HP Pro MFP M177fw manual Improve fax image quality, Check the scanner glass for dirt or smudges

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Improve fax image quality

Check the scanner glass for dirt or smudges

Check the send-fax resolution setting

Check the lightness/darkness setting

Check the Error Correction setting

Check the Fit-to-Page setting

Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder

Send to a different fax machine

Check the sender's fax machine

Check the scanner glass for dirt or smudges

Over time, specks of debris might collect on the scanner glass and white plastic backing, which can affect performance. Use the following procedure to clean the scanner.

1.Press the power button to turn the product off, and then disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet.

2.Open the scanner lid.

3.Clean the scanner glass, the document feeder strips, and the white plastic backing with a soft cloth or sponge that has been moistened with nonabrasive glass cleaner.

CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, ammonia, ethyl alcohol, or carbon tetrachloride on any part of the product; these can damage the product. Do not place liquids directly on the glass or platen. They might seep and damage the product.

4.Dry the glass and white plastic parts with a chamois or a cellulose sponge to prevent spotting.

5.Close the scanner lid.

6.Connect the power cable to an outlet, and then press the power button to turn the product on.

Check the send-fax resolution setting

1.From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Setup button.

2.Select Fax Setup.

3.Select Advanced Setup, and then select Fax Resolution.

4.Select the desired resolution setting, and then touch OK.

Check the lightness/darkness setting

If the fax output is too light or too dark, check the lightness/darkness setting to make sure it is appropriate for the fax job.

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Contents Color Laserjet PRO MFP Page HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M176, M177 Copyright and License Table of contents Create and edit speed-dial entries Delete speed-dial entries Solve problems 105 107 Viii Product comparison Product views Control panel overview Product introductionSupported operating systems Product comparisonProduct comparison Product front view Product viewsProduct back view LCD control-panel layout M176n model Control panel overviewTouchscreen control-panel layout M177fw model Network button Control-panel Home screenApps button Product introduction Supported paper sizes and types Load the input tray Paper traysSupported paper sizes Supported paper sizes and typesSupported paper sizes Supported paper types Supported paper types Enww Load the input tray 1Input tray paper orientation Product Paper trays Print Print tasks Windows How to print WindowsManually print on both sides Windows Print tasks Windows Print multiple pages per sheet Windows Enww Enww Select the paper type Windows Additional printing information Print tasks Mac OS How to print Mac OSManually print on both sides Mac OS Select the paper type Mac OS Print multiple pages per sheet Mac OSEnww HP ePrint Web-based printingHP ePrint software AirPrint Wireless Menu Wireless Direct Settings On/Off Set up HP Wireless Direct Printing touchscreen models onlyMake a copy Copy on both sides duplex Optimize copy quality CopyMake a copy Copy on both sides duplex Optimize copy quality Scan Scan by using the HP Scan software Windows Scan by using the HP Scan software Mac OS Scan Fax Connect the product Connect and configure the product for faxSelect Fax Header Configure the productControl panel HP Fax Setup Wizard Windows Select Time/DateSelect Extension Phone Select Fax Setup, and then select Fax Set-Up UtilitySelect Answer Mode Select Rings to AnswerSelect Advanced Setup, and then select Fax/Tel Ring Time Install the HP Fax software Windows, optionalSend a fax from the HP software Windows Send a faxSelect Start Fax Delete speed-dial entries Touch Individual SetupCreate, edit, and delete speed-dial entries Create and edit speed-dial entriesFax Manage the product Change the product connection type Windows Touch the Enable Web Services button Use HP Web Services applications touchscreen models onlyTab or section Description Home tab HP Device Toolbox WindowsHP Device Toolbox Windows HP Utility for Mac OS HP Utility featuresOpen the HP Utility HP Utility for Mac OS X Set or change the product password Product security featuresLock the product Configure the Sleep/Auto Off After setting Economy settingsPrint with EconoMode System Setup Energy Settings Wake/Auto On Events System Setup Energy Settings Sleep/Auto Off AfterSystem Setup Supply Settings Enable or disable the Very Low settingsBlack Cartridge or Color Cartridge Very Low Setting Replace the toner cartridge Replace the toner cartridge Enww Enww Replace the imaging drum Replace the imaging drum Enww Close the front cover Reinstall the dust cover on the tray Enww Solve problems Control panel help system touchscreen models only Restore the factory-set defaults Frequent or recurring paper jams Solve paper feed or jam problemsProduct does not pick up paper Product picks up multiple sheets of paperPrevent paper jams Touch the Configuration Report buttonClear jams from the input tray Clear jams from the input tray Clear jams in the output bin Clear jams in the output bin Clear jams in the document feeder Clear jams in the document feeder Improve print quality Set the paper-type setting for the print jobPrint from a different software program Check the toner-cartridge status Check the paper-type setting Mac OSSystem Setup Print Quality Color Calibration Print a cleaningCalibrate the product to align the colors Print the print quality Perform additional print quality troubleshootingCheck the paper and printing environment Inspect the toner cartridge for damageAdjust color settings Windows Check the EconoMode settingsChange the color options Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges Check the paper settingsSystem Setup Paper Setup Improve copy and scan qualityOptimize for text or pictures Check the image adjustment settingsEdge-to-edge copying Close the document-feeder input tray Solve problems Check the scanner glass for dirt or smudges Check the send-fax resolution settingCheck the lightness/darkness setting Improve fax image qualityCheck the Fit-to-Page setting Check the Error Correction settingCheck the senders fax machine Send to a different fax machineComputer is unable to communicate with the product Solve wired network problemsComputer is using the incorrect IP address for the product Poor physical connectionProduct is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect Computer or workstation might be set up incorrectlyWireless connectivity checklist Solve wireless network problemsNetwork does not appear in the wireless networks list Cannot connect more computers to the wireless productPerform a wireless network diagnostic test Wireless network is not functioningReduce interference on a wireless network Enww Check the hardware setup Solve fax problemsFaxes are sending slowly Fax cuts off or prints on two pages Fax quality is poorParts, supplies, and accessories Customer self-repair parts Order parts, accessories, and suppliesAccessories Index Manual duplex Mac Page CF548-90908* *CF548-90908
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