UserGuide M725 EN PDF
UserGuide M725 EN PDF
UserGuide M725 EN PDF
User Guide
User Guide
Copyright and License Trademark Credits
Edition 2, 11/2012
Table of contents
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Configure a tray by using the control panel ................................................................ 33
Alternative letterhead mode ..................................................................................................... 34
Tray 1 .................................................................................................................................. 35
Tray capacity and paper orientation .......................................................................... 35
Load Tray 1 ............................................................................................................ 36
Tray 2 and Tray 3 .................................................................................................................. 38
Tray capacity and paper orientation .......................................................................... 38
Load Tray 2 and Tray 3 ........................................................................................... 39
500-sheet trays ...................................................................................................................... 41
500-sheet tray capacity and paper orientation ............................................................ 41
Load the 500-sheet trays .......................................................................................... 42
3,500-sheet high-capacity tray ................................................................................................ 44
3,500-sheet high-capacity input capacity and paper orientation ................................... 44
Load the 3,500-sheet high-capacity tray ..................................................................... 44
Standard output bin ................................................................................................................ 46
Stapler/stacker (z and z+ models only) .................................................................................... 46
5 Print ............................................................................................................................... 67
Supported print drivers (Windows) ........................................................................................... 68
HP Universal Print Driver (UPD) ................................................................................. 68
UPD installation modes ............................................................................. 69
Change print-job settings (Windows) ........................................................................................ 70
Change the settings for all print jobs until the software program is closed ....................... 70
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Change the default settings for all print jobs ............................................................... 70
Change the product configuration settings .................................................................. 70
Change print-job settings (Mac OS X) ....................................................................................... 71
Change the settings for all print jobs until the software program is closed ....................... 71
Change the default settings for all print jobs ............................................................... 71
Change the product configuration settings .................................................................. 71
Print tasks (Windows) ............................................................................................................. 72
Use a printing shortcut (Windows) ............................................................................. 72
Create printing shortcuts (Windows) .......................................................................... 74
Automatically print on both sides (Windows) .............................................................. 77
Manually print on both sides (Windows) .................................................................... 79
Print multiple pages per sheet (Windows) ................................................................... 81
Select the page orientation (Windows) ...................................................................... 83
Select the paper type (Windows) .............................................................................. 85
Print the first or last page on different paper (Windows) ............................................... 88
Scale a document to fit page size (Windows) ............................................................. 91
Create a booklet (Windows) ..................................................................................... 93
Select staple options (Windows) ............................................................................... 95
Print tasks (Mac OS X) ............................................................................................................ 97
Use a printing preset (Mac OS X) .............................................................................. 97
Create a printing preset (Mac OS X) ......................................................................... 97
Automatically print on both sides (Mac OS X) ............................................................. 97
Manually print on both sides (Mac OS X) ................................................................... 97
Print multiple pages per sheet (Mac OS X) .................................................................. 98
Select the page orientation (Mac OS X) ..................................................................... 98
Select the paper type (Mac OS X) ............................................................................. 98
Print a cover page (Mac OS X) ................................................................................. 99
Scale a document to fit page size (Mac OS X) ............................................................ 99
Create a booklet (Mac OS X) ................................................................................... 99
Select staple options (Mac OS X) ............................................................................ 100
Additional print tasks (Windows) ........................................................................................... 101
Cancel a print job (Windows) ................................................................................. 101
Select the paper size (Windows) ............................................................................. 101
Select a custom paper size (Windows) .................................................................... 102
Print watermarks (Windows) ................................................................................... 102
Additional print tasks (Mac OS X) .......................................................................................... 103
Cancel a print job (Mac OS X) ............................................................................... 103
Select the paper size (Mac OS X) ............................................................................ 103
Select a custom paper size (Mac OS X) ................................................................... 103
Print watermarks (Mac OS X) .................................................................................. 104
Store print jobs on the product ............................................................................................... 105
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Create a stored job (Windows) ............................................................................... 105
Create a stored job (Mac OS X) ............................................................................. 107
Print a stored job ................................................................................................... 108
Delete a stored job ................................................................................................ 108
Add a job-separator page (Windows) .................................................................................... 109
Use HP ePrint ....................................................................................................................... 110
Use the HP ePrint software .................................................................................................... 111
Use Apple AirPrint ................................................................................................................ 112
Connect the product to AirPrint ............................................................................... 112
Find the product AirPrint name ................................................................................ 112
Print from AirPrint .................................................................................................. 112
Change the AirPrint product name .......................................................................... 113
Solve AirPrint problems .......................................................................................... 113
Use HP Smart Print (Windows) ............................................................................................... 114
Use easy-access USB printing ................................................................................................ 115
Print easy-access USB documents ............................................................................ 116
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Scan and save the document .................................................................................. 153
Send a scanned document to one or more email addresses ....................................................... 156
Use the address book to send email ....................................................................................... 159
Add contacts to the address book from the product control panel ................................ 159
Send a document to email by using the address book ................................................ 161
Scan a photo ....................................................................................................................... 164
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Fax call report ...................................................................................................... 199
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Factors that affect product performance .................................................................................. 224
Restore factory-set defaults ..................................................................................................... 225
Control-panel help ................................................................................................................ 226
Paper feeds incorrectly or becomes jammed ............................................................................ 227
The product does not pick up paper ........................................................................ 227
The product picks up multiple sheets of paper ........................................................... 227
The document feeder jams, skews, or picks up multiple sheets of paper ....................... 228
Prevent paper jams ................................................................................................ 228
Clear jams .......................................................................................................................... 229
Jam locations ........................................................................................................ 229
Auto-navigation for clearing jams ............................................................................ 230
Clear jams in the document feeder .......................................................................... 230
Clear jams in the output-bin area ............................................................................ 231
Clear jams in the stapler/stacker ............................................................................. 232
Clear staple jams .................................................................................................. 233
Clear jams in Tray 1 .............................................................................................. 236
Clear jams in Tray 2 or Tray 3 ................................................................................ 237
Clear jams in the 500-sheet trays ............................................................................ 239
Clear jams in the 3,500-sheet high-capacity tray ....................................................... 240
Clear jams from the toner-cartridge area .................................................................. 243
Clear jams in the fuser ........................................................................................... 246
Clear jams from the duplexer .................................................................................. 248
Change jam recovery ........................................................................................................... 249
Improve print quality ............................................................................................................. 250
Print from a different software program .................................................................... 250
Set the paper-type setting for the print job ................................................................ 250
Check the paper type setting (Windows) ................................................... 250
Check the paper type setting (Mac OS X) .................................................. 250
Check the toner-cartridge status .............................................................................. 251
Print a cleaning page ............................................................................................ 251
Visually inspect the toner cartridge .......................................................................... 252
Check paper and the printing environment ............................................................... 252
Use paper that meets HP specifications ..................................................... 252
Check the environment ............................................................................ 253
Check the EconoMode settings ............................................................................... 253
Try a different print driver ....................................................................................... 254
Set the individual tray alignment ............................................................................. 255
Improve copy quality ............................................................................................................ 256
Check the scanner glass for dirt or smudges ............................................................. 256
Calibrate the scanner ............................................................................................ 258
Check the paper settings ........................................................................................ 258
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Check the paper size and type configuration ............................................. 258
Select the tray to use for the copy ............................................................. 258
Check the image-adjustment settings ........................................................................ 258
Optimize copy quality for text or pictures ................................................................. 259
Edge-to-edge copying ............................................................................................ 259
Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder ........................... 260
Improve scan quality ............................................................................................................ 262
Check the scanner glass for dirt or smudges ............................................................. 262
Check the resolution settings ................................................................................... 263
Check the image-adjustment settings ........................................................................ 264
Optimize scan quality for text or pictures ................................................................. 264
Check the output-quality settings .............................................................................. 264
Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder ........................... 265
Improve fax quality .............................................................................................................. 267
Check the scanner glass for dirt or smudges ............................................................. 267
Check the send-fax resolution settings ...................................................................... 268
Check the image-adjustment settings ........................................................................ 269
Optimize fax quality for text or pictures ................................................................... 269
Check the error-correction settings ........................................................................... 269
Send to a different fax machine .............................................................................. 270
Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder ........................... 270
Check the fit-to-page setting .................................................................................... 271
Check the sender's fax machine .............................................................................. 272
The product does not print or it prints slowly ............................................................................ 273
The product does not print ...................................................................................... 273
The product prints slowly ........................................................................................ 274
Solve easy-access USB printing problems ................................................................................ 275
The Retrieve from USB menu does not open when you insert the USB flash drive ........... 275
The file does not print from the USB flash drive ......................................................... 275
The file that you want to print is not listed in the Retrieve from USB menu ..................... 276
Solve USB connection problems ............................................................................................. 277
Solve wired network problems ............................................................................................... 278
The product has a poor physical connection ............................................................. 278
The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the product ..................................... 278
The computer is unable to communicate with the product ........................................... 279
The product is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network ......................... 279
New software programs might be causing compatibility problems .............................. 279
The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly ............................................. 279
The product is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect ................................... 279
Solve fax problems ............................................................................................................... 280
Checklist for solving fax problems ........................................................................... 280
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What type of phone line are you using? .................................................... 280
Are you using a surge-protection device? .................................................. 280
Are you using a phone company voice-messaging service or an answering
machine? .............................................................................................. 281
Does your phone line have a call-waiting feature? ...................................... 281
Check fax accessory status ..................................................................................... 281
General fax problems ............................................................................................ 282
Use Fax over VoIP networks .................................................................................... 283
Problems with receiving faxes ................................................................................. 283
Problems with sending faxes ................................................................................... 285
Fax error codes .................................................................................................... 286
Fax error messages on the product control panel ...................................................... 286
Send-fax messages ................................................................................. 288
Receive-fax messages ............................................................................. 289
Service settings ..................................................................................................... 289
Settings in the Troubleshooting menu ........................................................ 290
Solve product software problems (Windows) ........................................................................... 291
A print driver for the product is not visible in the Printer folder .................................... 291
An error message was displayed during the software installation ................................ 291
The product is in Ready mode, but nothing prints ...................................................... 291
Solve product software problems (Mac OS X) .......................................................................... 293
The product name does not appear in the product list in the Print & Fax or the Print &
Scan list ............................................................................................................... 293
A print job was not sent to the product that you wanted ............................................. 293
When connected with a USB cable, the product does not appear in the Print & Fax or
the Print & Scan list after the driver is selected .......................................................... 293
Remove software (Windows) ................................................................................................. 295
Remove the print driver (Mac OS X) ....................................................................................... 296
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1 Product introduction
● Product comparison
● Product views
● Control panel
● Product reports
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Product comparison
M725dn M725f M725z M725z+
Tray 2 (250-sheet
capacity)
Tray 3 (250-sheet
capacity)
Optional 3x500-sheet
tray
Optional 3,500-sheet
high-capacity tray
10/100/1000 Ethernet
LAN connection with IPv4
and IPv6
100-page document
feeder with automatic
duplex copying and
scanning
Color or monochrome
scanning
13
12
11
1 Document-feeder cover
5 Toner-cartridge door
6 Cartridge-door-release button
8 Tray 1
11 Tray 3
12 Tray 2
13 On/off button
1 Control-panel display
4 Power connection
5 Duplexer
7 Upper-left door
8 Stapler door
1 Fax port
M725dn CF066A
M725f CF067A
M725z CF068A
M725z+ CF069A
1 2 3 4
Start Copy
Fax E–mail
1 Easy-access USB port For easy-access USB printing, scanning documents to a USB flash drive, and upgrading
firmware
4 Home button For returning to the product Home screen at any time
NOTE: This button is on the side of the control panel. Touching the Home icon near the
button has no effect.
You can return to the Home screen at any time by pressing the Home button on the right side of the
product control panel. You can also touch the Home button in the upper-left corner of most screens.
