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User Guide
Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M577
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M577dn M577f M577zM577c
HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M577
User Guide
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Table of contents
1 Printer overview ............................................................................................................................................ 1
Printer views .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Printer front view ................................................................................................................................ 2
Printer back view ................................................................................................................................. 3
Interface ports ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Control-panel view .............................................................................................................................. 5
Printer specications ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Technical specications ....................................................................................................................... 7
Supported operating systems .......................................................................................................... 10
Mobile printing solutions .................................................................................................................. 12
Printer dimensions ............................................................................................................................ 13
Power consumption, electrical specications, and acoustic emissions ........................................... 15
Operating-environment range .......................................................................................................... 15
Printer hardware setup and software installation .............................................................................................. 16
2 Paper trays ................................................................................................................................................. 17
Load paper to Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) ........................................................................................................... 18
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 18
Tray 1 paper orientation ................................................................................................................... 20
Use alternative letterhead mode ...................................................................................................... 21
Enable Alternative Letterhead Mode by using the printer control-panel menus .......... 21
Load paper to Trays 2, 3, 4, and 5 ....................................................................................................................... 22
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Tray 2 and the 550-sheet trays paper orientation ........................................................................... 24
Use alternative letterhead mode ...................................................................................................... 25
Enable Alternative Letterhead Mode by using the printer control-panel menus .......... 25
Load and print envelopes .................................................................................................................................... 26
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 26
Print envelopes .................................................................................................................................. 26
Envelope orientation ......................................................................................................................... 26
Load and print labels ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 27
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Manually feed labels ......................................................................................................................... 27
Use the convenience stapler (f, c, and z models) ................................................................................................ 29
3 Supplies, accessories, and parts ................................................................................................................... 31
Order supplies, accessories, and parts ................................................................................................................ 32
Ordering ............................................................................................................................................. 32
Supplies and accessories .................................................................................................................. 32
Customer self-repair parts ................................................................................................................ 33
Replace the toner cartridges ............................................................................................................................... 36
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 36
Toner-cartridge information ............................................................................................................. 36
Remove and replace the cartridges .................................................................................................. 37
Replace the toner-collection unit ........................................................................................................................ 41
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 41
Remove and replace the toner-collection unit ................................................................................. 41
Replace the staple cartridge (f, c, and z models) ................................................................................................ 44
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 44
Remove and replace the staple cartridge ......................................................................................... 44
4 Print ........................................................................................................................................................... 47
Print tasks (Windows) .......................................................................................................................................... 48
How to print (Windows) ..................................................................................................................... 48
Automatically print on both sides (Windows) ................................................................................... 50
Manually print on both sides (Windows) ........................................................................................... 50
Print multiple pages per sheet (Windows) ........................................................................................ 51
Select the paper type (Windows) ...................................................................................................... 51
Additional print tasks ........................................................................................................................ 52
Print tasks (OS X) ................................................................................................................................................. 53
How to print (OS X) ............................................................................................................................ 53
Automatically print on both sides (OS X) .......................................................................................... 53
Manually print on both sides (OS X) .................................................................................................. 53
Print multiple pages per sheet (OS X) ............................................................................................... 54
Select the paper type (OS X) ............................................................................................................. 54
Additional print tasks ........................................................................................................................ 54
Store print jobs on the printer to print later or print privately ........................................................................... 56
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 56
Create a stored job (Windows) .......................................................................................................... 56
Create a stored job (OS X) .................................................................................................................. 58
Print a stored job ............................................................................................................................... 58
Delete a stored job ............................................................................................................................ 59
Mobile printing ..................................................................................................................................................... 60
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Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 60
HP ePrint via email ............................................................................................................................ 60
HP ePrint software ............................................................................................................................ 61
AirPrint ............................................................................................................................................... 61
Android embedded printing .............................................................................................................. 61
Wi-Fi Direct and NFC Printing ............................................................................................................ 62
Print from the USB port ....................................................................................................................................... 64
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 64
Enable the USB port for printing ....................................................................................................... 64
Print USB documents ........................................................................................................................ 65
5 Copy ........................................................................................................................................................... 67
Make a copy .......................................................................................................................................................... 68
Copy on both sides (duplex) ................................................................................................................................ 69
Additional copy tasks ........................................................................................................................................... 70
6 Scan ........................................................................................................................................................... 71
Set up Scan to Email ............................................................................................................................................ 72
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 72
Before you begin ............................................................................................................................... 72
Method one: Use the E-mail Setup page ........................................................................................... 73
Method two: Use the E-mail Setup Wizard ....................................................................................... 79
Set up Send to E-mail to use Oice 365 Outlook ............................................................................. 81
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 81
Congure the outgoing email server (SMTP) to send an email from an Oice 365
Outlook account .............................................................................................................. 81
Solve problems with email ................................................................................................................ 82
Problems with sending email ......................................................................................... 82
Check the SMTP server setup ......................................................................................... 82
Set up Scan to Network Folder ............................................................................................................................ 84
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 84
Before you begin ............................................................................................................................... 84
Method one: Use the Save to Network Folder Setup page ............................................................... 85
Step one: Enable the Scan to Network Folder feature and congure the default
job options ...................................................................................................................... 85
Notication settings ..................................................................................... 85
Folder Settings ............................................................................................. 86
Scan Settings ................................................................................................ 86
File Settings .................................................................................................. 88
Step two: Set up a Quick Set ........................................................................................... 89
Provide the Quick Set name, description, and options for starting ............ 89
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Congure the destination folder for scanned documents ........................... 89
Summary ...................................................................................................... 91
Method two: Use the Save to Network Folder Quick Set Wizard ...................................................... 91
Problems with sending to a network folder ..................................................................................... 93
Set up Scan to USB Drive ..................................................................................................................................... 94
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 94
Enable Scan to USB Drive .................................................................................................................. 94
Congure default scan options ......................................................................................................... 94
Congure the default le name settings .......................................................................................... 96
Set up Scan to SharePoint® (Flow models only) ................................................................................................. 98
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 98
Enable Scan to SharePoint® .............................................................................................................. 98
Scan and save a le directly to a Microsoft SharePoint® site ........................................................... 99
Create a Quick Set .............................................................................................................................................. 101
Scan and send to email ...................................................................................................................................... 103
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 103
Scan and send a document to email ............................................................................................... 103
Scan and send to network folder ...................................................................................................................... 104
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 104
Scan and save the document to a folder ........................................................................................ 104
Scan and send to USB Flash Drive ..................................................................................................................... 105
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 105
Scan and save the document to a USB ash drive ......................................................................... 105
Additional scan tasks ......................................................................................................................................... 106
7 Fax ........................................................................................................................................................... 107
Set up fax ........................................................................................................................................................... 108
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 108
Set up fax by using the printer control panel ................................................................................. 108
Change fax congurations ................................................................................................................................ 109
Fax dialing settings ......................................................................................................................... 109
General fax send settings ............................................................................................................... 110
Fax receive settings ......................................................................................................................... 111
Send a fax .......................................................................................................................................................... 113
Additional fax tasks ........................................................................................................................................... 114
8 Manage the printer .................................................................................................................................... 115
Advanced conguration with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) ....................................................................... 116
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 116
How to access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) ...................................................................... 116
HP Embedded Web Server features ................................................................................................ 117
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Information tab ............................................................................................................. 117
General tab .................................................................................................................... 118
Copy/Print tab ............................................................................................................... 119
Scan/Digital Send tab ................................................................................................... 120
Fax tab ........................................................................................................................... 121
Troubleshooting tab ..................................................................................................... 121
Security tab ................................................................................................................... 122
HP Web Services tab ..................................................................................................... 122
Networking tab ............................................................................................................. 123
Other Links list .............................................................................................................. 124
Advanced conguration with HP Utility for OS X .............................................................................................. 125
Open HP Utility ................................................................................................................................ 125
HP Utility features ........................................................................................................................... 125
Congure IP network settings ........................................................................................................................... 127
Printer sharing disclaimer ............................................................................................................... 127
View or change network settings ................................................................................................... 127
Rename the printer on a network ................................................................................................... 127
Manually congure IPv4 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel ............................................. 128
Manually congure IPv6 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel ............................................. 128
Link speed and duplex settings ...................................................................................................... 129
Printer security features ................................................................................................................................... 131
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 131
Security statements ........................................................................................................................ 131
Assign an administrator password ................................................................................................. 131
IP Security ....................................................................................................................................... 132
Lock the formatter .......................................................................................................................... 132
Encryption support: HP High Performance Secure Hard Disks ...................................................... 132
Energy-conservation settings ........................................................................................................................... 133
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 133
Optimize speed or energy usage .................................................................................................... 133
Set the sleep timer and congure the printer to use 1 watt or less of power ............................... 133
Set the sleep schedule .................................................................................................................... 134
HP Web Jetadmin ............................................................................................................................................... 136
Software and rmware updates ........................................................................................................................ 137
9 Solve problems .......................................................................................................................................... 139
Customer support .............................................................................................................................................. 140
Control panel help system ................................................................................................................................. 141
Reset factory settings ....................................................................................................................................... 142
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 142
Method one: Reset factory settings from the printer control panel .............................................. 142
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Method two: Reset factory settings from the HP Embedded Web Server (network-connected
printers only) ................................................................................................................................... 142
A “Cartridge is low” or “Cartridge is very low” message displays on the printer control panel ...................... 143
Change the “Very Low” settings ..................................................................................................... 143
For products with fax capability ................................................................................... 143
Order supplies ................................................................................................................................. 144
Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds ...................................................................................................... 145
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 145
The printer does not pick up paper ................................................................................................. 145
The printer picks up multiple sheets of paper ................................................................................ 147
The document feeder jams, skews, or picks up multiple sheets of paper ..................................... 151
Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder ........................................... 152
Clear paper jams ................................................................................................................................................ 154
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 154
Jam locations .................................................................................................................................. 155
Auto-navigation for clearing jams .................................................................................................. 156
Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams? ............................................................................ 156
Clear paper jams in the document feeder ...................................................................................... 157
Clear paper jams in Tray 1 ............................................................................................................... 160
Clear paper jams in Tray 2 ............................................................................................................... 162
Clear paper jams in the optional 550-sheet trays .......................................................................... 166
Clear paper jams in the right door and the fuser area .................................................................... 171
Clear paper jams in the output bin .................................................................................................. 176
Improve print quality ......................................................................................................................................... 177
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 177
Print from a dierent software program ........................................................................................ 177
Check the paper-type setting for the print job ............................................................................... 177
Check the paper type setting (Windows) ..................................................................... 177
Check the paper type setting (OS X) ............................................................................. 178
Check toner-cartridge status .......................................................................................................... 178
Clean the printer .............................................................................................................................. 178
Print a cleaning page .................................................................................................... 178
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges ............................................................ 179
Visually inspect the toner cartridge ................................................................................................ 180
Check paper and the printing environment .................................................................................... 180
Step one: Use paper that meets HP specications ...................................................... 180
Step two: Check the environment ................................................................................ 181
Step three: Set the individual tray alignment .............................................................. 181
Adjust color settings (Windows) ..................................................................................................... 181
Print and interpret the print quality page ...................................................................................... 182
Calibrate the printer to align the colors .......................................................................................... 183
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Try a dierent print driver ............................................................................................................... 183
Improve copy image quality .............................................................................................................................. 185
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges ............................................................................... 185
Calibrate the scanner ...................................................................................................................... 186
Check the paper settings ................................................................................................................ 187
Check the paper size and type conguration ............................................................... 187
Select the tray to use for the copy ............................................................................... 187
Check the image-adjustment settings ........................................................................................... 187
Optimize copy quality for text or pictures ...................................................................................... 188
Edge-to-edge copying ..................................................................................................................... 188
Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder ........................................... 188
Improve scan image quality .............................................................................................................................. 191
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges ............................................................................... 191
Check the resolution settings ......................................................................................................... 192
Check the color settings .................................................................................................................. 193
Check the image-adjustment settings ........................................................................................... 193
Optimize scan quality for text or pictures ...................................................................................... 194
Check the output-quality settings .................................................................................................. 194
Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder ........................................... 194
Improve fax image quality ................................................................................................................................. 197
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges ............................................................................... 197
Check the send-fax resolution settings .......................................................................................... 198
Check the image-adjustment settings ........................................................................................... 199
Optimize fax quality for text or pictures ......................................................................................... 199
Check the error-correction settings ................................................................................................ 200
Check the t-to-page setting ......................................................................................................... 200
Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder ........................................... 200
Send to a dierent fax machine ...................................................................................................... 202
Check the sender's fax machine ...................................................................................................... 202
Solve wired network problems .......................................................................................................................... 204
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 204
Poor physical connection ................................................................................................................ 204
The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the printer ...................................................... 204
The computer is unable to communicate with the printer ............................................................. 204
The printer is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network ........................................ 205
New software programs might be causing compatibility problems .............................................. 205
The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly ............................................................. 205
The printer is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect ................................................... 205
Solve fax problems ............................................................................................................................................ 206
Checklist for solving fax problems .................................................................................................. 206
What type of phone line are you using? ....................................................................... 206
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Are you using a surge-protection device? .................................................................... 206
Are you using a phone company voice-messaging service or an answering
machine? ....................................................................................................................... 206
Does your phone line have a call-waiting feature? ...................................................... 207
Check fax accessory status ........................................................................................... 207
General fax problems ...................................................................................................................... 208
The fax failed to send ................................................................................................... 208
An Out of Memory status message displays on the printer control panel .................. 208
Print quality of a photo is poor or prints as a gray box ................................................ 208
You touched the Stop button to cancel a fax, but the fax was still sent ...................... 208
No fax address book button displays ........................................................................... 208
Not able to locate the Fax settings in HP Web Jetadmin ............................................. 208
The header is appended to the top of the page when the overlay option is enabled . 208
A mix of names and numbers is in the recipients box .................................................. 208
A one-page fax prints as two pages ............................................................................. 208
A document stops in the document feeder in the middle of faxing ............................ 209
The volume for sounds coming from the fax accessory is too high or too low ........... 209
Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 211
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1 Printer overview
●Printer views
●Printer specications
●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/colorljM577MFP.
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:
●Install and congure
●Learn and use
●Solve problems
●Download software and rmware updates
●Join support forums
●Find warranty and regulatory information
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Printer views
●Printer front view
●Printer back view
●Interface ports
●Control-panel view
Printer front view
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
10
11
12
13
14
15
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1 Document-feeder cover (access for clearing jams)
2 Document-feeder input tray
3 Document-feeder output bin
NOTE: When feeding long paper through the document feeder, extend the paper stop at the right side of the output bin.
4 Control panel with color touchscreen display (tilts up for easier viewing)
5 Convenience stapler (f, c, and z models only)
6 Right door (access to the fuser and for clearing jams)
7 Tray 1
8On/o button
9 Model name
10 Tray 2
11 Front door (access to the toner cartridges)
12 Standard output bin
13 Physical keyboard (c and z models only) Pull the keyboard straight out to use it.
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14 Easy-access USB port (on the side of the control panel)
Insert a USB ash drive for printing or scanning without a computer or to update the printer rmware.
NOTE: An administrator must enable this port before use.
15 Hardware integration pocket (for connecting accessory and third-party devices)
Printer back view
1
2
3
6
4
5
1 Toner-collection-unit door
2 Formatter (contains the interface ports)
3 Power connection
4 Serial number and product number label
5 Slot for a cable-type security lock (on the rear cover of the printer)
6 Formatter cover
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Interface ports
1
2
3
4
1 Fax port (f, c, and z models only. The port is covered for the dn model.)
2 Local area network (LAN) Ethernet (RJ-45) network port
3 USB port for connecting external USB devices (this port might be covered)
NOTE: For easy-access USB printing, use the USB port near the control panel.
4 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 printing port
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Control-panel view
NOTE: Tilt the control panel for easier viewing.
The Home screen provides access to the printer features and indicates the current status of the printer.
Return to the Home screen at any time by touching the Home button. Touch the Home button on the
left side of the printer control panel, or touch the Home button in the upper-left corner of most screens.
NOTE: The features that appear on the Home screen can vary, depending on the printer conguration.
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1Home button Touch the Home button to return to the printer Home screen at any time.
2Refresh button Touch the Refresh button to clear changes and restore the default settings.
3Sign In or Sign Out
button
Touch the Sign In button to access secured features.
Touch the Sign Out button to sign out of the printer. The printer restores all options to the default
settings.
4 HP logo or Home button On any screen other than the Home screen, the HP logo changes to a Home button. Touch the Home
button to return to the Home screen.
5Stop button Touch the Stop button to pause the current job. The Job Status screen opens and provides options to
cancel or continue the job.
6Start button Touch the Start button to start a copy job
7 Printer status The status line provides information about the overall printer status.
8 Language Selection
button
Touch the Language Selection button to select the language for the control-panel display.
9 Sleep button Touch the Sleep button to put the printer into Sleep mode.
10 Network button Touch the Network button to nd information about the network connection.
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11 Help button Touch the Help button to open the embedded help system.
12 Copies eld The Copies eld indicates the number of copies that the product is set to make.
13 Scroll bar Use the scroll bar to see the complete list of available features.
14 Features Depending on the printer conguration, the features that appear in this area can include any of the
following items:
●Quick Sets
●Copy
●E-mail
●Fax
●Save to USB
●Save to Network Folder
●Save to Device Memory
●Retrieve from USB
●Retrieve from Device Memory
●Save to SharePoint® (c and z models only)
●Job Status
●Supplies
●Trays
●Administration
●Device Maintenance
15 Keyboard
(c and z models only)
This printer includes a physical keyboard. The keys are mapped to a language in the same way the
virtual keyboard on the printer control panel is mapped. Whenever the keyboard layout for the
virtual keyboard changes, the keys on the physical keyboard are remapped to match the new
settings.
16 Near-eld
communication icon
(z models only)
This icon indicates the printer includes integrated HP near-eld communication (NFC) and Wi-Fi
Direct
17 Hardware integration
pocket
For connecting accessory and third-party devices.
18 Easy-access USB port Insert a USB ash drive for printing and scanning without a computer or to update the printer
rmware
NOTE: An administrator must enable this port before use.
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Printer specications
IMPORTANT: The following specications are correct at the time of publication, but they are subject to
change. For current information, see www.hp.com/support/colorljM577MFP.
●Technical specications
●Supported operating systems
●Mobile printing solutions
●Printer dimensions
●Power consumption, electrical specications, and acoustic emissions
●Operating-environment range
Technical specications
Model name
Product number
M577dn
B5L46A
M577f
B5L47A
Flow M577c
B5L54A
Flow M577z
B5L48A
Paper handling Tray 1 (100-sheet capacity)
Tray 2 (550-sheet capacity)
1 x 550-sheet paper feeder
NOTE: The printer accepts
up to three 1 x 550-sheet
paper feeders.
Optional Optional Optional Optional
Printer cabinet Optional Optional Optional Optional
Automatic duplex printing
Convenience stapler Not supported
Connectivity 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
connection with IPv4 and
IPv6
Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Easy-access USB port for
printing without a computer
and upgrading the rmware
Hardware Integration Pocket
for connecting accessory and
third-party devices
HP Internal USB Ports Optional Optional Optional Optional
Integrated HP near-eld
communication (NFC) and Wi-
Fi Direct functionality for
printing from mobile devices
Not supported Not supported Not supported
HP Jetdirect 3000w NFC/
Wireless Accessory for
printing from mobile devices
Optional Optional Optional Not supported
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Model name
Product number
M577dn
B5L46A
M577f
B5L47A
Flow M577c
B5L54A
Flow M577z
B5L48A
HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print
Server accessory for wireless
connectivity
Optional Optional Optional Optional
Memory 1.75 GB base memory
NOTE: The base memory is
expandable to 2.5 GB by
adding a DIMM memory
module.
Mass storage 320 GB Hard Disk Drive
Security HP Trusted Platform Module
for encrypting all data that
passes through the printer
Optional Optional Optional Optional
Control-panel display and
keyboard
Color touchscreen control
panel
Physical keyboard Not supported Not supported
Print Prints 38 pages per minute
(ppm) on A4 and 40 ppm on
letter-size paper
Easy-access USB printing (no
computer required)
Store jobs in the printer
memory to print later or print
privately
Fax Optional
Copy and Scan Copies 38 pages per minute
(ppm) on A4 and 40 ppm on
letter-size paper
100-page document feeder
with dual-head scanning for
single-pass duplex copying
and scanning
HP EveryPage Technologies
including ultrasonic multi-
feed detection
Not supported Not supported
Embedded optical character
recognition (OCR) provides
the ability to convert printed
pages into text that can be
edited or searched using a
computer
Not supported Not supported
SMART Label feature provides
paper-edge detection for
automatic page cropping
Not supported Not supported
Automatic page orientation
for pages that have at least
100 characters of text
Not supported Not supported
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Model name
Product number
M577dn
B5L46A
M577f
B5L47A
Flow M577c
B5L54A
Flow M577z
B5L48A
Automatic tone adjustment
sets contrast, brightness, and
background removal for each
page
Not supported Not supported
Digital Send Send documents to E-mail,
USB, and shared folders on a
network
Send documents to
SharePoint®
Not supported Not supported
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Supported operating systems
The following information applies to the Printer-Specic 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” version 3 print driver, the “HP PCL 6” version 3
print driver, or the or the “HP PCL-6” version 4 print driver, depending on the Windows operating system,
along with optional software when using the full software installer. Download the "HP PCL.6" version 3 print
driver, the "HP PCL 6" version 3 print driver, and the "HP PCL-6" version 4 print driver from the printer-support
Web site for this printer: www.hp.com/support/colorljM577MFP.
Mac computers, OS X, and iOS devices: Mac computers and Apple iOS mobile devices are supported with this
printer. The OS X print driver and print utility are available for download from hp.com. The HP installer
software for OS X is not included in the in-box CD. Follow these steps to download the HP installer software
for OS X:
1. Go to www.hp.com/support/colorljM577MFP.
2. Select Support Options, under Download Options select Drivers, Software & Firmware, and then
select the printer bundle.
3. Click the operating system version, and then click the Download button.
Table 1-1 Supported operating systems and print drivers
Operating system Print driver installed (from the software
installer CD for Windows, or the installer
on the Web for OS X)
Notes
Windows® XP SP3, 32-bit The “HP PCL.6” printer-specic 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 installer is not supported
for this operating system.
Microsoft retired mainstream support for
Windows XP in April 2009. HP will continue
to provide best eort support for the
discontinued XP operating system.
Windows Vista®, 32-bit The “HP PCL.6” printer-specic 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 installer is not supported
for this operating system.
Windows Server 2003 SP2, 32-bit The “HP PCL.6” printer-specic 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 installer is not supported
for this operating system.
Microsoft retired mainstream support for
Windows Server 2003 in July 2010. HP will
continue to provide best eort support for
the discontinued Server 2003 operating
system.
Windows 7 SP1, 32-bit and 64-bit The “HP PCL 6” printer-specic print driver
is installed for this operating system as
part of the full software installation.
Windows 8, 32-bit and 64-bit The “HP PCL-6” printer-specic 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 installer is not supported
for this operating system.
Windows 8 RT support is provided through
Microsoft IN OS Version 4, 32- bit driver.
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Table 1-1 Supported operating systems and print drivers (continued)
Operating system Print driver installed (from the software
installer CD for Windows, or the installer
on the Web for OS X)
Notes
Windows 8.1, 32-bit and 64-bit The “HP PCL-6” printer-specic 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 installer is not supported
for this operating system.
Windows 8.1 RT support is provided
through Microsoft IN OS Version 4, 32- bit
driver.
Windows 10, 32-bit and 64-bit The “HP PCL-6” printer-specic 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 installer is not supported
for this operating system.
Windows Server 2008 SP2, 32-bit The “HP PCL.6” printer-specic 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 installer is not supported
for this operating system.
Windows Server 2008 SP2, 64-bit The “HP PCL 6” printer-specic 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 installer is not supported
for this operating system.
Windows Server 2008 R2, SP 1, 64-bit The “HP PCL 6” printer-specic 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 installer is not supported
for this operating system.
Windows Server 2012, 64-bit The software installer does not support
Windows Server 2012 but the “HP PCL 6”
version 3 and “HP PCL-6” version 4 printer-
specic print drivers do support it.
Download the driver from the HP Web site,
and use the Windows Add Printer tool to
install it.
Windows Server 2012 R2, 64-bit The software installer does not support
Windows Server 2012 but the “HP PCL 6”
version 3 and “HP PCL-6” version 4 printer-
specic print drivers do support it.
Download the driver from the HP Web site,
and use the Windows Add Printer tool to
install it.
OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X 10.9
Mavericks, 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 installer from the
support Web site for this printer.
1. Go to www.hp.com/support/
colorljM577MFP.
2. Select Support Options, under
Download Options select Drivers,
Software & Firmware, and then
select the printer bundle.
3. Click the operating system version,
and then click the Download button.
NOTE: For a current list of supported operating systems, go to www.hp.com/support/colorljM577MFP for
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer.
NOTE: For details on client and server operating systems and for HP UPD PCL6, UPD PCL 5, and UPD PS
driver support for this printer, go to www.hp.com/go/upd. Under Additional information, click the links.
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Table 1-2 Minimum system requirements
Windows Mac computers and OS X
●CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or an Internet connection
●Dedicated USB 1.1 or 2.0 connection or a network
connection
●400 MB of available hard-disk space
●1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
●Internet connection
●1 GB of available hard-disk space
Mobile printing solutions
The printer supports the following software for mobile printing:
●HP ePrint software
NOTE: The HP ePrint Software supports the following operating systems: Windows 7 SP 1 (32-bit and
64-bit); Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit);
and OS X versions 10.8 Mountain Lion, 10.9 Mavericks, and 10.10 Yosemite.
●HP ePrint via email (Requires HP Web Services to be enabled and the printer to be registered with HP
Connected)
●HP ePrint app (Available for Android, iOS, and Blackberry)
●ePrint Enterprise app (Supported on all printers with ePrint Enterprise Server Software)
●HP Home and Biz app (Available for Symbian/Nokia devices)
●Google Cloud Print 1.0 (Requires the printer to be registered with HP Connected and then registered with
Google Cloud)
●AirPrint
●Android Printing
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Printer dimensions
Figure 1-1 Dimensions for the printer
K
C
M
Y
1
1
2
2
3
3
Printer fully closed Printer fully opened
1. Height 583 mm (23 in) 837 mm (33 in)
2. Depth 504 mm (19.8 in) 853 mm (33.6 in)
3. Width 482 mm (19 in) 803 mm (31.6 in)
Weight dn model: 38.1 kg (84 lb)
f model: 38.3 kg (84.5 lb)
c and z models: 38.6 kg (85 lb)
Figure 1-2 Dimensions for the 1 x 550-sheet paper feeder
32
2
1
3
1. Height 130 mm (5.1 in)
2. Depth Tray closed: 465 mm (18.3 in)
Tray opened: 768 mm (30.2 in)
3. Width Lower-right door closed: 458 mm (18.0 in)
Lower-right door opened: 853 mm (33.6 in)
Weight 5.8 kg (12.8 lb)
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Figure 1-3 Dimensions for the cabinet/stand
1
1
2
2
3
3
1. Height 295 mm (11.6 in)
2. Depth Door closed: 869 mm (34.2 in)
Door opened: 1113 mm (43.8 in)
3. Width 884 mm (34.8 in)
This value is subject to change. For current information, go to www.hp.com/support/colorljM577MFP.
