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User Guide LaserJet Pro MFP M426, M427 www.hp.com/support/ljM426MFP www.hp.com/support/ljM427MFP 2 1 M426dw M426fdn M426fdw M427dw M427fdn M427fdw

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M426, M427 User Guide

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Table of contents 1 Printer overview ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1 Printer views .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Printer front view ................................................................................................................................................. 2 Printer back view .................................................................................................................................................. 3 Control panel view ............................................................................................................................................... 4 Home screen layout ........................................................................................................................ 5 How to use the touchscreen control panel ................................................................................. 6 Printer specifications ................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................................................... 7 Supported operating systems ........................................................................................................................... 8 Mobile printing solutions .................................................................................................................................. 10 Printer dimensions ............................................................................................................................................ 11 Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic emissions .................................................... 12 Operating environmental range ...................................................................................................................... 13 Printer hardware setup and software installation ............................................................................................................ 14 2 Paper trays .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 15 Load Tray 1 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 16 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 16 Tray 1 paper orientation ................................................................................................................................... 19 Load Tray 2 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 20 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 20 Tray 2 paper orientation ................................................................................................................................... 22 Load Tray 3 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 23 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 23 Tray 3 paper orientation ................................................................................................................................... 25 Load and print envelopes ..................................................................................................................................................... 26 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 26 Print envelopes .................................................................................................................................................. 26 Envelope orientation ......................................................................................................................................... 26

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3 Supplies, accessories, and parts .......................................................................................................................................................... 27 Order supplies, accessories, and parts ............................................................................................................................... 28 Ordering .............................................................................................................................................................. 28 Supplies and accessories ................................................................................................................................. 28 Customer self-repair parts ............................................................................................................................... 28 Replace the toner cartridge .................................................................................................................................................. 30 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 30 Toner-cartridge information ............................................................................................................................ 30 Remove and replace the toner cartridge ....................................................................................................... 31 4 Print .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35 Print tasks (Windows) ............................................................................................................................................................ 36 How to print (Windows) .................................................................................................................................... 36 Automatically print on both sides (Windows) ............................................................................................... 37 Manually print on both sides (Windows) ........................................................................................................ 38 Print multiple pages per sheet (Windows) .................................................................................................... 38 Select the paper type (Windows) .................................................................................................................... 38 Additional print tasks ........................................................................................................................................ 40 Print tasks (OS X) .................................................................................................................................................................... 41 How to print (OS X) ............................................................................................................................................ 41 Automatically print on both sides (OS X) ....................................................................................................... 41 Manually print on both sides (OS X) ................................................................................................................ 41 Print multiple pages per sheet (OS X) ............................................................................................................ 42 Select the paper type (OS X) ............................................................................................................................ 42 Additional print tasks ........................................................................................................................................ 43 Store print jobs on the product to print later or print privately ...................................................................................... 44 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 44 Before you begin ................................................................................................................................................ 44 Set up the printer for job storage ................................................................................................................... 44 Step one: Install the USB flash drive .......................................................................................... 44 Step two: Update the print driver ............................................................................................... 45 Create a stored job (Windows) ......................................................................................................................... 46 Print a stored job ............................................................................................................................................... 47 Delete a stored job ............................................................................................................................................ 48 Mobile printing ........................................................................................................................................................................ 49 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 49 Wi-Fi Direct and NFC Printing (wireless models only) .................................................................................. 49 HP ePrint via email ............................................................................................................................................ 50 HP ePrint software ............................................................................................................................................ 51 AirPrint ................................................................................................................................................................. 51 Android embedded printing ............................................................................................................................. 51 iv

