a conguration page.
b. Compare the service set identier (SSID) on the conguration report to the SSID in the printer
conguration for the computer.
c. If the numbers are not the same, the devices are not connecting to the same network. Recongure
the wireless setup for the printer.
Perform a wireless network diagnostic test
From the printer control panel, you can run a diagnostic test that provides information about the wireless
network settings.
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
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1 2 3
1 2-line control panel (fax models)
2 2-line control panel
3 Touchscreen control panel
2-line control panels
1. On the printer control panel, press the Setup button.
2. Open the following menus:
● Self Diagnostics
● Run Wireless Test
3. Press the OK button to start the test. The printer prints a test page that shows test results.
Touchscreen control panels
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe until the Setup menu displays. Touch the Setup
icon to open the menu.
2. Scroll to and select Self Diagnostics.
3. Select Run Wireless Test to start the test. The printer prints a test page that shows test results.
Reduce interference on a wireless network
The following tips can reduce interference in a wireless network:
● Keep the wireless devices away from large metal objects, such as ling cabinets, and other electromagnetic
devices, such as microwaves and cordless telephones. These objects can disrupt radio signals.
● Keep the wireless devices away from large masonry structures and other building structures. These objects
can absorb radio waves and lower signal strength.
● Position the wireless router in a central location in line of sight with the wireless printers on the network.
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Solve fax problems
Introduction
Use the fax troubleshooting information to help resolve issues.
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Fax troubleshooting checklist
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Solve general fax problems
Fax troubleshooting checklist
● Several possible xes are available. After each recommended action, retry faxing to see if the problem is
resolved.
● For best results during fax problem solving, make sure the line from the printer is connected directly to the
wall phone port. Disconnect all other devices that are connected to the printer.
1. Verify that the telephone cord is connected to the correct port on the back of the printer.
2. Check the phone line by using the fax test:
2-line control panels
a. On the product control panel, press the Setup button.
b. Select Service, and then select Run Fax Test. The product prints a fax test report.
Touchscreen control panels
a. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Setup button.
b. Open the following menus:
● Service
● Fax Service
c. Select the Run Fax Test option. The printer prints a fax test report.
The report contains the following possible results:
● Pass: The report contains all of the current fax settings for review.
● Fail: The report indicates the nature of the error and contains suggestions for how to resolve the
issue.
3. Verify that the printer rmware is current:
a. Print a conguration page from the control panel Reports menu to obtain the current rmware date
code.
b. Go to www.hp.com/support, select your country/region language, click Get software and drivers link,
type the printer name in the search eld, press the ENTER button, and then select the printer from the
list of search results.
c. Select the operating system.
d. Under the Firmware section, locate the Firmware Update Utility.
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NOTE: Make sure to use the rmware update utility that is specic to the printer model.
e. Click Download, click Run, and then click Run again.
f. When the utility launches, select the printer from the drop-down list, and then click Send Firmware.
NOTE: To print a conguration page to verify the installed rmware version before or after the
update process, click Print Cong.
g. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation, and then click the Exit button to close
the utility.
4. Verify that the fax was set up when the printer software was installed.
From the computer, in the HP program folder, run the Fax Setup Utility.
5. Verify that the telephone service supports analog fax.
● If using ISDN or digital PBX, contact your service provider for information about conguring to an
analog fax line.
● If using a VoIP service, change the Fax Speed setting to Slow (V.29) from the control panel. Ask if your
service provider supports fax and for the recommended fax modem speed. Some companies might
require an adapter.
● If you are using a DSL service, make sure that a lter is included on the phone-line connection to the
printer. Contact the DSL service provider, or purchase a DSL lter if you do not have one. If a DSL lter
is installed, try another lter because lters can be defective.
Solve general fax problems
●
Faxes are sending slowly
●
Fax quality is poor
●
Fax cuts o or prints on two pages
Faxes are sending slowly
The printer is experiencing poor phone line quality.
● Retry sending the fax when the line conditions have improved.
● Check with the phone service provider that the line supports fax.
