HP Pro MFP M177fw manual Improve print quality, Print from a different software program

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Improve print quality

●Print from a different software program

●Set the paper-type setting for the print job

●Check the toner-cartridge status

●Calibrate the product to align the colors

●Print a cleaning page

●Perform additional print quality troubleshooting

●Inspect the toner cartridge for damage

●Check the paper and printing environment

●Check the EconoMode settings

●Adjust color settings (Windows)

Print from a different software program

Try printing from a different software program. If the page prints correctly, the problem is with the software program from which you were printing.

Set the paper-type setting for the print job

Check the paper-type setting if you are printing from a software program and the pages have any of these problems:

●smeared print

●fuzzy print

●dark print

●curled paper

●scattered dots of toner

●loose toner

●small areas of missing toner

Check the paper-type setting (Windows)

1.From the software program, select the Print option.

2.Select the product, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.

3.Click the Paper/Quality tab.

4.From the Media: drop-down list, select the correct paper type.

5.Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box. In the Print dialog box, click the OK button to print the 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 introduction Product comparison Product views Control panel overviewProduct comparison Supported operating systemsProduct comparison Product views Product front viewProduct back view Control panel overview LCD control-panel layout M176n modelTouchscreen control-panel layout M177fw model Control-panel Home screen Network buttonApps button Product introduction Paper trays Supported paper sizes and types Load the input traySupported paper sizes Supported paper types Supported paper sizes and typesSupported paper sizes Supported paper types Enww Load the input tray 1Input tray paper orientation Product Paper trays Print Manually print on both sides Windows How to print WindowsPrint tasks Windows Print tasks Windows Print multiple pages per sheet Windows Enww Enww Select the paper type Windows Additional printing information Manually print on both sides Mac OS How to print Mac OSPrint tasks Mac OS Print multiple pages per sheet Mac OS Select the paper type Mac OSEnww HP ePrint software Web-based printingHP ePrint AirPrint Set up HP Wireless Direct Printing touchscreen models only Wireless Menu Wireless Direct Settings On/OffCopy Make a copy Copy on both sides duplex Optimize copy qualityMake 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 and configure the product for fax Connect the productConfigure the product Control panel HP Fax Setup Wizard WindowsSelect Time/Date Select Fax HeaderSelect Fax Setup, and then select Fax Set-Up Utility Select Answer ModeSelect Rings to Answer Select Extension PhoneInstall the HP Fax software Windows, optional Select Advanced Setup, and then select Fax/Tel Ring TimeSelect Start Fax Send a faxSend a fax from the HP software Windows Touch Individual Setup Create, edit, and delete speed-dial entriesCreate and edit speed-dial entries Delete speed-dial entriesFax Manage the product Change the product connection type Windows Use HP Web Services applications touchscreen models only Touch the Enable Web Services buttonHP Device Toolbox Windows Tab or section Description Home tabHP Device Toolbox Windows Open the HP Utility HP Utility featuresHP Utility for Mac OS HP Utility for Mac OS X Product security features Set or change the product passwordLock the product Print with EconoMode Economy settingsConfigure the Sleep/Auto Off After setting System Setup Energy Settings Sleep/Auto Off After System Setup Energy Settings Wake/Auto On EventsEnable or disable the Very Low settings System Setup Supply 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 Solve paper feed or jam problems Product does not pick up paperProduct picks up multiple sheets of paper Frequent or recurring paper jamsTouch the Configuration Report button Prevent paper jamsClear 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 Print from a different software program Set the paper-type setting for the print jobImprove print quality Check the paper-type setting Mac OS Check the toner-cartridge statusCalibrate the product to align the colors Print a cleaningSystem Setup Print Quality Color Calibration Perform additional print quality troubleshooting Print the print qualityInspect the toner cartridge for damage Check the paper and printing environmentCheck the EconoMode settings Adjust color settings WindowsChange the color options Check the paper settings System Setup Paper SetupImprove copy and scan quality Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudgesCheck the image adjustment settings Optimize for text or picturesEdge-to-edge copying Close the document-feeder input tray Solve problems Check the send-fax resolution setting Check the lightness/darkness settingImprove fax image quality Check the scanner glass for dirt or smudgesCheck the Error Correction setting Check the Fit-to-Page settingSend to a different fax machine Check the senders fax machineSolve wired network problems Computer is using the incorrect IP address for the productPoor physical connection Computer is unable to communicate with the productComputer or workstation might be set up incorrectly Product is disabled, or other network settings are incorrectSolve wireless network problems Wireless connectivity checklistCannot connect more computers to the wireless product Network does not appear in the wireless networks listReduce interference on a wireless network Wireless network is not functioningPerform a wireless network diagnostic test Enww Solve fax problems Check the hardware setupFaxes are sending slowly Fax quality is poor Fax cuts off or prints on two pagesParts, supplies, and accessories Accessories Order parts, accessories, and suppliesCustomer self-repair parts Index Manual duplex Mac Page CF548-90908* *CF548-90908

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