NOTE: HP regularly updates features that are available in the product firmware. To take advantage
of the most current features, upgrade the product firmware. To download the most recent firmware
upgrade file, go to www.hp.com/go/ljMFPM725_firmware.
NOTE: The features that appear on the Home screen can vary, depending on the product
configuration.
Fax E–mail 12
Send a document to one or more Send a document as an
13
fax numbers attachment to an e-mail
1 Refresh button Touch the Refresh button to clear changes and restore the default settings.
2 Sign In or Sign Out Touch the Sign In button to access secured features.
button
Touch the Sign Out button to sign out of the product if you have signed in for access to
secured features. After you sign out, the product restores all options to the default settings.
3 HP logo or Home On any screen other than the Home screen, the HP logo changes to a Home button. Touch
button the Home button to return to the Home screen.
4 Stop button Touch the Stop button to pause the current job. The Job Status screen opens, and then you can
cancel or continue the job.
6 Product status The status line provides information about the overall product status.
7 Language Selection Touch the Language Selection button to select the language for the control-panel display.
button
8 Sleep button Touch the Sleep button to put the product into Sleep mode.
9 Network button Touch the Network button to find information about the network connection.
10 Help button Touch the Help button to open the embedded help system.
11 Copies field The Copies field indicates the number of copies that the product is set to make.
13 Features Depending on the product configuration, the features that appear in this area can include any
of the following items:
● Quick Sets
● Copy
● Save to USB
● Job Status
● Supplies
● Trays
● Administration
● Device Maintenance
Control-panel cleaning
Clean the control panel with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use paper towels or tissues because they are
abrasive and could damage the screen. If necessary to remove stubborn debris, moisten the cloth with
water or glass cleaner.
Control-panel help
The product 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 specific topics. You can
browse through the menu structure by touching the buttons in the menu.
For screens that contain settings for individual jobs, the Help opens to a topic that explains the options
for that screen.
If the product alerts you of an error or warning, touch the Error button or the Warning button to
open a message that describes the problem. The message also contains instructions to help solve the
problem.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● Reports
● Configuration/Status Pages
4. Touch the Print button to print the report. Touch the View button to view the report.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● Configuration/Status Pages
● Other Pages
4. Select the name of the report you want to review, and then touch the Print button to print it or
touch the View button to review the settings on the control-panel display.
Configuration/Status Pages Administration Menu Map Shows the structure of the Administration
menu.
How to Connect Page Shows the IP address, the host name, and
the MAC address for the product if it is
connected to a network. If applicable, it also
shows the HP ePrint address and the Airprint
address.
Current Settings Page Shows the current settings for each option in
the Administration menu.
Supplies Status Page Shows the approximate remaining life for the
supplies; reports statistics on total number of
pages and jobs processed, serial number,
page counts, and maintenance information.
File Directory Page Shows the file name and folder name for files
that are stored in the product memory.
Web Services Status Page Shows the detected Web Services for the
product.
Fax Reports Fax Activity Log Contains a list of the faxes that have been
sent from or received by this product.
Billing Codes Report A list of billing codes that have been used for
outgoing faxes. This report shows how many
sent faxes were billed to each code.
Speed Dial List Shows the speed dials that have been set up
for this product.
Other Pages PCL Font List Prints the available PCL fonts.
● Connect the product to a computer by using a USB cable and install the software (Windows)
● Connect the product to a network by using a network cable and install the software (Windows)
● Connect the product to a computer by using a USB cable and install the software (Mac OS X)
● Connect the product to a network by using a network cable and install the software (Mac OS X)
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Connect the product to a computer by using a USB
cable and install the software (Windows)
This product supports a USB 2.0 connection. Use an A-to-B type USB cable. HP recommends using a
cable that is no longer than 2 m (6.5 ft).
CAUTION: Do not connect the USB cable until the installation software prompts you to connect it.
NOTE: When the product is connected with a USB cable, the software installation process
requires that the product is turned on and in the Ready state. Configure the following setting so the
product wakes from Sleep mode during the software installation process and whenever it receives
a print job:
a. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration
button.
● General Settings
● Energy Settings
c. In the Wake/Auto On to These Events list, select the All events option, and then touch the
Save button.
3. Install the software from the CD, and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. When prompted, select the Directly connect to this computer using USB cable option,
and then click the Next button.
5. When the software prompts you, connect the USB cable to the product and the computer.
7. Print a page from any program to make sure that the software is correctly installed.
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Connect the product to a network by using a
network cable and install the software (Windows)
Configure the IP address
1. Make sure the product is turned on and that the Ready message displays on the product control-
panel display.
3. Wait for 60 seconds before continuing. During this time, the network recognizes the product and
assigns an IP address or host name for the product.
4. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Network button to identify the
product IP address or host name.
If the Network button is not visible, you can find the IP address or host name by printing a
configuration page.
a. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration
button.
● Reports
● Configuration/Status Pages
● Configuration Page
c. Touch the View button to view the information on the control panel, or touch the Print button
to print the pages.
5. IPv4: If the IP address is 0.0.0.0, or 192.0.0.192, or 169.254.x.x, you must manually configure
the IP address. Otherwise, the network configuration was successful.
IPv6: If the IP address begins with "fe80:", the product should be able to print. If not, you must
manually configure the IP address.
5. From the list of available products, select the one that has the correct IP address. If the product is
not listed, manually enter the product's IP Address, Host Name, or Hardware Address.
6. At the end of the installation, click the Finish button, or click the More Options button to install
more software or configure basic digital sending features for the product.
7. Print a page from any program to make sure that the software is correctly installed.
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Connect the product to a computer by using a USB
cable and install the software (Mac OS X)
This product supports a USB 2.0 connection. Use an A-to-B type USB cable. HP recommends using a
cable that is no longer than 2 m (6.5 ft).
NOTE: When the product is connected with a USB cable, the software installation process
requires that the product is turned on and in the Ready state. Configure the following setting so the
product wakes from Sleep mode during the software installation process and whenever it receives
a print job:
a. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration
button.
● General Settings
● Energy Settings
c. In the Wake/Auto On to These Events list, select the All events option, and then touch the
Save button.
6. Print a page from any program to make sure that the software is correctly installed.
3. Wait for 60 seconds before continuing. During this time, the network recognizes the product and
assigns an IP address or host name for the product.
4. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Network button to identify the
product IP address or host name.
If the Network button is not visible, you can find the IP address or host name by printing a
configuration page.
a. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration
button.
● Reports
● Configuration/Status Pages
● Configuration Page
c. Touch the View button to view the information on the control panel, or touch the Print button
to print the pages.
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d. Find the IP address on the Jetdirect page.
5. IPv4: If the IP address is 0.0.0.0, or 192.0.0.192, or 169.254.x.x, you must manually configure
the IP address. Otherwise, the network configuration was successful.
IPv6: If the IP address begins with "fe80:", the product should be able to print. If not, you must
manually configure the IP address.
NOTE: Complete the following steps after completing the printing-system software installation
only if you did not add a printer when running the installer.
5. At the computer, open the Apple menu, click the System Preferences menu, and then click
the Print & Fax icon or the Print & Scan icon.
7. Use either Bonjour (default browser) or IP Printing for the network connection.
NOTE: Bonjour is the easiest and best method to use if the product is installed on your local
network.
IP Printing must be used if the product is located outside the Bonjour link-local space on a larger
network.
b. Select the product from the list. The software verifies that the product is connected to the
network. The Print Using field is automatically populated with the correct PPD for the
product.
NOTE: If you are on a network that has more than one product, print a configuration page
and match the Bonjour Printer Name to the name on the list to identify the product that you
are installing.
NOTE: If the product does not appear in the list, verify that the product is on and
connected to the network, then try turning the product off and then on again. If the product
PPD is not in the Print Using drop-down list, turn the computer off and then on again, and
then restart the setup process.
If you are using the IP Printing method, complete the following steps:
b. Choose HP Jet Direct – Socket from the Protocol drop-down menu. This is the
recommended setting for HP products.
c. Type the IP address into the Address field on the add printer screen.
d. The Name, Location, and Print Using information are automatically filled in. If the
product PPD is not in the Print Using field, turn the computer off and then on again, and
then restart the setup process.
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3 Input trays and output bins
● Configure trays
● Tray 1
● 500-sheet trays
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Supported paper sizes
NOTE: To obtain the best results, select the correct paper size and type in the print driver before
printing.
Letter
Letter Rotated
Legal
Executive
Statement
Oficio 8.5 x 13
11 x 17
12 x 18
3x5
76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in)
4x6
5x7
5x8
A3
297 x 420 mm
(11.7 x 16.5 in)
A4
A4 Rotated
A5
A6
RA3
RA4
SRA4
B4 (JIS)
257 x 364 mm
(10.1 x 14.3 in)
B5 (JIS)
B6 (JIS)
10 x 15 cm
8K 270 x 390 mm
270 x 390 mm
(10.6 x 15.4 in)
8K 260 x 368 mm
260 x 368 mm
(10.2 x 14.5 in)
8K 273 x 394 mm
Postcard (JIS)
D Postcard (JIS)
Envelope #9
Envelope #10
Envelope Monarch
Envelope B5
Envelope C5
Envelope C6
Envelope DL
Custom
76 x 127 mm to
312 x 470 mm (3.0 x 5.0 in)
to (12.3 x 18.5 in)
Custom
148 x 210 mm to
364 x 297 mm (5.8 x 8.3 in)
to (14.3 x 11.7 in)
Custom
148 x 210 mm to
432 x 297 mm (5.8 x 8.3 in)
to (17 x 12.7 in)
NOTE: To obtain the best results, select the correct paper size and type in the print driver before
printing.
Plain
HP EcoSMART Lite
Light 60–74 g
Intermediate 85–95 g
Bond
Recycled
Mid-Weight 96–110 g
Heavy 111–130 g
Cardstock 176–220 g
Transparency
Labels
Letterhead
Envelope
Heavy Envelope
Preprinted
Prepunched
Colored
Rough
Heavy Rough
● When you specify a particular tray or paper type for a print job through the print driver or a
software program and the tray is not configured to match the print-job’s settings
NOTE: The prompt does not display if you are printing from Tray 1, and Tray 1 is configured for the
Any Size paper size and the Any Type paper type settings. In this situation, if the print job does not
specify a tray, the product prints from Tray 1, even if the paper size and type settings in the print job
do not match the paper loaded in Tray 1.
3. Touch the OK button to accept the detected size and type, or touch the Modify button to choose a
different paper size or type.
4. Select the correct size and type, and then touch the OK button.
If the tray needs to be configured, a tray configuration message displays on the product control
panel.
3. Load the tray with the specified type and size of paper, and then close the tray.
4. Touch the OK button to accept the detected size and type, or touch the Modify button to choose a
different paper size or type.
5. Select the correct size and type, and then touch the OK button.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Trays button.
2. Touch the line for the tray that you want to configure, and then touch the Modify button.
3. Select the paper size and paper type from the lists of options.
To use the feature, enable it by using the product control-panel menus. To use the feature with
Windows, you also need to enable the feature in the print driver and configure the paper type in the
print driver.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● Manage Trays
3. Touch the Enabled option, and then touch the Save button.
To print with Alternative Letterhead Mode for Windows, perform the following procedure for each print
job.
2. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.
5. Open the Alternative Letterhead Mode drop-down list, and click the On option.
8. From the Paper type drop-down list, click the More... option.
10. Expand the list of Other options, and then click the Letterhead option. Click the OK button.
11. Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box. In the Print dialog box,
click the OK button to print the job.
60 g/m2 (16 lb) to 199g/m2 (53 lb) Up to 100 sheets of 60 to 120 g/m2 (16 to
32 lb)
Transparencies 0.10 to 0.13 mm (4 to 5 mils) thick Maximum stack height: 13 mm (0.5 in)
Top edge leading into the product Long edge leading into the product, top Short, postage end leading into the product
edge at the front of the product
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Load Tray 1
1. Open Tray 1.
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Tray 2 and Tray 3
Tray capacity and paper orientation
To prevent jams, do not overfill trays. Be sure the top of the stack is below the tray-full indicator. For
short/narrow and heavy/glossy paper, load paper to less than half of the tray-full indicators.