● Turn o the Error Correction setting.
a. Open the Setup Menu menu.
b. Open the Service menu.
c. Open the Fax Service menu.
d. Open the Error Correction menu.
e. Select the O setting.
NOTE: This can reduce image quality.
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● Use white paper for the original. Do not use colors such as gray, yellow, or pink.
● Increase the Fax Speed setting.
a. Open the Setup Menu menu.
b. Open the Fax Setup menu.
c. Open the Advanced Setup menu.
d. Open the Fax Speed menu.
e. Select the correct setting.
● Divide large fax jobs into smaller sections, and then fax them individually.
● Change the fax settings on the control panel to a lower resolution.
a. Open the Setup Menu menu.
b. Open the Fax Setup menu.
c. Open the Advanced Setup menu.
d. Open the Fax Resolution menu.
e. Select the correct setting.
Fax quality is poor
Fax is blurry or light.
● Increase fax resolution when sending faxes. Resolution does not aect received faxes.
a. Open the Setup Menu menu.
b. Open the Fax Setup menu.
c. Open the Advanced Setup menu.
d. Open the Fax Resolution menu.
e. Select the correct setting.
NOTE: Increasing resolution slows transmission speed.
● Turn on the Error Correction setting from the control panel.
a. Open the Setup Menu menu.
b. Open the Service menu.
c. Open the Fax Service menu.
d. Open the Error Correction menu.
e. Select the On setting.
● Check the toner cartridges and replace if necessary.
● Ask the sender to darken the contrast setting on the sending fax machine, and then resend the fax.
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Fax cuts o or prints on two pages
● Set the Default Paper Size setting. Faxes print on a single size of paper based on the Default Paper Size
settings.
a. Open the Setup Menu menu.
b. Open the System Setup menu.
c. Open the Paper Setup menu.
d. Open the Default Paper Size menu.
e. Select the correct setting.
● Set the paper type and size for the tray used for faxes.
● Turn on the Fit to Page setting to print longer length faxes on letter or A4 size paper.
a. Open the Setup Menu menu.
b. Open the Fax Setup menu.
c. Open the Advanced Setup menu.
d. Open the Fit to Page menu.
e. Select the On setting.
NOTE: If the Fit to Page setting is o and the Default Paper Size setting is set to letter, a legal size original prints
on two pages.
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Index
A
accessories
ordering 30
part numbers 30
acoustic specications 14
AirPrint 60
Android devices
printing from 61
applications
downloading 106
Apps menu 106
B
bin, output
locating 2
browser requirements
HP Embedded Web Server 108
C
cartridge policy 32
checklist
fax troubleshooting 188
wireless connectivity 184
cleaning
document feeder glass 160
glass 165, 170, 175
paper path 164
control panel
help 131
locating 2
copying
edges of documents 173
multiple copies 66
optimizing for text or pictures
172
setting paper size and type 171
single copies 66
two-sided documents 68
customer support
online 130
D
defaults, restoring 132
dimensions, printer 13
document feeder 68
copying two-sided documents 68
faxing from 102
paper-feeding problems 137
double-sided copying 68
double-sided printing
Mac 52
Windows 49
drivers, supported 11
duplex 68
duplex printing
Mac 52
duplex printing (double-sided)
settings (Windows) 48
Windows 49
duplexer
locating 3
duplexing
manually (Mac) 52
manually (Windows) 49
E
EconoMode setting 123, 168
economy settings 123
electrical specications 14
electronic faxes
sending 103
Embedded Web Server (EWS)
assigning passwords 119
features 108
envelope
orientation 25
envelopes, loading 25
Explorer, versions supported
HP Embedded Web Server 108
F
factory-set defaults, restoring 132
fax
sending from software 103
solve general problems 189
speed dials 102
fax troubleshooting
checklist 188
faxing
from a computer (Windows) 103
from the document feeder 102
from the atbed scanner 101
G
genuine HP cartridges 32
glass, cleaning 165, 170, 175
glass, cleaning document feeder 160
H
help, control panel 131
HP Customer Care 130
