HP Color LaserJet Pro M153-M154 User Guide - Page 7

Print with EconoMode

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Set the Sleep/Auto Off After Inactivity setting

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Set the Shut Down After Inactivity delay and configure the printer to use 1 watt or less of power

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Set the Delay Shut Down setting

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HP Web Jetadmin

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Update the firmware

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Update the firmware using the Firmware Update Utility

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Solve problems

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Customer support

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Interpret control-panel light patterns

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Restore the factory-set defaults

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A “Cartridge is low” or “Cartridge is very low” message displays on the printer control panel

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Change the “Very Low” settings

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Order supplies

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Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds

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Introduction

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The product does not pick up paper

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The product picks up multiple sheets of paper

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Clear paper jams

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Introduction

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Paper jam locations

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Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams?

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Clear paper jams in Tray 1

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Clear paper jams in the rear door and the fuser area

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Clear paper jams in the output bin

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Improve print quality

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Introduction

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Update the printer firmware

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Print from a different software program

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Check the paper-type setting for the print job

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Check the paper type setting on the printer

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Check the paper type setting (Windows)

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Check the paper type setting (OS X)

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Check toner-cartridge status

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Print a cleaning page

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Visually inspect the toner cartridge or cartridges

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Check paper and the printing environment

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Step one: Use paper that meets HP specifications

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Step two: Check the environment

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Step three: Set the individual tray alignment

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Section	Page
Printer overview	9
Printer views	10
Printer front view	10
Printer back view	11
Control panel view	12
Printer specifications	13
Technical specifications	13
Supported operating systems	13
Mobile printing solutions	15
Printer dimensions	16
Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic emissions	16
Operating environmental range	16
Printer hardware setup and software installation	17
Paper trays	19
Introduction	20
Load Tray 1	20
Introduction	20
Tray 1 paper orientation	23
Load and print envelopes	25
Introduction	25
Print envelopes	25
Envelope orientation	25
Load and print labels	26
Introduction	26
Manually feed labels	26
Label orientation	26
Supplies, accessories, and parts	27
Order supplies, accessories, and parts	28
Ordering	28
Supplies and accessories	28
Customer self-repair parts	28
Replace the toner cartridges	30
Introduction	30
Remove and replace the toner cartridges	32
Print	35
Print tasks (Windows)	36
How to print (Windows)	36
Manually print on both sides (Windows)	36
Print multiple pages per sheet (Windows)	37
Select the paper type (Windows)	37
Print tasks (OS X)	39
How to print (OS X)	39
Manually print on both sides (OS X)	39
Print multiple pages per sheet (OS X)	39
Select the paper type (OS X)	40
Mobile printing	41
Introduction	41
Wi-Fi Direct (wireless models only)	41
Enable or disable Wi-Fi Direct	42
Change the printer Wi-Fi Direct name	43
HP ePrint via email	44
HP ePrint software	44
AirPrint	45
Android embedded printing	45
Manage the printer	47
Change the printer connection type (Windows)	48
Advanced configuration with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and HP Device Toolbox (Windows)	49
Configure IP network settings	52
Introduction	52
Printer sharing disclaimer	52
View or change network settings	52
Rename the printer on a network	53
Manually configure IPv4 TCP/IP parameters	54
Printer security features	55
Introduction	55
Assign or change the system password using the HP Embedded Web Server	55
Energy-conservation settings	57
Introduction	57
Print with EconoMode	57
Set the Sleep/Auto Off After Inactivity setting	57
Set the Shut Down After Inactivity delay and configure the printer to use 1 watt or less of power	58
Set the Delay Shut Down setting	59
HP Web Jetadmin	61
Update the firmware	62
Update the firmware using the Firmware Update Utility	62
Solve problems	63
Customer support	64
Interpret control-panel light patterns	65
Restore the factory-set defaults	67
A “Cartridge is low” or “Cartridge is very low” message displays on the printer control panel	68
Change the “Very Low” settings	68
Order supplies	69
Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds	70
Introduction	70
The product does not pick up paper	70
The product picks up multiple sheets of paper	70
Clear paper jams	71
Introduction	71
Paper jam locations	71
Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams?	72
Clear paper jams in Tray 1	74
Clear paper jams in the rear door and the fuser area	75
Clear paper jams in the output bin	77
Improve print quality	79
Introduction	79
Update the printer firmware	80
Print from a different software program	80
Check the paper-type setting for the print job	80
Check the paper type setting on the printer	80
Check the paper type setting (Windows)	80
Check the paper type setting (OS X)	80
Check toner-cartridge status	81
Print a cleaning page	81
Visually inspect the toner cartridge or cartridges	82
Check paper and the printing environment	82
Step one: Use paper that meets HP specifications	82
Step two: Check the environment	82
Step three: Set the individual tray alignment	83
Try a different print driver	84
Check the EconoMode settings	84
Adjust Print Density	85
Calibrate the printer to align the colors	86
Adjust color settings (Windows)	87
Print and interpret the print quality page	87
Resolving print quality problems	89
Introduction	89
Troubleshoot print quality problems	89
Solve wired network problems	97
Introduction	97
Poor physical connection	97
The computer is unable to communicate with the printer	97
The printer is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network	98
New software programs might be causing compatibility problems	98
The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly	98
The printer is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect	98
Solve wireless network problems	99
Introduction	99
Wireless connectivity checklist	99
The printer does not print after the wireless configuration completes	100
The printer does not print, and the computer has a third-party firewall installed	100
The wireless connection does not work after moving the wireless router or printer	100
Cannot connect more computers to the wireless printer	100
The wireless printer loses communication when connected to a VPN	101
The network does not appear in the wireless networks list	101
The wireless network is not functioning	101
Perform a wireless network diagnostic test	101
Reduce interference on a wireless network	102

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Set the Sleep/Auto Oﬀ After Inactivity setting, Set the Delay Shut Down setting

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