Try a different print driver, HP PCL.6 driver | HP M477fnw manual

●Select the 600 dpi option.

●Select the EconoMode check box to enable it. If the entire page is too light, use these settings:

●Select the FastRes 1200 option.

●Clear the EconoMode check box to disable it.

5.Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box. In the Print dialog, click the OK button to print the job.

Try a different print driver

Try a different print driver when printing from a software program and the printed pages have unexpected lines in graphics, missing text, missing graphics, incorrect formatting, or substituted fonts.

Download any of the following drivers from the HP Web site: www.hp.com/support/colorljM477MFP.

	HP PCL.6 driver	●	Provided as the default driver on the printer CD. This driver is automatically
	HP PCL 6 driver		installed unless you select a different one.
	HP PCL 6 driver	●	Recommended for all Windows environments
	HP PCL-6 driver	●	Recommended for all Windows environments
	HP PCL-6 driver	●	Provides the overall best speed, print quality, and printer-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

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Contents

Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477 Page HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477 Trademark Credits Copyright and License Table of contents Ordering Supplies and accessories Customer self-repair parts EWS Open HP Utility 111 129 165 Enww Product overview Printer front view Printer back view Control-panel view Product viewsPrinter front view Printer back view Control-panel view Home screen layout Reset button How to use the touchscreen control panel Technical specifications Product specifications Copy and Scan Supported operating systems Operating system Print driver installed Mobile printing solutions Printer fully closed Printer fully open Printer dimensions 2Dimensions for the M477fdn and M477fdw models Environment Recommended Allowed 1Operating-environment specifications Printer hardware setup and software installation Paper trays Load paper into Tray 1 multipurpose tray Load paper into Tray 1 multipurpose trayIntroduction Load paper into Tray 1 multipurpose tray Tray 1 paper orientation Paper type Output How to load paper Load paper into Tray Tray 2 paper orientation Load paper into TrayLoad paper into Tray Load paper into the tray Enww 123 Tray 2 paper orientation Print envelopes Load and print envelopes Envelope orientation Supplies, accessories, and parts Ordering Order supplies, accessories, and partsSupplies and accessories Customer self-repair parts Description Self-replacement Part number Options Description Cartridge number Part number Replace the toner cartridges Replace the toner cartridges Remove and replace the toner cartridges Supplies, accessories, and parts Remove the toner cartridge from the opened packaging shell Supplies, accessories, and parts Enww Supplies, accessories, and parts Print Print tasks Windows How to print Windows Manually print on both sides Windows Automatically print on both sides Windows Enww Additional print tasks Print multiple pages per sheet WindowsSelect the paper type Windows Enww Manually print on both sides OS How to print OSPrint tasks OS Automatically print on both sides OS Select the paper type OS Print multiple pages per sheet OS Enww Before you begin Set up the printer for job storageStep one Install the USB storage device Create a stored job Windows Step two Update the print driver Personal Job Mode Description PIN protected Job deletion Proof and Hold Stored Job Mode Description PIN protected Job deletion Quick CopyPrint a stored job Delete a stored job Mobile printing Wi-Fi Direct and NFC Printing wireless models onlyEnable or disable Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct Settings On/Off HP ePrint via email Change the printer Wi-Fi Direct name AirPrint EPrint Settings Enable Web ServicesHP ePrint software Android embedded printing Option one Print documents Step one Access USB files on the printerUse walk-up USB printing Step two Print USB documents Lighter/Darker Option two Print photosImage Size Paper Size Paper Type Number of Copies Print Make a copy Copy on both sides duplex Additional copy tasks Copy Make a copy Copy on both sides manually Copy on both sides duplexCopy on both sides automatically Additional copy tasks Scan Scan by using the HP Scan software Windows Scan by using the HP Scan software OS Scan to a USB flash drive Method one Use the Scan to Network Folder Wizard Windows Set up the Scan to Network Folder feature Enww Step two Configure the Scan to Network Folder feature Step one Access the HP Embedded Web Server EWS Set up the Scan to Network Folder feature on a Mac HP Embedded Web Server EWS opens Enww Touch the Scan to Network Folder item Scan to a network folder Enww Step one Access the HP Embedded Web Server EWS Step two Configure the Scan to E-mail feature Enww Step three Add contacts to the E-mail Address Book Step four Configure the default E-mail Options Set up the Scan to E-mail feature on a Mac Enww Step three Add contacts to the E-mail Address Book Enww Touch Scan