Top edge at the front of the tray Bottom edge at the front of the tray
Top edge at the front of the tray Bottom edge at the front of the tray
2 2
3 3
Top edge at the back of the tray Top edge at the back of the tray
● A3 (portrait orientation)
● A4
● B4 (portrait orientation)
● B5 (landscape orientation)
● Letter
Paper weight can range from 60 to 120 g/m2 (16 to 32 lb). Heavier paper might have a stapling limit
of fewer than 30 sheets.
If the job consists of only one sheet, or if it consists of more than 30 sheets, the product delivers the job
to the bin, but the product does not staple the job.
The stapler supports paper only. Do not try to staple other types of paper, such as envelopes,
transparencies, or labels.
To configure the default location where the product places the staples on the pages, follow this
procedure:
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● Stapling
3. Select a staple location from the list of options, and then touch the Save button. The following
options are available:
● None
NOTE: For documents with portrait orientation, the staple is in the upper-left corner. For
documents with landscape orientation, the staple is in the upper-right corner.
● Top right
● Enable or disable the Very Low Settings options from the control panel
● Accessories
● Toner cartridge
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Order parts, accessories, and 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 HP software The HP Embedded Web Server contains a link to the HP
SureSupply Web site, which provides options for purchasing
Original HP supplies.
NOTE: For HP printer products, the use of a non-HP toner cartridge or a refilled toner cartridge does
not affect either the warranty to the customer or any HP support contract with the customer. However, if
product failure or damage is attributable to the use of a non-HP toner cartridge or refilled toner
cartridge, HP will charge its standard time and materials charges to service the product for the
particular failure or damage.
Your toner cartridge might not be a genuine HP toner cartridge if you notice the following:
● The cartridge does not look like it usually does (for example, the packaging differs from
HP packaging).
<Supply> Very Low This message displays when a supply is at its estimated end of
useful life. Print-quality problems can occur when using a
supply that is at its estimated end of life.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● Manage Supplies
● Supply Settings
● Black Cartridge
● Select the Stop option to set the product to stop printing (including printing faxes) until you
replace the cartridge.
● Select the Prompt to continue option to set the product to stop printing (including printing
faxes) and prompt you to replace the cartridge. You can acknowledge the prompt and
continue printing.
● Select the Continue option to set the product to alert you that the cartridge is very low, but to
continue printing.
NOTE: Using the Continue setting allows printing beyond Very Low without customer
interaction and can result in unsatisfactory print quality.
If you select the Stop or Prompt to continue option, the product stops printing when it reaches the Very
Low threshold. When you replace the cartridge, the product automatically resumes printing.
When the product is set to the Stop or Prompt to continue option, there is some risk that faxes will not
print when the product resumes printing. This can occur if the product has received more faxes than the
memory can hold while the product is waiting.
The product 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.
Once an HP supply has reached Very Low, HP’s premium Protection Warranty on that supply has
ended.
● 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 product warranty.
● Parts listed as Optional self-replacement can be installed by HP service personnel at your request
for no additional charge during the product warranty period.
Control-panel replacement kit Replacement kit for the control panel Mandatory CD644-67916
Fax-card replacement kit Replacement kit for the fax card Mandatory CC478-67901
Document-feeder-roller maintenance kit Replacement rollers for the document Mandatory CD644-67915
feeder
Foam reflector kit Replacement white backing under the Optional 5851-4888
scanner lid
Tray 1 pickup roller and separation pad Replacement pickup roller and Optional CF235-67906
kit separation pad for Tray 1
Tray 2 and Tray 3 pickup roller and Replacement pickup roller and Optional CF235-67909
separation pad kit separation pad for Tray 2 or Tray 3
Tray 3, 4, 5, and 6 roller kit Replacement pickup, feed, and Mandatory CE710-69008
separation rollers for Trays 3, 4, 5, and
6
1x500-sheet feeder with stand kit Optional 500-sheet feeder with stand Mandatory CF235-67915
3x500-sheet feeder with stand kit Optional 3x500-sheet feeder with stand Mandatory CF235-67916
3,500-sheet high-capacity input feeder Optional 3,500-sheet high-capacity input Mandatory CF235-67918
with stand kit feeder with stand
3,500-sheet high-capacity input feeder Left tray for the 3,500-sheet high- Mandatory CF235-60103
left tray assembly capacity input feeder
3,500-sheet high-capacity input feeder Right tray for the 3,500-sheet high- Mandatory CF235-60104
right tray assembly capacity input feeder
3,500-sheet tray roller kit Replacement pickup, feed, and Mandatory 5851-5011
separation rollers for the 3,500-sheet
high-capacity input feeder
Fuser assembly kit (110V) Replacement 110V fuser assembly kit Mandatory CF235-67921
Fuser assembly kit (220V) Replacement 220V fuser assembly kit Mandatory CF235-67922
● 110-Volt fuser
● Transfer roller
● 220-Volt fuser
● Transfer roller
Trays 3, 4, 5, and 6 label kit Replacement labels for Trays 3, 4, 5, Mandatory CE707-00001
and 6
Power cable 220V –10A Replacement cable – Korea, EU generic Mandatory 8121-0731
Power cable 220V – 10A Replacement cable – UK/Asia Pacific Mandatory 8121-0739
Power cable 220V – 10A Replacement cable – South Africa Mandatory 8121-0737
Power cable 110V – 10A Brazil Replacement cable – Brazil Mandatory 8121-1071
Power cable 220V – 10A Argentina Replacement cable – Argentina Mandatory 8121-0729
Power cable 110V – 13A North Replacement cable – North America Mandatory 8121-0740
America
Power cable 220V – 10A South Replacement cable – South America/ Mandatory 8121-0735
America/Chile/Peru Chile/Peru
Power cable 220V / 110V – Thailand/ Replacement cable – Thailand/ Mandatory 8121-0734
Philippines Philippines
500-sheet tray and feeder unit Optional tray to increase paper capacity CF239A
1x500-sheet feeder, cabinet, and stand Optional tray to increase paper capacity CF243A
3x500-sheet feeder and stand Optional tray to increase paper capacity CF242A
3,500-sheet high-capacity input and Optional tray to increase paper capacity CF245A
stand
1 Imaging drum
CAUTION: Do not touch the shutter or the surface of the roller. Doing so can damage the cartridge.
2 Memory chip
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. For the latest supplies information
go to www.hp.com/go/ljMFPM725_manuals.
Toner-cartridge storage
Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until you are ready to use it.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few
minutes.
NOTE: Any damage caused by a non-HP toner cartridge is not covered under the HP warranty and
service agreements.
NOTE: Information about recycling used toner cartridges is on the toner-cartridge box.
Load staples
● Use HP ePrint
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Supported print drivers (Windows)
Print drivers provide access to the product features and allow the computer to communicate with the
product (using a printer language). The following print drivers are available at www.hp.com/go/
ljMFPM725_software.
HP PCL 6 driver ● Provided as the default driver on the in-box CD. This driver is automatically
installed unless you select a different one.
● Provides the overall best speed, print quality, and product-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
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
flash font support
● The best choice for printing from third-party or custom software programs
● The best choice when operating with mixed environments, which require the
product to be set to PCL 5 (UNIX, Linux, mainframe)
● 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
The HP UPD communicates directly with each HP product, gathers configuration information, and then
customizes the user interface to show the product’s unique, available features. It automatically enables
features that are available for the product, such as two-sided printing and stapling, so you do not need
to enable them manually.
Traditional mode ● To use this mode, download UPD from the Internet. Go to www.hp.com/go/
upd.
● Use this mode if you are installing the driver for a single computer.
● If you use this mode, you must install UPD separately for each computer and
for each product.
Dynamic mode ● To use this mode, download UPD from the Internet. Go to www.hp.com/go/
upd.
● Dynamic mode allows you to use a single driver installation, so you can
discover and print to HP products in any location.
Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008 (using the
Classic Start menu view): Click Start, click Settings, and then click Printers.
Windows Vista: Click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, click Control
Panel, and then click Printers.
Windows 7: Click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then click
Devices and Printers.
Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008 (using the
Classic Start menu view): Click Start, click Settings, and then click Printers.
Windows Vista: Click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, click Control
Panel, and then click Printers.
Windows 7: Click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then click
Devices and Printers.
2. Right-click the print-driver icon, and then select Properties or Printer properties.
3. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Open the menus drop-down list,
and then open a menu for which you want to change the print settings.
4. For each menu, select the print settings that you want to change.
3. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Open the menus drop-down list,
and then open a menu for which you want to change the print settings.
4. For each menu, select the print settings that you want to save for reuse.
5. In the Presets menu, click the Save As... option, and enter a name for the preset.
These settings are saved in the Presets menu. To use the new settings, you must select the saved preset
option every time you open a program and print.
1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.
3. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Open the menus drop-down list,
and then open a menu for which you want to change the print settings.
4. For each menu, select the print settings that you want to save for reuse.
5. In the Presets menu, click the Save As... option, and enter a name for the preset.
3. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Open the menus drop-down list,
and then click the Layout menu.
7. Retrieve the printed stack from the output bin and place it with the printed-side facing down in the
input tray.
3. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Open the menus drop-down list,
and then click the Layout menu.
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 Border menu, select the type of border to print around each page on the sheet.
3. In the Copies & Pages menu, click the Page Setup button.
4. Click the icon that represents the page orientation that you want to use, and then click the OK
button.
3. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Open the menus drop-down list,
and then click the Finishing menu.
3. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Open the menus drop-down list,
and then click the Cover Page menu.
4. Select where to print the cover page. Click either the Before Document button or the After
Document button.
5. In the Cover Page Type menu, select the message that you want to print on the cover page.
NOTE: To print a blank cover page, select the standard option from the Cover Page Type
menu.
3. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Open the menus drop-down list,
and then click the Paper Handling menu.
4. In the Destination Paper Size area, click the Scale to fit paper size box, and then select
the size from the drop-down list.
3. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Open the menus drop-down list,
and then click the Layout menu.
5. Open the menus drop-down list, and then click the Booklet Printing menu.
6. Click the Format Output As Booklet box, and select a binding option.
3. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Open the menus drop-down list,
and then click the Finishing menu.
1. If the print job is currently printing, cancel it from the product control panel by following this
procedure:
a. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Stop button. The product
pauses the job, and the Job Status screen opens.
b. From the list on the touchscreen, touch the print job you want to cancel, and then touch the
Cancel Job button.
c. The product prompts you to confirm the cancellation. Touch the Yes button.
2. You can also cancel a print job from a software program or a print queue.
● Software program: Typically, a dialog box appears briefly on the computer screen,
allowing you to cancel the print job.
● Windows print queue: If a print job is waiting in a print queue (computer memory) or
print spooler, delete the job there.
◦ Windows XP, Server 2003, or Server 2008: Click Start, click Settings, and
then click Printers and Faxes. Double-click the product icon to open the window,
right-click the print job that you want to cancel, and then click Cancel.
◦ Windows Vista: Click the Windows icon in the lower left corner of the screen, click
Settings, and then click Printers. Double-click the product icon to open the window,
right-click the print job that you want to cancel, and then click Cancel.
◦ Windows 7: Click the Windows icon in the lower left corner of the screen, and then
click Devices and Printers. Double-click the product icon to open the window, right-
click the print job that you want to cancel, and then click Cancel.
2. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.
6. In the Print dialog box, click the OK button to print the job.
2. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.
5. Type a name for the custom size and specify the dimensions.
6. Click the Save button, and then click the Close button.
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.
2. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.
Or, to add a new watermark to the list, click the Edit button. Specify the settings for the
watermark, and then click the OK button.
5. To print the watermark on the first page only, select the First page only check box. Otherwise,
the watermark is printed on each page.
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.
