HP M175a Quick Reference Guide
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1. Neutral Grays The Neutral Grays setting determines the method for creating gray colors used in text graphics and photographs Black Only generates neutral colors grays and black by using only black toner This guarantees neutral colors without a color cast This setting is best for documents and grayscale viewgraphs 4 Color generates neutral colors grays and black by combining all four toner colors This method produces smoother gradients and transitions to other colors and it produces the darkest black Quick Reference Guide ENWW Clean the paper path from the product control panel 1 Press the Setup X button 2 Use the arrow buttons to select the Service menu and then press the OK button 3 Use the arrow buttons to select the Cleaning Page item and then press the OK button 4 Load plain letter or A4 paper when you are prompted 5 Press the OK button again to confirm and begin the cleaning process A page feeds through the product slowly Discard the page when the process is completed ENWW Clean the paper path from the product control panel 15 Manually print on both sides duplex with Windows LE Load paper face up in the input tray 2 On the File menu in the software program click Print 3 Select the product and then click the Properties or Preferences button 16 Quick Reference Guide Printer ee es atus Ide Type where vn Commert Page range ee Current page Pages2. in laser heavier than the printers and meets the recommended media weight specifications for specification for this this product product unless it is HP paper that has been approved for use in this product Glossy or coated paper e Use only glossy or coated e Do not use glossy or paper that is approved for coated paper designed for use in laser printers use in inkjet products Understand paper use 11 Adjust color Manage color by changing the settings on the Color tab in the printer driver Change the color theme for a print job 1 2 mM ex On the File menu in the software program click Print Click Properties or Preferences Click the Color tab Select a color theme from the Color Themes drop down list Advanced Printing Shortcuts Paper Quality Effects Finishing Color Services Color Options Automatic Manual Settings Print in Grayscale Color Themes RGB color Photo sRGB Photo Adobe RGB 1998 Vivid sRGB None Custom profile _ C ok Cae App e Default SRGB This theme sets the product 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 e Vivid The product increases the color saturation in the midtones Use this theme when printing business graphics e Photo The product interprets RGB color as if it we
3. in the list of shortcuts ENWW Scan by using HP Scan software Windows 5 Replace the print cartridges 6 When a print cartridge approaches the estimated end of its useful life you can continue printing with the current print cartridge until it no longer yields acceptable print quality Once an HP print cartridge has reached very low the HP Premium Protection Warranty on that supply has ended All print defects or print cartridge failures incurred when an HP supply is used in continue at very low mode will not be considered to be defects in materials or workmanship in the supply under the HP Print Cartridge Warranty Statement Some error messages or status messages cause the product to rotate the print cartridge carousel to the affected cartridge automatically If the print cartridge that needs to be replaced is not in the correct position press the Cartridge amp button to rotate the print cartridge carousel to the cartridge color that you want to replace NOTE All doors must be closed when pressing the Cartridge amp button Also the imaging drum must be installed for the Cartridge amp button to work NOTE Wait until the Rotating message and the rotation sounds stop before opening the print cartridge door Open the print cartridge door Quick Reference Guide ENWW 3 Grasp the old print cartridge by the center handle and remove it 4 Remove the new print cartridge from the packaging Plac
4. item and then press the OK button Go to the HP ePrint Web site for more information and specific terms and conditions www hp com go ePrint Wireless models only Go to the HP wireless Web site for more information and specific terms and conditions www hp com go wirelessprinting ENWW HP Web Services 3 Change copy quality The following copy quality settings are available e Auto Select Use this setting when you are not concerned about the quality of the copy This is the default setting e Mixed Use this setting for documents that contain a mixture of text and graphics e Text Use this setting for documents that contain mostly text e Picture Use this setting for documents that contain mostly graphics T Load the document onto the scanner glass or into the document feeder 2 On the control panel press the Copy Menu Ex button 3 Use the arrow buttons to select the Optimize menu and then press the OK button 4 Use the arrow buttons to select the correct option and then press the OK button 5 Press the Black or Color button to start copying 4 Quick Reference Guide ENWW Scan by using HP Scan software Windows 3 Double click the HP Scan icon on the computer desktop 2 Select a scanning shortcut and adjust the settings if necessary 3 Click Scan d NOTE Click Advanced Settings to gain access to more options Click Create New Shortcut to create a customized set of settings and save it