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Use walk-up USB printing ..................................................................................................................................................... 53 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 53 Step one: Access USB files on the printer ...................................................................................................... 53 Step two: Print USB documents ...................................................................................................................... 53 Option one: Print documents ...................................................................................................... 53 Option two: Print photos .............................................................................................................. 54 5 Copy .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55 Make a copy ............................................................................................................................................................................. 56 Copy on both sides (duplex) ................................................................................................................................................. 57 Copy on both sides automatically (fdn and fdw models only) ................................................................... 57 Copy on both sides manually ........................................................................................................................... 57 Additional copy tasks ............................................................................................................................................................. 58 6 Scan .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 59 Scan by using the HP Scan software (Windows) ............................................................................................................... 60 Scan by using the HP Scan software (OS X) ....................................................................................................................... 61 Scan to a USB flash drive ...................................................................................................................................................... 62 Set up the Scan to Network Folder feature ........................................................................................................................ 63 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 63 Before you begin ................................................................................................................................................ 63 Method one: Use the Scan to Network Folder Wizard (Windows) ............................................................. 63 Method two: Set up the Scan to Network Folder feature via the HP Embedded Web Server (Windows) ........................................................................................................................................................... 65 Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) ......................................................... 65 Step two: Configure the Scan to Network Folder feature ....................................................... 65 Set up the Scan to Network Folder feature on a Mac .................................................................................. 66 Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) ......................................................... 66 Method one: Use a Web browser to open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) .......................................................................................................................... 66 Method two: Use the HP Utility to open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) .......................................................................................................................... 67 Step two: Configure the Scan to Network Folder feature ....................................................... 67 Scan to a network folder ....................................................................................................................................................... 69 Set up the Scan to E-mail feature ....................................................................................................................................... 70 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 70 Before you begin ................................................................................................................................................ 70 Method one: Use the Scan to Email Wizard (Windows) ............................................................................... 70 Method two: Set up the Scan to Email feature via the HP Embedded Web Server (Windows) ............. 71 Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) ......................................................... 72 Step two: Configure the Scan to E-mail feature ....................................................................... 72

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Step three: Add contacts to the E-mail Address Book ............................................................ 74 Step four: Configure the default E-mail Options ...................................................................... 74 Set up the Scan to E-mail feature on a Mac .................................................................................................. 75 Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) ......................................................... 75 Method one: Use a Web browser to open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) .......................................................................................................................... 75 Method two: Use the HP Utility to open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) .......................................................................................................................... 75 Step two: Configure the Scan to E-mail feature ....................................................................... 75 Step three: Add contacts to the E-mail Address Book ............................................................ 77 Step four: Configure the default E-mail Options ...................................................................... 77 Scan to email .......................................................................................................................................................................... 79 Additional scan tasks ............................................................................................................................................................. 80 7 Fax ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 81 Set up to send and receive faxes ......................................................................................................................................... 82 Before starting ................................................................................................................................................... 82 Step 1: Identify the phone connection type .................................................................................................. 82 Step 2: Set up the fax ........................................................................................................................................ 83 Dedicated phone line .................................................................................................................... 83 Shared voice/fax line .................................................................................................................... 84 Shared voice/fax line with an answering machine .................................................................. 85 Step 3: Configure the fax time, date, and header ......................................................................................... 86 HP Fax Setup Wizard .................................................................................................................... 87 Printer control panel ..................................................................................................................... 87 HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and HP Device Toolbox (Windows) ................................. 87 Step 4: Run a fax test ........................................................................................................................................ 88 Send a fax ................................................................................................................................................................................ 89 Fax from the flatbed scanner .......................................................................................................................... 89 Fax from the document feeder ....................................................................................................................... 90 Use speed dials and group-dial entries ......................................................................................................... 90 Send a fax from the software .......................................................................................................................... 91 Send a fax from a third-party software program, such as Microsoft Word ............................................. 91 Additional fax tasks ............................................................................................................................................................... 92 8 Manage the printer ................................................................................................................................................................................. 93 Use HP Web Services applications ....................................................................................................................................... 94 Change the printer connection type (Windows) ................................................................................................................ 95 Advanced configuration with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and HP Device Toolbox (Windows) ....................... 96 Advanced configuration with HP Utility for OS X ............................................................................................................... 99 Open HP Utility ................................................................................................................................................... 99 vi