Weight 17.7 kg (39 lb)
This value is subject to change. For current information, go to www.hp.com/support/colorljM577MFP.
Figure 1-4 Dimensions for the printer with three 1 x 550-sheet paper feeders and the cabinet/stand
K
C
M
Y
1
1
2
23
3
Printer and accessories fully closed Printer and accessories fully opened
1. Height 1268 mm (49.9 in) 1522 mm (59.9 in)
2. Depth 869 mm (34.2 in) 1113 mm (43.8 in)
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Printer and accessories fully closed Printer and accessories fully opened
3. Width 884 mm (34.8 in) 853 mm (33.6 in)
Weight dn model: 73.2 kg (161.4 lb)
f model: 73.4 kg (161.8 lb)
c and z models: 73.7 kg (162.5 lb)
1These values are subject to change. For current information, go to www.hp.com/support/colorljM577MFP.
2Do not extend more than one paper tray at a time.
Power consumption, electrical specications, and acoustic emissions
See www.hp.com/support/colorljM577MFP for current information.
CAUTION: Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert
operating voltages. This will damage the printer and void the printer warranty.
Operating-environment range
Table 1-3 Operating-environment specications
Environment Recommended Allowed
Temperature 17° to 25°C (62.6° to 77°F) 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)
Relative humidity 30% to 70% relative humidity (RH) 10% to 80% RH
Altitude Not applicable 0 to 3000 m (0 to 9,842 ft)
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Printer hardware setup and software installation
For basic setup instructions, see the Hardware Installation Guide that came with the printer. For additional
instructions, go to HP support on the Web.
Go to www.hp.com/support/colorljM577MFP for HP's all-inclusive help for the printer. Find the following
support:
●Install and congure
●Learn and use
●Solve problems
●Download software and rmware updates
●Join support forums
●Find warranty and regulatory information
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2 Paper trays
●Load paper to Tray 1 (multipurpose tray)
●Load paper to Trays 2, 3, 4, and 5
●Load and print envelopes
●Load and print labels
●Use the convenience stapler (f, c, and z models)
For more information:
The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/
support/colorljM577MFP.
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:
●Install and congure
●Learn and use
●Solve problems
●Download software and rmware updates
●Join support forums
●Find warranty and regulatory information
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Load paper to Tray 1 (multipurpose tray)
Introduction
The following information describes how to load paper into Tray 1. This tray holds up to 100 sheets of 75
g/m2 (20 lb) paper or 10 envelopes.
NOTE: Select the correct paper type in the print driver before printing..
NOTE: Tray 1 does not support labels. To print on sheets of labels, use Tray 2, or one of the optional 550-
sheet paper feeders.
CAUTION: To avoid jams, never add or remove paper from Tray 1 during printing.
1. Open Tray 1.
2. Pull out the tray extension to support the paper.
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3. Spread the paper guides to the correct size, and
then load paper in the tray. For information about
how to orient the paper, see Tray 1 paper
orientation on page 20.
4. Make sure that the paper ts under the ll line on
the paper guides.
NOTE: The maximum stack height is 10 mm
(0.4 in), or approximately 100 sheets of 75g
paper.
5. Adjust the side guides so that they lightly touch
the paper stack, but do not bend it.
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Tray 1 paper orientation
When using paper that requires a specic orientation, load it according to the information in the following
table.
NOTE: The Alternative Letterhead Mode settings aects the way to load letterhead or preprinted paper. This
setting is disabled by default. When using this mode, load paper as for automatic duplex printing. For more
information, see Use alternative letterhead mode on page 21.
Paper type Image Orientation Single-sided printing Duplex printing or with
Alternative Letterhead Mode
enabled
Letterhead or preprinted Portrait Face-down
Top edge leading into the printer
123
Face-up
Bottom edge leading into the
printer
123
Landscape Face-down
Top edge toward the back of the
printer
123
Face-up
Top edge toward the back of the
printer
123
Prepunched Portrait and landscape Holes toward the back of the
printer
Holes toward the back of the
printer
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Use alternative letterhead mode
Use the Alternative Letterhead Mode feature to load letterhead or preprinted paper into the tray the same
way for all jobs, whether printing to one side of the sheet of paper or to both sides. When using this mode,
load paper as for automatic duplex printing.
To use the feature, enable it by using the printer control-panel menus.
Enable Alternative Letterhead Mode by using the printer control-panel menus
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe from right to left until the Settings menu
displays. Touch the Settings icon to open the menu.
2. Open the following menus:
●Manage Trays
●Alternative Letterhead Mode
3. Select Enabled, and then touch the Save button or press the OK button.
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Load paper to Trays 2, 3, 4, and 5
Introduction
The following information describes how to load paper in Tray 2 and the optional 550-sheet trays (Trays 3, 4,
and 5; part number B5L34A). These trays hold up to 550 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper.
NOTE: The procedure to load paper for the optional 550-sheet trays is the same as for Tray 2. Only Tray 2 is
shown here.
CAUTION: Do not extend more than one paper tray at a time.
1. Open the tray.
NOTE: Do not open this tray while it is in use.
2. Before loading paper, adjust the paper-width
guides by squeezing the adjustment latches and
sliding the guides to the size of the paper being
used. The arrow on the tray guide should line up
exactly with the marking on the tray.
Y
6
A5/A6
A5/A6
4
A6
A5
B5
7.25
8.5
X
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3. Adjust the paper-length guide by squeezing the
adjustment latch and sliding the guide to the size
of the paper being used.
A4 B5
10.511
4. Load paper into the tray. For information about
how to orient the paper, see Tray 2 and the 550-
sheet trays paper orientation on page 24.
NOTE: Do not adjust the paper guides tightly
against the paper stack. Adjust them to the
indentations or markings in the tray.
NOTE: To prevent jams, adjust the paper guides
to the correct size and do not overll the tray. Be
sure that the top of the stack is below the tray
full indicator, as shown in the enlargement in the
illustration.
5. Close the tray.
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6. The tray conguration message displays on the
printer control panel.
7. If the paper size and type shown is not correct,
select Modify to choose a dierent paper size or
type.
For custom-size paper, specify the X and Y
dimensions for the paper when the prompt
displays on the printer control panel.
YX
Tray 2 and the 550-sheet trays paper orientation
When using paper that requires a specic orientation, load it according to the information in the following
table.
NOTE: The Alternative Letterhead Mode settings aects the way to load letterhead or preprinted paper. This
setting is disabled by default. When using this mode, load paper as for automatic duplex printing. For more
information, see Use alternative letterhead mode on page 25.
Paper type Image Orientation Single-sided printing Duplex printing or with
Alternative Letterhead Mode
enabled
Letterhead or preprinted Portrait Face-up
Top edge toward the right
Face-down
Top edge toward the left
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Paper type Image Orientation Single-sided printing Duplex printing or with
Alternative Letterhead Mode
enabled
Landscape Face-up
Top edge toward the back of the
printer
123
Face-down
Top edge toward the back of the
printer
123
Prepunched Portrait and landscape Holes toward the back of the
printer
Holes toward the back of the
printer
Use alternative letterhead mode
Use the Alternative Letterhead Mode feature to load letterhead or preprinted paper into the tray the same
way for all jobs, whether printing to one side of the sheet of paper or to both sides. When using this mode,
load paper as for automatic duplex printing.
To use the feature, enable it by using the printer control-panel menus.
Enable Alternative Letterhead Mode by using the printer control-panel menus
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe from right to left until the Settings menu
displays. Touch the Settings icon to open the menu.
2. Open the following menus:
●Manage Trays
●Alternative Letterhead Mode
3. Select Enabled, and then touch the Save button or press the OK button.
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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
1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the printer from the list of printers, and then click or tap the Properties or Preferences button to
open the print driver.
NOTE: The name of the button varies for dierent software programs.
NOTE: To access these features from a Windows 8 or 8.1 Start screen, select Devices, select Print, and
then select the printer.
3. Click or tap the Paper/Quality tab.
4. In the Paper size drop-down list, select the correct size for the envelopes.
5. In the Paper type drop-down list, select Envelope.
6. In the Paper source drop-down list, select Manual feed.
7. Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box.
8. In the Print dialog box, click the OK button to print the job.
Envelope orientation
Load envelopes in either of these orientations:
Face-down
Top edge toward the back of the printer
Face-down
Top edge leading into the printer
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Load and print labels
Introduction
To print on sheets of labels, use Tray 2 or one of the optional 550-sheet trays. Tray 1 does not support labels.
To print labels using the manual feed option, follow these steps to select the correct settings in the print
driver, and then load the labels into the tray after sending the print job to the printer. When using manual
feed, the printer waits to print the job until it detects the tray has been opened and closed.
Manually feed labels
1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the printer from the list of printers, and then click or tap the Properties or Preferences button to
open the print driver.
NOTE: The name of the button varies for dierent software programs.
NOTE: To access these features from a Windows 8 or 8.1 Start screen, select Devices, select Print, and
then select the printer.
3. Click or tap the Paper/Quality tab.
4. In the Paper size drop-down list, select the correct size for the sheets of labels.
5. In the Paper type drop-down list, select Labels.
6. In the Paper source drop-down list, select Manual feed.
NOTE: When using manual feed, the printer prints from the lowest-numbered tray that is congured
for the correct size of paper, so it is not necessary to specify a particular tray. For example, if Tray 2 is
congured for labels, the printer will print from Tray 2. If Tray 3 is installed and congured for labels, but
Tray 2 is not congured for labels, the printer will print from Tray 3.
7. Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box.
8. In the Print dialog box, click the OK button to print the job.
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9. Load sheets of labels face-up with the top of the sheet toward the right side of the printer.
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Use the convenience stapler (f, c, and z models)
The convenience stapler can staple up to 20 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the printer, do not attempt to staple materials other than paper.
1. Insert the stack of paper into the slot on the front of the stapler.
2. Wait for the stapler to staple the sheets. The stapler activates when it senses paper, and it makes a
stapling sound.
NOTE: If the printer is in Sleep mode, there might be a short delay.
3. Remove the stapled paper from the slot.
If the stapler does not release the paper, follow these steps to resolve the problem.
WARNING! To avoid injury, do not put your nger inside the stapler area to attempt to release the paper.
1. Open and close the stapler door, and then try removing the paper.
2. If the paper is still stuck, make sure the stapler door is closed, and then turn o the printer and turn it on
again.
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3 Supplies, accessories, and parts
●Order supplies, accessories, and parts
●Replace the toner cartridges
●Replace the toner-collection unit
●Replace the staple cartridge (f, c, and z models)
For more information:
The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/
support/colorljM577MFP.
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:
●Install and congure
●Learn and use
●Solve problems
●Download software and rmware updates
●Join support forums
●Find warranty and regulatory information
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Order supplies, accessories, and parts
Ordering
Order supplies and paper www.hp.com/go/suresupply
Order genuine HP parts or accessories www.hp.com/buy/parts
Order through service or support providers Contact an HP-authorized service or support provider.
Order using the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) To access, in a supported Web browser on your computer, enter
the printer IP address or host name in the address/URL eld. 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 508A Black Original LaserJet Toner
Cartridge
Standard-capacity replacement black
toner cartridge
508A CF360A
HP 508X High Yield Black Original
LaserJet Toner Cartridge
High-capacity replacement black
toner cartridge
508X CF360X
HP 508A Cyan Original LaserJet Toner
Cartridge
Standard-capacity replacement cyan
cartridge
508A CF361A
HP 508X High Yield Cyan Original
LaserJet Toner Cartridge
High-capacity replacement cyan toner
cartridge
508X CF361X
HP 508A Yellow Original LaserJet
Toner Cartridge
Standard-capacity replacement yellow
toner cartridge
508A CF362A
HP 508X High Yield Yellow Original
LaserJet Toner Cartridge
High-capacity replacement yellow
toner cartridge
508X CF362X
HP 508A Magenta Original LaserJet
Toner Cartridge
Standard-capacity replacement
magenta toner cartridge
508A CF363A
HP 508X High Yield Magenta Original
LaserJet Toner Cartridge
High-capacity replacement magenta
toner cartridge
508X CF363X
HP toner-collection unit Replacement toner-collection unit
with attached door
Not applicable B5L37A
HP Staple Cartridge Pack Replacement staple cartridges for the
f and z models. Contains two staple
cartridges of 1500 staples each.
Not applicable Q7432A
HP LaserJet 110 V Fuser Kit Replacement fuser for 110 V models
NOTE: A message displays on the
control panel if the fuser needs to be
replaced.
Not applicable B5L35A
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Item Description Cartridge number Part number
HP LaserJet 220 V Fuser Kit Replacement fuser for 220 V models
NOTE: A message displays on the
control panel if the fuser needs to be
replaced.
Not applicable B5L36A
HP 200 ADF Roller Replacement Kit Replacement feed rollers for the
document feeder
Not applicable B5L52A
Accessories
HP Color LaserJet 550-sheet Media
Tray
Optional 550-sheet paper feeder
NOTE: The printer supports up to
three 550-sheet paper feeders.
Not applicable B5L34A
Printer stand and cabinet Optional stand with storage cabinet to
support the printer
Recommended when using multiple
optional paper feeders.
Includes installation instructions
Not applicable B5L51A
HP LaserJet Keyboard Overlay Kit for
Simplied Chinese & Traditional
Chinese
(c and z model only)
Language-specic, adhesive overlay
for the physical keyboard
Not applicable A7W12A
HP LaserJet Keyboard Overlay Kit for
Swedish
(c and z model only)
Language-specic, adhesive overlay
for the physical keyboard
Not applicable A7W14A
HP 1GB DDR3 x32 144-Pin 800MMHz
SODIMM
Optional DIMM for expanding the
memory
Not applicable E5K48A
HP Trusted Platform Module Automatically encrypts all data that
passes through the printer
Not applicable F5S62A
HP Foreign Interface Harness Optional port for connecting third-
party devices
Not applicable B5L31A
HP LaserJet MFP Analog Fax Accessory
600
Optional fax accessory for the dn
model
Not applicable B5L53A
HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server USB wireless print server accessory Not applicable J8031A
HP Jetdirect 3000w NFC/Wireless
Accessory
Wi-Fi direct accessory for “touch”
printing from mobile devices
Not applicable J8030A
Customer self-repair parts
Customer Self-Repair (CSR) parts are available for many HP LaserJet printers to reduce repair time. More
information about the CSR program and benets can be found at www.hp.com/go/csr-support and
www.hp.com/go/csr-faq.
Genuine HP replacement parts can be ordered at www.hp.com/buy/parts or by contacting an HP-authorized
service or support provider. When ordering, one of the following will be needed: part number, serial number
(found on back of printer), product number, or printer name.
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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
1 x 550 Sheet Feeder Kit Replacement 1 x 550-sheet feeder Mandatory B5L34-67901
Printer Cabinet Kit Replacement printer cabinet/stand Mandatory B5L51-67901
HP Fuser kit Replacement fuser Mandatory B5L35-67901 (110-volt)
B5L36-67901 (220-volt)
HP Fuser kit, service Replacement fuser, service kit Mandatory B5L35-67902 (110-volt)
B5L36-67902 (220-volt)
ITB and T2 Roller kit, service Replacement transfer belt and secondary
transfer roller
Optional B5L24-67901
T2 Roller Service Kit Replacement secondary transfer roller Mandatory B5L24-67902
Tray 2-X Roller kit Replacement rollers for Trays 2, 3, 4, and 5 Optional B5L24-67904
Control-panel kit Replacement touchscreen control panel Mandatory B5L47-67018
320 GB Hard Disk Drive kit Replacement hard disk drive Mandatory 5851-6712
HP 1GB DDR3 x32 144-Pin 800MHz
SODIMM
Replacement memory DIMM Mandatory E5K48A-67902
HP Trusted Platform Module kit Replacement trusted platform module Mandatory F5S62-61001
HP Foreign Interface Harness kit Replacement foreign interface harness Mandatory B5L31-67902
Toner Collection Unit Replacement toner-collection unit Mandatory B5L37-67901
Analog FAX 600 Kit Replacement fax board Mandatory B5L53-67901
ADF Maintenance Kit Maintenance kit for the document feeder Mandatory B5L52-67903
Scanner white backing Replacement white plastic backing for the
scanner
Mandatory 5851-6570
Retention Clip Assy Replacement retention clips that are
behind the scanner white backing
Mandatory 5851-6573
U.S. English Keyboard Kit Replacement keyboard for the c and z
model
Mandatory B5L47-67019
U.K. English Keyboard Kit Replacement keyboard for the c and z
model
Mandatory B5L47-67020
Keyboard Overlay Kit
French, Italian, Russian, German, Spanish,
Ukranian
Replacement keyboard overlay for the c
and z model
Mandatory 5851-6019
Keyboard Overlay Kit
Canadian French, Latin American Spanish,
U.S. Spanish
Replacement keyboard overlay for the c
and z model
Mandatory 5851-6020
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Item Description Self-replacement options Part number
Keyboard Overlay Kit
Swiss French, Swiss German, Danish
Replacement keyboard overlay for the c
and z model
Mandatory 5851-6021
Keyboard Overlay Kit
Simplied Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Replacement keyboard overlay for the c
and z model
Mandatory 5851-6022
Keyboard Overlay Kit
Spanish, Portuguese
Replacement keyboard overlay for the c
and z model
Mandatory 5851-6023
Keyboard Overlay Kit
Japanese (KG and KT)
Replacement keyboard overlay for the c
and z model
Mandatory 5851-6024
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Replace the toner cartridges
Introduction
The following information provides details about the toner cartridges for the printer, and it includes
instructions to replace them.
●Toner-cartridge information
●Remove and replace the cartridges
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.
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.
The printer uses four colors and has a dierent toner cartridge for each color: yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan
(C), and black (K). The toner cartridges are inside the front door.
Item Description Cartridge number Part number
HP 508A Black Original LaserJet
Toner Cartridge
Standard-capacity replacement
black toner cartridge
508A CF360A
HP 508X High Yield Black
Original LaserJet Toner
Cartridge
High-capacity replacement
black toner cartridge
508X CF360X
HP 508A Cyan Original LaserJet
Toner Cartridge
Standard-capacity replacement
cyan cartridge
508A CF361A
HP 508X High Yield Cyan
Original LaserJet Toner
Cartridge
High-capacity replacement
cyan toner cartridge
508X CF361X
HP 508A Yellow Original
LaserJet Toner Cartridge
Standard-capacity replacement
yellow toner cartridge
508A CF362A
HP 508X High Yield Yellow
Original LaserJet Toner
Cartridge
High-capacity replacement
yellow toner cartridge
508X CF362X
HP 508A Magenta Original
LaserJet Toner Cartridge
Standard-capacity replacement
magenta toner cartridge
508A CF363A
HP 508X High Yield Magenta
Original LaserJet Toner
Cartridge
High-capacity replacement
magenta toner cartridge
508X CF363X
NOTE: High-yield toner cartridges contain more toner than standard cartridges for increased page yield. For
more information, go to www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.
Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until it is time to replace it.
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CAUTION: To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes.
Cover the green imaging drum if the toner cartridge must be removed from the printer for an extended period
of time.
The following illustration shows the toner-cartridge components.
1
2
3
4
1 Handle
2 Imaging drum
3 Protective shield
4 Memory chip
CAUTION: If toner gets on clothing, wipe it o by using a dry cloth and wash the clothes in cold water. Hot
water sets toner into fabric.
NOTE: Information about recycling used toner cartridges is in the toner-cartridge box.
Remove and replace the cartridges
1. Open the front door.
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2. Grasp the handle of the used toner cartridge and
pull out to remove it.
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3. Remove the new toner cartridge from its
protective shell by tearing o the plastic strip and
opening the package. Save all packaging for
recycling the used toner cartridge.
1
2
3
4. Hold both ends of the toner cartridge and rock it
5-6 times.
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5. Remove the protective shield from the toner
cartridge.
6. Support the toner cartridge underneath with one
hand while holding the cartridge handle with the
other. Align the toner cartridge with its slot on
the shelf, and then insert the toner cartridge into
the printer.
NOTE: Avoid touching the green imaging drum.
Fingerprints on the imaging drum can cause print
defects.
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7. Close the front door.
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8. Pack the used toner cartridge and the protective
shield into the box that the new cartridge came
in. See the enclosed recycling guide for
information about recycling.
HP helps recycle Original HP cartridges—it’s easy
and free with the HP Planet Partners program,
available in more than 50 countries/regions and
territories around the world1).
To nd information about how to recycle used HP
cartridges, please go to www.hp.com/recycle.
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1
3
1) Program availability varies. For more information, visit www.hp.com/recycle.
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Replace the toner-collection unit
Introduction
The following information provides details about the toner-collection unit for the printer, and it includes
instructions to replace it.
The printer indicates when the toner-collection unit is nearly full and when it is completely full. When it is
completely full, printing stops until the toner-collection unit is replaced.
To purchase a toner-collection unit (part number B5L37A), go to the HP Parts Store at www.hp.com/buy/
parts.
NOTE: The toner-collection unit is designed for a single use. Do not attempt to empty the toner-collection
unit and reuse it. Doing so could lead to toner being spilled inside the printer, which could result in reduced
print quality. After use, return the toner-collection unit to HP’s Planet Partners program for recycling.
CAUTION: If toner gets on clothing, wipe it o by using a dry cloth and wash the clothes in cold water. Hot
water sets toner into fabric.
Remove and replace the toner-collection unit
1. Open the front door.
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2. Open the toner-collection-unit door on the upper-
left side of the printer.
Y
Y
Y
Y
3. Pull out the toner-collection unit and the
attached door.
Y
Y
Y
Y
4. Remove the new toner-collection unit from its
packaging.
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5. Install the new toner-collection unit and the
attached door into the printer. Align the tabs on
the door with the slots in the printer.
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6. Close the toner-collection unit door.
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7. Close the front door.
To recycle the used toner-collection unit, follow
the instructions included with the new toner-
collection unit.
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Replace the staple cartridge (f, c, and z models)
Introduction
The following information provides details about the staple cartridges for the printer, and it includes
instructions to replace them.
To purchase a package of two staple cartridges (part number Q7432A), go to the HP Parts Store at
www.hp.com/buy/parts. Each cartridge holds 1,500 staples.
Remove and replace the staple cartridge
1. Open the stapler door.
NOTE: Opening the stapler door disables the
stapler.
2. Remove the staple cartridge from the printer.
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3. Insert the new staple cartridge into the opening
inside the stapler door.
4. Close the stapler door.
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4 Print
●Print tasks (Windows)
●Print tasks (OS X)
●Store print jobs on the printer to print later or print privately
●Mobile printing
●Print from the USB port
For more information:
The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/
support/colorljM577MFP.
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:
●Install and congure
●Learn and use
●Solve problems
●Download software and rmware updates
●Join support forums
●Find warranty and regulatory information
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Print tasks (Windows)
How to print (Windows)
The following procedure describes the basic printing process for Windows.
1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the printer from the list of printers. To change settings, click or tap the Properties or Preferences
button to open the print driver.
NOTE: The name of the button varies for dierent software programs.
NOTE: To access these features from a Windows 8 or 8.1 Start screen app, select Devices, select Print,
and then select the printer.
NOTE: For more information, click the Help (?) button in the print driver.
NOTE: The print driver might look dierent than what is shown here, but the steps are the same.
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3. Click or tap the tabs in the print driver to congure the available options. For example, set the paper
orientation on the Finishing tab, and set the paper source, paper type, paper size, and quality settings
on the Paper/Quality tab.
4. Click or tap the OK button to return to the Print dialog box. Select the number of copies to print from
this screen.
5. Click or tap the OK button to print the job.
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Automatically print on both sides (Windows)
Use this procedure for printers that have an automatic duplexer installed. If the printer does not have an
automatic duplexer installed, or to print on paper types that the duplexer does not support, print on both
sides manually.
1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the printer from the list of printers, and then click or tap the Properties or Preferences button to
open the print driver.
NOTE: The name of the button varies for dierent software programs.
NOTE: To access these features from a Windows 8 or 8.1 Start screen app, select Devices, select Print,
and then select the printer.
3. Click or tap the Finishing tab.
4. Select the Print on both sides check box. Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog
box.
5. In the Print dialog box, click the OK button to print the job.
Manually print on both sides (Windows)
Use this procedure for printers that do not have an automatic duplexer installed or to print on paper that the
duplexer does not support.
1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the printer from the list of printers, and then click or tap the Properties or Preferences button to
open the print driver.
NOTE: The name of the button varies for dierent software programs.
NOTE: To access these features from a Windows 8 or 8.1 Start screen app, select Devices, select Print,
and then select the printer.
3. Click or tap the Finishing tab.
4. Select the Print on both sides (manually) check box. Click the OK button to print the rst side of the job.
5. Retrieve the printed stack from the output bin, and place it in Tray 1.
6. If prompted, touch the appropriate control panel button to continue.
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Print multiple pages per sheet (Windows)
1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the printer from the list of printers, and then click or tap the Properties or Preferences button to
open the print driver.
NOTE: The name of the button varies for dierent software programs.
NOTE: To access these features from a Windows 8 or 8.1 Start screen app, select Devices, select Print,
and then select the printer.
3. Click or tap the Finishing tab.
4. Select the number of pages per sheet from the Pages per sheet drop-down list.
5. Select the correct Print page borders, Page order, and Orientation options. Click the OK button to close
the Document Properties dialog box.
6. In the Print dialog box, click the OK button to print the job.
Select the paper type (Windows)
1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the printer from the list of printers, and then click or tap the Properties or Preferences button to
open the print driver.
NOTE: The name of the button varies for dierent software programs.
NOTE: To access these features from a Windows 8 or 8.1 Start screen app, select Devices, select Print,
and then select the printer.
3. Click or tap the Paper/Quality tab.
4. From the Paper type drop-down list, click the More... option.
5. Expand the list of Type is: options.
6. Expand the category of paper types that best describes your paper.
7. Select the option for the type of paper you are using, and then click the OK button.
8. Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box. In the Print dialog box, click the OK
button to print the job.
If the tray needs to be congured, a tray conguration message displays on the printer control panel.
9. Load the tray with the specied type and size of paper, and then close the tray.
10. Touch the OK button to accept the detected type and size, or touch the Modify button to choose a
dierent paper size or type.
11. Select the correct type and size, and then touch the OK button.
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Additional print tasks
Go to www.hp.com/support/colorljM577MFP.