5. need to wait for the product to calibrate when replacing the second print cartridge Instead press the Cartridge amp button to rotate the carousel into position After you have replaced the print cartridges the product calibrates NOTE When printing if you receive the status alert message Wrong Cartridge in Color Slot remove the print cartridge from the specified slot and compare the color label on the print cartridge to the color label in the slot to determine the correct print cartridge for the slot Quick Reference Guide ENWW Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges Over time specks of debris might collect on the scanner glass and white plastic backing which can affect performance Use the following procedure to clean the scanner glass and white plastic backing 1 Use the power switch to turn off the product and then unplug the power cord from the electrical socket 2 Open the scanner lid 3 Clean the scanner glass the document feeder scanning strip 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 product these can damage the product Do not place liquids directly on the glass or platen They might seep and damage the product 4 Dry the glass and white plastic with a chamois or a cellulose sponge to prev
6. Ap LASERJET PRO 100 COLOR MFP M175 Quick Reference Guide HP Smart Install installation The product includes the HP Smart Install installation software for Windows operating systems The software uses the USB cable to install USB network or wireless connections 1 Connect the USB cable that came with the product to a computer and the product 2 Follow the onscreen instructions Disconnect the USB cable only if you are instructed to do so The HP Smart Install program might take a few minutes to start A NOTE Ifthe installation program does not start automatically the AutoPlay feature might be disabled on the computer In Windows Explorer browse the computer and then double click the HP Smart Install drive to run the installation program 2 Quick Reference Guide ENWW HP Web Services Enable or disable HP Web Services from the product control panel 1 Press the Setup X button 2 Use the arrow buttons to select the HP Web Services menu and then press the OK button 3 Use the arrow buttons to select the Print Info Sheet item and then press the OK button 4 Follow the instructions on the HP Web Services Info Sheet to enable or remove HP Web Services Use the product control panel to find the product e mail address 1 Press the Setup button 2 Use the arrow buttons to select the HP Web Services menu and then press the OK button 3 Use the arrow buttons to select the Display Email Address
7. Erter page numbers andlor page ranges separated by commas For example 1 3 5 12 Prin what Document Pret Al pages in range l Oro ili Fed Preter Print to He Manual duplex Yi coiste Poges per sheet 1 page Scale to paper se No Scale C Ce ENWW 4 Click the Finishing tab os 5 Select the Print on Both Sides Manually check box Click the OK button ass Pry banans Pam ihm Inns Gm ses to print the first side of the job 6 Retrieve the printed stack from the output bin and maintaining the paper orientation place it with the printed side facing down in the input tray T At the computer click the Continue button to print the second side of the job If at the product press the OK button ENWW Manually print on both sides duplex with Windows 17 2011 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P www hp com Edition 1 4 2011 Part number CE865 90934 Windows is a U S registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Reproduction adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under the copyright laws The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an a
8. cuments for photocopying or faxing You can also use this option to print draft copies or to save color toner 6 Click the OK button Manual color options Use manual color options to adjust the Neutral Grays Halftone and Edge Control options for text graphics and photographs ENWW Adjust color 13 14 Table 1 Manual color options Setting description Setting options Edge Control The Edge Control setting determines the rendering of edges Edge control has two components adaptive halftoning and trapping Adaptive halftoning increases edge sharpness Trapping reduces the effect of color plane misregistration by overlapping the edges of adjacent objects slightly Off turns off both trapping and adaptive halftoning Light sets trapping at a minimal level Adaptive halftoning is on Normal sets trapping at a medium level Adaptive halftoning is on Maximum is the most aggressive trapping setting Adaptive halftoning is on Halftone Halftone options affect color output clarity and resolution Smooth provides better results for large solid filled print areas and enhances photographs by smoothing color gradations Select this option when uniform and smooth area fills are important Detail is useful for text and graphics that require sharp distinctions among lines or colors or images that contain a pattern or a high level of detail Select this option when sharp edges and small details are important