HP Device Toolbox, using 108
HP Easy Scan software (OS X) 73
HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
features 108
HP ePrint 58
HP ePrint software 59
HP EWS, using 108
HP Scan software (Windows) 72
HP Utility 112
HP Utility for Mac
Bonjour 112
features 112
HP Utility, Mac 112
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HP Web Services
applications 106
enabling 106
I
image quality
check toner-cartridge status 163
interface ports
locating 3
Internet Explorer, versions supported
HP Embedded Web Server 108
J
jams
locating 138
L
label
orientation 27
labels
printing (Windows) 50
printing on 27
labels, loading 27
lock
formatter 120
M
Macintosh
HP Utility 112
Main input tray
loading 21
loading envelopes 25
loading labels 27
orientation 21
maintenance kits
part numbers 30
manual duplex
Mac 52
Windows 49
memory
included 11
Microsoft Word, faxing from 103
mobile printing
Android devices 61
mobile printing solutions 11
mobile printing, software supported
13
multiple pages per sheet
printing (Mac) 53
printing (Windows) 49
N
Netscape Navigator, versions
supported
HP Embedded Web Server 108
network duplex settings, changing
117
network installation 107
network link speed settings,
changing 117
network port
locating 3
networks
installing the printer 107
supported 11
number of copies, changing 66
O
on/o button, locating 2
online help, control panel 131
online support 130
operating systems (OS)
supported 11
operating systems, supported 11
ordering
supplies and accessories 30
OS (operating system)
supported 11
output bin
locating 2
P
pages per minute 11
pages per sheet
selecting (Mac) 53
selecting (Windows) 49
paper
selecting 166
paper pickup problems
solving 135, 136
paper type
selecting (Windows) 50
paper types
selecting (Mac) 53
paper, ordering 30
part numbers
accessories 30
replacement parts 30
staple cartridges 30
supplies 30
toner cartridge 30
toner cartridges 30
phone book, fax
adding entries 102
power
consumption 14
power connection
locating 3
power switch, locating 2
print drivers, supported 11
print on both sides
Mac 52
manually, Windows 49
Windows 49
printing
from USB ash drives 62
printing on both sides
settings (Windows) 48
Priority input tray
loading 18
loading envelopes 25
loading labels 27
orientation 18
R
rear door
locating 3
replacement parts
part numbers 30
restoring factory-set defaults 132
S
scanner
document feeder glass cleaning
160
faxing from 101
glass cleaning 165, 170, 175
scanning
from HP Easy Scan software (OS
X) 73
from HP Scan software
(Windows) 72
sending faxes
from software 103
settings
factory-set defaults, restoring
132
shut down after delay
setting 124
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sleep delay
setting 123
software
HP Utility 112
sending faxes 103
solve problems
fax 189
special paper
printing (Windows) 50
specications
electrical and acoustic 14
speed dials
programming 102
staple cartridges
part numbers 30
status
HP Utility, Mac 112
supplies
low threshold settings 133
ordering 30
part numbers 30
status, viewing with HP Utility for
Mac 112
using when low 133
support
online 130
system requirements
HP Embedded Web Server 108
T
technical support
online 130
toner cartridge
low threshold settings 133
part numbers 30
using when low 133
toner cartridges
part numbers 30
transparencies
printing (Windows) 50
trays
capacity 11
included 11
locating 2
troubleshooting
check toner-cartridge status 163
faxes 188
network problems 182
paper feed problems 135
wired network 182
wireless network 184
two-sided copying 68
two-sided printing
settings (Windows) 48
U
USB ash drives
printing from 62
USB port
locating 3
W
walk-up USB port
locating 2
walk-up USB printing 62
web browser requirements
HP Embedded Web Server 108
Web Services
applications 106
enabling 106
Web sites
customer support 130
weight, printer 13
Wi-Fi Direct Printing 55
Wi-Fi Direct printing 13
Windows
faxing from 103
wireless network
troubleshooting 184
wireless network interference 187
Word, faxing from 103
ENWW Index 195
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