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HP Utility features ............................................................................................................................................. 99 Configure IP network settings ........................................................................................................................................... 101 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 101 Printer sharing disclaimer .............................................................................................................................. 101 View or change network settings ................................................................................................................. 101 Rename the printer on a network ................................................................................................................ 101 Manually configure IPv4 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel ..................................................... 102 Link speed and duplex settings .................................................................................................................... 102 Printer security features ..................................................................................................................................................... 104 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 104 Assign or change the system password using the Embedded Web Server .......................................... 104 Lock the formatter .......................................................................................................................................... 104 Energy-conservation settings ........................................................................................................................................... 105 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 105 Print with EconoMode .................................................................................................................................... 105 Set the Sleep/Auto Off After setting ............................................................................................................. 105 Set the Shut Down After delay and configure the printer to use 1 watt or less of power .................. 105 Set the Delay Shut Down setting .................................................................................................................. 106 HP Web Jetadmin ................................................................................................................................................................. 107 Update the firmware ........................................................................................................................................................... 108 Method one: Update the firmware using the control panel ..................................................................... 108 Method two: Update the firmware using the Firmware Update Utility ................................................... 108 9 Solve problems ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 111 Customer support ................................................................................................................................................................ 112 Control panel help system ................................................................................................................................................. 113 Restore the factory-set defaults ....................................................................................................................................... 114 A “Cartridge is low” or “Cartridge is very low” message displays on the printer control panel ............................... 115 Change the “Very Low” settings ................................................................................................................... 115 For printers with fax capability ................................................................................................. 115 Order supplies .................................................................................................................................................. 116 Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds .................................................................................................................... 117 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 117 The printer does not pick up paper .............................................................................................................. 117 The printer picks up multiple sheets of paper ............................................................................................ 119 The document feeder jams, skews, or picks up multiple sheets of paper ............................................ 122 Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder .................................................... 123 Clear paper jams .................................................................................................................................................................. 125 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 125 Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams? ....................................................................................... 125 Jam locations ................................................................................................................................................... 126

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Clear paper jams in the document feeder ................................................................................................... 128 Clear paper jams in Tray 1 ............................................................................................................................. 131 Clear paper jams in Tray 2 ............................................................................................................................. 132 Clear paper jams in Tray 3 ............................................................................................................................. 136 Clear paper jams in the fuser ........................................................................................................................ 140 Clear paper jams in the output bin ............................................................................................................... 143 Clear paper jams in the duplexer .................................................................................................................. 146 Improve print quality ........................................................................................................................................................... 148 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 148 Print from a different software program .................................................................................................... 148 Check the paper-type setting for the print job ........................................................................................... 148 Check the paper type setting (Windows) ................................................................................ 148 Check the paper type setting (OS X) ........................................................................................ 148 Check toner-cartridge status ........................................................................................................................ 149 Clean the printer .............................................................................................................................................. 150 Print a cleaning page .................................................................................................................. 150 Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges ..................................................................... 150 Visually inspect the toner cartridge ............................................................................................................. 150 Check paper and the printing environment ................................................................................................ 151 Step one: Use paper that meets HP specifications ............................................................... 151 Step two: Check the environment ............................................................................................ 151 Step three: Set the individual tray alignment ........................................................................ 151 Check the EconoMode settings ..................................................................................................................... 152 Try a different print driver .............................................................................................................................. 152 Improve copy and scan image quality .............................................................................................................................. 154 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 154 Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges .......................................................................................... 154 Check the paper settings ............................................................................................................................... 154 Check the image adjustment settings ......................................................................................................... 155 Optimize for text or pictures ......................................................................................................................... 155 Edge-to-edge copying .................................................................................................................................... 155 Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder .................................................... 156 Improve fax image quality .................................................................................................................................................. 157 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 157 Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges .......................................................................................... 157 Check the send-fax resolution settings ....................................................................................................... 158 Check the error-correction settings ............................................................................................................. 158 Check the fit-to-page setting ........................................................................................................................ 158 Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder .................................................... 158 Send to a different fax machine .................................................................................................................... 160 Check the sender's fax machine ................................................................................................................... 160 viii

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Solve wired network problems .......................................................................................................................................... 161 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 161 Poor physical connection ............................................................................................................................... 161 The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the printer ............................................................... 161 The computer is unable to communicate with the printer ....................................................................... 161 The printer is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network ................................................. 162 New software programs might be causing compatibility problems ....................................................... 162 The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly ....................................................................... 162 The printer is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect ............................................................. 162 Solve wireless network problems ..................................................................................................................................... 163 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 163 Wireless connectivity checklist ...................................................................................................................... 163 The printer does not print after the wireless configuration completes ................................................. 164 The printer does not print, and the computer has a third-party firewall installed ............................... 164 The wireless connection does not work after moving the wireless router or printer .......................... 164 Cannot connect more computers to the wireless printer ......................................................................... 164 The wireless printer loses communication when connected to a VPN ................................................... 165 The network does not appear in the wireless networks list .................................................................... 165 The wireless network is not functioning ..................................................................................................... 165 Perform a wireless network diagnostic test ............................................................................................... 165 Reduce interference on a wireless network ................................................................................................ 165 Solve fax problems .............................................................................................................................................................. 167 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 167 Fax troubleshooting checklist ....................................................................................................................... 167 Solve general fax problems ........................................................................................................................... 168 Faxes are sending slowly ........................................................................................................... 168 Fax quality is poor ...................................................................................................................... 169 Fax cuts off or prints on two pages ......................................................................................... 170 Index ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 171