Instructions are available for performing specic print tasks, such as the following:
●Create and use printing shortcuts or presets
●Select the paper size, or use a custom paper size
●Select the page orientation
●Create a booklet
●Scale a document to t a specic paper size
●Print the rst or last pages of the document on dierent paper
●Print watermarks on a document
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Print tasks (OS X)
How to print (OS X)
The following procedure describes the basic printing process for OS X.
1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.
2. Select the printer.
3. Click Show Details or Copies & Pages, and then select other menus to adjust the print settings.
NOTE: The name of the item varies for dierent software programs.
4. Click the Print button.
Automatically print on both sides (OS X)
NOTE: This information applies to printers that include an automatic duplexer.
NOTE: This feature is available if you install the HP print driver. It might not be available if you are using
AirPrint.
1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.
2. Select the printer.
3. Click Show Details or Copies & Pages, and then click the Layout menu.
NOTE: The name of the item varies for dierent software programs.
4. Select a binding option from the Two-Sided drop-down list.
5. Click the Print button.
Manually print on both sides (OS X)
NOTE: This feature is available if you install the HP print driver. It might not be available if you are using
AirPrint.
1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.
2. Select the printer.
3. Click Show Details or Copies & Pages, and then click the Manual Duplex menu.
NOTE: The name of the item varies for dierent software programs.
4. Click the Manual Duplex box, and select a binding option.
5. Click the Print button.
6. Go to the printer, and remove any blank paper that is in Tray 1.
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7. Retrieve the printed stack from the output bin and place it with the printed-side facing down in the input
tray.
8. If prompted, touch the appropriate control panel button to continue.
Print multiple pages per sheet (OS X)
1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.
2. Select the printer.
3. Click Show Details or Copies & Pages, and then click the Layout menu.
NOTE: The name of the item varies for dierent software programs.
4. From the Pages per Sheet drop-down list, select the number of pages that you want to print on each
sheet.
5. In the Layout Direction area, select the order and placement of the pages on the sheet.
6. From the Borders menu, select the type of border to print around each page on the sheet.
7. Click the Print button.
Select the paper type (OS X)
1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.
2. Select the printer.
3. Click Show Details or Copies & Pages, and then click the Media & Quality menu or the Paper/Quality
menu.
NOTE: The name of the item varies for dierent software programs.
4. Select from the Media & Quality or Paper/Quality options.
NOTE: This list contains the master set of options available. Some options are not available on all
printers.
●Media Type: Select the option for the type of paper for the print job.
●Print Quality: Select the resolution level for the print job.
●Edge-To-Edge Printing: Select this option to print close to the paper edges.
●EconoMode: Select this option to conserve toner when printing drafts of documents.
5. Click the Print button.
Additional print tasks
Go to www.hp.com/support/colorljM577MFP.
Instructions are available for performing specic print tasks, such as the following:
●Create and use printing shortcuts or presets
●Select the paper size, or use a custom paper size
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●Select the page orientation
●Create a booklet
●Scale a document to t a specic paper size
●Print the rst or last pages of the document on dierent paper
●Print watermarks on a document
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Store print jobs on the printer to print later or print privately
Introduction
The following information 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.
●Create a stored job (Windows)
●Create a stored job (OS X)
●Print a stored job
●Delete a stored job
Create a stored job (Windows)
Store jobs on the printer for private or delayed printing.
NOTE: The print driver might look dierent than what is shown here, but the steps are the same.
1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the printer from the list of printers, and then select Properties or Preferences (the name varies
for dierent software programs).
NOTE: The name of the button varies for dierent software programs.
NOTE: To access these features from a Windows 8 or 8.1 Start screen app, select Devices, select Print,
and then select the printer.
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3. Click the Job Storage tab.
4. Select a Job Storage Mode option.
●Proof and Hold: Print and proof one copy of a job, and then print more copies.
●Personal Job: The job does not print until you request it at the printer control panel. For this job-
storage mode, you can select one of the Make Job Private/Secure options. If you assign a personal
identication number (PIN) to the job, you must provide the required PIN at the control panel. If you
encrypt the job, you must provide the required password at the control panel. The print job is
deleted from memory after it prints and is lost if the printer loses power.
●Quick Copy: Print the requested number of copies of a job and store a copy of the job in the printer
memory so you can print it again later.
●Stored Job: Store a job on the printer and allow other users to print the job at any time. For this
job-storage mode, you can select one of the Make Job Private/Secure options. If you assign a
personal identication number (PIN) to the job, the person who prints the job must provide the
required PIN at the control panel. If you encrypt the job, the person who prints the job must provide
the required password at the control panel.
5. To use a custom user name or job name, click the Custom button, and then enter the user name or the
job name.
Select which option to use if another stored job already has that name:
●Use Job Name + (1-99): Append a unique number to the end of the job name.
●Replace Existing File: Overwrite the existing stored job with the new one.
6. Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box. In the Print dialog box, click the OK
button to print the job.
7. For information about how to print the job, see the topic for "Print a stored job."
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Create a stored job (OS X)
Store jobs on the printer for private or delayed printing.
1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.
2. In the Printer menu, select the printer.
3. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Open the menus drop-down list, and then
click the Job Storage menu.
4. In the Mode drop-down list, select the type of stored job.
●Proof and Hold: Print and proof one copy of a job, and then print more copies.
●Personal Job: The job does not print until someone requests it at the printer control panel. If the
job has a personal identication number (PIN), provide the required PIN at the control panel. The
print job is deleted from memory after it prints and is lost if the printer loses power.
●Quick Copy: Print the requested number of copies of a job and store a copy of the job in the printer
memory to print it again later.
●Stored Job: Store a job on the printer and allow other users to print the job at any time. If the job
has a personal identication number (PIN), the person who prints the job must provide the
required PIN at the control panel.
5. To use a custom user name or job name, click the Custom button, and then enter the user name or the
job name.
Select which option to use if another stored job already has that name.
●Use Job Name + (1-99): Append a unique number to the end of the job name.
●Replace Existing File: Overwrite the existing stored job with the new one.
6. If you selected the Stored Job or Personal Job option in step 3, you can protect the job with a PIN. Type
a 4-digit number in the Use PIN to Print eld. When other people attempt to print this job, the printer
prompts them to enter this PIN number.
7. Click the Print button to process the job.
Print a stored job
Use the following procedure to print a job that is stored in the printer memory.
1. Touch or press the Home button on the printer control panel.
2. Select Retrieve from Device Memory.
3. Select the name of the folder where the job is stored.
4. Select the name of the job. If the job is private or encrypted, enter the PIN or password.
5. Adjust the number of copies, and then touch the Start button or press the OK button to print the job.
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Delete a stored job
When you send a stored job to the printer memory, the printer overwrites any previous jobs with the same
user and job name. If a job is not already stored under the same user and job name, and the printer needs
additional space, the printer might delete other stored jobs starting with the oldest. You can change the
number of jobs that the printer can store from the General Settings menu on the printer control panel.
Use this procedure to delete a job that is stored in the printer memory.
1. Touch or press the Home button on the printer control panel.
2. Select Retrieve from Device Memory.
3. Select the name of the folder where the job is stored.
4. Select the name of the job, and then select the Delete button.
5. If the job is private or encrypted, enter the PIN or the password, and then select the Delete button.
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Mobile printing
Introduction
HP oers 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.
●HP ePrint via email
●HP ePrint software
●AirPrint
●Android embedded printing
●Wi-Fi Direct and NFC Printing
HP ePrint via email
Use HP ePrint to print documents by sending them as an email attachment to the printer's email address from
any email enabled device.
To use HP ePrint, the printer must meet these requirements:
●The printer must be connected to a wired or wireless network and have Internet access.
●HP Web Services must be enabled on the printer, and the printer must be registered with HP Connected.
Follow this procedure to enable HP Web Services and register with HP Connected:
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):
a. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Network button to display the IP
address or host name.
b. Open a Web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it
displays on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS
opens.
NOTE: If the Web browser displays a There is a problem with this website’s security certicate
message when attempting to open the EWS, click Continue to this website (not recommended).
Choosing Continue to this website (not recommended) will not harm the computer while
navigating within the EWS for the HP printer.
2. Click the HP Web Services tab.
3. Select the option to enable Web Services.
NOTE: Enabling Web Services might take several minutes.
4. Go to www.hpconnected.com to create an HP ePrint account and complete the setup process.
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HP ePrint software
The HP ePrint software makes it easy to print from a Windows or Mac desktop or laptop computer to any HP
ePrint-capable printer. This software makes it easy to nd HP ePrint-enabled printers that are registered to
your HP Connected account. The target HP printer can be located in the oice or at locations across the globe.
●Windows: After installing the software, open the Print option from within your application, and then
select HP ePrint from the installed printers list. Click the Properties button to congure print options.
●OS X: After installing the software, select File, Print, and then select the arrow next to PDF (in the
bottom left of the driver screen). Select HP ePrint.
For Windows, the HP ePrint software supports TCP/IP printing to local printers on the network (LAN or WAN)
and that support UPD PostScript®.
Windows and OS X both support IPP printing to LAN or WAN network-connected printers that support ePCL.
Windows and Mac also both support printing PDF documents to public print locations and printing using HP
ePrint via email through the cloud.
Go to www.hp.com/go/eprintsoftware for drivers and information.
NOTE: The HP ePrint software is a PDF workow utility for Mac, and is not technically a print driver.
NOTE: HP ePrint Software does not support USB printing.
AirPrint
Direct printing using Apple’s AirPrint is supported for iOS 4.2 or later and from Mac computers running OS X
10.7 Lion and newer. Use AirPrint to print directly to the printer from an iPad, iPhone (3GS or later), or iPod
touch (third generation or later) in the following mobile applications:
●Mail
●Photos
●Safari
●iBooks
●Select third-party applications
To use AirPrint, the printer must be connected to the same network (sub-net) as the Apple device. For more
information about using AirPrint and about which HP printers are compatible with AirPrint, go to
www.hp.com/go/LaserJetMobilePrinting.
NOTE: Before using AirPrint with a USB connection, verify the version number. AirPrint versions 1.3 and
earlier do not support USB connections.
Android embedded printing
HP's built-in print solution for Android and Kindle enables mobile devices to automatically nd and print to HP
printers that are either on a network or within wireless range for Wi-Fi Direct printing.
The printer must be connected to the same network (sub-net) as the Android device.
The print solution is built into the supported operating systems, so installing drivers or downloading software
is not necessary.
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For more information on how to use Android embedded printing and which Android devices are supported, go
to www.hp.com/go/LaserJetMobilePrinting.
Wi-Fi Direct and NFC Printing
HP provides Wi-Fi Direct and NFC (Near Field Communication) printing for printers with a supported
HP Jetdirect 3000w NFC/Wireless Accessory. This accessory is available as an option for HP LaserJet printers
that include a hardware-integration pocket (HIP).
HP Wireless Direct, Wi-Fi Direct, and NFC printing enable Wi-Fi capable (mobile) devices to make a wireless
network connection directly to the printer without using a wireless router.
The printer does not need to be connected to the network for this mobile walk-up printing to work.
Use HP Wireless Direct to print wirelessly from the following devices:
●iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using Apple AirPrint or the HP ePrint app
●Android mobile devices using the HP ePrint App or the Android embedded print solution
●PC and Mac devices using the HP ePrint Software
Use Wi-Fi Direct to print wirelessly from the following devices:
●Android mobile devices using the HP ePrint App or the Android embedded print solution
For more information on HP Wireless Direct and Wi-Fi Direct printing, go to www.hp.com/go/wirelessprinting.
NFC, HP Wireless Direct, and Wi-Fi Direct capabilities can be enabled or disabled from the printer control
panel.
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and select the Administration menu.
2. Open the following menus:
●Network Settings
●Wireless Menu
●Wireless Direct
3. Select On to enable wireless printing.
NOTE: In environments where more than one model of the same printer is installed, it might be helpful to
provide each printer a more unique Service Set Identier (SSID) for easier printer identication for HP Wireless
Direct printing. The SSID is also available on the How to Connect Page by touching the Network button
from the Home screen on the printer control panel.
Follow this procedure to change the printer SSID:
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and select the Administration menu.
2. Open the following menus:
●Network Settings
●Wireless Menu
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●Wireless Direct
●SSID
3. Select the SSID name area.
4. Use the keyboard to change the name.
5. Select OK.
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Print from the USB port
Introduction
This printer features easy-access USB printing, for quickly printing les without sending them from a
computer. The printer accepts standard USB ash drives in the USB port near the control panel. It supports
the following types of les:
●.pdf
●.prn
●.pcl
●.ps
●.cht
Enable the USB port for printing
The USB port is disabled by default. Before using this feature, enable the USB port. Use one of the following
methods to enable the port:
Method one: Enable the USB port from the printer control-panel menus
1. Press the Home button on the printer control panel.
2. Open the following menus:
●Administration
●General Settings
●Enable Retrieve from USB
3. Select the Enabled option, and then touch the Save button or press the OK button.
Method two: Enable the USB port from the HP Embedded Web server (network-connected printers only)
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):
a. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Network button to display the IP
address or host name.
b. Open a Web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it
displays on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS
opens.
NOTE: If the Web browser displays a There is a problem with this website’s security certicate
message when attempting to open the EWS, click Continue to this website (not recommended).
Choosing Continue to this website (not recommended) will not harm the computer while
navigating within the EWS for the HP printer.
2. Open the Print tab.
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3. On the left side of the screen, click Retrieve from USB Setup.
4. Select the Enable Retrieve from USB check box.
5. Click Apply.
Print USB documents
1. Insert the USB ash drive into the easy-access USB port.
NOTE: The port might be covered. For some printers, the cover ips open. For other printers, pull the
cover straight out to remove it.
2. The printer detects the USB ash drive. Touch or press the OK button to access the drive, or, if prompted,
select the Retrieve from USB option from the list of available applications. The Retrieve from USB screen
opens.
3. Select the name of the document to print.
NOTE: The document might be in a folder. Open folders as necessary.
4. To adjust the number of copies, select Copies, and then use the keypad to change the number of copies.
5. Touch the Start button or press the OK button to print the document.
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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/colorljM577MFP.
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:
●Install and congure
●Learn and use
●Solve problems
●Download software and rmware updates
●Join support forums
●Find warranty and regulatory information
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Make a copy
1. Place the document face-down on the scanner glass, or place it face-up in the document feeder and
adjust the paper guides to t the size of the document.
2. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, select Copy.
3. To adjust the number of copies, touch the Copies eld to open a keypad.
4. Touch the More Options button, and then touch the Optimize Text/Picture button.
5. Select one of the predened options, or touch the Manually Adjust button, and then adjust the slider in
the Optimize For area. Touch the OK button.
6. Touch the Copy button.
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Copy on both sides (duplex)
1. Place the document face-down on the scanner glass, or place it face-up in the document feeder and
adjust the paper guides to t the size of the document.
2. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, select Copy.
3. Touch the Sides button, and then select one of the following options:
●Use 1-sided original, 2-sided output to make a two-sided copy from a one-sided original.
●Use 2-sided original, 2-sided output to make a two-sided copy from a two-sided original
●Use 2-sided original, 1-sided output to make a one-sided copy from a two-sided original.
4. Touch the OK button.
5. Touch the Start button.
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Additional copy tasks
Go to www.hp.com/support/colorljM577MFP.
Instructions are available for performing specic copy tasks, such as the following:
●Copy or scan pages from books or other bound documents
●Copy mixed-size documents
●Copy or scan both sides of an identication card
●Copy or scan a document into a booklet format
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6 Scan
●Set up Scan to Email
●Set up Scan to Network Folder
●Set up Scan to USB Drive
●Set up Scan to SharePoint® (Flow models only)
●Create a Quick Set
●Scan and send to email
●Scan and send to network folder
●Scan and send to USB Flash Drive
●Additional scan tasks
For more information:
The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/
support/colorljM577MFP.
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:
●Install and congure
●Learn and use
●Solve problems
●Download software and rmware updates
●Join support forums
●Find warranty and regulatory information
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Set up Scan to Email
●Introduction
●Before you begin
●Method one: Use the E-mail Setup page
●Method two: Use the E-mail Setup Wizard
●Set up Send to E-mail to use Oice 365 Outlook
●Solve problems with email
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 congured by using the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS). There are two methods in the EWS for
conguring Scan to Email. Use the E-mail Setup page for complete setup, or use the Scan to Email Setup
Wizard for basic setup.
Before you begin
To set up the Scan to Email feature, the printer must have an active network connection.
Administrators need the following information before beginning the conguration process.
●Administrative access to the printer
●DNS suix (e.g., companyname.com)
●SMTP server (e.g., smtp.mycompany.com)
NOTE: If you do not know the SMTP server name, SMTP port number, or authentication information,
contact the email/Internet service provider or system administrator for the information. SMTP server
names and port names are typically easy to nd by doing an Internet search. For example, use terms like
"gmail smtp server name" or "yahoo smtp server name" to search.
●SMTP server authentication requirements for outgoing email messages, including the user name and
password used for authentication, if applicable.
Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to set up the Scan to E-mail feature. Before continuing, use this
procedure to open the EWS, and then set up the Scan to E-mail feature by using one of the two methods
provided.
IMPORTANT: Consult your email service provider's documentation for information on digital sending limits
for your email account. Some providers may temporarily lock your account if you exceed your sending limit.
Access the HP Embedded Web Server
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Network button to display the IP
address or host name.
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2. Open a Web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays on
the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the Web browser displays a There is a problem with this website’s security certicate
message when attempting to open the EWS, click Continue to this website (not recommended).
Choosing Continue to this website (not recommended) will not harm the computer while navigating
within the EWS for the HP printer.
Method one: Use the E-mail Setup page
1. Click the Networking tab.
NOTE: Conguring settings on the Networking tab might require the assistance of a system
administrator.
2. If it is not already selected, click TCP/IP Settings in the left navigation pane.
3. Click the Network Identication tab.
4. If DNS is required on the network, in the TCP/IP Domain Suix area, verify that the DNS suix for the
email client being used is listed. DNS suixes have this format: companyname.com, gmail.com, etc.
NOTE: If the Domain Name suix is not set up, use the IP address.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click the Scan/Digital Send tab.
7. On the left navigation pane, click the E-mail Setup link, and click Default Job Options.
8. On the E-mail Setup dialog, select the Enable Send to E-mail check box. If this check box is not selected,
the feature is unavailable at the printer control panel.
9. In the Outgoing E-mail Servers (SMTP) area, complete the steps for one of the following options:
●Select one of the displayed servers
●Click Add to start the SMTP wizard.
1. In the SMTP wizard, select one of the following options:
●Method one: Enter the address of an SMTP server, and then click Next
●Method two: Select Search network for outgoing e-mail server, and then click Next.
Select the server, and then click Next.
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NOTE: If an SMTP server was already created for another printer function, the Use a server
already in use by another function option displays. Select this option, and then congure it
to be used for the email function.
2. On the Set the basic information necessary to connect to the server dialog, set the options
to use, and then click Next.
NOTE: Some servers have problems sending or receiving emails that are larger than 5
megabytes (MB). These problems can be prevented by entering a number in Split e-mails if
larger than (MB).
NOTE: In most cases, the default port number does not need to be changed.
NOTE: If you are using Google™ Gmail for email service, select the Enable SMTP SSL
Protocol check box. Typically, for gmail, the SMTP address is smtp.gmail.com, port number
465, and the SSL should be enabled.
Please refer to online sources to conrm these server settings are current and valid at the
time of conguration.
3. On the Server Authentication Requirements dialog, select the option that describes the
server’s authentication requirements:
●Server does not require authentication, and then click Next.
●Server requires authentication
◦From the drop-down box, select Use credentials of user to connect after Sign In
at the control panel, and then click Next.
◦From the drop-down box, select Always use these credentials, enter the
Username and Password, and then click Next.
NOTE: If using a signed-in user's credentials, set email to require sign in by the user on the
printer control panel. Deny device guest access to email by clearing the check box for email in
the Device Guest column in the Sign in and Permission Policies area on the Access Control
dialog of the Security tab. The icon in the check box changes from a check mark to a lock.
4. On the Server Usage dialog, choose the printer functions that will send email through this
SMTP server, and then click the Next button.
NOTE: If the server requires authentication, a user name and password for sending
automatic alerts and reports from the printer will be required.
5. On the Summary and Test dialog, enter a valid email address in the Send a test e-mail to:
eld, and then click Test.
6. Verify that all of the settings are correct, and then click Finish to complete the outgoing email
server set up.
10. In the Address and Message Field Control area, enter a Default From: setting and any of the other
optional settings.
Address and Message Field Control settings:
NOTE: To display all these settings, click Advanced Settings at the bottom of the page.
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Feature Description
Address Field Restrictions Specify whether users must select an email address from an address book or whether users are
allowed to enter in an email address manually.
CAUTION: If Users must select from address book is selected, and any of the address elds
are also set as User editable, changes to those editable elds also change the corresponding
values in the address book.
To prevent users from changing contacts in the Address Book at the printer control panel, go to
the Access Control page on the Security tab, and deny Device Guest access to address book
modications.
Allow invalid e-mail address
formats
Select to allow an invalid email address format.
User editable
To use the Default From address and Default Display Name for all emails sent from this
printer (unless a user is signed in), do not select the User editable check box.
When setting up the address elds, if the User editable check box is unchecked, users will not
be able to edit those elds at the printer control panel when sending an email. For send-to-me
functionality, clear the User editable check boxes for all of the address elds, including the
From: To: CC:, and BCC: elds, and then set that user's send email From: their own email
address and To: their own email address.
Default From: and Default
Display Name:
Provide an email address and name to use for the From: address for the email message.
TIP: Create an email account for the printer, and use this address for the default email
address.
TIP: Congure the email feature so that users must sign in before using it. This prevents
users from sending an email from an address that is not their own.
To: Provide a To (recipient) email address for emails.
CC: Provide a CC email address for emails.
BCC: Provide a BCC email address for emails.
Subject: Provide a default subject line for the email messages.
Message: Create a custom message. To use this message for all emails sent from the printer, clear or do
not select the User editable check box for Message:.
11. In the Signing and Encryption area, set the signing and encryption preferences.
NOTE: To display the Signing and Encryption settings, click Advanced Settings at the bottom of the
page.
Signing and Encryption settings:
Feature Description
Signing Select whether to sign the security certicate.
Select the User editable check box to make this setting editable at the printer control panel.
Hashing Algorithm Select the algorithm to use for signing the emails.
Encryption Select whether to encrypt the email.
Select the User editable check box to make this setting editable at the printer control panel.
Encryption Algorithm Select the algorithm to use for encrypting the email.
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Feature Description
Attribute for Recipient
Public Key
Enter which attribute to use to retrieve the recipient’s public key certicate from LDAP.
Use the recipient public key
certicate to verify the
recipient
Select this setting to use the recipients’s public key certicate to verify the recipient.
12. In the Notication Settings area, select when users will receive notications about sent emails. The
default setting is using the signed in user's email address. If the recipient email address is blank, no
notication is sent.
NOTE: To display the Notication settings, click Advanced Settings at the bottom of the page.
13. In the File Settings area, set the default scanning preferences.
NOTE: The following list contains the master set of options available for HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP
printers. Some options are not available on all printers.
Save As... Specify the folder and le name for the scanned le
Load and Save Settings Load Quick Set: Load scan settings from a saved Quick Set.
NOTE: Use the HP Embedded Web Server to create and save Quick Sets.
Save Defaults: Save the current settings in the Options list as default settings for future scan
jobs.
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Document File Type Save a scanned document as one of several types of les.
The following standard le types are available:
●PDF: This le type provides the best overall image and text quality. PDF les require
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader software for viewing.
●JPEG: This le type is a good choice for most graphics. Most computers have a browser
that can view .JPEG les. This le type produces one le per page.
●TIFF: This is a standard le type that many graphics programs support. This le type
produces one le per page.
●MTIFF: MTIFF stands for multi-page TIFF. This le type saves multiple scanned pages in a
single le.
●XPS: XPS (XML Paper Specication) creates an XAML le that preserves the original
formatting of the document and supports color graphics and embedded fonts.
●PDF/A: PDF/A is a type of PDF designed for long-term archival of electronic documents. All
format information in the document is self-contained.
HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP printers also support the following OCR le types:
●Text (OCR): Text (OCR) creates a text le by using optical character recognition (OCR) to
scan the original. A text le can be opened in any word processing program. The
formatting of the original will not be saved using this option.
●Unicode Text (OCR): Unicode Text (OCR) is an industry standard used to consistently
represent and manipulate text. This le type is useful for internationalization and
localization.
●RTF (OCR): RTF (OCR) creates a rich text format (RTF) le by using optical character
recognition (OCR) to scan the original. RTF is an alternative text format that can be
opened by most word processing programs. Some of the formatting of the original will be
saved using this option.
●Searchable PDF (OCR): Searchable PDF (OCR) creates a searchable PDF le by using optical
character recognition (OCR) to scan the original. When a document is scanned in this way,
use Adobe Acrobat® Reader's search tools to search for specic words or phrases within
the PDF.
●Searchable PDF/A (OCR): Searchable PDF/A (OCR) is a type of PDF/A le that includes
information about the document structure, which allows content to be searched.
●HTML (OCR): HTML (OCR) creates a Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) le containing the
contents of the original document. HTML is used to display les on Web sites.
●CSV (OCR): CSV (OCR) is common text le format that contains comma-separated values.
This type of le can be opened by most word processing, spreadsheet, or database
programs.
Output Quality Specify the output quality of scanned images, which aects the le size of the resulting le.
Original Sides Specify whether the original document is printed on one side or both sides.
Color/Black
For color printers only.
Specify whether the scanned image will be in color, black and gray, or black only.
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Scan Mode Standard Document: Scan a page or stack of pages through the document feeder, or
individually on the atbed glass.
Book Mode: Scan an open book and output each page of the book onto dierent pages.
2-sided ID Copy: Scan each side of an identication card on the atbed glass and output them
onto one page. After scanning the rst side, the printer prompts to place the second side in the
correct position on the glass.
Resolution Specify the resolution of scanned images. Select a higher resolution to increase the clarity of
the image. However, as the resolution increases, the le size also increases.
Original Size Specify the paper size for the original document.
Content Orientation Specify whether the original document is printed in Portrait or Landscape orientation.
Image Adjustment Sharpness: Clarify or soften the image. For example, increasing the sharpness could make text
appear crisper, but decreasing it could make photos appear smoother.
Darkness: Increase or decrease the amount of white and black used in colors in scanned
images.
Contrast: Increase or decrease the dierence between the lightest and the darkest color on the
page.
Background Cleanup: Remove faint colors from the background of scanned images. For
example, if the original document is printed on colored paper, use this feature to lighten the
background without aecting the darkness of the image.
Automatic Tone: Available for Flow printers only. For original documents that have at least 100
characters of text on the page, the printer can detect which edge is the top of the page, and it
orients the scanned images appropriately. If some of the pages are upside-down in relation to
the other pages, the resulting scanned image has all pages right-side-up. If some of the pages
have a landscape orientation, the printer rotates the image so that the top of the page is at the
top of the image.
