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LASERJET PRO 100 COLOR MFP M175
Quick Reference Guide
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HP Smart Install installation The product includes the HP Smart Install installation software for Windows operating systems. The software uses the USB cable to install USB, network, or wireless connections. 1. Connect the USB cable that came with the product to a computer and the product. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Disconnect the USB cable only if you are instructed to do so. The HP Smart Install program might take a few minutes to start. NOTE: If the installation program does not star
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HP Web Services Enable or disable HP Web Services from the product control panel. 1. Press the Setup button. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the HP Web Services menu, and then press the OK button. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the Print Info Sheet item, and then press the OK button. 4. Follow the instructions on the HP Web Services Info Sheet to enable or remove HP Web Services. Use the product control panel to find the product e-mail address. 1. Press the Setup button. 2. Use t
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Change copy quality The following copy-quality settings are available: ● Auto Select: Use this setting when you are not concerned about the quality of the copy. This is the default setting. ● Mixed: Use this setting for documents that contain a mixture of text and graphics. ● Text: Use this setting for documents that contain mostly text. ● Picture: Use this setting for documents that contain mostly graphics. 1. Load the document onto the scanner glass or into the document feeder. 2. On the cont
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Scan by using HP Scan software (Windows) 1. Double-click the HP Scan icon on the computer desktop. 2. Select a scanning shortcut, and adjust the settings if necessary. 3. Click Scan. NOTE: Click Advanced Settings to gain access to more options. Click Create New Shortcut to create a customized set of settings and save it in the list of shortcuts. Scan by using HP Scan software (Windows) ENWW 5
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Replace the print cartridges When a print cartridge approaches the estimated end of its useful life, you can continue printing with the current print cartridge until it no longer yields acceptable print quality. Once an HP print cartridge has reached “very low’, the HP Premium Protection Warranty on that supply has ended. All print defects or print cartridge failures incurred when an HP supply is used in continue at very low mode will not be considered to be defects in materials or workmanship i
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3. Grasp the old print cartridge by the center handle and remove it. 4. Remove the new print cartridge from the packaging. Place the used print cartridge in the bag and box for recycling. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the print cartridge, hold the print cartridge at each end. Do not touch the roller on the print cartridge. 5. Grasp both sides of the print cartridge and gently rock the print cartridge to distribute the toner evenly inside the print cartridge. 6. Grasp the print cartridge by th
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8. Grasp the print cartridge by the center handle and insert into the product. NOTE: Compare the color label on the print cartridge to the color label in the carousel slot to make sure the print cartridge color matches the carousel position. CAUTION: If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash the clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into the fabric. 9. Close the print cartridge door. NOTE: After closing the print cartridge door, the control panel shows the Ca
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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 glass and white plastic backing. 1. Use the power switch to turn off the product, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical socket. 2. Open the scanner lid. 3. Clean the scanner glass, the document feeder scanning strip, and the white plastic backing with a soft cloth or sp
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Understand paper use This product supports a variety of paper and other print media in accordance with the guidelines in this user guide. Paper or print media that does not meet these guidelines might cause poor print quality, increased jams, and premature wear on the product. For best results, use only HP-brand paper and print media designed for laser printers or multiuse. Do not use paper or print media made for inkjet printers. Hewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend the use of other brands
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Media type Do Do not Transparencies ● Use only transparencies ● Do not use transparent that are approved for use print media not approved in color laser printers. for laser printers. ● Place transparencies on a flat surface after removing them from the product. Letterhead or preprinted forms ● Use only letterhead or ● Do not use raised or forms approved for use in metallic letterhead. laser printers. Heavy paper ● Use only heavy paper that ● Do not use paper that is is approved for use in laser
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Adjust color Manage color by changing the settings on the Color tab in the printer driver. Change the color theme for a print job 1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print. 2. Click Properties or Preferences. 3. Click the Color tab. 4. Select a color theme from the Color Themes drop-down list. ● Default (sRGB): This theme sets the product to print RGB data in raw device mode. When using this theme, manage color in the software program or in the operating system for correct renderi
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Change the color options Change the color options settings for the current print job from the color tab of the printer driver. 1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print. 2. Click Properties or Preferences. 3. Click the Color tab. 4. Click the Automatic or Manual setting. ● Automatic setting: Select this setting for most color print jobs ● Manual setting: Select this setting to adjust the color settings independent from other settings. NOTE: Changing color settings manually can imp
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Table 1 Manual color options Setting description Setting options Edge Control ● Off turns off both trapping and adaptive halftoning. The Edge Control setting determines the ● Light sets trapping at a minimal level. Adaptive rendering of edges. Edge control has two halftoning is on. components: adaptive halftoning and ● Normal sets trapping at a medium level. Adaptive trapping. Adaptive halftoning increases halftoning is on. edge sharpness. Trapping reduces the effect of color-plane misregistrat
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Clean the paper path from the product control panel 1. Press the Setup button. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the Service menu, and then press the OK button. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the Cleaning Page item, and then press the OK button. 4. Load plain letter or A4 paper when you are prompted. 5. Press the OK button again to confirm and begin the cleaning process. A page feeds through the product slowly. Discard the page when the process is completed. Clean the paper path from
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Manually print on both sides (duplex) with Windows 1. Load paper face-up in the input tray. 2. On the File menu in the software program, click Print. 3. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Preferences button. 16 Quick Reference Guide ENWW
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4. Click the Finishing tab. 5. Select the Print on Both Sides (Manually) check box. Click the OK button to print the first side of the job. 6. Retrieve the printed stack from the output bin, and, maintaining the paper orientation, place it with the printed-side facing down in the input tray. 7. At the computer, click the Continue button to print the second side of the job. If at the product, press the OK button. Manually print on both sides (duplex) with Windows ENWW 17
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© 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. www.hp.com Edition 1, 4/2011 Part number: CE865-90934 Windows ® is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Reproduction, adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products
