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10 totalHow do I change the toner cartridge on the HP Laserjet Pro 400 MFP M425?
Open the toner cartridge door, remove the old cartridge, and place it in the bag from the new cartridge for recycling. Gently rock the new cartridge to distribute the toner, remove the tape tab, align the cartridge with the tracks inside the product, and insert it until firmly seated before closing the door. Do not touch the shutter or the surface of the roller during this process. (Pages 4-5)
What copy quality settings are available on the HP Laserjet Pro 400 MFP M425?
There are four copy quality settings: Auto Select (the default), Mixed (for documents with text and graphics), Text (for mostly text documents), and Picture (for mostly graphics documents). You can access these by touching the Settings button, then scrolling to and touching the Optimize button on the control panel. (Page 2)
How do I optimize copy quality on the HP Laserjet Pro 400 MFP M425?
Load the document onto the scanner glass or into the document feeder, then touch the Copy button on the Home screen. Touch the Settings button, scroll to the Optimize button, use the arrow buttons to select your preferred quality option, and then touch Start Copy. (Page 2)
How do I clean the scanner glass on the HP Laserjet Pro 400 MFP M425?
Turn off the product using the power switch and unplug it, then open the scanner lid and clean the glass, document feeder strips, and white plastic backing with a soft cloth or sponge moistened with nonabrasive glass cleaner. Dry all surfaces with a chamois or cellulose sponge to prevent spotting, then plug in and turn the product back on. Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, ammonia, ethyl alcohol, or carbon tetrachloride, as these can damage the product. (Page 6)
What chemicals should I avoid when cleaning the HP Laserjet Pro 400 MFP M425 scanner?
Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, ammonia, ethyl alcohol, or carbon tetrachloride on any part of the product, as these can cause damage. You should also never place liquids directly on the glass or platen, as they might seep and damage the product. (Page 6)
How do I print a cleaning page on the HP Laserjet Pro 400 MFP M425?
From the Home screen, touch the Setup button, then touch the Service menu, and then touch the Cleaning Page button. Load plain letter or A4 paper when prompted, then touch OK to begin. The product will print the first side, prompt you to reload the page in Tray 1 in the same orientation, and then complete the process — discard the printed page when done. (Page 7)
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Quick Reference GuideM425
Optimize copy quality 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.
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Scan by using the HP Scan software (Windows)
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Change the toner cartridge When a toner cartridge approaches the end of useful life, you are prompted to order a replacement. You can continue printing with the current cartridge until redistributing the toner no longer yields acceptable print quality.
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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 affect performance. Use the following procedure to clean the scanner.
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Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, ammonia, ethyl alcohol, or carbon tetrachloride on any part of the product; these can damage the product. Do not place liquids directly on the glass or platen. They might seep and damage the product.6 Quick Reference Guide
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Automatically print on both sides with Windows
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If the product is a duplex model and only manual duplex appears, either the duplex unit is not installed correctly in the Device Settings tab of the Printer Properties dialog box, or the media type is not supported by the duplex unit.Enww
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Manually print on both sides with Windows
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This product includes an automatic two-sided printing feature. However, the product also can print two-sided jobs manually if the paper is not supported by automatic two-sided printing, or if the duplex unit has been disabled.10 Quick Reference Guide
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