Optimize Text/Picture Optimize the job for the type of image being scanned: text, graphics, or photos.
Erase Edges Remove blemishes, such as dark borders or staple marks, by cleaning the edges of the scanned
image.
Cropping options Crop to original size: Crop the image to match the paper size of the original document.
Crop to content: Crop the image to the size of the detectable content in the original document.
Blank Page Suppression Exclude blank pages in the original document from scanned images. This feature is useful for
scanning pages printed on both sides to eliminate blank pages in the resulting scanned
document.
Multi-feed Detection Enable or disable multi-feed detection. When enabled, scanning stops when the printer detects
more than one page at a time being fed in the document feeder. When disabled, scanning
continues when a multi-feed is detected, to allow scanning pages that are stuck together,
originals with self-adhesive notes on them, or thick paper.
Notication Select whether to send notications of the status of scan jobs. The printer can print the
notication, or it can send the notication in an email.
Save Defaults Save the current scan settings as the new default settings for this scan function.
14. In the File Settings area, set the default le settings preferences.
NOTE: To display all these settings, click Advanced Settings at the bottom of the page.
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15. Review the selected options to verify that they are accurate, and then click Apply to complete the setup.
16. On the left navigation pane, under E-mail Setup, click Quick Sets, and select any Quick Sets for the
printer.
NOTE: Quick Sets are shortcut jobs that can be accessed within the Quick Sets application on the
printer control panel.
Method two: Use the E-mail Setup Wizard
The setup wizard includes the options for basic conguration.
1. Click the Networking tab.
2. If it is not already selected, click TCP/IP Settings in the left navigation pane.
3. Click the Network Identication tab.
4. If DNS is required on the network, in the TCP/IP Domain Suix area, verify that the DNS suix for the
email client being used is listed. DNS suixes have this format: companyname.com, gmail.com, etc.
NOTE: If the Domain Name suix is not set up, use the IP address.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click the Scan/Digital Send tab.
7. On the left navigation pane, click E-mail and Save to Network Folder Quick Setup Wizards.
8. Click the E-mail Setup Wizard link.
9. On the Congure E-mail Server (SMTP) dialog, complete the steps for one of the following options:
●Option one: Search network for outgoing e-mail server:
NOTE: This option nds outgoing SMTP servers inside your rewall only.
1. Select Search network for outgoing e-mail server, and then click Next
2. Select the appropriate server from the Finding SMTP servers list, and then click Next.
3. Select the option that describes the server’s authentication requirements:
●Server does not require authentication, and then click Next.
●Server requires authentication
◦From the drop-down box, select Use credentials of user to connect after Sign In
at the control panel, and then click Next.
◦From the drop-down box, select Always use these credentials, enter the
Username and Password, and then click Next.
●Option two: Add SMTP server:
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1. Select Add SMTP server
2. Enter the Server Name and Port Number, and then click Next.
NOTE: In most cases, the default port number does not need to be changed.
NOTE: If you are using a hosted SMTP service such as gmail, verify the SMTP address, port
number, and SSL settings from the service provider’s Web site or other sources. Typically, for
gmail, the SMTP address is smtp.gmail.com, port number 465, and the SSL should be
enabled.
Please refer to online sources to conrm these server settings are current and valid at the
time of conguration.
3. Select the option that describes the server’s authentication requirements:
●Server does not require authentication, and then click Next.
●Server requires authentication
◦From the drop-down box, select Use credentials of user to connect after Sign In
at the control panel, and then click Next.
◦From the drop-down box, select Always use these credentials, enter the
Username and Password, and then click Next.
10. On the Congure E-mail Settings dialog, enter the information about the From email address, the
subject line of the email, and the default message, and then click Next.
NOTE: When setting up the address elds, if the User editable check box is unchecked, users will not
be able to edit those elds at the printer control panel when sending an email.
Feature Description
From:
(Required)
Select one of the following:
●User’s address (sign-in required)
●Default From
◦Default From: and Default Display Name:
Provide an email address and name to use for the email message.
TIP: Create an email account for the printer, and use this address for the
default email address.
TIP: Congure the email feature so that users must sign in before using it.
This prevents users from sending an email from an address that is not their
own.
Subject:
(Optional)
Provide a default subject line for the email messages.
Message:
(Optional)
Create a custom message.
To use this message for all emails sent from the printer, clear the User editable check box
for Message:.
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11. On the Congure File Scan Settings dialog, set the default scanning preferences, and then click Next.
12. Review the Summary dialog, and then click Finish to complete the setup.
Set up Send to E-mail to use Oice 365 Outlook
●Introduction
●Congure the outgoing email server (SMTP) to send an email from an Oice 365 Outlook account
Introduction
Microsoft Oice 365 Outlook is a cloud-based email system provided by Microsoft which uses Microsoft's
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) server to send or receive emails. Complete the following to enable the
printer to send an email with an Oice 365 Outlook account from the control panel.
NOTE: You must have an email address account with Oice 365 Outlook to congure the settings in the
EWS.
Congure the outgoing email server (SMTP) to send an email from an Oice 365 Outlook account
1. Click the Networking tab.
2. If it is not already selected, click TCP/IP Settings in the left navigation pane.
3. Click the Network Identication tab.
4. If DNS is required on the network, in the TCP/IP Domain Suix area, verify that the DNS suix for the
email client being used is listed. DNS suixes have this format: companyname.com, gmail.com, etc.
NOTE: If the Domain Name suix is not set up, use the IP address.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click the Scan/Digital Send tab.
7. On the left navigation pane, click the Scan to E-mail link.
8. Select the Enable Scan to E-mail check box. If this check box is not checked, the feature is unavailable at
the printer control panel.
9. In the Outgoing E-mail Servers (SMTP) area, click Add to start the SMTP wizard.
10. In the I know my SMTP server address or host name eld, type smtp.onoice.com, and then click Next.
11. On the Set the basic information necessary to connect to the server dialog, in the Port Number eld,
type 587.
NOTE: Some servers have problems sending or receiving emails that are larger than 5 megabytes
(MB). These problems can be prevented by entering a number in Split e-mails if larger than (MB).
12. Select the Enable SMTP SSL Protocol check box, and then click Next.
13. On the Server Authentication Requirements dialog, complete the following information:
a. Select Server requires authentication.
b. From the drop-down list, select Always use these credentials
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c. In the Username eld, type the Oice 365 Outlook email address.
d. In the Password eld, type the Oice 365 Outlook account password, and then click Next.
14. On the Server Usage dialog, choose the printer functions that will send email through this SMTP server,
and then click the Next button.
15. On the Summary and Test dialog, enter a valid email address in the Send a test e-mail to: eld, and
then click Test.
16. Verify that all of the settings are correct, and then click Finish to complete the outgoing email server set
up.
Solve problems with email
Problems with sending email
●Make sure the Enable Scan to E-mail check box is checked on the Scan/Digital Send tab on the Scan to
E-mail page.
●If the feature is enabled, but the printer is still unable to send emails, the SMTP server might not be set
up correctly. The cause could be any of the following reasons:
◦Authentication is required for the server, but no authentication information is sent.
◦The network address or hostname for the SMTP server is incorrect.
◦The SMTP server is not accepting email (port 25 is not open).
●Check the SMTP server settings to identify the problem.
Check the SMTP server setup
NOTE: This procedure is for Windows operating systems. The following steps show examples of responses
from the server. The text portion of the response can vary from server to server.
1. Open a Windows command prompt: click Start, click Run, and then enter cmd.
2. Enter telnet followed by the SMTP gateway hostname and then the number 25, which is the port over
which the printer is communicating. For example, enter telnet example.com 25
3. Press Enter. If the SMTP gateway hostname is not valid, the response contains the following message:
Could not open connection to the host on port 25: Connect Failed.
4. If the SMTP gateway hostname is not valid, recongure the server.
●For the email digital-send feature, use the Scan/Digital Sending tab in the embedded Web server
to congure the printer to use a dierent SMTP server.
If you receive a reply such as 220 smtp.hostname, the SMTP gateway hostname is valid. Continue with
the next step.
5. Identify yourself to the SMTP server. At the prompt, enter HELO followed by your host name. Press
Enter. You should receive a reply.
6. Attempt to authorize to the SMTP server. At the prompt, enter AUTH. Press Enter.
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7. If the reply is 503.5.3.3 AUTH not available, then the SMTP server does not require
authentication.
If the reply is 250 AUTH or 334, the SMTP server requires authentication. Use the Scan to E-mail page
on the Scan/Digital Sending tab of the HP Embedded Web Server to congure the correct
authentication information.
8. Verify that the server recognizes the email account that is sending the message. At the prompt, enter
MAIL FROM: <sender@domain.com> where “<sender@domain.com>” is the email address for
testing.
If the response is 550 Requested action not taken: mailbox unavailable, then the
server cannot nd the mailbox for that address.
If the response is 550 Requested action not taken: mailbox name not allowed,
then the email address is not valid.
9. Verify that the server has sent the email to the recipient. At the prompt enter RCPT TO:
<recipient@example.com> where “<recipient@example.com>” is the email address for the
recipient.
If the response is 550 Requested action not taken: mailbox unavailable, then the
server cannot nd the mailbox for that address. The recipient email account might be congured so that
it cannot receive messages from the printer.
If the response is 551 User not local: please try <forward-path>, where “<forward-path>” is a dierent
email address, then the email account is not active.
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Set up Scan to Network Folder
●Introduction
●Before you begin
●Method one: Use the Save to Network Folder Setup page
●Method two: Use the Save to Network Folder Quick Set Wizard
●Problems with sending to a network folder
Introduction
This document explains how to enable and congure the scan to network folder function. 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 congured by
using the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS). There are two methods in the EWS for conguring Scan to network
folder. Use the Save to Network Folder Setup page for advanced conguration, or use the Scan to Network
Folder Setup Wizard for basic conguration.
Before you begin
NOTE: To set up the Scan to Network Folder feature, the printer must have an active network connection.
Administrators need the following items before beginning the conguration process.
●Administrative access to the printer
●The fully-qualied domain name (FQDN) (e.g., \ \servername.us.companyname.net\scans) of the
destination folder or the IP address of the server (e.g., \\16.88.20.20\scans).
NOTE: The use of the term "server" in this context refers to the computer where the shared folder
resides.
Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to set up the Scan to Network Folder feature. Before continuing, use
this procedure to open the EWS, and then set up the Scan to Network Folder feature by using one of the
methods provided.
Access the HP Embedded Web Server
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Network button to display the IP
address or host name.
2. Open a Web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays on
the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the Web browser displays a There is a problem with this website’s security certicate
message when attempting to open the EWS, click Continue to this website (not recommended).
Choosing Continue to this website (not recommended) will not harm the computer while navigating
within the EWS for the HP printer.
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Method one: Use the Save to Network Folder Setup page
Use this method for complete conguration of the Scan to Network Folder feature.
●Step one: Enable the Scan to Network Folder feature and congure the default job options
●Step two: Set up a Quick Set
Step one: Enable the Scan to Network Folder feature and congure the default job options
1. Click the Scan/Digital Send tab.
2. On the left navigation menu, click the Save to Network Folder Setup link.
3. On the Save to Network Folder Setup dialog, select the Enable Save to Network Folder check box. If
this box is not selected, the feature is unavailable at the printer control panel.
Complete the elds in all the dialogs on the page.
●Notication settings
●Folder Settings
●Scan Settings
●File Settings
Notication settings
On the Notication Settings dialog, select one of these options:
NOTE: In order to send notication emails, the printer must be set up to use an SMTP server for sending
email jobs.
●Option one: Do not notify
1. Select Do not notify.
2. To prompt the user to review their notication settings, select Prompt user prior to job start, and
then click Next.
●Option two: Notify when job completes
1. Select Notify when job completes.
2. Select the method for delivering the notication from the Method Used to Deliver Notication list.
If the method of notication selected is E-mail, type the email address in the Notication E-mail
Address eld.
3. To include a thumbnail of the rst scanned page in the notication, select Include Thumbnail.
4. To prompt the user to review their notication settings, select Prompt user prior to job start, and
then click Next.
●Option three: Notify only if job fails
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1. Select Notify only if job fails.
2. Select the method for delivering the notication from the Method Used to Deliver Notication list.
If the method of notication selected is E-mail, type the email address in the Notication E-mail
Address eld.
3. To include a thumbnail of the rst scanned page in the notication, select Include Thumbnail.
4. To prompt the user to review their notication settings, select Prompt user prior to job start, and
then click Next.
Folder Settings
Use the Folder Settings dialog to congure the types of folders the printer sends scanned documents to.
There are two types of folder permissions to select from:
Option 1: Read and write access
To send scanned documents to a folder congured for read and write access, complete the following steps:
NOTE: Send only to folders with read and write access supports folder verication and job notication
1. If it is not already selected, select Send only to folders with read and write access.
2. To require the printer to verify folder access before starting a scan job, select Verify folder access prior
to job start.
NOTE: Scan jobs can complete more quickly if Verify folder access prior to job start is not selected;
however, if the folder is unavailable, the scan job will fail.
3. Click Next.
Option 2: Write access only
To send scanned documents to a folder congured for write access only, complete the following steps:
NOTE: Allow sending to folders with write access only does not support folder verication or job
notication
NOTE: If this option is selected, the printer cannot increment the scan lename. It sends the same lename
for all scans.
Select a time-related lename prex or suix for the scan lename, so that each scan is saved as a unique
le, and does not overwrite a previous le. This lename is determined by the information in the File Settings
dialog.
1. Select Allow sending to folders with write access only.
2. Click Next.
Scan Settings
On the Scan Settings dialog, set the default scanning options.
Save As... Specify the folder and le name for the scanned le
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Document File Type Save a scanned document as one of several types of les.
The following standard le types are available:
●PDF: This le type provides the best overall image and text quality. PDF les require Adobe®
Acrobat® Reader software for viewing.
●JPEG: This le type is a good choice for most graphics. Most computers have a browser that can
view .JPEG les. This le type produces one le per page.
●TIFF: This is a standard le type that many graphics programs support. This le type produces
one le per page.
●MTIFF: MTIFF stands for multi-page TIFF. This le type saves multiple scanned pages in a single
le.
●XPS: XPS (XML Paper Specication) creates an XAML le that preserves the original formatting
of the document and supports color graphics and embedded fonts.
●PDF/A: PDF/A is a type of PDF designed for long-term archival of electronic documents. All
format information in the document is self-contained.
HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP printers also support the following OCR le types:
●Text (OCR): Text (OCR) creates a text le by using optical character recognition (OCR) to scan
the original. A text le can be opened in any word processing program. The formatting of the
original will not be saved using this option.
●Unicode Text (OCR): Unicode Text (OCR) is an industry standard used to consistently represent
and manipulate text. This le type is useful for internationalization and localization.
●RTF (OCR): RTF (OCR) creates a rich text format (RTF) le by using optical character recognition
(OCR) to scan the original. RTF is an alternative text format that can be opened by most word
processing programs. Some of the formatting of the original will be saved using this option.
●Searchable PDF (OCR): Searchable PDF (OCR) creates a searchable PDF le by using optical
character recognition (OCR) to scan the original. When a document is scanned in this way, use
Adobe Acrobat® Reader's search tools to search for specic words or phrases within the PDF.
●Searchable PDF/A (OCR): Searchable PDF/A (OCR) is a type of PDF/A le that includes
information about the document structure, which allows content to be searched.
●HTML (OCR): HTML (OCR) creates a Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) le containing the
contents of the original document. HTML is used to display les on Web sites.
●CSV (OCR): CSV (OCR) is common text le format that contains comma-separated values. This
type of le can be opened by most word processing, spreadsheet, or database programs.
Output Quality Specify the output quality of scanned images, which aects the le size of the resulting le.
Original Sides Specify whether the original document is printed on one side or both sides.
Color/Black
For color printers only.
Specify whether the scanned image will be in color, black and gray, or black only.
Scan Mode Standard Document: Scan a page or stack of pages through the document feeder, or individually on
the atbed glass.
Book Mode: Scan an open book and output each page of the book onto dierent pages.
2-sided ID Copy: Scan each side of an identication card on the atbed glass and output them onto
one page. After scanning the rst side, the printer prompts to place the second side in the correct
position on the glass.
Resolution Specify the resolution of scanned images. Select a higher resolution to increase the clarity of the
image. However, as the resolution increases, the le size also increases.
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Original Size Specify the paper size for the original document.
Content Orientation Specify whether the original document is printed in Portrait or Landscape orientation.
Image Adjustment Sharpness: Clarify or soften the image. For example, increasing the sharpness could make text
appear crisper, but decreasing it could make photos appear smoother.
Darkness: Increase or decrease the amount of white and black used in colors in scanned images.
Contrast: Increase or decrease the dierence between the lightest and the darkest color on the
page.
Background Cleanup: Remove faint colors from the background of scanned images. For example, if
the original document is printed on colored paper, use this feature to lighten the background without
aecting the darkness of the image.
Automatic Tone: Available for Flow printers only. For original documents that have at least 100
characters of text on the page, the printer can detect which edge is the top of the page, and it
orients the scanned images appropriately. If some of the pages are upside-down in relation to the
other pages, the resulting scanned image has all pages right-side-up. If some of the pages have a
landscape orientation, the printer rotates the image so that the top of the page is at the top of the
image.
Optimize Text/Picture Optimize the job for the type of image being scanned: text, graphics, or photos.
Erase Edges Remove blemishes, such as dark borders or staple marks, by cleaning the edges of the scanned
image.
Cropping options Crop to original size: Crop the image to match the paper size of the original document.
Crop to content: Crop the image to the size of the detectable content in the original document.
Blank Page Suppression Exclude blank pages in the original document from scanned images. This feature is useful for
scanning pages printed on both sides to eliminate blank pages in the resulting scanned document.
Multi-feed Detection Enable or disable multi-feed detection. When enabled, scanning stops when the printer detects
more than one page at a time being fed in the document feeder. When disabled, scanning continues
when a multi-feed is detected, to allow scanning pages that are stuck together, originals with self-
adhesive notes on them, or thick paper.
Notication Select whether to send notications of the status of scan jobs. The printer can print the notication,
or it can send the notication in an email.
File Settings
On the File Settings dialog, set the default le settings for the Quick Set, and then click Next.
File settings:
Feature Description
File Name Prex Set the default le name prex used for les saved to a network folder.
File Name Suix Set the default le name suix used for les saved to a network folder.
File Number Format Select a le name format for when the job is divided into multiple les.
File Name Preview Enter a le name, and then click the Update Preview button.
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Step two: Set up a Quick Set
Quick Sets are shortcut jobs that can be accessed within the Quick Sets application on the printer control
panel. The Scan to Network Folder feature can be minimally congured without creating a Quick Set. However,
without the Quick Set, users must enter the destination folder information at the control panel for each scan
job. A Quick Set is required to include Scan to Network Folder metadata.
Provide the Quick Set name, description, and options for starting
1. On the left navigation pane, click Quick Sets.
2. In the Quick Sets Lists area, click Add. The Quick Set Setup page opens.
3. In the Quick Set Name eld, type a name.
TIP: Name the Quick Set something that users can understand quickly (e.g., “Scan and save to a
folder”).
4. In the Quick Set Description eld, type a description explaining what the Quick Set will save.
5. From the Quick Set Start Option list, select one of the following options:
●Option one: Enter application, then user presses Start
●Option two: Start instantly upon selection
▲Select one of the following options under Original Sides Prompt:
◦Use application default
◦Prompt for original sides
NOTE: If Start instantly upon selection is selected, the destination folder must be congured in
the next step.
6. Click Next.
Congure the destination folder for scanned documents
Option 1: Shared folders or FTP folders
To save scanned documents to a standard shared folder or an FTP folder, complete the following steps:
1. If it is not already selected, select Save to shared folders or FTP folders.
2. Click Add.... The Add Network Folder Path dialog opens.
3. On the Add Network Folder Path dialog, select one of the following options:
●Option one: Save to a standard shared network folder
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1. If it is not already selected, select Save to a standard shared network folder.
2. In the UNC Folder Path eld, type a folder path.
The folder path can either be the fully-qualied domain name (FQDN) (e.g., \
\servername.us.companyname.net\scans) or the IP address of the server (e.g., \
\16.88.20.20\scans). Be sure that the folder path (e.g., \scans) follows the FQDN or IP
address.
NOTE: The FQDN can be more reliable than the IP address. If the server gets its IP address
via DHCP, the IP address can change. However, the connection with an IP address might be
faster because the printer does not need to use DNS to nd the destination server.
3. To automatically create a subfolder for scanned documents in the destination folder, select a
format for the subfolder name from the Custom Subfolder list.
To restrict the subfolder access to the user who creates the scan job, select Restrict
subfolder access to user.
4. To view the complete folder path for scanned documents, click Update Preview.
5. From the Authentication Settings list, select one of the following options:
◦Use credentials of user to connect after Sign In at the control panel
◦Always use these credentials
NOTE: If Always use these credentials is selected, a user name and password must be
entered in the corresponding elds.
6. In the Windows Domain eld, type the Windows domain.
TIP: To nd the Windows domain in Windows 7, click Start, click Control Panel, click
System.
To nd the Windows domain in Windows 8, click Search, enter System in the search box, and
then click System.
The domain is listed under Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings.
NOTE: If a shared folder is set to be accessed by everyone, values for a workgroup name
(default is “Workgroup”), a user name and password must be entered in the corresponding
elds. However, if the folder is within a particular user’s folders and not Public, the user name
and password of that user must be used.
NOTE: An IP address might be necessary instead of a computer name. Many home routers
do not handle computer names well, and there is no Domain Name Server (DNS). In this case,
it is best to set up a static IP address on the shared PC to alleviate the problem of DHCP
assigning a new IP address. On a typical home router, this is done by setting a static IP
address that is on the same subnet, but outside the DHCP address range.
7. Click OK.
●Option two: Save to an FTP Server
NOTE: If an FTP site is outside the rewall, a proxy server must be specied under the network
settings These settings are located in the EWS Networking tab, under the Advanced options.
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1. Select Save to an FTP Server.
2. In the FTP Server eld, type the FTP server name or IP address.
3. In the Port eld, type the port number.
NOTE: In most cases, the default port number does not need to be changed.
4. To automatically create a subfolder for scanned documents in the destination folder, select a
format for the subfolder name from the Custom Subfolder list.
5. To view the complete folder path for scanned documents, click Update Preview.
6. From the FTP Transfer Mode list, select one of the following options:
◦Passive
◦Active
7. In the Username eld, type the user name.
8. In the Password eld, type the password.
9. Click Verify Access to conrm the destination can be accessed.
10. Click OK.
Option 2: Personal shared folders
To save scanned documents to a personal shared folder, complete the following steps:
NOTE: This option is used in domain environments where the administrator congures a shared folder for
each user. If the Save to a personal shared folder feature is congured, users will be required to sign in at the
printer control panel using Windows credentials or LDAP authentication.
1. Select Save to a personal shared folder.
2. In the Retrieve the device user’s home folder using this attribute eld, type the user’s home folder in
the Microsoft Active Directory.
NOTE: Verify that the user knows where this home folder is located on the network.
3. To add a user name subfolder at the end of the folder path, select Create subfolder based on user
name.
To restrict the subfolder access to the user who creates the scan job, select Restrict subfolder access to
user.
Summary
On the Summary dialog, review the settings, and then click Finish.
Method two: Use the Save to Network Folder Quick Set Wizard
This option opens the setup wizard that is in the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) for the printer. The setup
wizard includes the options for basic conguration.
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1. Click the Scan/Digital Send tab.
2. Click the E-mail and Save to Network Folder Quick Set Wizard link.
3. On the Add or Remove a Save to Network Folder Quick Set dialog, click Add.
NOTE: Quick Sets are shortcut jobs that can be accessed within the Quick Sets application on the
printer control panel.
NOTE: The Save to Network Folder feature can be minimally congured without creating a quick set.
However, without the quick set, users must enter the destination folder information at the control panel
for each scan job. A quick set is required to include Save to Network Folder metadata.
4. On the Add Folder Quick Set dialog, complete the following information:
a. In the Quick Set Title eld, type a title.
TIP: Name the Quick Set something that users can understand quickly (e.g., "Scan and save to a
folder").
b. From the Button Location drop-down, select one of the following options to indicate where the
Quick Set button will display on the printer control panel:
●Quick Sets Application
●Home Screen
c. In the Quick Set Description eld, type a description explaining what the Quick Set will save.
d. Click Next.
5. On the Congure Destination Folder dialog, complete the following information:
a. In the UNC Folder Path eld, type a folder path where the scan will go.
The folder path can either be the fully-qualied domain name (FQDN) (e.g., \
\servername.us.companyname.net\scans) or the IP address of the server (e.g., \
\16.88.20.20\scans). Be sure that the folder path (e.g., \scans) follows the FQDN or IP address.
NOTE: The FQDN can be more reliable than the IP address. If the server gets its IP address via
DHCP, the IP address can change. However, the connection with an IP address might be faster
because the printer does not need to use DNS to nd the destination server.
b. From the Authentication Settings drop-down, select one of the following options:
●Use credentials of user to connect after Sign In at the control panel
●Always use these credentials
NOTE: If Always use these credentials is selected, a user name and password must be
entered in the corresponding elds, and the printer’s access to the folder must be veried by
clicking Verify Access.
c. In the Windows Domain eld, type the Windows domain.
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TIP: To nd the Windows domain in Windows 7, click Start, click Control Panel, click System.
To nd the Windows domain in Windows 8, click Search, enter System in the search box, and then
click System.
The domain is listed under Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings.
d. Click Next.
6. On the Congure File Scan Settings dialog, set the default scanning preferences for the Quick Set, and
then click Next.
7. Review the Summary dialog, and then click Finish.
8. On the Save to Network Folder Setup dialog, review the selected settings, and then click Finish to
complete the setup.
Problems with sending to a network folder
Issue Cause Solution
All users are unable to store jobs in the
network folder.
A rewall might be interfering. If IPsec is enabled, it could be interfering
with digital-send features. Try disabling
IPsec.
The server might be turned o. Verify that the server is turned on.
The DNS settings might be incorrect. Verify the UNC folder path, because it
might have changed or been entered
incorrectly.
A particular user is unable to store jobs in
the network folder.
The folder might have write-access
restrictions.
If write-access is controlled for the folder,
signing in again is required to save a le to
that folder.
If trying to send the job to a folder that is
not one of the Quick Set folders, the path
to the folder might not be correct.
Verify that the correct network path was
entered.
If a folder is specied by editing the path to
a Quick Set Folder, permission to access
the new folder might not be allowed.
Set permission to allow jobs to be stored in
this folder by this user.
The user might not be authenticated to the
network server.
Verify that the user has the required
credentials to gain access to the server
where the network folder resides.
The user might have specied a le type
that is not supported.
Try saving the le with a dierent le-type
extension.
No notication was received, although the
option to receive a notication was
selected.
The default email address for notications
might not be set, or it might be incorrect.
Sign in to the printer, and then verify that
the email address for the notication
option is correct. Make sure that the SMTP
server is set up.
