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Improve print quality Introduction If the product is having print-quality problems, try the following solutions in the order presented to resolve the issue. ● Print from a different software program ● Check the paper-type setting for the print job ● Check toner-cartridge status ● Clean the product ● Visually inspect the toner cartridge ● Check paper and the printing environment ● Try a different print driver Print from a different software program Try printing from a different software program. If the page prints correctly, the problem is with the software program from which you were printing. Check the paper-type setting for the print job Check the paper type setting when printing from a software program and the printed pages have smears, fuzzy or dark print, curled paper, scattered dots of toner, loose toner, or small areas of missing toner. Check the paper type setting (Windows) 1. From the software program, select the Print option. 2. Select the product, 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. Check the paper type setting (OS X) 1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option. 2. Select the product. 3. Click Show Details, and then click the Media & Quality menu or the Paper/Quality menu. ENWW Improve print quality 119

Section	Page
Product overview	11
Product views	12
Product front view	12
Product back view	13
Interface ports	14
Control-panel view (4-line control panel, n and dn models only)	15
Control-panel view (touchscreen control panel, x models only)	16
Product specifications	18
Technical specifications	18
Supported operating systems	19
Mobile printing solutions	21
Product dimensions	22
Dimensions for the products, as sold	22
Dimensions for the input and output accessories	24
Dimensions for sample combinations of the products and optional accessories	28
Combination one	28
Combination two	29
Combination three	29
Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic emissions	30
Operating-environment range	31
Product hardware setup and software installation	32
Paper trays	33
Load Tray 1	34
Introduction	34
Tray 1 paper orientation	36
Load Tray 2 and the 500-sheet trays	37
Introduction	37
Tray 2 and the 500-sheet trays paper orientation	39
Load the optional 1,500-sheet high-capacity tray	40
Introduction	40
Load the tray	40
Load the optional custom media tray	42
Introduction	42
Configure the product for the custom media tray	42
Load paper into the custom media tray	43
Custom media tray paper orientation	44
Load envelopes	45
Introduction	45
Envelope orientation	46
Supplies, accessories, and parts	47
Order supplies, accessories, and parts	48
Ordering	48
Supplies and accessories	48
Customer self-repair parts	49
Replace the toner cartridge	51
Introduction	51
Toner-cartridge information	51
Remove and replace the cartridge	52
Replace the staple cartridge	56
Introduction	56
Remove and replace the staple cartridge	56
Print	57
Print tasks (Windows)	58
How to print (Windows)	58
Automatically print on both sides (Windows)	60
Manually print on both sides (Windows)	60
Print multiple pages per sheet (Windows)	61
Select the paper type (Windows)	61
Additional print tasks	62
Print tasks (OS X)	63
How to print (OS X)	63
Automatically print on both sides (OS X)	63
Manually print on both sides (OS X)	63
Print multiple pages per sheet (OS X)	63
Select the paper type (OS X)	64
Additional print tasks	64
Store print jobs on the product to print later	65
Introduction	65
Create a stored job (Windows)	65
Create a stored job (OS X)	66
Print a stored job	67
Delete a stored job	67
Mobile printing	69
Introduction	69
Wi-Fi Direct and NFC Printing	69
HP ePrint via email	69
HP ePrint software	70
AirPrint	70
Android embedded printing	71
Print from the USB port	72
Introduction	72
Enable the USB port for printing	72
Print USB documents	73
Manage the product	75
Advanced configuration with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)	76
Introduction	76
How to access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)	76
HP Embedded Web Server features	77
Information tab	77
General tab	78
Print tab	78
Troubleshooting tab	79
Security tab	79
HP Web Services tab	80
Networking tab	80
Other Links list	81
Advanced configuration with HP Utility for OS X	82
Open HP Utility	82
HP Utility features	82
Configure IP network settings	84
Printer sharing disclaimer	84
View or change network settings	84
Rename the product on a network	84
Manually configure IPv4 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel	85
Manually configure IPv6 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel	85
Link speed and duplex settings	86
Product security features	88
Introduction	88
Security statements	88
IP Security	88
Assign or change the system password using the Embedded Web Server	88
Sign in to the product	89
Encryption support: HP High Performance Secure Hard Disks	89
Lock the formatter	89
Economy settings	90
Introduction	90
Print with EconoMode	90
Set the sleep timer and configure the product to use 1 watt or less of power	90
HP Web Jetadmin	92
Software and firmware updates	93
Solve problems	95
Customer support	96
Control panel help system	97
Restore factory-set defaults	98
Introduction	98
Restore factory settings from the product control panel	98
Restore factory settings from the HP Embedded Web Server (network-connected products only)	98
A “Cartridge is low” or “Cartridge is very low” message displays on the printer control panel	99
Change the “Very Low” settings	99
For products with fax capability	99
Order supplies	100
Product does not pick up paper or misfeeds	101
Introduction	101
The product does not pick up paper	101
The product picks up multiple sheets of paper	101
Clear paper jams	102
Introduction	102
Jam locations	103
Auto-navigation for clearing jams	103
Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams?	103
Clear paper jams in Tray 1	105
Clear paper jams in Tray 2 and the 500-sheet trays	106
Clear paper jams in the optional 1,500-sheet high-capacity tray	108
Clear paper jams in the toner-cartridge area	110
Clear paper jams in the rear output bin	113
Clear paper jams in the fuser area	114
Clear paper jams in the output bin	119
Clear paper jams in the duplexer	120
Clear paper jams in the envelope feeder	122
Clear paper jams in the 5-bin mailbox	124
Clear jams in the stacker or stapler/stacker	126
Clear paper jams in the stacker or stapler/stacker	126
Clear staple jams in the stapler/stacker	127
Improve print quality	129
Introduction	129
Print from a different software program	129
Check the paper-type setting for the print job	129
Check the paper type setting (Windows)	129
Check the paper type setting (OS X)	129
Check toner-cartridge status	130
Clean the product	130
Print a cleaning page	130
Visually inspect the toner cartridge	131
Check paper and the printing environment	131
Step one: Use paper that meets HP specifications	131
Step two: Check the environment	131
Step three: Set the individual tray alignment	132
Try a different print driver	132
Solve wired network problems	134
Introduction	134
Poor physical connection	134
The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the product	134
The computer is unable to communicate with the product	134
The product is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network	135
New software programs might be causing compatibility problems	135
The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly	135
The product is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect	135