to E-mail Touch Send an E-mail Scan to email Additional scan tasks Fax Set up to send and receive faxes Send a fax Identify the phone connection type Set up to send and receive faxesBefore starting Dedicated phone line Set up the fax Shared voice/fax line Continue to Configure the fax time, date, and header on Shared voice/fax line with an answering machine Configure the fax time, date, and header Continue to Run a fax test on HP Fax Setup WizardPrinter control panel HP Embedded Web Server EWS and HP Device Toolbox Windows Web browser Run a fax test Fax from the flatbed scanner Send a fax Use speed dials and group-dial entries Fax from the document feeder Send a fax from the software Fax Manage the product Touch HP Web Services Touch Enable Web Services Use HP Web Services applications Change the product connection type Windows Manage the product Print tab Tab or section Description Home tabSystem tab Networking tab HP Web Services tabTab or section Description Fax tab Scan tab Open HP Utility Advanced configuration with HP Utility for OSHP Utility features Network Settings Power ManagementUpdate Firmware Duplex Mode MFP printers only Network folder Scan to E-mailMFP printers only Scan to Network Folder Rename the printer on a network Configure IP network settingsPrinter sharing disclaimer View or change network settings Link speed and duplex settings Network Setup Link Speed Product security features Print with EconoMode Energy-conservation settingsSet the Sleep/Auto Off After setting System Setup Energy Settings Sleep/Auto Off After System Setup Energy Settings Delay Shut Down Set the Delay Shut Down settingSystem Setup Energy Settings Shut Down After HP Web Jetadmin Method one Update the firmware using the control panel Update the firmware Enww Solve problems Customer support Control panel help system Restore the factory-set defaults For printers with fax capability Change the Very Low settings Order supplies Printer does not pick up paper Product does not pick up paper or misfeeds 1Size markings for Tray 1 or the multipurpose tray 4Roller locations for Tray 1 or the multipurpose tray Printer picks up multiple sheets of paper Enww 6Stack-height markings 8Size markings for Tray 1 or the multipurpose tray Open the document-feeder access cover Solve problems Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams? System Setup Paper setupClear paper jams Paper jam locations Select Configuration Report Clear paper jams in the document feeder Solve problems Clear paper jams in Tray Solve problems Reinstall Tray Reopen Tray 1 and load paper into the tray Clear paper jams in Tray Clear paper jams in the rear door and the fuser area Solve problems Clear paper jams in the output bin Clear paper jams in the duplexer duplex models only Print from a different software program Check the paper-type setting for the print jobCheck the paper type setting Windows Improve print quality Check toner-cartridge status Check the paper type setting OS Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges Clean the productPrint a cleaning Visually inspect the toner cartridge Step three Set the individual tray alignment Step one Use paper that meets HP specificationsCheck paper and the printing environment Step two Check the environment Change the color theme Adjust color settings Windows Calibrate the printer to align the colors Check the EconoMode settingsSystem Setup Print Quality Color Calibration HP PCL-6 driver Try a different print driverHP PCL.6 driver HP PCL 6 driver HP UPD PCL Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges Improve copy and scan image quality Check the image adjustment settings Eliminate lines or streaks when using the document feederCheck the paper settings Optimize for text or pictures Resolution and color guidelines Color Setting Recommended useEdge-to-edge copying Enww Improve fax image quality Open the Fax Resolution menu Check the send-fax resolution settingsCheck the error-correction settings Check the fit-to-page setting Solve problems Check the senders fax machine Send to a different fax machine Computer is unable to communicate with the printer Solve wired network problemsComputer is using the incorrect IP address for the printer Poor physical connection Printer is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect Computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly Wireless connectivity checklist Solve wireless network problems Cannot connect more computers to the wireless printer Reduce interference on a wireless network Network does not appear in the wireless networks listWireless network is not functioning Perform a wireless network diagnostic test Enww Service Fax Service Solve fax problemsFax troubleshooting checklist Fax troubleshooting checklist Solve general fax problems Faxes are sending slowly Solve general fax problemsOpen the Error Correction menu Fax quality is poor Open the Advanced Setup menuOpen the Advanced Setup menu Open the Fax Resolution menu Fax cuts off or prints on two pages Open the Default Paper Size menu Solve problems Index Glass, cleaning 139, 145 Help, control panel 113 Scanner Enww Page CF377-90919* *CF377-90919