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Set up Scan to USB Drive
●Introduction
●Enable Scan to USB Drive
●Congure default scan options
●Congure the default le name settings
Introduction
This document explains how to enable and congure the scan to USB drive function. The printer has a feature
that enables it to scan a document and save it to a USB drive. The feature is not available until it has been
congured.
Enable Scan to USB Drive
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):
a. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and select the Administration menu.
b. Open a Web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it
displays on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS
opens.
NOTE: If the Web browser displays a There is a problem with this website’s security certicate
message when attempting to open the EWS, click Continue to this website (not recommended).
Choosing Continue to this website (not recommended) will not harm the computer while
navigating within the EWS for the HP printer.
2. Click the Security tab, and in the area for Hardware Ports select Enable Host USB plug and play. Click
Apply.
3. Click the Scan/Digital Send tab.
4. Click the Save to USB link.
5. Select Enable Save to USB.
6. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the page.
Congure default scan options
Congure the following default options for Scan to USB Drive.
NOTE: The following list contains the master set of options available for HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP
printers. Some options are not available on all printers.
Save As... Specify the folder and le name for the scanned le
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Load and Save Settings Load Quick Set: Load scan settings from a saved Quick Set.
NOTE: Use the HP Embedded Web Server to create and save Quick Sets.
Save Defaults: Save the current settings in the Options list as default settings for future scan jobs.
Document File Type Save a scanned document as one of several types of les.
The following standard le types are available:
●PDF: This le type provides the best overall image and text quality. PDF les require Adobe®
Acrobat® Reader software for viewing.
●JPEG: This le type is a good choice for most graphics. Most computers have a browser that can
view .JPEG les. This le type produces one le per page.
●TIFF: This is a standard le type that many graphics programs support. This le type produces
one le per page.
●MTIFF: MTIFF stands for multi-page TIFF. This le type saves multiple scanned pages in a single
le.
●XPS: XPS (XML Paper Specication) creates an XAML le that preserves the original formatting
of the document and supports color graphics and embedded fonts.
●PDF/A: PDF/A is a type of PDF designed for long-term archival of electronic documents. All
format information in the document is self-contained.
HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP printers also support the following OCR le types:
●Text (OCR): Text (OCR) creates a text le by using optical character recognition (OCR) to scan
the original. A text le can be opened in any word processing program. The formatting of the
original will not be saved using this option.
●Unicode Text (OCR): Unicode Text (OCR) is an industry standard used to consistently represent
and manipulate text. This le type is useful for internationalization and localization.
●RTF (OCR): RTF (OCR) creates a rich text format (RTF) le by using optical character recognition
(OCR) to scan the original. RTF is an alternative text format that can be opened by most word
processing programs. Some of the formatting of the original will be saved using this option.
●Searchable PDF (OCR): Searchable PDF (OCR) creates a searchable PDF le by using optical
character recognition (OCR) to scan the original. When a document is scanned in this way, use
Adobe Acrobat® Reader's search tools to search for specic words or phrases within the PDF.
●Searchable PDF/A (OCR): Searchable PDF/A (OCR) is a type of PDF/A le that includes
information about the document structure, which allows content to be searched.
●HTML (OCR): HTML (OCR) creates a Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) le containing the
contents of the original document. HTML is used to display les on Web sites.
●CSV (OCR): CSV (OCR) is common text le format that contains comma-separated values. This
type of le can be opened by most word processing, spreadsheet, or database programs.
Output Quality Specify the output quality of scanned images, which aects the le size of the resulting le.
Original Sides Specify whether the original document is printed on one side or both sides.
Color/Black
For color printers only.
Specify whether the scanned image will be in color, black and gray, or black only.
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Scan Mode Standard Document: Scan a page or stack of pages through the document feeder, or individually on
the atbed glass.
Book Mode: Scan an open book and output each page of the book onto dierent pages.
2-sided ID Copy: Scan each side of an identication card on the atbed glass and output them onto
one page. After scanning the rst side, the printer prompts to place the second side in the correct
position on the glass.
Resolution Specify the resolution of scanned images. Select a higher resolution to increase the clarity of the
image. However, as the resolution increases, the le size also increases.
Original Size Specify the paper size for the original document.
Content Orientation Specify whether the original document is printed in Portrait or Landscape orientation.
Image Adjustment Sharpness: Clarify or soften the image. For example, increasing the sharpness could make text
appear crisper, but decreasing it could make photos appear smoother.
Darkness: Increase or decrease the amount of white and black used in colors in scanned images.
Contrast: Increase or decrease the dierence between the lightest and the darkest color on the
page.
Background Cleanup: Remove faint colors from the background of scanned images. For example, if
the original document is printed on colored paper, use this feature to lighten the background without
aecting the darkness of the image.
Automatic Tone: Available for Flow printers only. For original documents that have at least 100
characters of text on the page, the printer can detect which edge is the top of the page, and it
orients the scanned images appropriately. If some of the pages are upside-down in relation to the
other pages, the resulting scanned image has all pages right-side-up. If some of the pages have a
landscape orientation, the printer rotates the image so that the top of the page is at the top of the
image.
Optimize Text/Picture Optimize the job for the type of image being scanned: text, graphics, or photos.
Erase Edges Remove blemishes, such as dark borders or staple marks, by cleaning the edges of the scanned
image.
Cropping options Crop to original size: Crop the image to match the paper size of the original document.
Crop to content: Crop the image to the size of the detectable content in the original document.
Blank Page Suppression Exclude blank pages in the original document from scanned images. This feature is useful for
scanning pages printed on both sides to eliminate blank pages in the resulting scanned document.
Multi-feed Detection Enable or disable multi-feed detection. When enabled, scanning stops when the printer detects
more than one page at a time being fed in the document feeder. When disabled, scanning continues
when a multi-feed is detected, to allow scanning pages that are stuck together, originals with self-
adhesive notes on them, or thick paper.
Notication Select whether to send notications of the status of scan jobs. The printer can print the notication,
or it can send the notication in an email.
Save Defaults Save the current scan settings as the new default settings for this scan function.
Congure the default le name settings
Option name Description
File Name Prex Set the default le name prex.
File Name Suix Set the default le name suix.
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Option name Description
File Number Format Select a le name format for when the job is divided into multiple les.
File Name Preview Enter a le name, and then click the Update Preview button.
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Set up Scan to SharePoint® (Flow models only)
●Introduction
●Enable Scan to SharePoint®
●Scan and save a le directly to a Microsoft SharePoint® site
Introduction
Use Scan to SharePoint® to scan documents directly to a Microsoft® SharePoint® site. This feature eliminates
the need to scan the documents to a network folder, USB ash drive, or email message, and then manually
upload the les to the SharePoint® site.
Scan to SharePoint® supports all scanning options, including the ability to scan documents as images or use
the OCR features to create text les or searchable PDFs.
The feature is disabled by default. Enable Scan to SharePoint® in the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS).
Enable Scan to SharePoint®
NOTE: Before this procedure can be completed, the destination folder that the scanned les will be saved to
must exist on the SharePoint® site, and write access must be enabled to the destination folder.
Scan to SharePoint® is disabled by default. Follow these steps to enable the feature:
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):
a. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Network button to display the IP
address or host name.
b. Open a Web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it
displays on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS
opens.
NOTE: If the Web browser displays a There is a problem with this website’s security certicate
message when attempting to open the EWS, click Continue to this website (not recommended).
Choosing Continue to this website (not recommended) will not harm the computer while navigating
within the EWS for the HP printer.
2. Open the Scan/Digital Send tab, and then select the Save to SharePoint® menu in the left column.
3. Select Enable Save to SharePoint®, and then click Apply.
4. Click Add in the Quick Sets section to launch the Quick Set Wizard.
5. Enter a name for the Quick Set in the Quick Set Name eld.
6. Enter a description for the Quick Set in the Quick Set Description: eld. This description displays with
the Quick Set button on the printer control-panel display.
7. Select a Quick Set Start Option:
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●Enter application, then user presses Start: The printer opens the scan application for the Quick
Set to review or make changes to the settings before pressing Start to begin the job.
●Start instantly upon selection: The job starts instantly when the Quick Set is selected.
NOTE: In most cases it is best to start the Quick Set manually to check and set options before starting
the job.
8. Click Next.
9. To add the path to the SharePoint folder, click Add . Copy the target path from a browser address eld,
and paste it into the SharePoint Path: eld. Click Generate Short URL to create a shortened URL to
display on the printer control panel.
10. By default, the printer overwrites an existing le that has the same le name as the new le. Clear
Overwrite existing les so that a new le with the same name as an existing le is given a time/date
stamp.
11. Select an option from the Authentication Settings drop-down menu. Select whether it is necessary to
sign in to the SharePoint site with credentials, or store the credentials within the Quick Set.
NOTE: Use credentials of user to connect after Sign In at the control panel is selected in the
Authentication Settings drop-down menu, the logged-in user must have permissions to write to the
specied SharePoint site.
NOTE: For security purposes, the printer does not display credentials entered in the Quick Set Wizard.
12. If entering credentials, click Verify Access to make certain that the path and other information are
correct, and then click OK to return to the SharePoint Destination Settings window.
13. Optional: Enter an additional SharePoint path. Click Next to continue.
14. Optional: Congure the Quick Set to send email messages or print a summary page if a job either
completes successfully or fails. Select an option from the Condition on Which to Notify drop-down
menu, enter the notication method and email address to send notications to, if necessary, and then
click Next.
NOTE: To use the email notication feature, rst congure the email feature on the printer.
15. Select options from the Scan Settings window, and then click Next.
16. Select options from the File Settings window. Select predened le name prexes and suixes from the
drop-down menus, and enter a default le name. Click Update Preview to preview the selected settings.
Choose the default le format from the Default File Type drop-down menu.
NOTE: The Default File Types menu includes the OCR le formats.
17. Click Next to see a preview of the Quick Set button as it will appear on the control-panel display, and
then click Finish to complete the setup.
Scan and save a le directly to a Microsoft SharePoint® site
1. Place the document face-down on the scanner glass, or place it face-up in the document feeder and
adjust the paper guides to t the size of the document.
2. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch Scan to SharePoint®.
3. Select one of the items in the Quick Sets list.
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4. Touch the File Name: text eld to open a keyboard, and then type the name for the le using either the
on-screen keyboard or the physical keyboard. Touch OK.
5. If necessary, touch the File Type drop-down menu to select a dierent output le format.
6. Touch More Options to view and congure settings for the document.
7. Preview the image at any time by touching the Preview button in the upper-right corner of the screen.
For more information about this feature, touch the Help button on the preview screen.
8. Touch the Start button to save the le.
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Create a Quick Set
Use the Quick Sets feature to quickly access preset job options. Use the HP Embedded Web Server to create
Quick Sets, which are then available in the Quick Sets application on the printer control panel. Quick Sets are
available for the following scan/send features:
●Copy
●Scan to E-mail
●Scan to Network Folder
●Scan to USB Drive
●Scan to Fax
●Scan to SharePoint®
Ask the system administrator for assistance with the following steps:
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):
a. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and select the Administration menu.
b. Open a Web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it
displays on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS
opens.
NOTE: If the Web browser displays a There is a problem with this website’s security certicate
message when attempting to open the EWS, click Continue to this website (not recommended).
Choosing Continue to this website (not recommended) will not harm the computer while
navigating within the EWS for the HP printer.
2. Click the General tab.
3. On the left navigation pane, click the Quick Sets link.
4. On the Quick Sets List dialog, click Add.
5. On the Select an application dialog, select the application for the new Quick Set. Click Next.
6. Provide the following information:
●Quick Set Name: This title appears on the new Quick Set button on the printer control panel.
●Quick Set Description: This short description appears next to the title on the new Quick Set button
on the control panel.
●Quick Set start option: Select one of these options:
◦Enter application, then user presses Start: The printer opens the application for the Quick
Set, providing the opportunity to review and change the settings before touching the Start
button to begin the job.
◦Start instantly upon selection: The job starts instantly when the Quick Set is selected.
Click Next.
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7. The next several dialogs that appear depend on which application was selected in Step 5:
●For Save to E-mail, the following dialogs appear: Address Field Restrictions, Signing and
Encryption.
●For Fax, the following dialog appears: Select Fax Recipients.
●For Save to Network Folder, the following dialog appears: Folder Settings.
●For Save to USB Drive the following dialog appears: Set where les are saved on the USB storage
device.
●For Save to SharePoint® the following dialogs appear: SharePoint® Destination Settings, Add
SharePoint® Path, SharePoint® Destination Settings.
NOTE: The Scan to SharePoint® feature is available for all HP Flow MFPs, Digital Senders, and
the Scanjet 7000nx with rmware datecode 20120119 or newer.
●For Copy the following dialog appears: Copy Settings.
Proceed through the destination-specic dialogs. Click Next to advance to the next dialog.
8. On the Notication Settings dialog, select the scan status notication preference, and then click Next.
9. On the Scan Settings dialog, select the scan settings to use. Click Next.
10. On the File Settings dialog, select the le settings to use. Click Next.
11. Review the Summary dialog, and then click Finish.
12. On the Quick Set-specic dialog, click Apply at the bottom of the window to save the Quick Set.
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Scan and send to email
Introduction
The printer has a feature that enables it to scan a document and send it to one or more email addresses.
Before using this feature, use the HP Embedded Web Server to enable it and set it up.
Scan and send a document to email
1. Place the document face-down on the scanner glass, or place it face-up in the document feeder and
adjust the paper guides to t the size of the document.
2. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the E-mail button.
NOTE: If prompted, type your user name and password.
3. Touch the To eld to open a keyboard.
NOTE: If you are signed in to the printer, your user name or other default information might appear in
the From eld. If so, you might not be able to change it.
4. Specify the recipients by using one of these methods:
Enter addresses manually
▲Enter the address in the To eld. To send to multiple addresses, separate the addresses with a
semicolon, or touch the Enter button on the touchscreen keyboard after typing each address.
Enter addresses from the Contacts list
a. Touch the Address Book button that is next to the To: eld to open the Address Book screen.
b. From the drop-down list, select the address book view that you want to use.
c. Select a name from the list of contacts, and then touch the right arrow button to add the name
to the recipients list. Repeat this step for each recipient, and then touch the OK button.
5. Complete the Subject, and File Name elds by touching the eld and using the touchscreen keyboard to
enter information. Touch the OK button when you have completed the elds.
6. To congure settings for the document, touch the More Options button. For example:
●Select File Type and Resolution to specify the type of le to create, the resolution, and the output
quality.
●If the original document is printed on both sides, select Original Sides, and then select 2 Sided.
7. Touch the preview button to preview the document.
8. Touch the Start button to send.
NOTE: The printer might prompt you to add the email address to the address book or the contact list.
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Scan and send to network folder
Introduction
The printer can scan a le and save it in a shared folder on the network. Before using this feature, use the HP
Embedded Web server to enable the feature and congure the shared folders. The system administrator can
congure pre-dened Quick Sets folders; otherwise it is necessary to specify the folder path for each job.
Scan and save the document to a folder
NOTE: You might be required to sign in to the printer to use this feature.
1. Place the document face-down on the scanner glass, or place it face-up in the document feeder and
adjust the paper guides to t the size of the document.
2. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Save to Network Folder button.
3. To specify a path for this job only, touch the Add button to open a keyboard, and type the path to the
folder, and then touch the OK button. Use this format for the path:
\\server\folder, where “server” is the name of the server that hosts the shared folder, and
“folder” is the name of the shared folder. If the folder is nested inside other folders, complete all
necessary segments of the path to reach the folder. For example: \\server\folder\folder
Or, select a pre-dened Quick Sets path or a path associated with a Contact.
NOTE: The Folder Paths eld might have a pre-dened path, and it might not be editable. In this
situation, the administrator has congured this folder for common access.
4. Touch the File Name text eld to open a keyboard, and then type the name for the le, and then touch
the OK button.
5. To congure settings for the document, touch the More Options button. For example:
●Select File Type and Resolution to specify the type of le to create, the resolution, and the output
quality.
●If the original document is printed on both sides, select Original Sides, and then select 2 Sided.
6. Touch the preview button to preview the document.
7. When the document is ready, touch the Start button to save the le.
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Scan and send to USB Flash Drive
Introduction
The printer can scan a le and save it on a USB ash drive. Before using this feature, use the HP Embedded
Web server to enable and congure it.
Scan and save the document to a USB ash drive
NOTE: You might be required to sign in to the printer to use this feature.
1. Place the document face-down on the scanner glass, or place it face-up in the document feeder and
adjust the paper guides to t the size of the document.
2. Insert the USB ash drive into the USB port near the printer control panel.
3. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Save to USB button.
4. Save the le on the root of the USB ash drive, save it in an existing folder, or touch the New Folder
button to create a new folder on the USB ash drive..
5. Touch the File Name text eld to open a keyboard, and then type the name for the le, and then touch
the OK button.
6. To congure settings for the document, touch the More Options button. For example:
●Select File Type and Resolution to specify the type of le to create, the resolution, and the output
quality.
●If the original document is printed on both sides, select Original Sides, and then select 2 Sided.
7. Touch the preview button to preview the document.
8. When the document is ready, touch the Start button to save the le.
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Additional scan tasks
Go to www.hp.com/support/colorljM577MFP.
Instructions are available for performing specic scan tasks, such as the following:
●Copy or scan pages from books or other bound documents
●Send a scanned document to a folder in the printer memory
●Copy or scan both sides of an identication card
●Copy or scan a document into a booklet format
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7 Fax
●Set up fax
●Change fax congurations
●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/colorljM577MFP.
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:
●Install and congure
●Learn and use
●Solve problems
●Download software and rmware updates
●Join support forums
●Find warranty and regulatory information
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Set up fax
Introduction
This information applies to fax and Flow models, or to other printers when an optional analog fax accessory
has been installed. Before continuing, connect the printer to a phone line (for analog fax) or to an Internet or
network fax service.
Set up fax by using the printer control panel
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch Administration.
2. Open the following menus:
●Fax Settings
●Fax Send Settings
●Fax Send Setup
●Fax Setup Wizard
NOTE: If the Fax Settings menu does not appear in the menu listing, LAN or Internet fax might be
enabled. When LAN or Internet fax is enabled, the analog fax accessory is disabled and the Fax Settings
menu does not display. Only one fax feature, either LAN fax, analog fax, or Internet fax, can be enabled
at a time. To use analog fax when LAN fax is enabled, use the HP Embedded Web Server to disable LAN
fax.
3. Follow the steps in the Fax Setup Wizard to congure the required settings.
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Change fax congurations
NOTE: The settings congured using the Fax Setup Wizard on the control panel override any settings made
in the HP Embedded Web Server.
●Fax dialing settings
●General fax send settings
●Fax receive settings
Fax dialing settings
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch Administration.
2. Open the following menus:
●Fax Settings
●Fax Send Settings
●Fax Send Setup
●Fax Dialing Settings
Congure any of the following settings:
Menu item Description
Fax Dial Volume Use the Fax Dial Volume setting to control the product's dialing volume level when
sending faxes.
Dialing Mode The Dialing Mode setting sets the type of dialing that is used: either tone (touch-tone
phones) or pulse (rotary-dial phones).
Fax Send Speed The Fax Send Speed setting sets the modem bit rate (measured in bits per second) of the
Analog Fax modem while sending a fax.
●Fast (default) — v.34/max 33,600 bps
●Medium — v.17/max 14,400 bps
●Slow — v.29/max 9,600 bps
Redial Interval The Redial Interval setting selects the number of minutes between retries if the number
dialed is busy or not answering, or if an error occurs.
NOTE: You might observe a redial message on the control panel when both the Redial
On Busy and Redial On No Answer settings are set to o. This occurs when the fax
accessory dials a number, establishes a connection, and then loses the connection. As a
result of this error condition, the fax accessory performs three automatic redial attempts
regardless of the redial settings. During this redial operation, a message displays on the
control panel to indicate that a redial is in progress.
Redial On Error The Redial On Error feature sets the number of times a fax number will be redialed when
an error occurs during a fax transmission.
Redial On Busy The Redial On Busy setting selects the number of times (0 through 9) the fax accessory
redials a number when the number is busy. The interval between retries is set by the
Redial Interval setting.
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Menu item Description
Redial On No Answer The Redial On No Answer setting selects the number of times the fax accessory redials if
the number dialed does not answer. The number of retries is either 0 to 1 (used in the
U.S.) or 0 to 2, depending on the country/region setting. The interval between retries is
set by the redial interval setting.
Detect Dial Tone The Detect Dial Tone setting determines whether the fax checks for a dial tone before
sending a fax.
Dialing Prex The Dialing Prex setting allows you to enter a prex number (such as a "9" to access an
outside line) when dialing. This prex number is automatically added to all phone
numbers when dialed.
General fax send settings
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch Administration.
2. Open the following menus:
●Fax Settings
●Fax Send Settings
●Fax Send Setup
●General Fax Send Settings
Congure any of the following settings:
Menu item Description
Fax Number Conrmation When the Fax Number Conrmation feature is enabled, the fax number must be entered
twice to ensure that it was entered correctly. The feature is disabled by default.
PC Fax Send Use the PC Fax Send feature to send faxes from a PC. This feature is enabled by default.
Fax Header Use the Fax Header feature to control whether the header is appended to the top, and
content is shifted down, or if the header is overlayed on top of the previous header.
JBIG Compression Enabling the JBIG Compression feature can reduce phone-call charges by reducing fax
transmission time and might be the preferred setting. However, using the JBIG
Compression feature might cause compatibility problems when communicating with
some older fax machines, in which case you might need to disable it.
NOTE: The JBIG Compression feature works only when both the sending and receiving
machines have this capability.
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Menu item Description
Error Correction Mode Normally, the fax accessory monitors the signals on the telephone line while it is sending
or receiving a fax. If the fax accessory detects an error during the transmission and the
Error Correction Mode setting is on, the fax accessory can request that the error portion
of the fax be sent again.
The Error Correction Mode feature is enabled by default. You should turn it o only if you
are having trouble sending or receiving a fax and if you are willing to accept the errors in
the transmission and a probable quality reduction in the image. Turning o the setting
might be useful when you are trying to send a fax overseas or receive one from overseas,
or if you are using a satellite telephone connection.
NOTE: Some VoIP providers might suggest turning o the Error Correction Mode
setting. However, this is not usually necessary.
Fax Number Speed Dial Matching Enabling the Fax Number Speed Dial Matching can help when dialing faxes.
When you dial a fax number manually, this feature checks the stored speed dial entries
for a number that matches the number you enter. This can speed the dialing process and
help you if you do not remember the speed dial entry number for a given fax number.
If the product nds a matching speed dial entry for the fax number entered manually,
you can touch Yes to send the fax to that number or have the number added to the fax
distribution list.
Fax receive settings
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch Administration.
2. Open the following menus:
●Fax Settings
●Fax Receive Settings
●Fax Receive Setup
Congure any of the following settings:
Menu item Description
Ringer Volume Touch the Ringer Volume drop-down menu and adjust the ringer volume settings.
Rings To Answer The Rings To Answer setting determines the number of times the phone rings before the
call is answered by the fax accessory.
NOTE: The default range for the available options for the Rings To Answer setting is
country/region-specic. The range of possible Rings To Answer options is limited by
country/region.
If you experience problems with the fax accessory answering, and the Rings To Answer
setting is 1, try increasing it to 2.
Fax Receive Speed Touch the Fax Receive Speed drop down menu and select one of the following options:
●Fast (default) — v.34/max 33,600 bps
●Medium — v.17/max 14,400 bps
●Slow — v.29/max 9,600 bps
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Menu item Description
Ring Interval Touch the box beneath the Ring Interval heading to open the keypad. Enter a value for
the ring interval on the keypad, and then touch the OK button. The default setting for
ring interval is 600 ms.
Ring Frequency Touch the box beneath the Ring Frequency heading to open the keypad. Enter a value for
the ring frequency on the keypad, and then touch the OK button. The default setting for
ring frequency is 68 Hz, which detects rings up to 68 Hz.
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Send a fax
1. Place the document face-down on the scanner glass, or place it face-up in the document feeder and
adjust the paper guides to t the size of the document.
2. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Fax button.
3. Specify the recipients by using one of these methods:
Enter recipients manually
▲Touch the Fax Number eld to open the keypad, enter a fax number, and then touch the OK button.
Enter recipients from the Contacts list
a. Touch the Contacts button that is next to the Fax Number eld to open the Contacts screen.
b. From the drop-down list, select the appropriate contact list.
c. Select a name from the list of contacts to add the name to the recipients list. Repeat this step for
each recipient, and then touch the OK button.
4. To congure settings for the document, touch the More Options button. For example:
●Select Resolution to specify the resolution for the fax.
●If the original document is printed on both sides, select Original Sides, and then select 2 Sided.
5. Touch the preview button to preview the document.
6. When the document is ready, touch the Start button to send the fax.
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Additional fax tasks
Go to www.hp.com/support/colorljM577MFP.
Instructions are available for performing specic fax tasks, such as the following:
●Create and manage fax speed dial lists
●Congure fax billing codes
●Use a fax printing schedule
●Block incoming faxes
●Fax archiving and forwarding
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8 Manage the printer
●Advanced conguration with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
●Advanced conguration with HP Utility for OS X
●Congure IP network settings
●Printer security features
●Energy-conservation settings
●HP Web Jetadmin
●Software and rmware updates
For more information:
The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/
support/colorljM577MFP.
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:
●Install and congure
●Learn and use
●Solve problems
●Download software and rmware updates
●Join support forums
●Find warranty and regulatory information
ENWW 115
Advanced conguration with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
●Introduction
●How to access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
●HP Embedded Web Server features
Introduction
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 congurations
●View and change the printer control-panel menu conguration
●View and print internal pages
●Receive notication of printer and supplies events
●View and change network conguration
The HP Embedded Web Server works when the printer is connected to an IP-based network. The
HP Embedded Web Server does not support IPX-based printer connections. Internet access is not needed to
open and use the HP Embedded Web Server.
When the printer is connected to the network, the HP Embedded Web Server is automatically available.
NOTE: The HP Embedded Web Server is not accessible beyond the network rewall.
How to access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Network button to display the IP
address or host name.
2. Open a Web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays on
the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the Web browser displays a There is a problem with this website’s security certicate
message when attempting to open the EWS, click Continue to this website (not recommended).
Choosing Continue to this website (not recommended) will not harm the computer while navigating
within the EWS for the HP printer.