1. If the print job is currently printing, cancel it from the product control panel by following this
procedure:
a. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Stop button. The product
pauses the job, and the Job Status screen opens.
b. From the list on the touchscreen, touch the print job you want to cancel, and then touch the
Cancel Job button.
c. The product prompts you to confirm the cancellation. Touch the Yes button.
2. You can also cancel a print job from a software program or a print queue.
● Software program: Typically, a dialog box appears briefly on the computer screen,
allowing you to cancel the print job.
● Mac print queue: Open the print queue by double-clicking the product icon in the dock.
Highlight the print job, and then click Delete.
3. In the Copies & Pages menu, click the Page Setup button.
4. Select a size from the Paper Size drop-down list, and then click the OK button.
3. In the Copies & Pages menu, click the Page Setup button.
4. From the Paper Size drop-down list, select the Manage Custom Sizes option.
5. Specify the dimensions for the page size, and then click the OK button.
3. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Open the menus drop-down list,
and then click the Watermarks menu.
5. From the Pages drop-down list, select whether to print the watermark on all pages or on the first
page only.
6. From the Text drop-down list, select one of the standard messages, or select the Custom option
and type a new message in the box.
1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.
3. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Open the menus drop-down list,
and then click the Job Storage menu.
● 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 product control panel. If you
assign a personal identification number (PIN) to the job, you must provide the required PIN at
the control panel.
● Stored Job: Store a job on the product and allow other users to print the job at any time. If
you assign a personal identification number (PIN) to the job, 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 field. When other people attempt to print
this job, the product prompts them to enter this PIN number.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Retrieve from Device
Memory button.
3. Select the name of the job. If the job is private or encrypted, enter the PIN or password.
4. Adjust the number of copies, and then touch the Start button to print the job.
Use this procedure to delete a job that is stored in the product memory.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Retrieve from Device
Memory button.
3. Select the name of the job, and then touch the Delete button.
4. If the job is private or encrypted, enter the PIN or the password, and then touch the Delete button.
NOTE: The following procedure turns on this setting for all print jobs.
1. Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008 (using the
default Start menu view): Click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes.
Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008 (using the
Classic Start menu view): Click Start, click Settings, and then click Printers.
Windows Vista: Click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, click Control
Panel, and then click Printers.
Windows 7: Click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then click
Devices and Printers.
2. Right-click the driver icon, and then select Properties or Printer properties.
NOTE: The product must be connected to a network and have Internet access to use HP ePrint.
a. Type the product IP address into the address line of a Web browser to open the
HP Embedded Web Server.
2. Use the HP ePrintCenter Web site to define security settings and to configure default print settings
for all HP ePrint jobs sent to this product.
a. Go to www.hpeprintcenter.com.
b. Click Sign In, and enter your HP ePrintCenter credentials or sign up for a new account.
c. Select your product from the list, or click + Add printer to add it. To add the product, you
need the printer code, which is the segment of the product email address that is before the @
symbol.
NOTE: This code is valid for only 24 hours from the time you enable HP Web Services. If it
expires, follow the instructions to enable HP Web Services again, and obtain a new code.
d. To prevent your product from printing unexpected documents, click ePrint Settings, and
then click the Allowed Senders tab. Click Allowed Senders Only, and add the email
addresses from which you want to allow ePrint jobs.
e. To set up default settings for all ePrint jobs sent to this product, click ePrint Settings, click
Print Options, and select the settings that you want to use.
3. To print a document, attach it to an email message sent to the product's email address.
For Windows, the HP ePrint software also supports traditional direct IP printing to local network printers
on the network (LAN or WAN) to supported PostScript® products.
NOTE: Microsoft retired mainstream support for Windows XP in April 2009. HP will continue to
provide best-effort support for the discontinued XP operating system.
NOTE: The HP ePrint software is a PDF workflow utility for Mac, and is not technically a print
driver. HP ePrint software for Mac supports print paths only through ePrintcenter and does not
support direct IP printing to local network printers.
● Photos
● Safari
● iBooks
You might need to upgrade the product firmware to use AirPrint. Go to www.hp.com/go/
ljMFPM725_firmware.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Network button.
NOTE: If you are using iOS 5 or later and printing photos, the option to select the paper size
appears if more than one tray is loaded with paper.
2. Click the Networking tab, and then click the Network Identification option.
Make sure the product is connected to the same wireless Connect the product to the network using a wireless router or
network as the Apple device. the wireless accessory installed on the product.
Verify the HP Embedded Web Server is configured for 1. In a supported Web browser on your computer, enter the
AirPrint. product IP address or host name in the address/URL field
to open the HP Embedded Web Server.
◦ Bonjour
◦ AirPrint
◦ IPP Printing
Make sure the Apple products meet these specifications. ● Apple iOS 4.2 or later
Verify the product is configured so it wakes from Sleep mode 1. In a supported Web browser on your computer, enter the
whenever it receives a print job. product IP address or host name in the address/URL field
to open the HP Embedded Web Server.
● .prn
● .pcl
● .ps
● .cht
Before you can use this feature, you must enable the USB port. Use the following procedure to enable
the port from the product control-panel menus:
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● General Settings
3. Select the Enable option, and then touch the Save button.
If you have connected the product directly to a computer, configure the following setting so the product
wakes from Sleep mode whenever you insert a USB flash drive.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● General Settings
● Energy Settings
3. In the Wake/Auto On to These Events list, select the All events option, and then touch the Save
button.
● Set the paper size and type for copying on special paper
● Copy a book
● Copy a photo
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Set new default copy settings
You can use the Administration menu to establish default settings that apply to all copy jobs. If
necessary, you can override most settings for an individual job. After that job is complete, the product
returns to the default settings.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
3. Several options are available. You can configure defaults for all options, or for only some options.
NOTE: To learn about each menu option, touch the Help button in the upper-right corner of
the screen for that option.
Copies Use the Copies feature to set the default number of copies for all copy jobs.
Sides Use the Sides feature to indicate whether the original document is printed on one or
both sides, and whether the copies should be printed on one or both sides.
Collate When you are making multiple copies of a document, use the Collate feature to
assemble each set of pages in the same order as the original document.
Turn off the Collate feature to group the same pages together. For example, if you
are making five copies of a document that has two pages, all five first pages would
be grouped together and all five second pages would be grouped together.
Reduce/Enlarge Use the Reduce/Enlarge feature to scale the size of the document up or down.
To reduce the image, select a scaling percentage that is less than 100. To enlarge
the image, select a scaling percentage that is greater than 100.
Paper Selection Use the Paper Selection feature to specify which tray to use for printing copies.
Image Adjustment Use the Image Adjustment feature to improve the overall quality of the copy.
Content Orientation Use the Content Orientation feature to specify the direction of the content on the
page of the original document.
Optimize Text/Picture Use the Optimize Text/Picture feature to optimize the output for a particular type of
content: text, printed pictures, or photographs.
Pages per Sheet Use the Pages per Sheet feature to copy multiple pages onto one sheet of paper.
Original Size Use the Original Size feature to describe the page size of the original document.
Booklet Format Use the Booklet Format feature to copy two or more pages onto one sheet of paper
so you can fold the sheets in the center to form a booklet. The product arranges the
pages in the correct order. For example, if the original document has eight pages,
the product prints pages 1 and 8 on the same sheet.
Edge-To-Edge Use the Edge-To-Edge feature to avoid shadows that can appear along the edges of
copies when the original document is printed close to the edges. Combine this
feature with the Reduce/Enlarge feature to ensure that the entire page is printed on
the copies.
Job Build Use the Job Build feature to divide a complex job into smaller segments. This is
useful when you are copying or scanning an original document that has more
pages than the document feeder can hold, or when you want to combine pages that
have different sizes into one job.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Copy button.
2. Touch the More Options button, and then touch the Optimize Text/Picture button.
3. Select one of the predefined options, or touch the Manually adjust button and then adjust the slider
in the Optimize For area. Touch the OK button.
NOTE: These settings are temporary. After you have finished the job, the product returns to the
default settings.
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 fit the size of the document.
2. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Copy button.
3. Touch the More Options button, and then touch the Job Build button.
7. Touch the Start button. After each page is scanned, or when the document feeder is empty, the
control panel prompts you for more pages.
8. If the job contains more pages, load the next page, and then touch the Scan button.
The product temporarily saves all the scanned images. Touch the Finish button to print the copy
job.
NOTE: This product does not have the capability to distinguish left and right pages. Assemble the
copied pages carefully.
● Scan a photo
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Set up scan/send features
The product offers the following scan and send features:
Some scan and send features are not available on the product control panel until you use the
HP Embedded Web Server to enable them.
NOTE: To find detailed information about using the HP Embedded Web Server, click the Help link in
the upper-right corner of each HP Embedded Web Server page.
1. Open a Web browser, and then enter the product IP address in the address line.
2. When the HP Embedded Web Server opens, click the Scan/Digital Send tab.
3. If you did not set up the E-mail feature during software installation, you can enable it by using the
HP Embedded Web Server.
b. Select the Enable Send to E-mail check box to enable the feature.
c. Select the outgoing mail server to use, or click the Add button to add a different server to the
list. Follow the on-screen prompts.
NOTE: If you do not know the name of the mail server, you can usually find it by opening
your email program and looking at the outgoing mail configuration settings.
d. In the Address Message area, configure the default setting for the From address.
b. Select the Enable Save to Network Folder check box to enable the feature.
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Send a scanned document to a network folder
The product can scan a file and save it in a folder on the network. The following operating systems
support this feature:
● Windows 7, 64-bit
● Novell v5.1 and later (access to the Quick Sets folders only)
NOTE: You can use this feature with Mac OS X v10.6 and earlier if you have configured Windows
File Sharing.
NOTE: You might be required to sign in to the product to use this feature.
The system administrator can use the HP Embedded Web Server to configure pre-defined Quick Sets
folders, or you can provide the path to another network folder.
NOTE: You might be required to sign in to the product to use this feature.
Before you can use this feature, you must enable the USB port. Use the following procedure to enable
the port from the product control-panel menus:
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● General Settings
3. Select the Enable option, and then touch the Save button.
● All Contacts: Lists all the contacts that are available to you.
● Personal Contacts: Lists all the contacts that are associated with your user name. These contacts
are not visible to other people who use the product.
NOTE: You must be signed in to the product to see the Personal Contacts list.
● Local Contacts: Lists all the contacts that are stored in the product memory. These contacts are
visible to all people who use the product.
Add contacts to the address book from the product control panel
If you are signed in to the product, contacts that you add to the address book will not be visible to other
people who use the product.
If you are not signed in to the product, contacts that you add to the address book will be visible to all
people who use the product.
NOTE: You can also use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to create and manage the address
book.
● Save to USB
5. Select an existing folder, or touch the New
Folder button to create a new folder.
6. Enter the name for the file in the File Name:
field.
7. Touch the More Options button at the bottom
of the screen.
8. Touch the Optimize Text/Picture button.
9. Select the Photograph option, and then touch
the OK button.
10. Touch the Start button.
NOTE: These settings are temporary. After you have finished the job, the product returns to the
default settings.
● Cancel a fax
● Fax reports
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Configure required fax settings
You must configure certain settings before you can use the fax feature. If these settings are not
configured, the fax icon is unavailable. These settings include:
● Country/region
● Date/Time
● Company Name
● Fax Number
This information is used in the fax header, which is for printing on all outgoing faxes.
NOTE: When first installed, the fax accessory might read some of these settings from the product;
therefore, a value might already be set. Check the values to verify that they are correct.
NOTE: In the U.S. and many other countries/regions, setting the date, time, country/region, phone
number, and company name is a legal requirement for fax.
The first time the product is turned on with a fax accessory installed, access the Fax Setup Wizard by
following these steps:
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Initial Setup button.
3. Follow the steps in the Fax Setup Wizard to configure the required settings.
4. When the Fax Setup Wizard finishes, the option to hide the Initial Setup button appears on the
Home screen.
