Improve copy and scan quality | HP Pro MFP M177fw guide

Improve copy and scan quality

Check the scanner glass for dirt and 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 and the white plastic backing underneath the scanner lid 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.Connect the power cable to an outlet, and then press the power button to turn the product on.

Check the paper settings

LCD control panel

1.On the product control panel, press the Setup button.

2.Open the following menus:

●System Setup

●Paper Setup

3.Select the Def. paper size option.

4.Select the name of the paper size that is in Tray 1, and then press the OK button.

5.Select the Def. paper type option.

6.Select the name of the paper type that is in Tray 1, and then press the OK button.

Touchscreen control panel

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

2.Open the following menus:

●System Setup

●Paper Setup

3.Select the Paper Size option, and then touch the name of the paper size that is in Tray 1.

4.Select the Paper Type option, and then touch the name of the paper type that is in Tray 1.

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HP Pro MFP M177fw Improve copy and scan quality, Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges, Check the paper settings

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 introduction Supported operating systems Product comparison Product comparison Product front view Product views Product back view LCD control-panel layout M176n model Control panel overview Touchscreen control-panel layout M177fw model Network button Control-panel Home screen Apps button Product introduction Supported paper sizes and types Load the input tray Paper trays Supported paper sizes and types Supported paper sizesSupported paper sizes Supported paper types Supported paper types Enww Load the input tray 1Input tray paper orientation Product Paper trays Print How to print Windows Print tasks 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 How to print Mac OS Print tasks Mac OSManually print on both sides Mac OS Select the paper type Mac OS Print multiple pages per sheet Mac OS Enww Web-based printing HP ePrintHP ePrint software AirPrint Wireless Menu Wireless Direct Settings On/Off Set up HP Wireless Direct Printing touchscreen models only Make a copy Copy on both sides duplex Optimize copy quality Copy Make 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 fax Select Fax Header Configure the productControl panel HP Fax Setup Wizard Windows Select Time/Date Select Extension Phone Select Fax Setup, and then select Fax Set-Up UtilitySelect Answer Mode Select Rings to Answer Select Advanced Setup, and then select Fax/Tel Ring Time Install the HP Fax software Windows, optional Send a fax Send a fax from the HP software WindowsSelect Start Fax Delete speed-dial entries Touch Individual SetupCreate, edit, and delete speed-dial entries Create and edit speed-dial entries Fax Manage the product Change the product connection type Windows Touch the Enable Web Services button Use HP Web Services applications touchscreen models only Tab or section Description Home tab HP Device Toolbox Windows HP Device Toolbox Windows HP Utility features HP Utility for Mac OSOpen the HP Utility HP Utility for Mac OS X Set or change the product password Product security features Lock the product Economy settings Configure the Sleep/Auto Off After settingPrint with EconoMode System Setup Energy Settings Wake/Auto On Events System Setup Energy Settings Sleep/Auto Off After System Setup Supply Settings Enable or disable the Very Low settings Black 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 paper Prevent paper jams Touch the Configuration Report button Clear 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 Set the paper-type setting for the print job Improve print qualityPrint from a different software program Check the toner-cartridge status Check the paper-type setting Mac OS Print a cleaning System Setup Print Quality Color CalibrationCalibrate the product to align the colors Print the print quality Perform additional print quality troubleshooting Check the paper and printing environment Inspect the toner cartridge for damage Adjust color settings Windows Check the EconoMode settings Change the color options Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges Check the paper settingsSystem Setup Paper Setup Improve copy and scan quality Optimize for text or pictures Check the image adjustment settings Edge-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 quality Check the Fit-to-Page setting Check the Error Correction setting Check the senders fax machine Send to a different fax machine Computer is unable to communicate with the product Solve wired network problemsComputer is using the incorrect IP address for the product Poor physical connection Product is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect Computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly Wireless connectivity checklist Solve wireless network problems Network does not appear in the wireless networks list Cannot connect more computers to the wireless product Wireless network is not functioning Perform a wireless network diagnostic testReduce interference on a wireless network Enww Check the hardware setup Solve fax problems Faxes are sending slowly Fax cuts off or prints on two pages Fax quality is poor Parts, supplies, and accessories Order parts, accessories, and supplies Customer self-repair partsAccessories Index Manual duplex Mac Page CF548-90908* *CF548-90908