To use the HP Embedded Web Server, the browser must meet the following requirements:
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Windows® 7
●Internet Explorer (version 8.x or greater)
●Google Chrome (version 34.x or greater)
●Firefox (version 20.x or greater)
Windows® 8 or greater
●Internet Explorer (version 9.x or greater)
●Google Chrome (version 34.x or greater)
●Firefox (version 20.x or greater)
OS X
●Safari (version 5.x or greater)
●Google Chrome (version 34.x or greater)
Linux
●Google Chrome (version 34.x or greater)
●Firefox (version 20.x or greater)
HP Embedded Web Server features
●Information tab
●General tab
●Copy/Print tab
●Scan/Digital Send tab
●Fax tab
●Troubleshooting tab
●Security tab
●HP Web Services tab
●Networking tab
●Other Links list
Information tab
Table 8-1 HP Embedded Web Server Information tab
Menu Description
Device Status Shows the printer status and shows the estimated life remaining of HP supplies. The
page also shows the type and size of paper set for each tray. To change the default
settings, click the Change Settings link.
Job Log Shows a summary of all jobs the printer has processed.
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Table 8-1 HP Embedded Web Server Information tab (continued)
Menu Description
Conguration Page Shows the information found on the conguration page.
Supplies Status Page Shows the status of the supplies for the printer.
Event Log Page Shows a list of all printer events and errors. Use the HP Instant Support link (in the page
footer on all HP Embedded Web Server pages) to connect to a set of dynamic Web pages
that help solve problems. These pages also show additional services available for the
printer.
Usage Page Shows a summary of the number of pages the printer has printed, grouped by size, type,
and paper print path.
Device Information Shows the printer network name, address, and model information. To customize these
entries, click the Device Information menu on the General tab.
Control Panel Snapshot Shows an image of the current screen on the control panel display.
Print Upload a print-ready le from the computer to print. The printer uses the default print
settings to print the le.
Printable Reports and Pages Lists the internal reports and pages for the printer. Select one or more items to print or
view.
General tab
Table 8-2 HP Embedded Web Server General tab
Menu Description
Control Panel Customization Reorder, show, or hide features on the control-panel display.
Change the default display language.
Quick Sets Setup Congure jobs that are available in the Quick Sets area of the Home screen on the printer
control panel.
Alerts Setup email alerts for various printer and supplies events.
Control Panel Administration Menu Shows the menu structure of the Administration menu on the control panel.
NOTE: Congure settings on this screen, or the HP Embedded Web Server provides
more advanced conguration options than are available through the Administration
menu.
AutoSend Congure the printer to send automated emails regarding printer conguration and
supplies to specic email addresses.
Edit Other Links Add or customize a link to another Web site. This link displays in the Other Links area on
all HP Embedded Web Server pages.
Ordering Information Enter information about ordering replacement toner cartridges. This information
displays on the supplies status page.
Device Information Name the printer and assign an asset number to it. Enter the name of the primary
contact who will receive information about the printer.
Language Set the language in which to display the HP Embedded Web Server information.
Date and Time Set the date and time or synchronize with a network time server.
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Table 8-2 HP Embedded Web Server General tab (continued)
Menu Description
Energy Settings Set or edit sleep settings for business and non-business hours and wake, sleep, and
holiday events for the printer.
Set which interactions with the printer cause it to wake from sleep mode.
Backup and Restore Create a backup le that contains printer and user data. If necessary, use this le to
restore data to the printer.
Reset Factory Settings Reset printer settings to the factory defaults.
Solution Installer Install third-party software programs that can enhance the printer functionality.
Firmware Upgrade Download and install printer rmware upgrade les.
Quota and Statistics Services Provides connection information about third-party job-statistics services.
Copy/Print tab
Table 8-3 HP Embedded Web Server Copy/Print tab
Menu Description
Retrieve from USB Setup Enable or disable the Print from USB Drive menu on the control panel.
Manage Stored Jobs Enable or disable the ability to store jobs in the printer memory.
Congure job-storage options.
Adjust Paper Types Override the factory-default mode settings if print quality problems occur when using a
specic paper type.
Restrict Color
(Color printers only)
Permit or restrict color printing and copying.
Specify permissions for individual users or for jobs that are sent from specic software
programs.
General Print Settings Congure settings for all print jobs, including copy jobs or received faxes.
Copy Settings Congure the default options for copy jobs.
Manage Trays Congure settings for paper trays.
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Scan/Digital Send tab
Table 8-4 HP Embedded Web Server Scan/Digital Send tab
Menu Description
E-mail Setup Congure the default email settings for digital sending, including the following:
●Settings for the outgoing mail (SMTP) server
●Default settings for E-mail Quick Sets jobs
●Default message settings, such as the "From" address and the subject line
●Settings for digital signatures and encryption
●Settings for email notications
●Default scan settings for email jobs
●Default le settings for email jobs
Save to Network Folder Congure the network folder settings for digital sending, including the following:
●Default settings for Quick Sets jobs saved in a network folder
●Settings for notications
●Default scan settings for jobs saved in a network folder
●Default le settings for jobs saved in a network folder
Save to SharePoint® Congure the Microsoft SharePoint® settings for digital sending, including the following:
●Default settings for Quick Sets jobs saved in a document library on the SharePoint®
site
●Default settings for jobs saved in a document library on the SharePoint® site
Save to USB Setup Congure the USB settings for digital sending, including the following:
●Default settings for Quick Sets jobs saved on a USB ash drive
●Settings for notications
●Default scan settings for jobs saved on a USB ash drive
●Default le settings for jobs saved on a USB ash drive
Contacts Manage contacts, including the following:
●Add email addresses into the printer one at a time.
●Import a large list of frequently-used email addresses on to the printer all at once,
rather than adding them one at a time.
●Export contacts from the printer into a .CSV le on the computer to use as a data
backup, or import the records onto another HP printer.
●Edit email addresses that have already been saved in the printer.
Preferences Congure settings for when the size cannot be detected from the scanner glass.
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Table 8-4 HP Embedded Web Server Scan/Digital Send tab (continued)
Menu Description
E-mail and Save to Network Folder Quick
Setup Wizards
Congure the printer to send scanned images as email attachments.
Congure the printer to save scanned images to network-folder Quick Sets. Quicks Sets
provide easy access to les saved on the network.
Digital Sending Software Setup Congure settings related to using optional Digital Sending software.
Fax tab
Table 8-5 HP Embedded Web Server Fax tab
Menu Description
Fax Send Setup Congure settings for sending faxes, including the following:
●Default settings for outgoing faxes
●Settings for notications
●Default setting for sending faxes using the internal fax modem
●Settings for using a LAN fax service
●Settings for using an Internet fax service
Speed Dials Manage speed dials, including the following:
●Import .CSV les containing email addresses, fax numbers, or user records, so that
they can be accessed on this printer.
●Export email, fax, or user records from the printer into a le on the computer to use
as a data backup, or import the records onto another HP printer.
Fax Receive Setup Congure default print options for incoming faxes, and set up a fax printing schedule.
Fax Archive and Forwarding Enable or disable fax archiving and fax forwarding, and congure basic settings for each:
●Fax archiving is a method to send a copy of all incoming and outgoing faxes to an
email address, a network folder, or an FTP server.
●Fax forwarding is a method to forward incoming faxes to a dierent fax device.
Fax Activity Log Contains a list of the faxes that have been sent from or received by this printer.
Troubleshooting tab
Table 8-6 HP Embedded Web Server Troubleshooting tab
Menu Description
General Troubleshooting Select from a variety of reports and tests to help solve problems with the printer.
Congure settings for Fax, OXPd, and Auto Recovery.
Retrieve Diagnostic Data
NOTE: This item is available only if an
administrator password is set from the
Security tab.
Export printer information to a le that can be useful for detailed problem analysis.
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Table 8-6 HP Embedded Web Server Troubleshooting tab (continued)
Menu Description
Calibration/Cleaning Enable the automatic cleaning feature, create and print the cleaning page, and select an
option to calibrate the printer immediately.
Firmware Upgrade Download and install printer rmware upgrade les.
Reset Factory Settings Reset printer settings to factory defaults.
Security tab
Table 8-7 HP Embedded Web Server Security tab
Menu Description
General Security Settings for general security, including the following:
●Congure an administrator password to restrict access to certain features on the
printer.
●Set PJL password for processing PJL commands.
●Set le system access and rmware upgrade security.
●Enable or disable the Host USB port on the control panel or the USB connectivity
port on the formatter for printing directly from a computer.
●View the status of all security settings.
Access Control Congure access to printer functions for specic individuals or groups, and select the
method individuals use to sign in to the printer.
Protect Stored Data Congure and manage the internal hard drive for the printer. This printer includes an
encrypted hard drive for maximum security.
Congure settings for jobs that are stored on the printer hard drive.
Certicate Management Install and manage security certicates for access to the printer and the network.
Web Service Security Allow resources on this printer to be accessed by web pages from dierent domains. If no
sites are added to the list, then all sites are trusted.
Self Test Verify that the security functions are running according to expected system parameters.
HP Web Services tab
Use the HP Web Services tab to congure and enable HP Web Services for this printer. It is necessary to
Enable HP Web Services to use the HP ePrint feature.
Table 8-8 HP Embedded Web Server HP Web Services tab
Menu Description
Web Services Setup Connect this printer to HP's ePrintCenter on the Web by enabling HP Web Services.
Web Proxy Congure a proxy server if there are issues enabling HP Web Services or connecting the
printer to the Internet.
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Networking tab
Use the Networking tab to congure and secure network settings for the printer when it is connected to an
IP-based network. This tab does not display if the printer is connected to other types of networks.
Table 8-9 HP Embedded Web Server Networking tab
Menu Description
TCP/IP Setting Congure TCP/IP settings for IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
NOTE: The conguration options available depend on the print server model.
Network Settings Congure IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, DLC/LLC, and SNMP settings, depending on the print
server model.
Other Settings Congure general printing protocols and services supported by the print server. The
available options depend on the print server model, but can include rmware update,
LPD queues, USB settings, support information, and refresh rate.
AirPrint Enable, set up, or disable network printing from Apple supported printers.
Select Language Change the language displayed by the HP Embedded Web Server. This page displays if
the Web pages support multiple languages. Optionally, select supported languages
through language-preference settings in the browser.
Settings View and restore current security settings to factory-default values.
Congure security settings using the Security Conguration Wizard.
NOTE: Do not use the Security Conguration Wizard to congure security settings
using network-management applications, such as HP Web Jetadmin.
Authorization Control conguration management and use of this printer, including the following:
●Set or change the administrator password to control access to conguration
parameters.
●Request, install, and manage digital certicates on the HP Jetdirect print server.
●Limit host access to this printer through an Access Control List (ACL) (for selected
print servers on IPv4 networks only).
Mgmt. Protocols Congure and manage security protocols for this printer, including the following:
●Set the security management level for the HP Embedded Web Server, and control
traic over HTTP and HTTPS.
●Congure the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) operation. Enable or
disable the SNMP v1/v2c or SNMP v3 agents on the print server.
●Control access through protocols that may not be secure, such as printing
protocols, print services, discovery protocols, name resolution services, and
conguration-management protocols.
802.1X Authentication Congure 802.1X authentication settings on the Jetdirect print server as required for
client authentication on the network, and reset the 802.1X authentication settings to
factory-default values.
CAUTION: When changing the 802.1X authentication settings; the printer might lose its
connection. To reconnect, it might be necessary to reset the print server to a factory-
default state and reinstall the printer.
IPsec/Firewall View or congure a Firewall policy or an IPsec/Firewall policy (for selected HP Jetdirect
models only).
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Table 8-9 HP Embedded Web Server Networking tab (continued)
Menu Description
Announcement Agent Enable or disable the HP Device Announcement Agent, set the conguration server, and
congure mutual authentication using certicates.
Network Statistics Display network statistics that are collected and stored on the HP Jetdirect print server.
Protocol Info View a list of network-conguration settings on the HP Jetdirect print server for each
protocol.
Conguration Page View the HP Jetdirect conguration page, which contains status and conguration
information.
Other Links list
NOTE: Congure which links display in the Other Links list by using the Edit Other Links menu on the
General tab. The following are the default links.
Table 8-10 HP Embedded Web Server Other Links list
Menu Description
Product Support Connect to the support site for the printer to search for help on various topics.
Shop for Supplies Connect to the HP SureSupply Web site for information on purchasing original HP
supplies, such as toner cartridges and paper.
HP Instant Support Connect to the HP Web site to nd solutions to printer problems.
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Advanced conguration with HP Utility for OS X
Use the HP Utility to check printer status or to view or change printer settings from the computer.
Use the HP Utility when the printer is connected with a USB cable or is connected to a TCP/IP-based network.
Open HP Utility
1. At the computer, open the System Preferences menu, and then click Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or
Printers & Scanners.
2. Select the printer in the list.
3. Click the Options & Supplies button.
4. Click the Utility tab.
5. Click the Open Printer Utility button.
HP Utility features
The HP Utility toolbar includes these items:
●Devices: Click this button to show or hide Mac products found by the HP Utility.
●All Settings: Click this button to return to the HP Utility main view.
●HP Support: Click this button to open a browser and go to the HP support Web site.
●Supplies: Click this button to open the HP SureSupply Web site.
●Registration: Click this button to open the HP registration Web site.
●Recycling: Click this button to open the HP Planet Partners Recycling Program Web site.
HP Utility consists of pages that are opened by clicking in the All Settings list. The following table describes
the tasks available with HP Utility.
Item Description
Supplies Status Shows the printer supplies status and provides links for ordering supplies online.
Device Information Shows information about the currently selected printer.
File Upload Transfers les from the computer to the printer.
Upload Fonts Transfers font les from the computer to the printer.
HP Connected Accesses the HP Connected Web site.
Update Firmware Transfers a rmware update le to the printer.
NOTE: This option is available only after you open the View menu and select the Show
Advanced Options item.
Commands Sends special characters or print commands to the printer after the print job.
NOTE: This option is available only after you open the View menu and select the Show
Advanced Options item.
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Item Description
Supplies Management Congures how the printer should behave when supplies are nearing the end of their estimated
life.
Trays Conguration Changes the default tray settings.
Output Devices Manages settings for optional output accessories.
Duplex Mode Turns on the automatic two-sided printing mode.
Economode & Toner Density Congures settings to conserve toner.
E-mail Alerts Congures automatic email alerts for certain printer conditions, such as when supplies need to
be replaced, trays are empty, doors are open, or a paper jam has occurred.
Resolution Sets the default print resolution.
Protect Direct Ports Disables printing over USB or parallel ports.
Stored Jobs Manages print jobs that are stored on the printer hard disk.
Network Settings Congures the network settings, such as the IPv4 and IPv6 settings.
Additional Settings Provides access to the HP Embedded Web Server.
Scan to E-mail Opens the HP Embedded Web Server page for conguring settings for scanning to email.
NOTE: USB connections are not supported.
Scan to Network Folder Opens the HP Embedded Web Server page for conguring settings for scanning to a network
folder.
NOTE: USB connections are not supported.
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Congure IP network settings
●Printer sharing disclaimer
●View or change network settings
●Rename the printer on a network
●Manually congure IPv4 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel
●Manually congure IPv6 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel
●Link speed and duplex settings
Printer sharing disclaimer
HP does not support peer-to-peer networking, as the feature is a function of Microsoft operating systems and
not of the HP printer drivers. Go to Microsoft at www.microsoft.com.
View or change network settings
Use the HP Embedded Web Server to view or change IP conguration settings.
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):
a. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Network button to display the IP
address or host name.
b. Open a Web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it
displays on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS
opens.
NOTE: If the Web browser displays a There is a problem with this website’s security certicate
message when attempting to open the EWS, click Continue to this website (not recommended).
Choosing Continue to this website (not recommended) will not harm the computer while
navigating within the EWS for the HP printer.
2. Click the Networking tab to obtain network information. Change settings as needed.
Rename the printer on a network
To rename the printer on a network so that it can be uniquely identied, use the HP Embedded Web Server.
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):
a. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Network button to display the IP
address or host name.
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b. Open a Web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it
displays on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS
opens.
NOTE: If the Web browser displays a There is a problem with this website’s security certicate
message when attempting to open the EWS, click Continue to this website (not recommended).
Choosing Continue to this website (not recommended) will not harm the computer while
navigating within the EWS for the HP printer.
2. Open the General tab.
3. On the Device Information page, the default printer name is in the Device Name eld. You can change
this name to uniquely identify this printer.
NOTE: Completing the other elds on this page is optional.
4. Click the Apply button to save the changes.
Manually congure IPv4 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel
Use the control-panel Administration menus to manually set an IPv4 address, subnet mask, and default
gateway.
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
●Network Settings
●Jetdirect Menu
●TCP/IP
●IPV 4 Settings
●Cong Method
3. Select the Manual option, and then touch the Save button.
4. Open the Manual Settings menu.
5. Touch the IP Address, Subnet Mask, or Default Gateway option.
6. Touch the rst eld to open a keypad. Enter the correct digits for the eld, and then touch the OK button.
7. Repeat the process for each eld, and then touch the Save button.
Manually congure IPv6 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel
Use the control-panel Administration menus to manually set an IPv6 address.
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. To enable manual conguration, open the following menus:
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●Network Settings
●Jetdirect Menu
●TCP/IP
●IPV 6 Settings
●Address
●Manual Settings
●Enable
3. Select the On option, and then touch the Save button.
4. To congure the address, touch the Address button and then touch the eld to open a keypad.
5. Use the keypad to enter the address, and then touch the OK button.
6. Touch the Save button.
Link speed and duplex settings
NOTE: This information applies only to Ethernet networks. It does not apply to wireless networks.
The link speed and communication mode of the print server must match the network hub. For most
situations, leave the printer in automatic mode. Incorrect changes to the link speed and duplex settings might
prevent the printer from communicating with other network devices. To make changes, use the printer
control panel.
NOTE: The printer setting must match the setting for the network device (a network hub, switch, gateway,
router, or computer).
NOTE: Making changes to these settings causes the printer to turn o and then on. Make changes only
when the printer is idle.
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
●Network Settings
●Jetdirect Menu
●Link Speed
3. Select one of the following options:
●Auto: The print server automatically congures itself for the highest link speed and communication
mode allowed on the network.
●10T Half: 10 megabytes per second (Mbps), half-duplex operation
●10T Full: 10 Mbps, full-duplex operation
●10T Auto: 10 Mbps, automatic-duplex operation
●100TX Half: 100 Mbps, half-duplex operation
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●100TX Full: 100 Mbps, full-duplex operation
●100TX Auto: 100 Mbps, automatic-duplex operation
●1000T Full: 1000 Mbps, full-duplex operation
4. Touch the Save button. The printer turns o and then on.
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Printer security features
Introduction
The printer includes several security features to restrict who has access to conguration settings, to secure
data, and to prevent access to valuable hardware components.
●Security statements
●Assign an administrator password
●IP Security
●Lock the formatter
●Encryption support: HP High Performance Secure Hard Disks
Security statements
The printer supports security standards and recommended protocols that help you keep the printer secure,
protect critical information on your network, and simplify the way you monitor and maintain the printer.
Assign an administrator password
Assign an administrator password for access to the printer and the HP Embedded Web Server so that
unauthorized users cannot change the printer settings.
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):
a. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Network button to display the IP
address or host name.
b. Open a Web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it
displays on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS
opens.
NOTE: If the Web browser displays a There is a problem with this website’s security certicate
message when attempting to open the EWS, click Continue to this website (not recommended).
Choosing Continue to this website (not recommended) will not harm the computer while
navigating within the EWS for the HP printer.
2. Click the Security tab.
3. Open the General Security menu.
4. In the area labeled Set the Local Administrator Password, enter the name to associate with the
password in the Username eld.
5. Enter the password in the New Password eld, and then enter it again in the Verify Password eld.
NOTE: To change an existing password, rst enter the existing password in the Old Password eld.
6. Click the Apply button.
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NOTE: Make note of the password and store it in a safe place.
Some features on the printer control panel can be secured so that unauthorized people cannot use them.
When a feature is secured, the printer prompts you to sign in before you can use it. You can also sign in
without waiting for a prompt by selecting Sign In from the printer control panel.
Typically, the credentials for signing in to the printer are the same as for signing in to the network. Consult the
network administrator for this printer if you have questions about which credentials to use.
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, select Sign In.
2. Follow the prompts to enter the credentials.
NOTE: To maintain security for the printer, select Sign Out when you have nished using the printer.
IP Security
IP Security (IPsec) is a set of protocols that control IP-based network traic to and from the printer. IPsec
provides host-to-host authentication, data integrity, and encryption of network communications.
For printers that are connected to the network and have an HP Jetdirect print server, you can congure IPsec
by using the Networking tab in the HP Embedded Web Server.
Lock the formatter
The formatter has a slot that you can use to attach a security cable. Locking the formatter prevents someone
from removing valuable components from it.
Encryption support: HP High Performance Secure Hard Disks
The hard disk provides hardware-based encryption so you can securely store sensitive data without impacting
printer performance. This hard disk uses the latest Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and has versatile
time-saving features and robust functionality.
Use the Security menu in the HP Embedded Web Server to congure the disk.
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Energy-conservation settings
Introduction
●Optimize speed or energy usage
●Set the sleep timer and congure the printer to use 1 watt or less of power
●Set the sleep schedule
Optimize speed or energy usage
By default the product stays warm between jobs to optimize speed and print the rst page of jobs faster. To
conserve energy, set the product to cool between jobs. The product has four incremental settings to optimize
for speed or energy usage.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
●General Settings
●Energy Settings
●Optimum Speed/Energy Usage
3. Select the option that you want to use, and then touch the Save button.
NOTE: The default setting is Faster rst page.
Set the sleep timer and congure the printer to use 1 watt or less of power
The printer has several options for the energy-saving sleep timer feature. The time delay to enter the Sleep/
Auto O state is adjustable, and the power usage during the Sleep/Auto O state varies according to selection
for the wake option.
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
●General Settings
●Energy Settings
●Sleep Timer Settings
3. Select Sleep /Auto O After, enter the appropriate time period, and then touch the Save button.
NOTE: In the European Union the Sleep/Auto O After or Sleep /Auto O After Inactivity option is
always enabled, and no checkbox is available to turn it o.
NOTE: The sleep-mode default time is 0 minutes. The printer enters sleep mode immediately after
each job completes.
4. Select one of the Wake/Auto On to These Events options.
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●All events: The printer wakes when it receives any print job (through the USB port, network port, or
wireless connection), or when someone presses a button on the control panel, or opens any door
or tray.
●Network port: The printer wakes when it receives a print job sent through the network port, or
when someone presses a button on the control panel, or opens any door or tray. With this setting,
the printer uses 1 watt or less of power while in the Sleep/Auto O state.
NOTE: When a print job is sent over network during sleep, the printer wakes and prints the job,
but the control panel stays dimmed.
●Power button only: The printer wakes only when someone presses the power button. With this
setting, the printer uses 1 watt or less of power while in the Sleep/Auto O state.
Set the sleep schedule
Use the Sleep Schedule feature to congure the printer to automatically wake or go into Sleep/Auto O mode
at specic times on specic days of the week.
NOTE: Congure the date and time settings before setting the Sleep Schedule feature.
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
●General Settings
●Date/Time Settings
3. Open the Date/Time Format menu and congure the following settings:
●Date Format
●Time Format
4. Touch the Save button.
5. Open the Date/Time menu and congure the following settings:
●Date/Time
●Time Zone
If you are in an area that uses daylight savings time, select the Adjust for Daylight Savings box.
6. Touch the Save button.
7. Touch the back-arrow button to return to the Administration screen.
8. Open the following menus:
●General Settings
●Energy Settings
●Sleep Schedule
9. Touch the Add button, and then select the type of event to schedule: Wake or Sleep.
10. Congure the following settings:
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●Time
●Event Days
11. Touch the OK button, and then touch the Save button.
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HP Web Jetadmin
HP Web Jetadmin is an award-winning, industry-leading tool for eiciently managing a wide variety of
networked HP products, including printers, multifunction printers, and digital senders. This single solution
allows you to remotely install, monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and secure your printing and imaging
environment — ultimately increasing business productivity by helping you save time, control costs, and
protect your investment.
HP Web Jetadmin upgrades are periodically made available to provide support for specic product features.
Go to www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin for more information.
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Software and rmware updates
HP regularly updates features that are available in the printer rmware. To take advantage of the most
current features, update the printer rmware. Download the most recent rmware update le from the Web:
Go to www.hp.com/support/colorljM577MFP. Click Drivers & Software.
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9 Solve problems
●Customer support
●Control panel help system
●Reset factory settings
●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 image quality
●Improve scan image quality
●Improve fax image quality
●Solve wired 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/colorljM577MFP.
HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:
●Install and congure
●Learn and use
●Solve problems
●Download software and rmware updates
●Join support forums
●Find warranty and regulatory information
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Customer support
Get telephone support for your country/region
Have the printer name, serial number, date of purchase, and
problem description ready
Country/region phone numbers are on the yer that was in the
box with the printer or at www.hp.com/support/.
Get 24-hour Internet support, and download software utilities
and drivers
www.hp.com/support/colorljM577MFP
Order additional HP service or maintenance agreements www.hp.com/go/carepack
Register the printer www.register.hp.com
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Control panel help system
The printer has a built-in Help system that explains how to use each screen. To open the Help system, touch
the Help button in the upper-right corner of the screen.
For some screens, the Help opens to a global menu where you can search for specic topics. You can browse
through the menu structure by touching the buttons in the menu.
Some Help screens include animations that show specic procedures, such as clearing paper jams.
If the printer alerts of an error or warning, touch the Help button to open a message that describes the
problem. The message also contains instructions to help solve the problem.
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Reset factory settings
Introduction
Use one of the following methods to restore the printer to the original settings from the factory.
NOTE: Resetting factory settings sets most of the printer settings to their factory defaults. However, some
settings are not changed, such as language, date, time, and some network conguration settings.
Method one: Reset factory settings from the printer control panel
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
●General Settings
●Reset Factory Settings
3. A verication message advises that completing the reset function might result in loss of data. Select
Reset to complete the process.
NOTE: The printer restarts automatically after the reset operation completes.
Method two: Reset factory settings from the HP Embedded Web Server (network-
connected printers only)
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):
a. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Network button to display the IP
address or host name.
b. Open a Web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it
displays on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS
opens.
NOTE: If the Web browser displays a There is a problem with this website’s security certicate
message when attempting to open the EWS, click Continue to this website (not recommended).
Choosing Continue to this website (not recommended) will not harm the computer while
navigating within the EWS for the HP printer.
2. Open the General tab.
3. On the left side of the screen, click Reset Factory Settings.
4. Click the Reset button.
NOTE: The printer restarts automatically after the reset operation completes.
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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.
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.
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and select Supplies.
2. Open the following menus:
●Manage Supplies
●Supply Settings
●Black Cartridge or Color Cartridges
●Very Low Settings
3. Select one of the following options:
●Select the Stop option to set the printer to stop printing when the cartridge reaches the Very Low
threshold.
●Select the Prompt to continue option to set the printer to stop printing when the cartridge reaches
the Very Low threshold. You can acknowledge the prompt or replace the cartridge to resume
printing.
●Select the Continue option to set the printer to alert you that the cartridge is very low, and to
continue printing beyond the Very Low setting without interaction. This can result in
unsatisfactory print quality.