Access the Fax Setup Wizard after initial setup through the control panel by following these steps:
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● Fax Settings
3. Follow the steps in the Fax Setup Wizard to configure the required settings. Fax setup is complete.
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. If you want to use analog fax when LAN fax is enabled, use the HP MFP Digital
Sending Software Configuration Utility or the HP Embedded Web Server to disable LAN fax.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● General Settings
● Date/Time Settings
● Date/Time
5. Touch the boxes next to the Date drop-down menu to enter the day and year from the keypad.
6. Touch the boxes below the Time heading to enter the hour and minutes from the keypad, and then
touch the AM or PM button.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● General Settings
● Date/Time Settings
● Date/Time Format
● Fax Settings
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.
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 off. 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.
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 Prefix The Dialing Prefix setting allows you to enter a prefix number (such as a "9" to
access an outside line) when dialing. This prefix number is automatically added to
all phone numbers when dialed.
● Fax Settings
Fax Number Confirmation When the Fax Number Confirmation 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 setting.
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 off 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 off 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 off the Error Correction Mode
setting. However, this is not usually necessary.
Billing codes are disabled by default. Follow these steps to enable billing codes:
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● Fax Settings
● Billing Codes
NOTE: To disable billing codes, deselect the Enable Billing Codes feature, touch the Save
button, and then skip the remaining steps.
To allow users to edit billing codes, select the Allow users to edit billing codes box.
7. Type the minimum number of digits you want in the billing code, and then touch the OK button.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● Fax Settings
Image Preview Use the Image Preview feature to preview the fax image before you send it. You
can configure the preview to be optional for all users, required for all users, or
disabled for all users.
Resolution The outgoing fax resolution setting determines the maximum resolution supported by
the receiving fax. The fax accessory uses the highest possible resolution common to
the sending and receiving fax machines (as limited by this setting).
NOTE: To reduce phone time, faxes wider than 21.25 cm (8.5 in) are
automatically sent by using standard or fine resolution.
NOTE: The higher the resolution, the longer the transmission time required.
NOTE: LAN fax resolution settings vary by vendor and might differ from the
settings listed.
Original Sides Use the Original Sides feature to select 1-sided or 2-sided originals.
Notification Use the Notification feature to select when and how you are notified of the status of
an outgoing fax. This setting applies to the current fax only. To change the setting
permanently, change the default setting.
Content Orientation Use the Content Orientation feature to set how the fax content is oriented on the
page. For 1–sided pages, choose Portrait (short-edge on top, default setting) or
Landscape (long-edge on top). For 2–sided pages, choose Book-style (short-edge on
top) or Flip-style (long-edge on top).
Original Size Use the Original Size feature to match your fax content to the size of the original
document.
Image Adjustment Use the Image Adjustment feature to adjust the Darkness, Contrast, Background
Cleanup, or Sharpness settings.
In some cases, a gray background on the document causes the fax to transmit more
slowly.
NOTE: Touch the Default button to reset the sharpness setting to the factory
setting.
Optimize Text/Picture Use the Optimize Text/Picture feature to produce fax output that best matches the
original. Sending graphics and photos in text mode results in lower quality images.
Job Build Use the Job Build feature to combine multiple originals into a single fax job.
Blank Page Suppression Use the Blank Page Suppression feature to prevent blank pages in a fax from being
printed.
● Fax Settings
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-specific. 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:
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.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● Fax Settings
6. Touch the green plus sign to open the Schedule a Weekly Fax Event screen.
8. Touch the Time fields to open the keypad and then enter the hour and minute values when
incoming faxes will be printed or stored.
9. Touch the Event Days buttons for the days to apply the fax printing schedule.
11. Touch the Save button to save the fax printing schedule.
NOTE: Only one fax printing schedule can be applied per day.
● Fax Settings
5. Touch the green arrow to move the number to the Blocked Fax Numbers list.
6. Touch the Save button to save the blocked fax numbers list.
● Fax Settings
3. Touch the number to be deleted from the Blocked Fax Numbers list, touch the Delete button, and
then touch the Save button.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete more numbers from the Blocked Fax Numbers list, or touch the
Delete All button, and then touch the Save button, to delete all numbers from the Blocked Fax
Numbers list at once.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● Fax Settings
Notification The Notification setting controls when the fax call report is printed for incoming
faxes.
Stamp Received Faxes The Stamp Received Faxes setting enables or disables stamping incoming faxes.
The stamp prints the date, time, phone number, and page number on each
incoming page.
Fit to Page When selecting a page size to print a fax, the product determines the closest page
size that matches the intended size from sizes available in the product. If the fit-to-
page setting is enabled and the received image is larger than that page size, the
product attempts to scale the image to fit the page. If this setting is disabled, an
incoming image larger than the page splits across pages.
Paper Selection Use the Paper Selection feature to specify which tray to use for printing faxes.
Sides Use the Sides feature to specify 1–sided or 2–sided ouput for faxes.
Use the fax forwarding feature to forward all received faxes, all outgoing faxes, or both, to another fax
number. When fax forwarding is enabled, the receiving product prints the fax and also forwards the
fax to the fax forward number.
Use the HP Embedded Web server to enable and configure these features.
2. When the HP Embedded Web Server opens, click the Fax tab.
4. In the Fax Archive area, select an option from the Fax Archiving drop-down list.
5. Select an option from the Type of Fax Job to Archive drop-down list.
NOTE: If you want to archive to email, you will need to configure the SMTP server information.
2. When the HP Embedded Web Server opens, click the Fax tab.
4. In the Fax Forwarding area, click the Enable Fax Forwarding box.
5. Select an option from the Type of Fax Job to Forward drop-down list.
2. Touch the Speed Dials button to display the Speed Dials screen.
3. Touch the One Touch Speed Dials number of the list to be edited.
4. Touch the down arrow on the Speed Dial Name box to open the drop-down menu.
6. To add a fax number for a speed dial name, touch the screen to the right of the last digit of the
last fax number in the list. When the cursor appears, touch the enter key to move the cursor to the
next line and then type the fax number.
2. Touch the Speed Dials button to display the Speed Dials screen.
3. Touch the One Touch Speed Dials number of the list to be deleted.
5. Touch the Yes button to confirm the deletion of the speed dial list and to return to the Fax screen.
2. Touch the Speed Dials button to display the Speed Dials screen.
3. Touch the One Touch Speed Dials number of the list to open the keyboard.
4. Touch the down arrow on the Speed Dial Name box to open the drop-down menu and then touch
the Fax Numbers option.
5. Scroll through the list of fax numbers and touch the screen to the right of last digit of the fax
number to be deleted. Use the backspace key to delete the fax number.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Fax button.
2. Touch the search button. This button looks like a magnifying glass and is located to the right of the
Speed Dials button.
3. Type the first letters of the speed dial name to search for. As matches are found, the list at the top
of the search screen is populated. If necessary, scroll to see all the entries, or type more letters to
narrow the search.
4. Select the appropriate name from the list and touch the OK button. The speed-dial list on the main
fax screen shows the selected entry within the list of numbers.
Your Microsoft® Exchange contact list might also be enabled on the product to appear in the fax
address book.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Fax button.
3. Select the All Contacts or Local Contacts option in the drop-down menu at the top of the fax
address book screen.
4. Touch the Search icon (magnifying glass) next to the drop-down menu.
5. On the keyboard, enter the first letter or letters of the name; matching recipients display on the
screen. Type more letters to further refine the search. Select a name, and then touch the OK
button.
6. Touch the right arrow to transfer the selected name to the Fax Recipients list.
Transmission of information on the Internet is digital instead of analog. Therefore, there are different
constraints on the fax transmission that might require different fax settings than the analog Public
Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Fax is very dependent upon timing and signal quality, so a fax
transmission is more sensitive to a VoIP environment.
The following are suggested changes in settings for the HP LaserJet Analog Fax Accessory
500 when it is connected to a VoIP service:
● Begin with the fax speed set in Fast (V.34) mode and with Error Correction Mode (ECM) turned
on. The V.34 protocol handles any changes in transmission speed needed to accommodate VoIP
networks.
● If numerous errors or retries occur with the fax speed set to Fast, set it to Medium (V.17).
● If errors and retries persist, set the fax speed to Slow (V.29) because some VoIP systems cannot
handle the higher signal rates associated with fax.
● In rare cases, if errors persist, turn off ECM on the product. The image quality might decrease.
Ensure that the image quality is acceptable with ECM off before using this setting.
● If the preceding setting changes have not improved the VoIP fax reliability, contact your VoIP
provider for help.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● Reports
● Fax Reports
● Number of pages
● Result (successfully sent, pending, or failed to send which includes error type and code)
The database stores the most recent 500 fax entries. The database fax entries include any fax session
as an entry. For example, a fax session could be a sent fax, received fax, or firmware upgrades.
Depending on the activity, there might be fewer than 500 entries in the report.
If you want to use the log for record keeping purposes, print the log periodically and then clear it.
● Fax Settings
● Identification number
● Result (success)
The database stores the most recent 500 faxes. If you want to use the report for record-keeping
purposes, print the report periodically and then clear it.
● HP Utility (Mac OS X)
● Economy settings
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Configure IP network 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 print drivers. Go to Microsoft at www.microsoft.com.
● If you are using IPv4, the IP address contains only digits. It has this format:
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
● If you are using IPv6, the IP address is a hexadecimal combination of characters and digits. It
has a format similar to this:
xxxx::xxxx:xxxx:xxxx:xxxx
2. To open the HP Embedded Web Server, type the IP address into the address line of a Web
browser.
3. Click the Networking tab to obtain network information. You can change settings as needed.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● Network Settings
● Jetdirect Menu
● TCP/IP
● IPV4 Settings
● Config Method
3. Select the Manual option, and then touch the Save button.
6. Touch the first field to open a keypad. Enter the correct digits for the field, and then touch the OK
button.
Repeat the process for each field, and then touch the Save button.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● Network Settings
● Jetdirect Menu
● TCP/IP
● IPV6 Settings
● Address
● Manual Settings
● Enable
3. To configure the address, touch the Address button and then touch the field to open a keypad.
4. Use the keypad to enter the address, and then touch the OK button.
● Determine the remaining life for all supplies and order new ones
To use the HP Embedded Web Server, your browser must meet the following requirements:
The HP Embedded Web Server works when the product is connected to an IP-based network. The HP
Embedded Web Server does not support IPX-based product connections. You do not have to have
Internet access to open and use the HP Embedded Web Server.
When the product is connected to the network, the HP Embedded Web Server is automatically
available.
a. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration
button.
◦ Reports
◦ Configuration/Status Pages
◦ Configuration Page
2. In a supported Web browser on your computer, enter the product IP address or host name in the
address/URL field.
Information tab
Table 9-1 HP Embedded Web Server Information tab
Menu Description
Device Status Shows the product 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 product has processed.
Supplies Status Page Shows the status of the supplies for the product.
Event Log Page Shows a list of all product events and errors. Use the HP Instant Support link (in
the Other Links area on all HP Embedded Web Server pages) to connect to a set
of dynamic Web pages that help you solve problems. These pages also show
additional services available for the product.
Usage Page Shows a summary of the number of pages the product has printed, grouped by
size, type, and paper print path.
Device Information Shows the product 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 file from your computer to print. The product uses the default
print settings to print the file.
Printable Reports and Pages Lists the internal reports and pages for the product. Select one or more items to
print.
General tab
Table 9-2 HP Embedded Web Server General tab
Menu Description
Control Panel Customization Reorder, show, or hide features on the control–panel display, and change the
default display language.
Quick Sets Setup Configure jobs that are available in the Quick Sets area of the Home screen on the
product control panel.
Alerts Set up email alerts for various product and supplies events.
Menu Description
Control Panel Administration Shows the menu structure of the Administration menu on the control panel.
Menu
NOTE: You can configure settings on this screen, but the HP Embedded Web
Server provides more advanced configuration options than are available through
the Administration menu.