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1 Printer overview ● Printer views ● Printer specifications ● 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/ljM426MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM427MFP. HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information: ● Install and configure ● Learn and use ● Solve problems ● Download software and firmware updates ● Join support forums ● Find warranty and regulatory information

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Printer views ● Printer front view ● Printer back view ● Control panel view Printer front view 2 1 3 6 7 8 1 2 11 10 9 4 3 5 1 Control panel (tilts up for easier viewing) 2 Document feeder 3 Scanner 4 Front-door-release button (access to the toner cartridge) 5 Power on/off button 6 Tray 3 (optional) 7 Tray 2 8 Tray 1 9 Output bin extension 10 Output bin 11 Walk-up USB port (for printing and scanning without a computer) 2 Chapter 1 Printer overview

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Printer back view 10 7 6 1 2 3 5 4 8 9 1 USB port (for job storage and private printing)

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Control panel view 4 3 2 1 5 1 HP 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.

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Home screen layout 2 3 4 5 6 1 8 9 7 10 11 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 icon Touch this button to open the copy menu. 5 Jobs icon Touch this button to open the jobs menu. 6 Scan icon Touch this button to open the scan menus: ● Scan to USB Drive ● Scan to Network Folder ● Scan to E-mail 7 Fax icon Touch this button to open the fax menus. 8

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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, briefly touch the screen to stop the scrolling. Touch the Setup icon to open the Setup menu. Swipe Touch the screen and then move the finger

horizontally to scroll the screen sideways. Swipe the Home screen to access the Setup icon. Scroll Touch the screen, and then, without lifting the finger, move the finger vertically to move the screen. Scroll through the Setup menu. 6 Chapter 1 Printer overview

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Printer specifications

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Automatic duplex printing Connectivity

10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection with IPv4 and IPv6

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communication (NFC) for printing from mobile devices Not available Not available

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50-page document feeder with dual-head scanning for single-pass duplex copying and scanning Not available

50-page document feeder simplex copying and scanning Not available Not available

Scan to E-mail, Scan to USB, and Scan to Network Folder options Supported operating systems The following information applies to the printer-specific Windows PCL 6 and OS X print drivers and to the in-box software installation CD. Windows: The HP Software Installer CD installs the HP PCL.6, HP PCL 6, or HP PCL-6 driver depending on the Windows operating system along with optional software when using the full software installer. Mac computers and OS X: Mac computers and Apple mobile devices are supported with this printer. The OS X print driver and print utility are available for download from hp.com and may also be available via Apple Software Update. The HP installer software for OS X is not included in the in-box CD. Follow these steps to download the OS X installer software:

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Operating system Driver installed Notes Windows Vista®, 32-bit The HP PCL.6 printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the basic software installation. The basic installer installs the driver only. The full software installation is not supported for this operating system. Windows Server 2003 SP1 or later, 32-bit The HP PCL.6 printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the basic software installation. The basic installer installs the driver only. The full software installation is not supported for this operating system. Use UPD drivers for 64-bit operating systems. Microsoft retired mainstream support for Windows Server 2003 in July 2010. HP will continue to provide best-effort support for the discontinued Server 2003 operating system. Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit The HP PCL 6 printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the full software installation. The HP PCL 6 driver is configured to use the automatic two-sided printing (duplexing) feature as the default when installed in certain countries/regions. Windows 8, 32-bit and 64-bit The HP PCL-6 printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the full software installation. Windows 8 RT support is provided through Microsoft IN OS Version 4, 32- bit driver. The HP PCL-6 driver is configured to use the automatic two-sided printing (duplexing) feature as the default when installed in certain countries/regions. Windows 8.1, 32-bit and 64-bit The HP PCL-6 printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the full software installation. Windows 8.1 RT support is provided through Microsoft IN OS Version 4, 32- bit driver. The HP PCL-6 driver is configured to use the automatic two-sided printing (duplexing) feature as the default when installed in certain countries/regions. Windows 10, 32-bit and 64-bit The HP PCL-6 printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the full software installation. The HP PCL-6 driver is configured to use the automatic two-sided printing (duplexing) feature as the default when installed in certain countries/regions. Windows Server 2008 SP2, 32-bit The HP PCL.6 printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the basic software installation.