For products with fax capability
When the printer is set to the Stop or Prompt to continue option, there is some risk that faxes will not print
when the printer resumes printing. This can occur if the printer has received more faxes than the memory can
hold while the printer is waiting.
The printer can print faxes without interruption when it passes the Very Low threshold if you select the
Continue option for the toner cartridge, but print quality might degrade.
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Order supplies
Order supplies and paper www.hp.com/go/suresupply
Order through service or support providers Contact an HP-authorized service or support provider.
Order using the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) To access, in a supported Web browser on your computer, enter
the printer IP address or host name in the address/URL eld. The
EWS contains a link to the HP SureSupply Web site, which provides
options for purchasing Original HP supplies.
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Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds
Introduction
The following solutions can help solve problems if the printer is not picking up paper from the tray or is
picking up multiple sheets of paper at one time. Either of these situations can result in paper jams.
●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.
1. Open the printer and remove any jammed sheets of paper. Verify that no torn remnants of paper remain
inside the printer.
2. Load the tray with the correct size of paper for the job.
3. Make sure the paper size and type are set correctly on the printer control panel.
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4. Make sure the paper guides in the tray are adjusted correctly for the size of paper. Adjust the guides to
the appropriate indentation in the tray. The arrow on the tray guide should line up exactly with the
marking on the tray.
NOTE: Do not adjust the paper guides tightly against the paper stack. Adjust them to the indentations
or markings in the tray.
The following images show examples of the paper-size indentations in the trays for various printers.
Most HP printers have markings similar to these.
Figure 9-1 Size markings for Tray 1 or the multipurpose tray
Figure 9-2 Size markings for cassette trays
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5. Verify that the humidity in the room is within specications for this printer and that paper is being
stored in unopened packages. Most reams of paper are sold in moisture-proof wrapping to keep paper
dry.
In high-humidity environments, paper at the top of the stack in the tray can absorb moisture, and it
might have a wavy or uneven appearance. If this happens, remove the top 5 to 10 sheets of paper from
the stack.
In low-humidity environments, excess static electricity can cause sheets of paper to stick together. If
this happens, remove the paper from the tray, and ex the stack by holding it at each end and bringing
the ends up to form a U shape. Then, rotate the ends down to reverse the U shape. Next, hold each side
of the stack of paper, and repeat this process. This process releases individual sheets without
introducing static electricity. Straighten the paper stack against a table before returning it to the tray.
Figure 9-3 Technique for exing the paper stack
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6. Check the printer control panel to see if it is displaying a prompt to feed the paper manually. Load paper,
and continue.
7. The rollers above the tray might be contaminated. Clean the rollers with a lint-free cloth dampened with
warm water. Use distilled water, if it is available.
CAUTION: Do not spray water directly on to the printer. Instead, spray water on the cloth or dab the
cloth in water and wring it out before cleaning the rollers.
The following image shows examples of the roller location for various printers.
Figure 9-4 Roller locations for Tray 1 or the multipurpose tray
The printer picks up multiple sheets of paper
If the printer picks up multiple sheets of paper from the tray, try these solutions.
1. Remove the stack of paper from the tray and ex it, rotate it 180 degrees, and ip it over. Do not fan the
paper. Return the stack of paper to the tray.
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NOTE: Fanning the paper introduces static electricity. Instead of fanning the paper, ex the stack by
holding it at each end and bringing the ends up to form a U shape. Then, rotate the ends down to reverse
the U shape. Next, hold each side of the stack of paper, and repeat this process. This process releases
individual sheets without introducing static electricity. Straighten the paper stack against a table before
returning it to the tray.
Figure 9-5 Technique for exing the paper stack
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2. Use only paper that meets HP specications for this printer.
3. Verify that the humidity in the room is within specications for this printer, and that paper is being
stored in unopened packages. Most reams of paper are sold in moisture-proof wrapping to keep paper
dry.
In high-humidity environments, paper at the top of the stack in the tray can absorb moisture, and it
might have a wavy or uneven appearance. If this happens, remove the top 5 to 10 sheets of paper from
the stack.
In low-humidity environments, excess static electricity can cause sheets of paper to stick together. If
this happens, remove the paper from the tray, and ex the stack as described above.
4. Use paper that is not wrinkled, folded, or damaged. If necessary, use paper from a dierent package.
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5. Make sure the tray is not overlled by checking the stack-height markings inside the tray. If it is
overlled, 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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6. Make sure the paper guides in the tray are adjusted correctly for the size of paper. Adjust the guides to
the appropriate indentation in the tray. The arrow on the tray guide should line up exactly with the
marking on the tray.
NOTE: Do not adjust the paper guides tightly against the paper stack. Adjust them to the indentations
or markings in the tray.
The following images show examples of the paper-size indentations in the trays for various printers.
Most HP printers have markings similar to these.
Figure 9-8 Size markings for Tray 1 or the multipurpose tray
Figure 9-9 Size markings for cassette trays
7. Make sure the printing environment is within recommended specications.
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The document feeder jams, skews, or picks up multiple sheets of paper
NOTE: This information applies to MFP printers only.
●The original might have something on it, such as staples or self-adhesive notes, that must be removed.
●Check that all rollers are in place and that the roller-access cover inside the document feeder is closed.
●Make sure that the top document-feeder cover is closed.
●The pages might not be placed correctly. Straighten the pages and adjust the paper guides to center the
stack.
●The paper guides must be touching the sides of the paper stack to work correctly. Make sure that the
paper stack is straight and the guides are against the paper stack.
●The document feeder input tray or output bin might contain more than the maximum number of pages.
Make sure the paper stack ts below the guides in the input tray, and remove pages from the output bin.
●Verify that there are no pieces of paper, staples, paper clips, or other debris in the paper path.
●Clean the document-feeder rollers and the separation pad. Use compressed air or a clean, lint-free cloth
moistened with warm water. If misfeeds still occur, replace the rollers.
●From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Supplies button. Check the
status of the document-feeder kit, and replace it if necessary.
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Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder
Follow these steps if the document feeder does not pick up pages correctly or produces skewed output.
1. Lift the document-feeder latch.
2. Open the document-feeder cover.
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3. Remove any visible lint or dust from each of the
feed rollers and the separation pad using
compressed air or a clean lint-free cloth
moistened with warm water.
4. Close the document-feeder cover.
NOTE: Verify that the latch on the top of the
document-feeder cover is completely closed.
If the problem persists, check the document feeder separation pad and rollers for damage or wear, and
replace them if necessary.
NOTE: New rollers have a rough surface. As rollers wear, they become smooth.
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Clear paper jams
Introduction
The following information includes instructions for clearing paper jams from the printer.
●Jam locations
●Auto-navigation for clearing jams
●Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams?
●Clear paper jams in the document feeder
●Clear paper jams in Tray 1
●Clear paper jams in Tray 2
●Clear paper jams in the optional 550-sheet trays
●Clear paper jams in the right door and the fuser area
●Clear paper jams in the output bin
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Jam locations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1 Document feeder
2 Right door and fuser area
3 Tray 1
4 Lower-right door
5 Optional 550-sheet trays
6 Tray 2
7 Output bin
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Auto-navigation for clearing jams
The auto-navigation feature assists in clearing jams by providing step-by-step instructions on the control
panel. When you complete a step, the printer displays instructions for the next step until you have completed
all steps in the procedure.
Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams?
To reduce the number of paper jams, try these solutions.
1. Use only paper that meets HP specications for this printer.
2. Use paper that is not wrinkled, folded, or damaged. If necessary, use paper from a dierent package.
3. Use paper that has not previously been printed or copied on.
4. Make sure the tray is not overlled. If it is, remove the entire stack of paper from the tray, straighten the
stack, and then return some of the paper to the tray.
5. Make sure the paper guides in the tray are adjusted correctly for the size of paper. Adjust the guides so
they are touching the paper stack without bending it.
6. Make sure that the tray is fully inserted in the printer.
7. If you are printing on heavy, embossed, or perforated paper, use the manual feed feature and feed
sheets one at a time.
8. Open the Trays menu on the printer control panel. Verify that the tray is congured correctly for the
paper type and size.
9. Make sure the printing environment is within recommended specications.
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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.
1. Lift the latch to release the document-feeder
cover.
2. Open the document-feeder cover.
3.Remove any jammed paper.
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4. Lift the document-feeder input tray.
5. Remove any jammed paper.
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6. Lower the document-feeder input tray.
7. Close the document-feeder cover.
NOTE: Verify that the latch on the top of the
document-feeder cover is completely closed.
NOTE: To avoid jams, make sure the guides in the document-feeder input tray are adjusted against the
document, without bending the document. To copy narrow documents, use the atbed scanner. Remove all
staples and paper clips from original documents.
NOTE: Original documents that are printed on heavy, glossy paper can jam more frequently than originals
that are printed on plain paper.
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Clear paper jams in Tray 1
Use the following procedure to check for paper in all possible jam locations related to Tray 1. When a jam
occurs, the control panel displays an animation that assists in clearing the jam.
1. If most of the sheet of paper is visible in the tray,
slowly pull the jammed paper out of the printer.
Make sure that the entire sheet is removed. If it
tears, continue with the following steps to nd
the remnants.
If most of the sheet of paper has been pulled
inside the printer, continue with the following
steps.
2. Lift the latch on the right door to release it.
3. Open the right door.
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4. If jammed paper is present, gently pull it out.
5. Close the right door.
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Clear paper jams in Tray 2
Use the following procedure to check for paper in all possible jam locations related to Tray 2. When a jam
occurs, the control panel displays an animation that assists in clearing the jam.
1. Lift the latch on the right door to release it.
2. Open the right door.
3. Gently pull out any jammed paper from the pick
up area.
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4. Close the transfer assembly.
5. Push down on the green levers to release the
jam-access cover.
6. Gently pull out any jammed paper. If the paper
tears, make sure to remove all remnants.
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7. Close the jam-access cover, and then lower the
transfer assembly.
8. Pull the tray completely out of the printer by
pulling and lifting it up slightly.
9. Remove any jammed or damaged sheets of
paper. Verify that the tray is not overlled and
that the paper guides are adjusted correctly.
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10. Remove any paper from the feed rollers inside
the printer. First pull the paper to the left to
release it, and then pull it forward to remove it.
11. Reinsert and close the tray.
12. Close the right door.
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Clear paper jams in the optional 550-sheet trays
Use the following procedure to check for paper in all possible jam locations related to the optional 550-sheet
paper feeders. When a jam occurs, the control panel displays an animation that assists in clearing the jam.
1. Open the lower-right door.
2. Gently pull out any jammed paper.
3. Pull the tray completely out of the printer by
pulling and lifting it up slightly.
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4. Remove any jammed or damaged sheets of
paper. Verify that the tray is not overlled and
that the paper guides are adjusted correctly.
5. Remove any paper from the feed rollers inside
the printer. First pull the paper to the left to
release it, and then pull it forward to remove it.
6. Close the lower-right door.
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7. Reinsert and close the tray.
8. Open the right door.
9. Gently pull out any jammed paper from the pick
up area.
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10. Close the transfer assembly.
11. Push down on the green levers to release the
jam-access cover.
12. Gently pull out any jammed paper. If the paper
tears, make sure to remove all remnants.
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13. Close the jam-access cover, and then lower the
transfer assembly.
14. Close the right door.
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Clear paper jams in the right door and the fuser area
Use the following procedure to check for paper in all possible jam locations inside the right door. When a jam
occurs, the control panel displays an animation that assists in clearing the jam.
CAUTION: The fuser can be hot while the printer is in use. Wait for the fuser to cool before handling it.
1. Lift the latch on the right door to release it.
2. Open the right door.
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3. Gently pull out any jammed paper from the pick
up area.
4. Close the transfer assembly.
5. Push down on the green levers to release the
jam-access cover.
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6. Gently pull out any jammed paper. If the paper
tears, make sure to remove all remnants.
7. Close the jam-access cover, and then lower the
transfer assembly.
8. If paper is visible entering the bottom of the
fuser, gently pull downward to remove it.
CAUTION: Do not touch the foam on the
transfer roller. Contaminants can aect print
quality.
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9. If paper is jammed as it enters the output bin,
gently pull the paper out to remove it.
10. Paper could be jammed inside the fuser where it
would not be visible. Grasp the fuser handles, lift
up slightly, and then pull straight out to remove
the fuser.
CAUTION: The fuser can be hot while the printer
is in use. Wait for the fuser to cool before
handling it.
11. Open the jam-access door. If paper is jammed
inside the fuser, gently pull it straight up to
remove it. If the paper tears, remove all paper
fragments.
CAUTION: Even if the body of the fuser has
cooled, the rollers that are inside could still be
hot. Do not touch the fuser rollers until they have
cooled.
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2
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12. Close the jam-access door, and push the fuser
completely into the printer until it clicks into
place.
13. Check for jammed paper in the duplex path inside
the right door, and remove any jammed paper.
14. Close the right door.
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Clear paper jams in the output bin
Use the following procedure to clear jams in the output bin. When a jam occurs, the control panel displays an
animation that assists in clearing the jam.
1. If paper is visible in the output bin, grasp the
leading edge and remove it.
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Improve print quality
Introduction
●Print from a dierent 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
●Adjust color settings (Windows)
●Print and interpret the print quality page
●Calibrate the printer to align the colors
●Try a dierent 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 dierent software program
Try printing from a dierent software program. If the page prints correctly, the problem is with the software
program from which you were printing.
Check the paper-type setting for the print job
Check the paper type setting when printing from a software program and the printed pages have smears,
fuzzy or dark print, curled paper, scattered dots of toner, loose toner, or small areas of missing toner.
Check the paper type setting (Windows)
1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the printer, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.
3. Click the Paper/Quality tab.
4. From the Paper Type drop-down list, click the More... option.
5. Expand the list of Type is: options.
6. Expand the category of paper types that best describes your paper.
7. Select the option for the type of paper you are using, and click the OK button.
8. Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box. In the Print dialog box, click the OK
button to print the job.
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Check the paper type setting (OS X)
1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.
2. In the Printer menu, select the printer.
3. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Open the menus drop-down list, and then
click the Finishing menu.
4. Select a type from the Media Type drop-down list.
5. Click the Print button.
Check toner-cartridge status
Follow these steps to check the estimated life remaining in the toner cartridges and if applicable, the status
of other replaceable maintenance parts.
Step one: Print the supplies status page
1. Press the Home button on the printer control panel.
2. Select Supplies.
3. The status of all supply items is listed on the screen.
4. To print a report of the status of all supply items, including the genuine HP part number for reordering
the supply, select Manage Supplies, and then select Print Supplies Status.
Step two: Check supplies status
1. Look at the supplies status report to check the percent of life remaining for the toner cartridges and if
applicable, the status of other replaceable maintenance parts.
Print quality problems can occur when using a toner cartridge that is at its estimated end of life. The
supplies status page indicates when a supply level is very low. After an HP supply has reached the very
low threshold, HP’s premium protection warranty on that supply has ended.
The toner cartridge does not need to be replaced now unless the print quality is no longer acceptable.
Consider having a replacement available to install when print quality is no longer acceptable.
If you determine that you need to replace a toner cartridge or other replaceable maintenance parts, the
supplies status page lists the genuine HP part numbers.
2. Check to see if you are using a genuine HP cartridge.
A genuine HP toner cartridge has the words “HP” or “Hewlett-Packard” on it, or has the HP logo on it. For
more information on identifying HP cartridges go to www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.
Clean the printer
Print a cleaning page
During the printing process paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer and can cause
print-quality issues such as toner specks or spatter, smears, streaks, lines, or repeating marks.
Follow these steps to clean the printer's paper path.
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1. Press the Home button on the printer control panel.
2. Select Device Maintenance.
3. Select Calibration/Cleaning, and then select Cleaning Page to print the page.
A Cleaning message displays on the printer control panel. The cleaning process takes a few minutes to
complete. Do not turn the printer o until the cleaning process has nished. When it is nished, discard
the printed page.
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 aect
performance. Use the following procedure to clean the scanner if the printed pages have streaks, unwanted
lines, black dots, poor print quality, or unclear text.
1. Press the power button to turn the printer o,
and then disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet.
2. Open the scanner lid.
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3. Clean the scanner glass, the document feeder
strips, and the white plastic backing with a soft
cloth or sponge that has been moistened with
nonabrasive glass cleaner.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone,
benzene, ammonia, ethyl alcohol, or carbon
tetrachloride on any part of the printer; these can
damage the printer. Do not place liquids directly
on the glass or platen. They might seep and
damage the printer.
NOTE: If you are having trouble with streaks on
copies when you are using the document feeder,
be sure to clean the small strip of glass on the left
side of the scanner.
4. Dry the glass and white plastic parts with a
chamois or a cellulose sponge to prevent
spotting.
5. Connect the power cable to an outlet, and then
press the power button to turn the printer on.
Visually inspect the toner cartridge
Follow these steps to inspect each toner cartridge.
1. Remove the toner cartridge from the printer.
2. Check the memory chip for damage.
3. Examine the surface of the green imaging drum.
CAUTION: Do not touch the imaging drum. Fingerprints on the imaging drum can cause print-quality
problems.
4. If you see any scratches, ngerprints, or other damage on the imaging drum, replace the toner cartridge.
5. Reinstall the toner cartridge, and print a few pages to see if the problem has resolved.
Check paper and the printing environment
Step one: Use paper that meets HP specications
Some print-quality problems arise from using paper that does not meet HP specications.
●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.
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●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 aect 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 specications.
●Do not place the printer in a conned space, such as a cabinet.
●Place the printer on a sturdy, level surface.
●Remove anything that is blocking the vents on the printer. The printer requires good air ow on all sides,
including the top.
●Protect the printer from airborne debris, dust, steam, grease, or other elements that can leave residue
inside the printer.
Step three: Set the individual tray alignment
Follow these steps when text or images are not centered or aligned correctly on the printed page when
printing from specic trays.
1. Press the Home button on the printer control panel.
2. Open the following menus:
●Administration
●General Settings
●Print Quality
●Image Registration
3. Select the tray to adjust.
4. Select Print Test Page, and then follow the instructions on the printed pages.
5. Select Print Test Page again to verify the results, and then make further adjustments if necessary.
6. Touch the Save button to save the new settings.
Adjust color settings (Windows)
When printing from a software program, follow these steps if colors on the printed page to not match colors
on the computer screen, or if the colors on the printed page are not satisfactory.
Change the color theme
1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the printer, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.
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3. Click the Color tab.
4. Select the HP EasyColor check box to clear it.
5. Select a color theme from the Color Themes drop-down list.
●Default (sRGB): This theme sets the printer to print RGB data in raw device mode. When using this
theme, manage color in the software program or in the operating system for correct rendering.
●Vivid (sRGB): The printer increases the color saturation in the midtones. Use this theme when
printing business graphics.
●Photo (sRGB): The printer interprets RGB color as if it were printed as a photograph using a digital
mini lab. The printer renders deeper, more saturated colors dierently than with the Default (sRBG)
theme. Use this theme when printing photos.
●Photo (Adobe RGB 1998): Use this theme with printing digital photos that use the AdobeRGB color
space rather than sRGB. Turn o color management in the software program when using this
theme.
●None: No color theme is used.
●Custom Prole: Select this option to use a custom input prole to accurately control color output
(for example, to emulate a specic HP Color LaserJet printer). Download custom proles from
www.hp.com.
6. Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box. In the Print dialog box, click the OK
button to print the job.
Change the color options
1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the printer, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.
3. Click the Color tab.
4. Select the HP EasyColor check box to clear it.
5. Click the Automatic or Manual setting.
●Automatic setting: Select this setting for most color print jobs
●Manual setting: Select this setting to adjust the color settings independently from other settings.
Click the Settings button to open the manual color-adjusment window.
NOTE: Changing color settings manually can impact output. HP recommends that only color
graphics experts change these settings.
6. Click the Print in Grayscale option to print a color document in black and shades of gray. Use this option
to print color documents for photocopying or faxing. Also use this option to print draft copies or to save
color toner.
7. Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box. In the Print dialog box, click the OK
button to print the job.
Print and interpret the print quality page
Use the print-quality-troubleshooting pages to help diagnose and solve color print-quality problems.
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1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
●Troubleshooting
●Print Quality Pages
●Print PQ Troubleshooting Pages
3. Touch the Print button to print the page.
Follow the instructions on the print-quality troubleshooting procedure page.
Calibrate the printer to align the colors
Calibration is a printer function that optimizes print quality.
Follow these steps to resolve print-quality problems such as misaligned color, colored shadows, blurry
graphics, or other print-quality issues.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Device Maintenance button.
2. Open the following menus:
●Calibration/Cleaning
●Full Calibration
3. Touch the Start button to start the calibration process.
A Calibrating message will display on the product control panel. The calibration process takes a few
minutes to complete. Do not turn the product o until the calibration process has nished.
4. Wait while the product calibrates, and then try printing again.
Try a dierent print driver
Try a dierent print driver when printing from a software program and the printed pages have unexpected
lines in graphics, missing text, missing graphics, incorrect formatting, or substituted fonts.
Download any of the following drivers from the HP Web site: www.hp.com/support/colorljM577MFP.
HP PCL.6 driver
HP PCL 6 driver
HP PCL-6 driver
●Provided as the default driver on the printer CD. This driver is automatically
installed unless you select a dierent one.
●Recommended for all Windows environments
●Provides the overall best speed, print quality, and printer-feature support for most
users
●Developed to align with the Windows Graphic Device Interface (GDI) for the best
speed in Windows environments
●Might not be fully compatible with third-party and custom software programs that
are based on PCL 5
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HP UPD PS driver ●Recommended for printing with Adobe® software programs or with other highly
graphics-intensive software programs
●Provides support for printing from postscript emulation needs, or for postscript
ash font support
HP UPD PCL 5 ●Recommended for general oice printing in Windows environments
●Compatible with previous PCL versions and older HP LaserJet printers
●The best choice for printing from third-party or custom software programs
●The best choice when operating with mixed environments, which require the printer
to be set to PCL 5 (UNIX, Linux, mainframe)
●Designed for use in corporate Windows environments to provide a single driver for
use with multiple printer models
●Preferred when printing to multiple printer models from a mobile Windows
computer
HP UPD PCL 6 ●Recommended for printing in all Windows environments
●Provides the overall best speed, print quality, and printer feature support for most
users
●Developed to align with Windows Graphic Device Interface (GDI) for best speed in
Windows environments
●Might not be fully compatible with third-party and custom software programs that
are based on PCL 5
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Improve copy image quality
If the printer is having copy quality problems, try the following solutions in the order presented to resolve the
issue.
●Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges
●Calibrate the scanner
●Check the paper settings
●Check the image-adjustment settings
●Optimize copy quality for text or pictures
●Edge-to-edge copying
●Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder
Try these few simple steps rst:
●Use the atbed scanner rather than the document feeder.
●Use high-quality originals.
●When using the document feeder, load the original document into the feeder correctly, using the paper
guides, to avoid unclear or skewed images.
If the problem still exists, try these additional solutions. If they do not x the problem, see “Improve print
quality” for further solutions.
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges
Over time, specks of debris might collect on the scanner glass and white plastic backing, which can aect
performance. Use the following procedure to clean the scanner if the printed pages have streaks, unwanted
lines, black dots, poor print quality, or unclear text.
1. Press the power button to turn the printer o,
and then disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet.
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2. Open the scanner lid.
3. Clean the scanner glass, the document feeder
strips, and the white plastic backing with a soft
cloth or sponge that has been moistened with
nonabrasive glass cleaner.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone,
benzene, ammonia, ethyl alcohol, or carbon
tetrachloride on any part of the printer; these can
damage the printer. Do not place liquids directly
on the glass or platen. They might seep and
damage the printer.
NOTE: If you are having trouble with streaks on
copies when you are using the document feeder,
be sure to clean the small strip of glass on the left
side of the scanner.
4. Dry the glass and white plastic parts with a
chamois or a cellulose sponge to prevent
spotting.
5. Connect the power cable to an outlet, and then
press the power button to turn the printer on.
Calibrate the scanner
If the copied image is not positioned correctly on the page, follow these steps to calibrate the scanner.
NOTE: When using the document feeder, make sure to adjust the guides in the input tray so they are against
the original document.
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Device Maintenance button.
2. Open the following menus:
●Calibration/Cleaning
●Calibrate Scanner
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3. Touch the Next button to start the calibration process. Follow the on-screen prompts.
4. Wait while the printer calibrates, and then try copying again.
Check the paper settings
Follow these steps if copied pages have smears, fuzzy or dark print, curled paper, scattered dots of toner,
loose toner, or areas where toner has dropped out.
Check the paper size and type conguration
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Trays button.
2. Touch the line for the tray that you want to congure, and then touch the Modify button.
3. Select the paper size and paper type from the lists of options.
4. Touch the OK button to save your selection.
Select the tray to use for the copy
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, select Copy.
2. Touch the Paper Selection button.
3. Select the tray that holds the paper that you want to use.
4. Touch the OK button.
NOTE: These settings are temporary. After you have nished the job, the printer returns to the default
settings.
Check the image-adjustment settings
Adjust these additional settings to improve copy quality:
●Sharpness: Clarify or soften the image. For example, increasing the sharpness could make text appear
crisper, but decreasing it could make photos appear smoother.
●Darkness: Increase or decrease the amount of white and black used in colors in scanned images.
●Contrast: Increase or decrease the dierence between the lightest and the darkest color on the page.
●Background Cleanup: Remove faint colors from the background of scanned images. For example, if the
original document is printed on colored paper, use this feature to lighten the background without
aecting the darkness of the image.
●Automatic Tone: Available for Flow printers only. For original documents that have at least 100
characters of text on the page, the printer can detect which edge is the top of the page, and it orients the
scanned images appropriately. If some of the pages are upside-down in relation to the other pages, the
resulting scanned image has all pages right-side-up. If some of the pages have a landscape orientation,
the printer rotates the image so that the top of the page is at the top of the image.
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, select Copy.
2. Touch the Image Adjustment button.
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3. Adjust the sliders to set the levels, and then touch the OK button.
4. Touch the Start button.
NOTE: These settings are temporary. After you have nished the job, the printer returns to the default
settings.
Optimize copy quality for text or pictures
Optimize the copy job for the type of image being copied: text, graphics, or photos.
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, select Copy.
2. Touch the More Options button, and then touch the Optimize Text/Picture button.
3. Select one of the predened options, or touch the Manually adjust button, and then adjust the slider in
the Optimize For area. Touch the OK button.
4. Touch the Start button.
NOTE: These settings are temporary. After you have nished the job, the printer returns to the default
settings.
Edge-to-edge copying
Use this feature to avoid shadows that can appear along the edges of copies when the original document is
printed close to the edges.
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
●Copy Settings
●Edge-To-Edge
3. Select the Edge-To-Edge output option if the original document is printed close to the paper edges.
4. Touch the Save button.
5. Touch the Start button.
Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder
Follow these steps if the document feeder does not pick up pages correctly or produces skewed output.
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1. Lift the document-feeder latch.