AutoSend Configure the product to send automated emails regarding product configuration
and supplies to specific 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 product and assign an asset number to it. Enter the name of the primary
contact who will receive information about the product.
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.
Energy Settings Set or edit a wake time, sleep time, and sleep delay for the product. You can set a
different schedule for each day of the week and for holidays. You can also set
which interactions with the product cause it to wake from sleep mode.
Backup and Restore Create a backup file that contains product and user data. If necessary, you can use
this file to restore data to the product.
Solution Installer Install third-party software programs that can enhance the product functionality.
Quota and Statistics Services Provides connection information about third-party job-statistics services.
Copy/Print tab
Table 9-3 HP Embedded Web Server Copy/Print tab
Menu Description
Retrieve from USB Setup Enable or disable the Retrieve from USB menu on the control panel.
Manage Stored Jobs Enable or disable the ability to store jobs in the product memory, and configure job-
storage options.
Adjust Paper Types If print quality problems occur when using a specific paper type, you can override
factory–default mode settings.
General Print Settings Configure settings for all print jobs, including copy jobs or received faxes.
Menu Description
Address Book Add email addresses into the product one at a time, and edit email addresses that
have already been saved in the product. You can also use the Import/Export tab
to transfer a large list of frequently-used email addresses to the product all at once,
rather than adding them one at a time.
E-mail and Save to Network Configure the product to send scanned images as email attachments.
Folder Quick Setup Wizards
Configure the product to save scanned images to network-folder Quick Sets. Quick
Sets provide easy access to files saved on the network.
E-mail Setup Configure the default email settings for digital sending, including the following:
● Default message settings, such as the "From" address and the subject line
Save to Network Folder Setup Configure the network folder settings for digital sending, including the following:
Save to USB Setup Configure the USB settings for digital sending, including the following:
● Default settings for Quick Sets jobs saved on a USB flash drive
● Default file settings for for jobs saved on a USB flash drive
Digital Sending Software Setup Configure settings related to using optional Digital Sending software.
Menu Description
Fax Send Setup Configure settings for sending faxes, including the following:
● Default setting for sending faxes using the internal fax modem
Speed Dials Manage fax speed dial numbers. You can also import .CSV files containing email
addresses, fax numbers, or user records, so that they can be accessed on this
product. You can also export email, fax, or user records from the product into a file
on your computer. You can then use this file as a data backup, or you can use it to
import the records onto another HP product.
Fax Receive Setup Configure 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 configure basic settings
for each.
● Fax archiving is a method to send a copy of all incoming and outgoing faxes
to an email address.
Fax Activity Log Contains a list of the faxes that have been sent from or received by this product.
Troubleshooting tab
Table 9-6 HP Embedded Web Server Troubleshooting tab
Menu Description
General Troubleshooting Select from a variety of reports and tests to help solve problems with the product.
Retrieve Diagnostic Data Export product information to a file that can be useful for detailed problem analysis.
Menu Description
General Security Configure an administrator password so you can restrict access to certain features
on the product.
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.
Access Control Configure access to product functions for specific individuals or groups. Also set up
user accounts and select the method by which individuals sign in to the product.
Protect Stored Data Configure and manage the internal hard drive for the product. This product includes
an encrypted hard drive for maximum security.
Configure settings for jobs that are stored on the product hard drive.
Certificate Management Install and manage security certificates for access to the product and the network.
Self Test Verify that the security functions are running according to expected system
parameters.
Networking tab
Use the Networking tab to configure and secure network settings for the product when it is
connected to an IP-based network. This tab does not display if the product is connected to other types
of networks.
Menu Description
HP Instant Support Connects you to the HP Web site to help you find solutions to product problems.
Menu Description
Shop for Supplies Connects to the HP SureSupply Web site, where you can receive information on
options for purchasing original HP supplies, such as toner cartridges and paper.
Product Support Connects to the support site for the product, from which you can search for help
regarding various topics.
You can use HP Utility when the product uses a USB cable or is connected to a TCP/IP-based network.
Open HP Utility
From the Finder, click Applications, click Utilities, and then click HP Utility.
If HP Utility is not included in the Utilities list, use the following procedure to open it:
1. At the computer, open the Apple menu, click the System Preferences menu, and then click
the Print & Fax icon or the Print & Scan icon.
HP Utility features
HP Utility consists of pages that you open by clicking in the All Settings list. At the top of any page,
click the icons to access HP Web sites for the following information:
● HP Support
● Supplies
● Registration
● Recycling
The following table describes the tasks that you can perform with HP Utility.
Information And Supplies Status Shows the product supplies status and provides links for ordering
Support supplies online.
Upload Fonts Transfers font files from the computer to the product.
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 product after the
print job.
NOTE: This option is available only after you open the View menu
and select the Show Advanced Options item.
Printer Settings Supplies Configures how the product should behave when supplies are
Management nearing the end of their estimated life.
Stored Jobs Manages print jobs that are stored on the product hard disk.
Network Settings Configures the network settings, such as the IPv4 and IPv6 settings.
Scan Settings Scan to E-mail Opens the HP Embedded Web Server page for configuring settings
for scanning to email.
Scan to Network Opens the HP Embedded Web Server page for configuring settings
Folder for scanning to a network folder.
HP Web Jetadmin upgrades are periodically made available to provide support for specific product
features. Go to www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin and click the Self Help and Documentation link to
learn more about upgrades.
HP does not recommend the full-time use of EconoMode. If EconoMode is used full-time, the toner
supply might outlast the mechanical parts in the toner cartridge. If print quality begins to degrade and
is no longer acceptable, consider replacing the toner cartridge.
NOTE: This feature is available with the PCL 6 print driver for Windows. If you are not using that
driver, you can enable the feature by using the HP Embedded Web Server.
2. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.
5. Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box. In the Print dialog, click
the OK button to print the job.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● General Settings
● Energy Settings
3. Select the option that you want to use, and then touch the Save button.
● General Settings
● Energy Settings
3. Select the appropriate time period, and then touch the Save button.
NOTE: When the product is in sleep mode, the power-button light flashes.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● General Settings
● Date/Time Settings
3. Open the Date/Time Format menu and configure the following settings:
● Date Format
● Time Format
● Date
● Time
● Time Zone
If you are in an area that uses daylight savings time, select the Adjust for Daylight Savings box.
● General Settings
● Energy Settings
● Sleep Schedule
9. Touch the Add button, and then select the type of event to schedule: Wake or Sleep.
● Time
● Event Days
11. Touch the OK button, and then touch the Save button.
For in-depth information about HP's secure imaging and printing solutions, visit www.hp.com/go/
secureprinting. The site provides links to white papers and FAQ documents about security features.
IP Security
IP Security (IPsec) is a set of protocols that control IP-based network traffic to and from the product.
IPsec provides host-to-host authentication, data integrity, and encryption of network communications.
For products that are connected to the network and have an HP Jetdirect print server, you can configure
IPsec by using the Networking tab in the HP Embedded Web Server.
Typically, you use the same user name and password that you use to sign in to your computer on the
network. Consult the network administrator for this product if you have questions about which
credentials to use.
After you have signed in to the product, a Sign Out button displays on the control panel. To maintain
security for the product, touch the Sign Out button when you have finished using the product.
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server by entering the product IP address into the address line of a
Web browser.
4. In the Username field, enter the name to associate with the password.
NOTE: If you are changing an existing password, you must first enter the existing password in
the Old Password field.
6. Click the Apply button. Make note of the password and store it in a safe place.
Use the Security menu in the HP Embedded Web Server to configure the disk.
For more information about the encrypted hard disk, see the HP High-Performance Secure Hard Disk
Setup Guide.
1. Go to www.hp.com/support.
2. Enter Secure Hard Disk into the search field and press Enter.
● Control-panel help
● Clear jams
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Solve problems checklist
Follow these steps when trying to solve a problem with the product.
c. Make sure that the line voltage is correct for the product power configuration. (See the label
that is on the back of the product for voltage requirements.) If you are using a power strip
and its voltage is not within specifications, connect the product directly into the electrical
outlet. If it is already connected into the outlet, try a different outlet.
2. The control panel should indicate a Ready status. If an error message displays, follow the
instructions on the control panel to resolve the error.
a. Check the cable connection between the product and the computer or network port. Make
sure that the connection is secure.
b. Make sure that the cable itself is not faulty by using a different cable, if possible.
4. Ensure that the selected paper size and type meet specifications. Also open the Trays menu on the
product control panel and verify that the tray is configured correctly for the paper type and size.
5. Print a configuration page. If the product is connected to a network, an HP Jetdirect page also
prints.
a. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration
button.
◦ Reports
◦ Configuration/Status Pages
◦ Configuration Page
If the page does not print, check that at least one tray contains paper.
If the page jams in the product, follow the instructions on the control panel to clear the jam.
If the page prints correctly, the problem is probably with the computer you are using, with the print
driver, or with the program.
7. Print a short document from a different program that has worked in the past. If this solution works,
then the problem is with the program. If this solution does not work (the document does not print),
complete these steps:
a. Try printing the job from another computer that has the product software installed.
b. If you connected the product to the network, connect the product directly to a computer with
a USB cable. Redirect the product to the correct port, or reinstall the software, selecting the
new connection type that you are using.
NOTE: The product will arrive with the USB port disabled. To enable the USB port and use
it to test the product’s connectivity, ensure the product is in the Ready state.
8. The product firmware might need to be upgraded. Software and firmware upgrades and
installation instructions for this product are available at www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM725series.
Click Support & Drivers, click the operating system, and then select the download for the
product.
● The use of special paper (such as transparencies, heavy paper, and custom-size paper)
● General Settings
3. A verification message advises that completing the reset function might result in loss of data. Touch
the Reset button to complete the process.
NOTE: The product restarts automatically after the reset operation completes.
For some screens, the Help opens to a global menu where you can search for specific topics. You can
browse through the menu structure by touching the buttons in the menu.
For screens that contain settings for individual jobs, the Help opens to a topic that explains the options
for that screen.
If the product alerts you of an error or warning, touch the Error button or the Warning button to
open a message that describes the problem. The message also contains instructions to help solve the
problem.
You can print a report of the complete Administration menu so you can more easily navigate to the
individual settings you need.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● Reports
● Configuration/Status Pages
2. Load the tray with the correct size of paper for your job.
3. Make sure the paper size and type are set correctly on the product control panel.
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.
5. Check the product control panel to see if the product is waiting for you to acknowledge a prompt
to feed the paper manually. Load paper, and continue.
6. The rollers above the tray might be contaminated. Clean the rollers with a lint-free cloth dampened
with warm water.
1. Remove the stack of paper from the tray and flex it, rotate it 180 degrees, and flip it over. Do not
fan the paper. Return the stack of paper to the tray.
3. Use paper that is not wrinkled, folded, or damaged. If necessary, use paper from a different
package.
4. Make sure the tray is not overfilled. 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 to the appropriate indentation in the tray.
● Check that all rollers are in place and that the roller-access cover inside the document feeder is
closed.
● The pages might not be placed correctly. Straighten the pages and adjust the paper guides to
center the stack.
● The paper guides must be touching the sides of the paper stack to work correctly. Make sure that
the paper stack is straight and the guides are against the paper stack.
● The document feeder input tray or output bin might contain more than the maximum number of
pages. Make sure the paper stack fits below the guides in the input tray, and remove pages from
the output bin.
● Verify that there are no pieces of paper, staples, paper clips, or other debris in the paper path.
● Clean the document-feeder rollers and the separation pad. Use compressed air or a clean, lint-free
cloth moistened with warm water. If misfeeds still occur, replace the rollers.
● From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Supplies button. Check
the status of the document-feeder kit, and replace it if necessary.
2. Use paper that is not wrinkled, folded, or damaged. If necessary, use paper from a different
package.
3. Use paper that has not previously been printed or copied on.
4. Make sure the tray is not overfilled. 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.
7. If you are printing on heavy, embossed, or perforated paper, use the manual feed feature and
feed sheets one at a time.
8. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Trays button. Verify
that the tray is configured correctly for the paper type and size.
1 Document feeder
2 Stapler/stacker
3 Output path
6 Output bin
7 Toner cartridge
8 Input trays
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the General Settings menu, and then open the Jam Recovery menu.
● Auto — The product attempts to reprint jammed pages when sufficient memory is available.
This is the default setting.
● Off — The product does not attempt to reprint jammed pages. Because no memory is used to
store the most recent pages, performance is optimal.
NOTE: Some pages can be lost if the product runs out of paper while printing a duplex job
with Jam Recovery set to Off.
● On — The product always reprints jammed pages. Additional memory is allocated to store
the last few pages printed.
● smeared print
● fuzzy print
● dark print
● curled paper
● loose toner
2. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.
4. From the Paper type drop-down list, click the More... option.
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.
3. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Open the menus drop-down list,
and then click the Finishing menu.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● Reports
● Configuration/Status Pages
3. Select the Supplies Status option, and then touch the Print button to print the report.
4. 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 supply 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.
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.
Hewlett Packard cannot recommend the use of non-HP supplies, either new or remanufactured.
Because they are not HP products, HP cannot influence their design or control their quality. If you
are using a refilled or remanufactured toner cartridge and are not satisfied with the print quality,
replace the toner cartridge with a genuine HP toner cartridge.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Device Maintenance
button.
● Calibration/Cleaning
● Cleaning Page
4. The cleaning process can take several minutes. When it is finished, discard the printed page.
3. Examine the surface of the green imaging drum on the toner cartridge.
CAUTION: Do not touch the imaging drum. Fingerprints on the imaging drum can cause print-
quality problems.
4. If you see any scratches, fingerprints, or other damage on the imaging drum, replace the toner
cartridge.
5. If the imaging drum does not appear to be damaged, rock the toner cartridge gently several times
and reinstall it. Print a few pages to see if the problem has resolved.
Always use a paper type and weight that this product supports. In addition, follow these guidelines
when selecting paper:
● 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 is not too rough. Using smoother paper generally results in better print quality.
● Move the product away from drafty locations, such as air-conditioning vents, or open windows or
doors.
● Make sure the product is not exposed to temperatures or humidity outside of product
specifications.
● Remove anything that is blocking the vents on the product. The product requires good air flow on
all sides, including the top.
● Protect the product from airborne debris, dust, steam, grease, or other elements that can leave
residue inside the product.
NOTE: This feature is available with the PCL 6 print driver for Windows. If you are not using that
driver, you can enable the feature by using the HP Embedded Web Server.
Follow these steps if the entire page is too dark or too light.
2. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.
3. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and locate the Print Quality area.
5. Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box. In the Print dialog, click
the OK button to print the job.
HP PCL 6 driver ● Provided as the default driver on the product CD. This driver is automatically
installed unless you select a different one.
● Provides the overall best speed, print quality, and product-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
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
flash font support
● The best choice for printing from third-party or custom software programs
● The best choice when operating with mixed environments, which require the
product to be set to PCL 5 (UNIX, Linux, mainframe)
● 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
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● General Settings
● Print Quality
● Image Registration
4. Touch the Print Test Page button, and then follow the instructions on the printed pages.
5. Touch the Print Test Page button to verify the results, and then make further adjustments if
necessary.
6. When you are satisfied with the results, touch the Save button to save the new settings.
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 product control panel, scroll to and touch the Device Maintenance
button.
● Calibration/Cleaning
● Calibrate Scanner
3. Touch the Next button to start the calibration process. Follow the on-screen prompts.
4. Wait while the product calibrates, and then try copying again.
2. Touch the line for the tray that you want to configure, and then touch the Modify button.
3. Select the paper size and paper type from the lists of options.
3. Select the tray that holds the paper that you want to use, and then touch the OK button.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Copy button.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Copy button.
2. Touch the More Options button, and then touch the Optimize Text/Picture button.
3. Select one of the predefined options, or touch the Manually adjust button and then adjust the slider
in the Optimize For area. Touch the OK button.
NOTE: These settings are temporary. After you have finished the job, the product 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 product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● Copy Settings
● Edge-To-Edge
3. Select the Edge-To-Edge output option if the original document is printed close to the paper edges.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
3. Select the category of scan and send settings that you want to configure.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
3. Select the category of scan and send settings that you want to configure.
6. Adjust the sliders to set the Darkness level, the Contrast level, the Sharpness level, and the
Background Cleanup level. Touch the Save button.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch one of the buttons for the scan/send
features:
● Save to USB
2. Touch the More Options button, and then touch the Optimize Text/Picture button.
3. Select one of the predefined options, or touch the Manually adjust button and then adjust the slider
in the Optimize For area. Touch the OK button.
NOTE: These settings are temporary. After you have finished the job, the product returns to the
default settings.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● Fax Settings
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● Fax Settings
4. Adjust the sliders to set the Darkness level, the Contrast level, the Sharpness level, and the
Background Cleanup level. Touch the Save button.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Copy button.
2. Touch the More Options button, and then touch the Optimize Text/Picture button.
3. Select one of the predefined options, or touch the Manually adjust button and then adjust the slider
in the Optimize For area. Touch the OK button.
NOTE: These settings are temporary. After you have finished the job, the product returns to the
default settings.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● Fax Settings
3. Select the Error Correction Mode option. Touch the Save button.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● Fax Settings
● Fit to Page
3. Touch the Enabled option to enable the setting, or touch the Disabled option to disable it. Touch
the Save button.
1. Make sure the product is turned on and that the control panel indicates it is ready.
◦ If the control panel does not indicate the product is ready, turn the product off and then on
again.
◦ If the control panel indicates the product is ready, try sending the job again.
2. If the control panel indicates the product has an error, resolve the error and then try sending the
job again.
3. Make sure the cables are all connected correctly. If the product is connected to a network, check
the following:
◦ Check the light next to the network connection on the product. If the network is active, the
light is green.
◦ Make sure that you are using a network cable and not a phone cord to connect to the
network.
◦ Make sure the network router, hub, or switch is turned on and that it is working correctly.
4. Install the HP software from the CD that came with the product or use the UPD print driver. Using
generic print drivers can cause delays clearing jobs from the print queue.
5. From the list of printers on your computer, right-click the name of this product, click Properties,
and open the Ports tab.
◦ If you are using a network cable to connect to the network, make sure the printer name listed
on the Ports tab matches the product name on the product configuration page.
◦ If you are using a USB cable and are connecting to a wireless network, make sure the box is
checked next to Virtual printer port for USB.
6. If you are using a personal firewall system on the computer, it might be blocking communication
with the product. Try temporarily disabling the firewall to see if it is the source of the problem.
7. If your computer or the product is connected to a wireless network, low signal quality or
interference might be delaying print jobs.
1. Make sure the computer meets the minimum specifications for this product. For a list of
specifications, go to this Web site: www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM725series.
2. When you configure the product to print on some paper types, such as heavy paper, the product
prints more slowly so it can correctly fuse the toner to the paper. If the paper type setting is not
correct for the type of paper you are using, change the setting to the correct paper type.
● The file does not print from the USB flash drive
● The file that you want to print is not listed in the Retrieve from USB menu
The Retrieve from USB menu does not open when you insert the
USB flash drive
1. You must enable this feature before you can use it.
a. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration
button.
● General Settings
c. Select the Enable option, and then touch the Save button.
2. You might be using a USB flash drive or a file system that this product does not support. Save the
files on a standard USB flash drive that uses File Allocation Table (FAT) file systems. The product
supports FAT32 USB flash drives.
3. If another menu is already open, close that menu and then reinsert the USB flash drive.
4. The USB flash drive might have multiple partitions. (Some USB flash drive manufacturers install
software on the accessory that creates partitions, similar to a CD.) Reformat the USB flash drive to
remove the partitions, or use a different USB flash drive.
5. The USB flash drive might require more power than the product can provide.
c. Use a USB flash drive that has its own power supply or that requires less power.
The file does not print from the USB flash drive
1. Make sure that paper is in the tray.
2. Check the control panel for messages. If paper is jammed in the product, clear the jam.
2. You might have too many files in a single folder on the USB flash drive. Reduce the number of files
in the folder by moving them to subfolders.
3. You might be using a character set for the file name that the product does not support. In this case,
the product replaces the file names with characters from a different character set. Rename the files
using ASCII characters.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● General Settings
● Energy Settings
3. In the Wake/Auto On to These Events list, select the All events option, and then touch the Save
button.
If you have connected the product directly to a computer, check the cable.
● Verify that the cable is connected to the computer and to the product.
● Verify that the cable is not longer than 2 m (6.65 ft). Try using a shorter cable.
● Verify that the cable is working correctly by connecting it to another product. Replace the cable if
necessary.
● The product is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network
3. Look at the network port connection on the back of the product, and verify that the amber activity
light and the green link-status light are lit.
2. If you installed the product 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 product using a Microsoft standard TCP/IP port, use the hostname instead of
the IP address.
4. If the IP address is correct, delete the product and then add it again.
a. Open a command-line prompt on your computer. For Windows, click Start, click Run, and
then type cmd.
b. Type ping followed by a space and then the IP address for your product.
2. If the ping command failed, verify that the network hubs are on, and then verify that the network
settings, the product, and the computer are all configured for the same network.
The product is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the
network
Hewlett-Packard recommends leaving this setting in automatic mode (the default setting). If you change
these settings, you must also change them for your network.
● 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 specifications. 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."
● 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?
NOTE: The phone line should be for product fax use only and not shared with other types of
telephone devices. Examples include alarm systems that use the phone line for notifications 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 need to have access to a standard analog phone connection to be
able to send and receive faxes.
● Roll-over lines: A phone system feature where a new call "rolls over" to the next available line
when the first incoming line is busy. Try attaching the product to the first incoming phone line. The
fax accessory answers the phone after it rings the number of times set in the rings-to-answer
setting.
NOTE: Roll-over lines can cause problems with receiving faxes. Using roll-over lines with this
product is not recommended.
1. From the Home screen, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● Reports
● Configuration/Status Pages
● Configuration 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 product IP address or host name is listed on the Jetdirect Page.
On the Fax Accessory Page of the Configuration Page, under the Hardware Information heading,
check the Modem Status. The following table identifies 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 configurations could be disabling the feature.
Operational / Disabled1 The fax accessory is installed, but you have not configured the
required fax settings yet.
Damaged / Enabled/Disabled1 The 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.
1 ENABLED indicates that the analog-fax accessory is enabled and turned on; DISABLED indicates that LAN fax is enabled
(analog fax is turned off).
The fax failed to send. JBIG is enabled, and the receiving fax Turn off the JBIG setting.
machine does not have JBIG capability.
An "Out of Memory" status message The product storage disk is full. Delete some stored jobs from the disk.
displays on the product control panel. From the Home screen on the product
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 You are using the wrong page-content Try setting the Optimize Text/Picture
as a gray box. setting or the wrong resolution setting. option to Photograph setting.
You touched the Stop button on the If the job is too far along in the sending This is normal operation.
product control panel to cancel a fax process, you cannot cancel the job.
transmission, but the fax was still sent.
No fax address book button displays. The fax address book feature has not Use the HP MFP Digital Sending
been enabled. Software Configuration utility to enable
the fax address book feature.
Not able to locate the Fax settings in Fax settings in HP Web Jetadmin are Select Digital Sending and Fax from
HP Web Jetadmin. located under the device's status page the drop-down menu.
drop-down menu.
The header is appended to the top of For all forwarded faxes, the product This is normal operation.
the page when the overlay option is appends the overlay header to the top
enabled. of a page.
A mix of names and numbers is in the Names and numbers can both display, This is normal operation.
recipients box. depending on where they are from. The
fax address book lists names, and all
other databases list numbers.