Windows Server 2008 SP2, 64-bit The HP PCL 6 printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the basic software installation. The HP PCL 6 driver is configured to use the automatic two-sided printing (duplexing) feature as the default when installed in certain countries/regions.

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Operating system Driver installed Notes Windows Server 2008 R2, SP 1, 64-bit The HP PCL 6 printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the basic software installation. The HP PCL 6 driver is configured to use the automatic two-sided printing (duplexing) feature as the default when installed in certain countries/regions. OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, and OS X 10.10 Yosemite The OS X print driver and print utility are available for download from hp.com and may also be available via Apple Software Update. The HP installer software for OS X is not included in the in-box CD. For OS X, download the full installer from the support Web site for this printer.

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Printer dimensions Figure 1-1 Dimensions for the M426 and M427 models 1 3 2 1

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Operating environmental range Table 1-1 Operating environmental range Environment Recommended Allowed Temperature 17.5° to 25°C (63.5° to 77°F) 15° to 32.5°C (59° to 90.5°F) Relative humidity 30% to 70% relative humidity (RH) 10% to 80% RH

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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/ljM426MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM427MFP for HP's all-inclusive help for the printer. Find the following support: ● Install and configure ● Learn and use ● Solve problems ● Download software and firmware updates ● Join support forums ● Find warranty and regulatory information 14 Chapter 1 Printer overview

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2 Paper trays ● Load Tray 1 ● Load Tray 2 ● Load Tray 3 ● Load and print envelopes For more information: The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/ support/ljM426MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM427MFP. HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information: ● Install and configure ● Learn and use ● Solve problems ● Download software and firmware updates ● Join support forums ● Find warranty and regulatory information

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Load Tray 1 Introduction The following information describes how to load paper in Tray 1. This tray holds up to 100 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper.

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Tray 1 paper orientation When using paper that requires a specific orientation, load it according to the information in the following table. Paper type Output How to load paper Letterhead or preprinted 1-sided printing Face-up Top edge leading into the printer

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Load Tray 2 Introduction The following information describes how to load paper in Tray 2 . This tray holds up to 250 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper.

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Tray 2 paper orientation When using paper that requires a specific orientation, load it according to the information in the following table. Paper type Output How to load paper Letterhead or preprinted 1-sided printing Face-up Top edge at the front of the tray 123 1 2 Letterhead or preprinted 2-sided printing Face-down Top edge at the front of the tray 123 1 2 22 Chapter 2 Paper trays

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Load Tray 3 Introduction The following information describes how to load paper in Tray 3. This tray holds up to 550 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper.

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Tray 3 paper orientation When using paper that requires a specific orientation, load it according to the information in the following table. Paper type Output How to load paper Letterhead or preprinted 1-sided printing Face-up Top edge at the front of the tray 2 1 3 123 Letterhead or preprinted 2-sided printing Face-down Top edge at the front of the tray 2 1 3 123

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Load and print envelopes Introduction The following information describes how to print and load envelopes. Use only Tray 1 to print on envelopes. Tray 1 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

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3 Supplies, accessories, and parts ● Order supplies, accessories, and parts ● Replace the toner cartridge For more information: The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/ support/ljM426MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM427MFP. HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information: ● Install and configure ● Learn and use ● Solve problems ● Download software and firmware 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 field. The EWS contains a link to the HP SureSupply Web site, which provides options for purchasing Original HP supplies. Supplies and accessories Item Description Cartridge number Part number Supplies HP 26A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge

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● 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 printer 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. Item Description Self-replacement options Part number Multipurpose tray roller Replacement tray roller Mandatory