2. Open the document-feeder cover.
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3. Remove any visible lint or dust from each of the
feed rollers and the separation pad using
compressed air or a clean lint-free cloth
moistened with warm water.
4. Close the document-feeder cover.
NOTE: Verify that the latch on the top of the
document-feeder cover is completely closed.
If the problem persists, check the document feeder separation pad and rollers for damage or wear, and
replace them if necessary.
NOTE: New rollers have a rough surface. As rollers wear, they become smooth.
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Improve scan image quality
●Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges
●Check the resolution settings
●Check the color settings
●Check the image-adjustment settings
●Optimize scan quality for text or pictures
●Check the output-quality settings
●Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder
Try these few simple steps rst:
●Use the atbed scanner rather than the document feeder.
●Use high-quality originals.
●When using the document feeder, load the original document into the feeder correctly, using the paper
guides, to avoid unclear or skewed images.
If the problem still exists, try these additional solutions. If they do not x the problem, see “Improve print
quality” for further solutions.
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges
Over time, specks of debris might collect on the scanner glass and white plastic backing, which can aect
performance. Use the following procedure to clean the scanner if the printed pages have streaks, unwanted
lines, black dots, poor print quality, or unclear text.
1. Press the power button to turn the printer o,
and then disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet.
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2. Open the scanner lid.
3. Clean the scanner glass, the document feeder
strips, and the white plastic backing with a soft
cloth or sponge that has been moistened with
nonabrasive glass cleaner.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone,
benzene, ammonia, ethyl alcohol, or carbon
tetrachloride on any part of the printer; these can
damage the printer. Do not place liquids directly
on the glass or platen. They might seep and
damage the printer.
NOTE: If you are having trouble with streaks on
copies when you are using the document feeder,
be sure to clean the small strip of glass on the left
side of the scanner.
4. Dry the glass and white plastic parts with a
chamois or a cellulose sponge to prevent
spotting.
5. Connect the power cable to an outlet, and then
press the power button to turn the printer on.
Check the resolution settings
NOTE: Setting the resolution to a high value increases the le size and the scan time.
Follow these steps to adjust the resolution setting:
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the Scan/Digital Send Settings menu.
3. Select the category of scan and send settings that you want to congure.
4. Open the Default Job Options menu.
5. Touch the Resolution button.
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6. Select one of the predened options. Touch the Save button.
7. Touch the Start button.
Check the color settings
Follow these steps to adjust the color setting:
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the Scan/Digital Send Settings menu.
3. Select the category of scan and send settings that you want to congure.
4. Open the Default Job Options menu.
5. Touch the Color/Black button.
6. Select one of the predened options. Touch the Save button.
7. Touch the Start button.
Check the image-adjustment settings
Adjust these additional settings to improve scan quality:
●Sharpness: Clarify or soften the image. For example, increasing the sharpness could make text appear
crisper, but decreasing it could make photos appear smoother.
●Darkness: Increase or decrease the amount of white and black used in colors in scanned images.
●Contrast: Increase or decrease the dierence between the lightest and the darkest color on the page.
●Background Cleanup: Remove faint colors from the background of scanned images. For example, if the
original document is printed on colored paper, use this feature to lighten the background without
aecting the darkness of the image.
●Automatic Tone: Available for Flow printers only. For original documents that have at least 100
characters of text on the page, the printer can detect which edge is the top of the page, and it orients the
scanned images appropriately. If some of the pages are upside-down in relation to the other pages, the
resulting scanned image has all pages right-side-up. If some of the pages have a landscape orientation,
the printer rotates the image so that the top of the page is at the top of the image.
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the Scan/Digital Send Settings menu.
3. Select the category of scan and send settings that you want to congure.
4. Open the Default Job Options menu.
5. Touch the Image Adjustment button.
6. Adjust the sliders to set the levels, and then touch the Save button.
7. Touch the Start button.
NOTE: These settings are temporary. After you have nished the job, the printer returns to the default
settings.
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Optimize scan quality for text or pictures
Optimize the scan job for the type of image being scanned: text, graphics, or photos.
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch one of the buttons for the scan/send features:
●Save to Network Folder
●Save to Device Memory
●Save to USB
●Scan to SharePoint®
2. Touch the More Options button, and then touch the Optimize Text/Picture button.
3. Select one of the predened options, or touch the Manually adjust button, and then adjust the slider in
the Optimize For area. Touch the OK button.
4. Touch the Start button.
NOTE: These settings are temporary. After you have nished the job, the printer returns to the default
settings.
Check the output-quality settings
This setting adjusts the level of compression when saving the le. For the highest quality, select the highest
setting.
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the Scan/Digital Send Settings menu.
3. Select the category of scan and send settings that you want to congure.
4. Open the Default Job Options menu.
5. Touch the Output Quality button.
6. Select one of the predened options, and then touch the Save button.
7. Touch the Start button.
Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder
Follow these steps if the document feeder does not pick up pages correctly or produces skewed output.
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1. Lift the document-feeder latch.
2. Open the document-feeder cover.
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3. Remove any visible lint or dust from each of the
feed rollers and the separation pad using
compressed air or a clean lint-free cloth
moistened with warm water.
4. Close the document-feeder cover.
NOTE: Verify that the latch on the top of the
document-feeder cover is completely closed.
If the problem persists, check the document feeder separation pad and rollers for damage or wear, and
replace them if necessary.
NOTE: New rollers have a rough surface. As rollers wear, they become smooth.
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Improve fax image quality
If the printer is having fax 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 image-adjustment settings
●Optimize fax quality for text or pictures
●Check the error-correction settings
●Check the t-to-page setting
●Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder
●Send to a dierent fax machine
●Check the sender's fax machine
Try these few simple steps rst:
●Use the atbed scanner rather than the document feeder.
●Use high-quality originals.
●When using the document feeder, load the original document into the feeder correctly, using the paper
guides, to avoid unclear or skewed images.
If the problem still exists, try these additional solutions. If they do not x the problem, see “Improve print
quality” for further solutions.
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges
Over time, specks of debris might collect on the scanner glass and white plastic backing, which can aect
performance. Use the following procedure to clean the scanner if the printed pages have streaks, unwanted
lines, black dots, poor print quality, or unclear text.
1. Press the power button to turn the printer o,
and then disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet.
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2. Open the scanner lid.
3. Clean the scanner glass, the document feeder
strips, and the white plastic backing with a soft
cloth or sponge that has been moistened with
nonabrasive glass cleaner.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone,
benzene, ammonia, ethyl alcohol, or carbon
tetrachloride on any part of the printer; these can
damage the printer. Do not place liquids directly
on the glass or platen. They might seep and
damage the printer.
NOTE: If you are having trouble with streaks on
copies when you are using the document feeder,
be sure to clean the small strip of glass on the left
side of the scanner.
4. Dry the glass and white plastic parts with a
chamois or a cellulose sponge to prevent
spotting.
5. Connect the power cable to an outlet, and then
press the power button to turn the printer on.
Check the send-fax resolution settings
Follow these steps to adjust the resolution of outgoing faxes.
NOTE: Increasing the resolution increases the fax size and send time.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
●Fax Settings
●Fax Send Settings
●Default Job Options
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3. Touch the Resolution button.
4. Select one of the predened options. Touch the Save button.
5. Touch the Start button.
Check the image-adjustment settings
Adjust these additional settings to improve send-fax quality:
●Sharpness: Clarify or soften the image. For example, increasing the sharpness could make text appear
crisper, but decreasing it could make photos appear smoother.
●Darkness: Increase or decrease the amount of white and black used in colors in scanned images.
●Contrast: Increase or decrease the dierence between the lightest and the darkest color on the page.
●Background Cleanup: Remove faint colors from the background of scanned images. For example, if the
original document is printed on colored paper, use this feature to lighten the background without
aecting the darkness of the image.
●Automatic Tone: Available for Flow printers only. For original documents that have at least 100
characters of text on the page, the printer can detect which edge is the top of the page, and it orients the
scanned images appropriately. If some of the pages are upside-down in relation to the other pages, the
resulting scanned image has all pages right-side-up. If some of the pages have a landscape orientation,
the printer rotates the image so that the top of the page is at the top of the image.
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
●Fax Settings
●Fax Send Settings
●Default Job Options
3. Touch the Image Adjustment button.
4. Adjust the sliders to set the levels, and then touch the Save button.
5. Touch the Start button.
NOTE: These settings are temporary. After you have nished the job, the printer returns to the default
settings.
Optimize fax quality for text or pictures
Optimize the fax job for the type of image being scanned: text, graphics, or photos.
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Fax button.
2. Touch the More Options button, and then touch the Optimize Text/Picture button.
3. Select one of the predened options, or touch the Manually adjust button, and then adjust the slider in
the Optimize For area. Touch the OK button.
4. Touch the Start button.
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NOTE: These settings are temporary. After you have nished the job, the printer returns to the default
settings.
Check the error-correction settings
The Error Correction Mode setting might be disabled, which can reduce image quality. Follow these steps to
re-enable the setting.
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
●Fax Settings
●Fax Send Settings
●Fax Send Setup
●General Fax Send Settings
3. Select the Error Correction Mode option. Touch the Save button.
Check the t-to-page setting
If the Fit to Page setting is enabled, and the incoming fax is larger than the default page size, the printer
attempts to scale the image to t the page. If this setting is disabled, larger images split across multiple
pages.
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
●Fax Settings
●Fax Receive Settings
●Default Job Options
●Fit to Page
3. Touch the Enabled option to enable the setting, or touch the Disabled option to disable it. Touch the Save
button.
Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder
Follow these steps if the document feeder does not pick up pages correctly or produces skewed output.
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1. Lift the document-feeder latch.
2. Open the document-feeder cover.
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3. Remove any visible lint or dust from each of the
feed rollers and the separation pad using
compressed air or a clean lint-free cloth
moistened with warm water.
4. Close the document-feeder cover.
NOTE: Verify that the latch on the top of the
document-feeder cover is completely closed.
If the problem persists, check the document feeder separation pad and rollers for damage or wear, and
replace them if necessary.
NOTE: New rollers have a rough surface. As rollers wear, they become smooth.
Send to a dierent fax machine
Try sending the fax to a dierent 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 dierent fax machine. If the fax quality is better, the problem is with the
sender's fax machine. If a dierent fax machine is unavailable, ask the sender to consider making the
following changes:
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●Make sure the original document is on white (not colored) paper.
●Increase the fax resolution, quality level, or contrast settings.
●If possible, send the fax from a computer software program.
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Solve wired network problems
Introduction
Check the following items to verify that the printer is communicating with the network. Before beginning,
print a conguration 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
NOTE: HP does not support peer-to-peer networking, as the feature is a function of Microsoft operating
systems and not of the HP print drivers. For more information, go to Microsoft at www.microsoft.com.
Poor physical connection
1. Verify that the printer is attached to the correct network port using a cable of the correct length.
2. Verify that cable connections are secure.
3. Look at the network port connection on the back of the printer, and verify that the amber activity light
and the green link-status light are lit.
4. If the problem continues, try a dierent cable or port on the hub.
The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the printer
1. Open the printer properties and click the Ports tab. Verify that the current IP address for the printer is
selected. The printer IP address is listed on the printer conguration page.
2. If you installed the printer using the HP standard TCP/IP port, select the box labeled Always print to this
printer, even if its IP address changes.
3. If you installed the printer using a Microsoft standard TCP/IP port, use the hostname instead of the IP
address.
4. If the IP address is correct, delete the printer and then add it again.
The computer is unable to communicate with the printer
1. Test network communication by pinging the network.
a. Open a command-line prompt on your computer.
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●For Windows, click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then press Enter.
●For OS X, go to Applications, then Utilities, and open Terminal.
b. Type ping followed by the IP address for your printer.
c. If the window displays round-trip times, the network is working.
2. If the ping command failed, verify that the network hubs are on, and then verify that the network
settings, the printer, and the computer are all congured for the same network.
The printer is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network
HP recommends leaving these settings in automatic mode (the default setting). If you change these settings,
you must also change them for your network.
New software programs might be causing compatibility problems
Verify that any new software programs are correctly installed and that they use the correct print driver.
The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly
1. Check the network drivers, print drivers, and the network redirection settings.
2. Verify that the operating system is congured correctly.
The printer is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect
1. Review the conguration page to check the status of the network protocol. Enable it if necessary.
2. Recongure the network settings if necessary.
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Solve fax problems
●Checklist for solving fax problems
●General fax problems
Checklist for solving fax problems
Use the following checklist to help identify the cause of any fax-related problems you encounter:
●Are you using the fax cable supplied with the fax accessory? This fax accessory has been tested with
the supplied fax cable to meet RJ11 and functional specications. Do not substitute another fax cable;
the analog-fax accessory requires an analog-fax cable. It also requires an analog phone connection.
●Is the fax/phone line connector seated in the outlet on the fax accessory? Make sure that the phone
jack is correctly seated in the outlet. Insert the connector into the outlet until it "clicks."
NOTE: Verify that the phone jack is connected to the fax port rather than to the network port. The
ports are similar.
●Is the phone wall jack working properly? Verify that a dial tone exists by attaching a phone to the wall
jack. Can you hear a dial tone, and can you make or receive a phone call?
What type of phone line are you using?
●Dedicated line: A standard analog fax/phone line assigned to receive or send faxes.
NOTE: The phone line should be for printer fax use only and not shared with other types of telephone
devices. Examples include alarm systems that use the phone line for notications to a monitoring
company.
●PBX system: A business-environment phone system. Standard home phones and the fax accessory use
an analog phone signal. Some PBX systems are digital and might not be compatible with the fax
accessory. You might need an interfacing Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA) to connect the fax machine to
digital PBX systems.
●Roll-over lines: A phone system feature where a new call "rolls over" to the next available line when the
rst incoming line is busy. Try attaching the printer to the rst incoming phone line. The fax accessory
answers the phone after it rings the number of times set in the rings-to-answer setting.
Are you using a surge-protection device?
A surge-protection device can be used between the wall jack and the fax accessory to protect the fax
accessory against electrical power passed through the phone lines. These devices can cause some fax
communication problems by degrading the quality of the phone signal. If you are having problems sending or
receiving faxes and are using one of these devices, connect the printer directly to the phone jack on the wall
to determine whether the problem is with the surge-protection device.
Are you using a phone company voice-messaging service or an answering machine?
If the rings-to-answer setting for the messaging service is lower than the rings-to-answer setting for the fax
accessory, the messaging service answers the call, and the fax accessory cannot receive faxes. If the rings-to-
answer setting for the fax accessory is lower than that of the messaging service, the fax accessory answers
all calls.
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Does your phone line have a call-waiting feature?
If the fax telephone line has an activated call-waiting feature, a call-waiting notice can interrupt a fax call in
progress, which causes a communication error. Ensure that a call-waiting feature is not active on the fax
telephone line.
Check fax accessory status
If the analog-fax accessory does not appear to be functioning, print a Conguration Page report to check the
status.
1. From the Home screen, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
●Reports
●Conguration/Status Pages
●Conguration Page
3. Touch the Print button to print the report, or touch the View button to view the report on the screen. The
report consists of several pages.
NOTE: The printer IP address or host name is listed on the Jetdirect Page.
On the Fax Accessory Page of the Conguration Page, under the Hardware Information heading, check the
Modem Status. The following table identies the status conditions and possible solutions.
NOTE: If the Fax Accessory Page does not print, there might be a problem with the analog fax accessory. If
you are using LAN fax or Internet fax, those congurations could be disabling the feature.
Operational / Enabled1The analog-fax accessory is installed and ready.
Operational / Disabled1The fax accessory is installed, but you have not congured the
required fax settings yet.
The fax accessory is installed and operational; however, the
HP Digital Sending utility has either disabled the printer fax
feature or has enabled LAN fax. When LAN fax is enabled, the
analog-fax feature is disabled. Only one fax feature, either LAN
fax or analog fax, can be enabled at a time.
NOTE: If LAN fax is enabled, the Scan to Fax feature is
unavailable on the printer control panel.
Non-Operational / Enabled/Disabled1The printer has detected a rmware failure. Upgrade the
rmware.
Damaged / Enabled/Disabled1The fax accessory has failed. Reseat the fax accessory card and
check for bent pins. If the status is still DAMAGED, replace the
analog-fax accessory card.
1ENABLED indicates that the analog-fax accessory is enabled and turned on; DISABLED indicates that LAN fax is enabled (analog fax is
turned o).
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General fax problems
The following are some common fax problems.
The fax failed to send
JBIG is enabled, and the receiving fax machine does not have JBIG capability.
Turn o the JBIG setting.
An Out of Memory status message displays on the printer control panel
The printer storage disk is full.
Delete some stored jobs from the disk. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Retrieve
from Device Memory button. Open the list of stored jobs or stored faxes. Select a job to delete, and then touch
the Delete button.
Print quality of a photo is poor or prints as a gray box
You are using the wrong page-content setting or the wrong resolution setting.
Try setting the Optimize Text/Picture option to Photograph setting.
You touched the Stop button to cancel a fax, but the fax was still sent
If the job is too far along in the sending process, you cannot cancel the job.
This is normal operation.
No fax address book button displays
None of the contacts in the selected contacts list have fax information associated with them.
Not able to locate the Fax settings in HP Web Jetadmin
Fax settings in HP Web Jetadmin are located under the device's status page drop-down menu.
Select Digital Sending and Fax from the drop-down menu.
The header is appended to the top of the page when the overlay option is enabled
For all forwarded faxes, the printer appends the overlay header to the top of a page.
This is normal operation.
A mix of names and numbers is in the recipients box
Names and numbers can both display, depending on where they are from. The fax address book lists names,
and all other databases list numbers.
This is normal operation.
A one-page fax prints as two pages
The fax header is being appended to the top of the fax, pushing text to a second page.
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To print a one page fax on one page, set the overlay header to overlay mode, or adjust the t-to-page setting.
A document stops in the document feeder in the middle of faxing
A jam is in the document feeder.
Clear the jam, and send the fax again.
The volume for sounds coming from the fax accessory is too high or too low
The volume setting needs to be adjusted.
Adjust the volume in the Fax Send Settings menu and the Fax Receive Settings menu.
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Index
Symbols/Numerics
550-sheet paper trays
part numbers 32
550-sheet trays
jams 166
A
accessories
ordering 32
part numbers 32
acoustic specications 15
AirPrint 61
alternative letterhead mode 21, 25
Android devices
printing from 61
B
bin, output
locating 2
Bonjour
identifying 116
browser requirements
HP embedded Web Server 116
C
calibrate
colors 183
scanner 186
cartridge
replacing 36
cartridges
order numbers 36
cleaning
glass 179, 185, 191, 197
paper path 178
rollers 152, 188, 194, 200
color options
changing, Windows 181
color theme
changing, Windows 181
colors
calibrate 183
control panel
help 141
locating 2
locating features 5
copy
optimize for text or pictures 188
copy settings
HP Embedded Web Server 119
copying
both sides 69
multiple copies 68
single copies 68
customer support
online 140
D
default gateway, setting 128
deleting
stored jobs 59
digital send settings
HP Embedded Web Server 120
digital sending
folders 104
sending documents 103
USB 105
dimensions, printer 13
document feeder
jams 157
paper-feeding problems 151
double-sided printing
Mac 53
Windows 50
drivers, supported 10
duplex printing
Mac 53
duplex printing (double-sided)
settings (Windows) 50
Windows 50
duplexing
manually (Mac) 53
manually (Windows) 50
E
easy-access USB printing 64
edge-to-edge copying 188
electrical specications 15
email
sending documents 103
Embedded Web Server
changing network settings 127
changing printer name 127
opening 127
Embedded Web Server (EWS)
assigning passwords 131
features 116
network connection 116
energy use, optimizing 133
envelopes
loading in Tray 1 18
envelopes, loading 26
Ethernet (RJ-45)
locating 4
Explorer, versions supported
HP Embedded Web Server 116
F
fax
feeding problems 208
optimize for text or pictures 199
required settings 108, 109
setup 108
setup wizard 109
fax port
locating 4
ENWW Index 211
fax settings
HP Embedded Web Server 121
required 108
feeding problems 208
le upload, Mac 125
rmware
update, Mac 125
folders
sending to 104
folders, network
problem-solve 93
fonts
upload, Mac 125
formatter
locating 3
fuser
jams 171
G
gateway, setting default 128
general conguration
HP Embedded Web Server 118
glass, cleaning 179, 185, 191, 197
H
hard disks
encrypted 132
hard drive
part number 32
Help button
locating 5
help, control panel 141
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 printing port
locating 4
Home button
locating 5
HP Customer Care 140
HP Embedded Web Server
changing network settings 127
changing printer name 127
copy settings 119
digital send settings 120
fax settings 121
general conguration 118
HP Web Services 122
information pages 117
network settings 123
opening 127
other links list 124
print settings 119
scan settings 120
security settings 122
troubleshooting tools 121
HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
features 116
network connection 116
HP ePrint 60
HP ePrint software 61
HP Utility 125
HP Utility for Mac
Bonjour 125
features 125
HP Utility, OS X 125
HP Web Jetadmin 136
HP Web Services
enabling 122
I
information pages
HP Embedded Web Server 117
interface ports
locating 4
Internet Explorer, versions supported
HP Embedded Web Server 116
IP Security 132
IPsec 132
IPv4 address 128
IPv6 address 128
J
jams
550-sheet trays 166
auto-navigation 156
causes of 156
document feeder 157
fuser 171
locations 155
output bin 176
right door 171
Tray 1 160
Tray 2 162
Jetadmin, HP Web 136
jobs, stored
creating (Windows) 56
deleting 59
Mac settings 58
printing 58
K
keypad
locating 2
L
labels
printing (Windows) 51
printing on 27
LAN port
locating 4
Language Selection button
locating 5
loading
paper in Tray 1 18
paper in Tray 2 and the 550-sheet
trays 22
local area network (LAN)
locating 4
lock
formatter 132
M
Mac driver settings
Job Storage 58
managing network 127
manual duplex
Mac 53
Windows 50
margins, small
copying 188
memory
included 7
memory chip (toner)
locating 36
mobile printing
Android devices 61
mobile printing, software
supported 12
multiple pages per sheet
printing (Mac) 54
printing (Windows) 51
N
Near Field Communication printing
62
Netscape Navigator, versions
supported
HP embedded Web Server 116
network
printer name, changing 127
settings, changing 127
settings, viewing 127
Network button
locating 5
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network duplex settings, changing
129
Network Folder, scan to 104
network folders
problem-solve 93
network link speed settings,
changing 129
network settings
HP Embedded Web Server 123
networks
default gateway 128
HP Web Jetadmin 136
IPv4 address 128
IPv6 address 128
subnet mask 128
supported 7
NFC accessory
part number 32
NFC printing 62
not congured 109
number of copies, changing 68
O
on/o button
locating 2
online help, control panel 141
online support 140
operating systems, supported 10
optimize copy images 188
optimize fax images 199
optimize scanned images 194
ordering
supplies and accessories 32
OS X
HP Utility 125
other links list
HP Embedded Web Server 124
output bin
clear jams 176
locating 2
P
pages per minute 7
pages per sheet
selecting (Mac) 54
selecting (Windows) 51
paper
jams 156
loading Tray 1 18
loading Tray 2 and the 550-sheet
trays 22
selecting 180
Tray 1 orientation 20
Tray 2 and the 550-sheet trays
orientation 24
paper jams
550-sheet trays 166
document feeder 157
fuser 171
locations 155
output bin 176
right door 171
Tray 1 160
Tray 2 162
paper pickup problems
solving 145, 147
paper trays
part numbers 32
paper type
selecting (Windows) 51
paper types
selecting (Mac) 54
paper, ordering 32
part numbers
accessories 32
replacement parts 33
supplies 33
toner cartridges 33
ports
locating 4
power
consumption 15
power connection
locating 3
power switch
locating 2
power usage
1 watt or less 133
print drivers, supported 10
print on both sides
Mac 53
manually, Windows 50
Windows 50
print settings
HP Embedded Web Server 119
printing
from USB storage accessories
64
stored jobs 58
printing on both sides
settings (Windows) 50
private printing 56
problem-solve
network folders 93
product number
locating 3
R
Refresh button
locating 5
replacement parts
part numbers 33
replacing
staples 44
toner cartridges 36
toner-collection unit 41
required settings
country/region 109
fax 108
restore factory settings 142
right door
jams 171
RJ-45 port
locating 4
rollers
cleaning 152, 188, 194, 200
S
scan settings
HP Embedded Web Server 120
Scan to Network Folder 104
initial setup 84
Scan to USB Drive 105
congure le settings 96
conguring default options 94
enabling 94
scanner
calibrate 186
glass cleaning 179, 185, 191,
197
scanning
optimize for text or pictures 194
scanning to email
sending documents 103
scanning to folder 104
scanning to USB 105
secuity settings
HP Embedded Web Server 122
ENWW Index 213
security
encrypted hard disk 132
send to network folders
problem-solve 93
sending to email
sending documents 103
serial number
locating 3
settings
required 109
restore factory 142
Sign In button
locating 5
Sign Out button
locating 5
Sleep button
locating 5
sleep mode 133
small margins 188
software
HP Utility 125
special paper
printing (Windows) 51
specications
electrical and acoustic 15
speed, optimizing 133
stand
part number 32
stapler
troubleshooting 29
using 29
staples
replacing 44
status
HP Utility, Mac 125
status of printer 5
status, fax accessory page 207
Stop button
locating 5
storage, job
Mac settings 58
store print jobs 56
stored jobs
creating (Mac) 58
creating (Windows) 56
deleting 59
printing 58
storing jobs
with Windows 56
subnet mask 128
supplies
low threshold settings 143
ordering 32
part numbers 33
replacing staples 44
replacing toner cartridges 36
replacing toner-collection unit
41
status, viewing with HP Utility for
Mac 125
using when low 143
supplies status 178
support
online 140
system requirements
HP Embedded Web Server 116
minimum 12
T
TCP/IP
manually conguring IPv4
parameters 128
manually conguring IPv6
parameters 128
technical support
online 140
toner cartridge
low threshold settings 143
using when low 143
toner cartridges
components 36
order numbers 36
part numbers 33
replacing 36
toner-cartridge status 178
toner-collection unit
locating 3
replacing 41
transparencies
printing (Windows) 51
Tray 1
jams 160
loading envelopes 26
paper orientation 20
Tray 2
jams 162
Tray 2 and the 550-sheet trays
loading 22
paper orientation 24
trays
capacity 7
included 7
locating 2
troubleshooting
jams 156
network problems 204
paper feed problems 145
wired network 204
troubleshooting tools
HP Embedded Web Server 121
two-sided printing
settings (Windows) 50
U
USB
sending to 105
USB port
enabling 64
locating 4
USB ports, optional
part number 32
USB storage accessories
printing from 64
W
Web browser requirements
HP Embedded Web Server 116
Web sites
customer support 140
HP Web Jetadmin, downloading
136
weight, printer 13
Wi-Fi Direct Printing 62
wireless print server
part number 32
wizard, fax setup 109
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