A one-page fax prints as two pages. The fax header is being appended to To print a one page fax on one page,
the top of the fax, pushing text to a set the overlay header to overlay mode,
second page. or adjust the fit-to-page setting.
A document stops in the document A jam is in the document feeder. Clear the jam, and send the fax again.
feeder in the middle of faxing.
The volume for sounds coming from the The volume setting needs to be adjusted. Adjust the volume in the Fax Send
fax accessory is too high or too low. Settings menu and the Fax Receive
Settings menu.
Transmission of information on the Internet is digital instead of analog. Therefore, there are different
constraints on the fax transmission that might require different fax settings than the analog Public
Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Fax is very dependent upon timing and signal quality, so a fax
transmission is more sensitive to a VoIP environment.
The following are suggested changes in settings for the HP LaserJet Analog Fax Accessory
500 when it is connected to a VoIP service:
● Begin with the fax speed set in Fast (V.34) mode and with Error Correction Mode (ECM) turned
on. The V.34 protocol handles any changes in transmission speed needed to accommodate VoIP
networks.
● If numerous errors or retries occur with the fax speed set to Fast, set it to Medium (V.17).
● If errors and retries persist, set the fax speed to Slow (V.29) because some VoIP systems cannot
handle the higher signal rates associated with fax.
● In rare cases, if errors persist, turn off ECM on the product. The image quality might decrease.
Ensure that the image quality is acceptable with ECM off before using this setting.
● If the preceding setting changes have not improved the VoIP fax reliability, contact your VoIP
provider for help.
Incoming fax calls are not being The rings-to-answer setting might not be Check the rings-to-answer setting.
answered by the fax accessory (no fax set correctly.
detected).
The fax cable might not be connected Check the installation. Make sure you
correctly, or the fax cable is not are using the fax cable that came with
working. the product or with the fax accessory.
The phone line might not be working. Disconnect the fax accessory from the
phone jack, and then connect a phone.
Try to make a phone call to ensure the
phone line is working.
If you are using a PBX system, the ring Check the ring-signal configuration on
signals might not be configured the PBX system.
correctly.
Faxes are being received very slowly. You might be receiving a complex fax, Complex faxes take longer to transmit.
such as one with many graphics.
The sending fax machine might have a The fax accessory only receives the fax
slow modem speed. at the fastest modem speed the sending
fax machine can use. Wait for the fax
transmission to complete.
The resolution at which the fax was sent Ask the sender to decrease the resolution
or is being received is very high. A and resend the fax.
higher resolution typically results in
better quality, but also requires a longer
transmission time.
If there is a poor phone-line connection, Ask the sender to resend the fax. Ask the
the fax accessory and the sending fax phone company to check the phone line.
machine slow down the transmission to
adjust for errors.
Faxes are not printing on the product. No paper is in the input tray. Load paper. Any faxes received while
the input tray is empty are stored and
will print after the tray has paper.
The Fax Printing Schedule feature is in Faxes print according to the schedule.
use. To print faxes immediately, disable the
Fax Printing Schedule feature.
The product is either low on toner or has If configured, the product stops printing
run out of toner. as soon as it is low on toner or runs out
of toner. Any faxes received are stored
in memory and print after the toner has
been replaced.
The incoming call might be a voice call. Incoming voice calls usually show up in
the call report as a No Fax Detected
error. Because these are voice calls and
not a fax error, no action is necessary.
The incoming fax was interrupted. Verify that the fax telephone line does
not have an activated call-waiting
feature. A call-waiting notice can
interrupt a fax call in progress, which
causes a communication error.
The Fax Printing Schedule feature is set Change the Fax Printing Schedule
to the Always store faxes option. setting to the Always print faxes option.
Faxes are transmitting very slowly. You might be sending a complex fax, Complex faxes take longer to transmit.
such as one with many graphics.
The receiving fax machine might have a The fax accessory only sends the fax at
slow modem speed. the fastest modem speed the receiving
fax machine can use. Wait for the fax
transmission to complete.
The resolution at which the fax was sent Decrease the resolution and change the
or is being received is very high. A Optimize Text/Picture option.
higher resolution typically results in
better quality, but also requires a longer
transmission time.
If there is a poor phone-line connection, Cancel and resend the fax. Ask the
the fax accessory and the receiving fax phone company to check the phone line.
machine slow down the transmission to
adjust for errors.
The document might have a gray Use the Image Adjustment feature to
background, which can increase fax clean up the background shading.
transmission time.
Faxes quit during sending. The receiving fax machine might be Try sending to another fax machine.
malfunctioning.
The phone line might not be working. Disconnect the fax accessory from the
phone jack, and connect a phone. Try to
make a phone call to ensure the phone
line is working.
The phone line might be noisy or poor Try using a slower fax speed to improve
quality. the reliability of transmission. Use the
Fax Dialing Settings menu to set the fax
speed for sending faxes.
A call-waiting feature might be active. Verify that the fax telephone line does
not have an activated call-waiting
feature. A call-waiting notice can
interrupt a fax call in progress, which
causes a communication error.
The fax accessory is receiving faxes but If the fax accessory is on a PBX system, Disable the detect-dial-tone setting.
is not sending them. the PBX system might be generating a
dial tone the fax accessory cannot
detect.
The receiving fax machine might be Try sending to another fax machine.
malfunctioning.
The phone line might not be working. Disconnect the fax accessory from the
phone jack, and connect a phone. Try to
make a phone call to ensure the phone
line is working.
Outgoing fax calls keep dialing. The fax accessory automatically redials This is normal operation. If you do not
a fax number if the Redial On Busy want the fax to retry, set the Redial On
option is on or if the Redial On No Busy option to 0, set the Redial On No
Answer option is on. Answer option to 0, and set the Redial
on error option to 0.
Faxes you send are not arriving at the The receiving fax machine might be Ask the recipient to make sure the fax
receiving fax machine. turned off or might have an error machine is turned on and ready to
condition, such as being out of paper. receive faxes.
The fax modem generates the numeric code. Usually a numeric code of (0) indicates a normal modem
response. Some messages always display a numeric code of (0), other messages can have a range of
numeric codes, and a few messages have no numeric code. Usually a numeric code of (0) indicates an
error was not associated with the fax modem, but occurred in another part of the fax system or other
product sytem such as the printing system. Non-zero error codes give further detail into the particular
action or process that the modem is executing, and they do not necessarily indicate that there is a
problem with the modem.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
● Troubleshooting
● Fax
Fail Busy 0 The receiving fax machine is The fax will be retired
busy. automatically (if configured),
otherwise try resending fax later.
No Answer 0 or 17 The receiving fax machine is not The receiving fax machine might
answering the call, or a person be disconnected or turned off;
answered the call. contact the receiver to check the
machine. Try resending.
No Dial Tone 0 No dial tone is detected when Verify the phone line is active;
sending the fax. set the sending fax to "not" to
detect a dial tone.
Failed or Communication Any besides 17 or 36 General communications issue Try resending fax; if the error
Error where the fax transmission was persists, contact support.
interrupted or did not proceed as
expected.
Space Fail 0 Unable to read or write the fax Try resending fax; if the error
image file to disk; could be persists, contact support.
corrupt product disk or no space
available on the product's disk.
Memory Error 0 Out of memory on product. If the error persists, delete items
from the product memory, such
as stored jobs or saved faxes.
Power Failure 0 A power failure occurred on the Try resending the fax.
sending fax product during the
fax transmission.
Failed Any The fax might be corrupted or Ask the sender to resend the fax;
not sent. if the error persists, contact
support.
Failed 0 Incompatible page width or Ask the sender to resend the fax;
page had too many bad lines. if the error persists, contact
support.
Failed 17, 36 Lost telephone connection or Ask the sender to resend the fax
interruption between sender/ (if the sending machine does not
receiver. automatically retry).
Failed Any besides 17 or 36 General communications issue Ask the sender to resend the fax;
where the fax transmission was if the error persists, contact
interrupted or did not proceed as support.
expected.
Space Fail 0 Unable to read or write image Ask the sender to resend the fax;
file to disk; could be corrupt if the error persists, contact
product disk or no space on disk. support.
Memory Error 0 Out of memory on product. If the error persists, delete items
from the product memory, such
as stored jobs or saved faxes.
Print Fail 0 The received image file cannot Ask the sender to resend the fax;
be decoded. enable Error Correction Mode if
it is not already enabled.
Power Failure 0 A power failure occurred during Ask the sender to resend the fax.
the fax reception.
Service settings
These items in the control-panel menus are intended to be used when an HP service representative is
assisting you.
● Troubleshooting
● Fax
Fax T.30 Trace This is a printed report of all the communications between the sending and
receiving fax machines for the last Fax transmission or reception. The report
contains detailed error codes and other information that might be useful in
troubleshooting a particular problem related to sending or receiving a fax. Print this
report before contacting HP customer support.
Fax V.34 This setting controls the modem's method of transmission. The Normal setting allows
the modem to select any of the supported fax speeds up to 33,600 bps. The Off
setting sets the fax speed to 14,400 bps or lower, depending on the speed settings
for sending and receiving.
Fax Speaker Mode In Normal mode, the modem speaker is turned on during dialing, through the initial
connection, and then it turns off. In Diagnostic mode, the speaker is turned on and
remains on for all fax communications until the setting is returned to Normal mode.
Fax Log Entries The Standard fax log includes basic information such as the time and whether the
fax was successful. The Detailed fax log shows the intermediate results of the redial
process not shown in the Standard fax log.
NOTE: Close any applications that are running. To close an application that has an icon in the
system tray, right-click the icon, and select Close or Disable.
2. Try connecting the USB cable to a different USB port on the computer.
NOTE: Close any applications that are running. To close an application that has an icon in the
system tray, right-click the icon, and select Close or Disable.
2. Check the amount of free space on the drive where you are installing the product software. If
necessary, free up as much space as you can, and reinstall the product software.
3. If necessary, run the Disk Defragmenter, and reinstall the product software.
2. Verify that all of the cables are correctly seated and within specifications. This includes the USB
and power cables. Try a new cable.
3. Verify that the product IP address listed on the configuration page matches the IP address for the
software port. Use one of the following procedures:
Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
a. Click Start, or for Windows Vista click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of the
screen.
b. Click Settings.
c. Click Printers and Faxes (using the default Start menu view) or click Printers (using the
Classic Start menu view).
g. If the IP addresses are not the same, delete the driver, and reinstall the driver using the
correct IP address.
c. Right-click the product driver icon, and then select Printer properties.
f. If the IP addresses are not the same, delete the driver, and reinstall the driver using the
correct IP address.
● A print job was not sent to the product that you wanted
● When connected with a USB cable, the product does not appear in the Print & Fax or the Print &
Scan list after the driver is selected
The product name does not appear in the product list in the Print &
Fax or the Print & Scan list
1. Make sure that the cables are connected correctly and the product is on.
2. Print a configuration page to check the product name. Verify that the name on the configuration
page matches the product name in the Print & Fax or the Print & Scan list.
NOTE: Connect the USB or network cable before attempting to reinstall the software.
A print job was not sent to the product that you wanted
1. Open the print queue and restart the print job.
2. Another product with the same or similar name might have received your print job. Print a
configuration page to check the product name. Verify that the name on the configuration page
matches the product name in the Print & Fax or the Print & Scan list.
When connected with a USB cable, the product does not appear in
the Print & Fax or the Print & Scan list after the driver is selected
Software troubleshooting
▲ Make sure that your Mac operating system is Mac OS X 10.6 or later.
Hardware troubleshooting
3. Make sure that you are using the appropriate high-speed USB cable.
5. Check to see if more than two non-powered USB hubs are connected in a row on the chain.
Disconnect all of the devices from the chain, and then connect the cable directly to the USB port
on the computer.
Windows Vista
1. Click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of the screen. Click Control Panel, and then
click Programs and Features.
Windows 7
1. Click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of the screen. Click Control Panel, and then
under the Programs heading, click Uninstall a program.
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