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Rm2-5392-000Cn

Rm2-5452-000Cn

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Replace the toner cartridge ● Introduction ● 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 and very low. The actual toner cartridge life remaining can vary. Consider having a replacement cartridge available to install when print quality is no longer acceptable. Continue printing with the current cartridge until redistributing the toner no longer yields acceptable print quality. To redistribute the toner, remove the toner cartridge from the printer and gently rock the cartridge back and forth about its horizontal axis. For graphical representation, see cartridge replacement instructions. Reinsert the toner cartridge into the printer and close the cover. 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. Capacity Description Cartridge number Part number HP 26A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge

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4 Print ● Print tasks (Windows) ● Print tasks (OS X) ● Store print jobs on the product to print later or print privately ● Mobile printing ● Use walk-up USB printing For more information: The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/ support/ljM426MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM427MFP. HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information: ● Install and configure ● Learn and use ● Solve problems ● Download software and firmware 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.

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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.

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Print tasks (OS X) How to print (OS X) The following procedure describes the basic printing process for OS X.

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Store print jobs on the product to print later or print privately ● Introduction ● Before you begin ● Set up the printer for job storage ● Create a stored job (Windows) ● Print a stored job ● Delete a stored job Introduction This section provides procedures for creating and printing documents that are stored on the printer. These jobs can be printed at a later time or printed privately. Before you begin The job storage feature has the following requirements: ● A dedicated USB 2.0 flash drive with at least 16 GB free space must be installed in the rear host USB. This USB flash drive holds the job storage jobs sent to the printer. Removing this USB flash drive from the printer disables the job storage feature. ● If you are using an HP Universal Print Driver (UPD), you must use UPD version 5.9.0 or above. Set up the printer for job storage Complete the following processes to enable the printer job storage feature. Step one: Install the USB flash drive

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Mobile printing Introduction HP offers 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. ● Wi-Fi Direct and NFC Printing (wireless models only) ● HP ePrint via email ● HP ePrint software ● AirPrint ● Android embedded printing Wi-Fi Direct and NFC Printing (wireless models only) Wi-Fi Direct and NFC (Near Field Communication) printing enable Wi-Fi capable (mobile) devices to make a wireless network connection directly to the printer without using a wireless router. Wi-Fi Direct and NFC enable printing from a wireless mobile device without requiring a connection to a network or the Internet. NFC capabilities enable easy one-to-one print connection for mobile devices using device-to-device touch.

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Use walk-up USB printing Introduction This printer features walk-up USB printing, for quickly printing files without sending them from a computer. The printer accepts standard USB flash drives in the USB port. It supports the following types of files: ● .pdf ● .jpg ● .prn and .PRN ● .cht and .CHT ● .pxl ● .pcl and .PCL ● .ps and .PS ● .doc and .docx ● .ppt and .pptx Step one: Access USB files on the printer

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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/ljM426MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM427MFP. HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information: ● Install and configure ● Learn and use ● Solve problems ● Download software and firmware updates ● Join support forums ● Find warranty and regulatory information

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6 Scan ● Scan by using the HP Scan software (Windows) ● Scan by using the HP Scan software (OS X) ● Scan to a USB flash drive ● Set up the Scan to Network Folder feature ● Scan to a network folder ● Set up the Scan to E-mail feature ● Scan to email ● Additional scan tasks For more information: The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/ support/ljM426MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM427MFP. HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information: ● Install and configure ● Learn and use ● Solve problems ● Download software and firmware 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 file or send it to another software application.

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Set up the Scan to Network Folder feature ● Introduction ● Before you begin ● Method one: Use the Scan to Network Folder Wizard (Windows) ● Method two: Set up the Scan to Network Folder feature via the HP Embedded Web Server (Windows) ● 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 configured. There are two methods for configuring 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 in Windows 7, 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 configuration process. ● Administrative access to the printer ● The network path of the destination folder (e.g., \\servername.us.companyname.net\scans)

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Set up the Scan to E-mail feature ● Introduction ● Before you begin ● Method one: Use the Scan to Email Wizard (Windows) ● Method two: Set up the Scan to Email feature via the HP Embedded Web Server (Windows) ● 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 configured. There are two methods for configuring 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 in Windows 7, 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 configuration process. ● Administrative access to the printer ● SMTP server (e.g., smtp.mycompany.com)

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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 field, 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 field, 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.