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10. e the used print cartridge in the bag and box for recycling CAUTION To prevent damage to the print cartridge hold the print cartridge at each end Do not touch the roller on the print cartridge 5 Grasp both sides of the print cartridge and gently rock the print cartridge to distribute the toner evenly inside the print cartridge 6 Grasp the print cartridge by the center handle and remove the protective plastic shield NOTE Do not touch the print cartridge roller Fingerprints on the roller can cause print quality problems T Remove the sealing tape from the print cartridge Place the tape in the print cartridge box to return for recycling ENWW Replace the print cartridges 7 8 Grasp the print cartridge by the center handle and insert into the product NOTE Compare the color label on the print cartridge to the color label in the carousel slot to make sure the print cartridge color matches the carousel position CAUTION If toner gets on your clothing wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash the clothing in cold water Hot water sets toner into the fabric Close the print cartridge door NOTE After closing the print cartridge door the control panel shows the Calibrating message Allow a few minutes for the product to calibrate NOTE If replacing another print cartridge you must close the print cartridge door before pressing the Cartridge amp button of the next print cartridge You do not
11. ent spotting 5 Plug in the product and then use the power switch to turn on the product ENWW Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges 9 Understand paper use This product supports a variety of paper and other print media in accordance with the guidelines in this user guide Paper or print media that does not meet these guidelines might cause poor print quality increased jams and premature wear on the product For best results use only HP brand paper and print media designed for laser printers or multiuse Do not use paper or print media made for inkjet printers Hewlett Packard Company cannot recommend the use of other brands of media because HP cannot control their quality It is possible for paper to meet all of the guidelines in this user guide and still not produce satisfactory results This might be the result of improper handling unacceptable temperature and or humidity levels or other variables over which Hewlett Packard has no control A CAUTION Using paper or print media that does not meet Hewlett Packard s specifications might cause problems for the product requiring repair This repair is not covered by the Hewlett Packard warranty or service agreements Special paper guidelines This product supports printing on special media Use the following guidelines to obtain satisfactory results When using special paper or print media be sure to set the type and size in the printer driver to obtain the best result
12. re printed as a photograph using a digital mini lab The product renders deeper more saturated colors differently 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 off color management in the software program when using this theme e None No color theme is used 12 Quick Reference Guide ENWW Change the color options Change the color options settings for the current print job from the color tab of the printer driver Le On the File menu in the software program click Print 2 Click Properties or Preferences 3 Click the Color tab 4 Click the Automatic or Manual setting e Automatic setting Select this setting for most color print jobs e Manual setting Select this setting to adjust the color settings independent from other settings A NOTE Changing color settings manually can impact output HP recommends that only color graphics experts change these settings Advanced Printing Shortcuts Paper Qualty Effects Finishing Color Services Color Options Automatic ce B Print in Grayscale Fl li Color Themes RGB color Default AGB Help J UJ About aK tance as 5 Click the Print in Grayscale option to print a color document in black and shades of gray Use this option to print color do
13. s A CAUTION HP LaserJet products use fusers to bond dry toner particles to the paper in very precise dots HP laser paper is designed to withstand this extreme heat Using inkjet paper could damage the product Media type Do Do not Envelopes e Store envelopes flat e Do not use envelopes that are wrinkled nicked stuck e Use envelopes where the together or otherwise seam extends all the way damaged to the corner of the envelope e Do not use envelopes that have clasps snaps Use peel off adhesive windows or coated linings strips that are approved for use in laser printers e Do not use self stick adhesives or other synthetic materials Labels Use only labels that have Do not use labels that no exposed backing have wrinkles or bubbles between them or are damaged e Use labels that lie flat e Do not print partial sheets of labels Use only full sheets of labels 10 Quick Reference Guide ENWW ENWW Media type Do Do not Transparencies e Use only transparencies e Do not use transparent that are approved for use print media not approved in color laser printers for laser printers e Place transparencies on a flat surface after removing them from the product Letterhead or preprinted forms e Use only letterhead or e Do not use raised or forms approved for use in metallic letterhead laser printers Heavy paper e Use only heavy paper that e Do not use paper that is is approved for use
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