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Set up the Scan to E-mail feature on a Mac ● Step one: Access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) ● Step two: Configure the Scan to E-mail feature ● Step three: Add contacts to the E-mail Address Book ● Step four: Configure 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)

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● 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 configuration without saving. 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 field, 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 field, 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.

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Scan to email Use the printer control panel to scan a file directly to an email address. The scanned file is sent to the address as an email message attachment.

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7 Fax ● Set up to send and receive faxes ● 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/ljM426MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM427MFP. HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information: ● Install and configure ● Learn and use ● Solve problems ● Download software and firmware updates ● Join support forums ● Find warranty and regulatory information

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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 83 ● Shared voice/fax line on page 84 ● Shared voice/fax line with an answering machine on page 85 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 Web site www.hp.com/support/ljM426MFP, www.hp.com/ support/ljM427MFP.

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8 Manage the printer ● Use HP Web Services applications ● Change the printer connection type (Windows) ● Advanced configuration with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and HP Device Toolbox (Windows) ● Advanced configuration with HP Utility for OS X ● Configure IP network settings ● Printer security features ● Energy-conservation settings ● HP Web Jetadmin ● Update the firmware For more information: The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/ support/ljM426MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM427MFP. HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information: ● Install and configure ● Learn and use ● Solve problems ● Download software and firmware updates ● Join support forums ● Find warranty and regulatory information

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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 the Reconfigure your HP Device shortcut on your computer desktop to change the connection. For example, you can reconfigure the printer to use a different wireless address, to connect to a wired or wireless network, or change from a network connection to a USB connection. You can change the configuration without inserting the printer CD. After you select the type of connection you wish to make, the program goes directly to the portion of the printer setup procedure that needs to change.

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Advanced configuration 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 configurations ● View and change the printer control-panel menu configuration ● View and print internal pages ● Receive notification of printer and supplies events ● View and change network configuration 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.

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Tab or section Description Home tab Provides printer, status, and configuration 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 Configuration: Shows the information found on the printer configuration page. ● Network Summary: Shows the information found on the printer network configuration

page. ● Reports: Print the configuration and supplies status pages that the printer generates. ● Job Storage Log: Shows a summary of all jobs stored in the printer memory. ● 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. System tab Provides the ability to configure 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 Off mode or automatic shut down. ● Job Storage Setup: Configure the job storage settings for the printer. ● Print Density: Change the print density of contrasts, highlights, midtones, and shadows ● Paper Types: Configure 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 file on the computer. Use this file 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.

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Tab or section Description Fax tab (Fax printers only) ● Receive Options: Configure 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 models only) Configure the Scan to Network Folder and Scan to E-mail features. ● Network Folder Setup: Configure folders on the network to which the printer can save a scanned file. ● Scan to E-mail Setup: Begin the process to set up the Scan to E-mail feature. ● Outgoing E-mail Profiles: Set an email address that will appear as the “from” address for all emails sent from the printer. ● Default SMTP Configuration: Configure the SMTP Server information. ● E-mail Address Book: Add or delete entries in the email address book. ● Network Contacts Setup: Configure the printer to connect to a network address book. ● E-mail Options: Configure a default subject line and body text. Configure default scan settings for emails. 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. 98 Chapter 8 Manage the printer

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Item Description File Upload Transfer files from the computer to the printer. You can upload the following types of files: ○ HP LaserJet printer command language (.PRN) ○ Portable document format (.PDF) ○ Postscript (.PS) ○ Text (.TXT) Power Management Configure the printer economy settings. Update Firmware Transfer a firmware update file to the printer.

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Energy-conservation settings ● Introduction ● Print with EconoMode ● Set the Sleep/Auto Off After setting ● Set the Shut Down After delay and configure 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.

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9 Solve problems ● Customer support ● Control panel help system ● Restore the factory-set defaults ● A “Cartridge is low” or “Cartridge is very low” message displays on the printer control panel ● Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds ● Clear paper jams ● Improve print quality ● Improve copy and scan image quality ● Improve fax image quality ● Solve wired network problems ● Solve wireless network problems ● Solve fax problems For more information: The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/ support/ljM426MFP, www.hp.com/support/ljM427MFP. HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information: ● Install and configure ● Learn and use ● Solve problems ● Download software and firmware 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 flyer that was in the box with the printer or at www.hp.com/support/. Get 24-hour Internet support, and download software utilities and drivers www.hp.com/support/ljM426MFP, www.hp.com/support/ ljM427MFP Order additional HP service or maintenance agreements www.hp.com/go/carepack Register the printer www.register.hp.com 112 Chapter 9 Solve problems

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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 toner cartridge level is low. Actual toner cartridge life remaining may vary. Consider having a replacement available to install when print quality is no longer acceptable. The toner cartridge does not need to be replaced now. Continue printing with the current cartridge until redistributing the toner no longer yields acceptable print quality. To redistribute the toner, remove the toner cartridge from the printer and gently rock the cartridge back and forth about its horizontal axis. For graphical representation, see cartridge replacement instructions. Reinsert the toner cartridge into the printer and close the cover. Cartridge is very low: The printer indicates when the toner cartridge level is very low. Actual toner cartridge life remaining may vary. Consider having a replacement available to install when print quality is no longer acceptable. The toner cartridge does not need to be replaced now unless the print quality is no longer acceptable. Once an HP toner cartridge has reached Very Low, HP’s Premium Protection Warranty on that toner 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 toner cartridge.

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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. ● The printer does not pick up paper ● The printer picks up multiple sheets of paper ● The document feeder jams, skews, or picks up multiple sheets of paper ● Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder The printer does not pick up paper If the printer does not pick up paper from the tray, try these solutions.

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remove the entire stack of paper from the tray, straighten the stack, and then return some of the paper to the tray. The following images show examples of the stack-height markings in the trays for various printers. Most HP printers have markings similar to these. Also make sure that all sheets of paper are below the tabs near the stack-height marks. These tabs help hold the paper in the correct position as it enters the printer. Figure 9-6 Stack-height markings Figure 9-7 Tab for the paper stack

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● 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 fits 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 product control panel, scroll to and touch the Supplies button. Check the status of the document-feeder kit, and replace it if necessary. 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.

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Clear paper jams Introduction The following information includes instructions for clearing paper jams from the printer. ● Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams? ● Jam locations ● Clear paper jams in the document feeder ● Clear paper jams in Tray 1 ● Clear paper jams in Tray 2 ● Clear paper jams in Tray 3 ● Clear paper jams in the fuser ● Clear paper jams in the output bin ● Clear paper jams in the duplexer Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams? Follow these steps to solve problems with frequent paper jams. If the first step does not resolve the problem continue with the next step until you have resolved the problem.

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6 Toner cartridge area (open the front door for access) 7 Output bin Loose toner might remain in the printer after a jam. This problem typically resolves itself after a few sheets have been printed.

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Clear paper jams in the document feeder The following information describes how to clear paper jams in the document feeder. When a jam occurs, the control panel displays an animation that assists in clearing the jam.

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Improve print quality Introduction ● Print from a different software program ● Check the paper-type setting for the print job ● Check toner-cartridge status ● Clean the printer ● Visually inspect the toner cartridge ● Check paper and the printing environment ● Check the EconoMode settings ● Try a different print driver If the printer is having print-quality problems, try the following solutions in the order presented to resolve the issue. Print from a different software program Try printing from a different 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)

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Check paper and the printing environment Step one: Use paper that meets HP specifications Some print-quality problems arise from using paper that does not meet HP specifications. ● 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 affect 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 specifications. ● Do not place the printer in a confined 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 flow 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 specific trays.

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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 ● Check the image adjustment settings ● Optimize for text or pictures ● Edge-to-edge copying ● Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder Try these few simple steps first: ● Use the flatbed 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 fix 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 affect

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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 fit-to-page setting ● Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder ● Send to a different fax machine ● Check the sender's fax machine Try these few simple steps first: ● Use the flatbed 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 fix 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 affect

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Send to a different fax machine Try sending the fax to a different 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 different fax machine. If the fax quality is better, the problem is with the sender's fax machine. If a different 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. 160 Chapter 9 Solve problems

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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 configuration 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 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

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Solve wireless network problems ● Introduction ● Wireless connectivity checklist ● The printer does not print after the wireless configuration completes ● The printer does not print, and the computer has a third-party firewall 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.

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Solve fax problems Introduction Use the fax troubleshooting information to help resolve issues. ● Fax troubleshooting checklist ● Solve general fax problems Fax troubleshooting checklist ● Several possible fixes 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.

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Fax cuts off 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.

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