HP Color LaserJet CM1017 User Manual

							HP ToolboxFX
HP ToolboxFX is a software program that performs these tasks:
●Checks the MFP status.
●Configures the MFP settings.
●Displays problem solving information.
●Displays online documentation.
View the HP ToolboxFX when the MFP is directly connected to the computer or when it is connected to
the network. Perform a software installation using the HP ToolboxFX.
NOTEHP ToolboxFX is not supported for Windows Server 2003 or Macintosh operating
systems.
NOTEInternet access is not required to open and use the HP ToolboxFX.
View HP ToolboxFX
Open HP ToolboxFX in one of these ways:
●In the Windows program group entry and the system tray icon, double-click HP ToolboxFX icon.
●On the Windows Start menu, click Programs (or All Programs in Windows XP), click HP, then
click HP ToolboxFX.
The HP ToolboxFX software contains the following sections:
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Status
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Alerts
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Help
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System Settings
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Print Settings
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Network settings
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							Status
The HP ToolboxFX Status folder contains links to the following main pages:
●Device Status: View MFP status information. This page indicates MFP conditions such as a jam
or an empty tray. When a problem is corrected with the MFP, click Refresh button to update the
MFP status.
●Supplies Status Page: View detailed supplies status such as the estimated percent of toner
remaining in the print cartridge and the number of pages that have been printed with the current
print cartridge. This page also has links to order supplies and to find recycling information.
●Device Configuration: View a detailed description of the current MFP configuration, including the
amount of memory installed and whether optional trays are installed.
●Network configuration: View a detailed description of the current network configuration, including
the IP address and network status.
●Print Info Pages: Print the Configuration page and various other information pages that are
available for the MFP, such as the Supplies Status page and the Demo page.
●Event Log: View a history of MFP errors. The most recent error is at the top of the list.
Event log
The Event log is a four-column table where the MFP events are logged for reference. The log contains
codes that correspond to the error messages that appears on the MFP control-panel display. The
number in the Page Count column specifies the total number of pages that the MFP had printed when
the error occurred. The Event log also contains a brief description of the error. For more information
about error messages, see 
Control-panel messages.
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							Alerts
The HP ToolboxFX Alerts folder contains links to the following main pages:
●Set Up Status Alerts: Set up the MFP to send pop-up alerts for certain events, such as low toner
levels.
●Set Up Email Alerts: Set up the MFP to send e-mail alert messages for certain events, such as
low toner levels.
Set up status alerts
Use the HP ToolboxFX to set up the MFP so that it issues pop-up alerts to the computer when certain
events occur. Events that trigger alerts include jams, low levels of toner in HP print cartridges, non-HP
print cartridge in use, empty input trays, and specific error messages.
Select the pop-up format, the system tray icon format, the desktop format, or all three for the alerts. The
pop-up alerts only appear when the MFP is printing from the computer on which you set up the alerts.
NOTEClick Apply to make the changes take effect.
Set up e-mail alerts
Use HP ToolboxFX to configure a maximum of two e-mail addresses to receive alerts when certain
events occur. It is possible to specify different events for each e-mail address. Enter the information for
the e-mail server that will send out the e-mail alert messages for the MFP.
NOTEClick Apply to make the changes take effect.
Help
The HP ToolboxFX Help folder contains links to the following main pages:
●Troubleshooting: Print troubleshooting pages, clean the MFP, and display Microsoft Office Basic
Colors. For more information on Microsoft Office Basic colors, see 
Match colors.
●How Do I: View the How Do I? Help.
●Animated Demonstrations
●User Guide: View information about the MFP usage, warranty, specifications, and support. The
user guide is available in both HTML and PDF format.
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							System Settings
The HP ToolboxFX System Settings folder contains links to the following main pages:
●Device information. View information about the MFP, such as the description and a contact
person.
●Paper handling. Change the MFP paper-handling settings, such as default paper size and default
paper type.
●Print quality. Change the MFP print-quality settings.
●Print density. Change the print density settings, such as contrast, highlights, midtones, and
shadows.
●Paper types. Change the MFP mode settings for each media type, such as letterhead,
prepunched, or glossy paper.
●System Setup. Change the MFP system settings, such as MFP language and jam recovery.
●Service. Gain access to various procedures required to maintain the MFP.
●Device Polling. The HP ToolboxFX periodically communicates with your device to determine
device status and enabled features.
●Save and restore settings. Save the current MFP settings to a file on the computer. Use this file
to load the same settings onto another printer or MFP to restore these settings to this MFP at a
later time.
●Password. If set, the password must be entered to change any of the HP ToolboxFX system
settings, email alerts, or network settings.
Device information
Save the HP ToolboxFX Device information for future reference about the MFP. The information that is
typed in these fields appears on the Configuration page. It is possible to type any character in each of
these fields.
NOTEClick Apply to make the changes take effect.
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							Paper handling
Use the HP ToolboxFX paper-handling options to configure the default settings. These are the same
options that are available on the System setup and Paper setup menus on the control panel. For more
information, see 
Control-panel menus.
Three options accommodate handling print jobs when the product is out of media:
●Select Wait for paper to be loaded.
●Select Cancel from the Paper out action drop-down list to cancel the print job.
●Select Override from the Paper out time drop-down list to send the print job to another paper tray.
The Paper out time field specifies how long the MFP waits before acting on your selections. It is possible
to specify from 0 to 3600 seconds.
NOTEClick Apply to make the changes take effect.
Print quality
Use the HP ToolboxFX print-quality options to improve the print job appearance. These same options
are available on the System setup and Print quality menu on the control panel. For more information,
see 
Control-panel menus.
These options control print quality.
●Color Calibration.
●Power On Calibration
●Calibration Timing
●Calibrate Now
●Grayscale Printing.
Grayscale printing optionsDescription
ResolutionSelect 600 resolution for average print jobs and Fast Res
1200 for higher-quality print jobs. Select ProRes 1200 for
the highest-quality print job, but a longer printing time.
REtChoose REt which HP provides for improved print quality.
NOTEClick Apply to make the changes take effect.
Print density
The print density settings control making fine adjustments to the density (amount) of Cyan, Magenta,
Yellow, and Black toner in images, pages, and documents.
Print density settingsDescription
ContrastsContrast is the density difference between light (highlight) and
dark (shadow) colors. To increase the difference between light
and dark colors (equivalent to a negative highlight adjustment
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							Print density settingsDescription
and a positive shadow adjustment), use a positive contrast
setting. To decrease the difference between light and dark
colors (equivalent to a positive highlight adjustment and a
negative shadow adjustment), use a negative contrast setting.
HighlightsHighlight colors are colors near white. To make highlight colors
darker, use a positive highlight setting, and to make highlight
colors lighter use a negative highlight setting. This adjustment
does not affect midtone or shadow colors.
MidtonesMidtone colors are about halfway between white and solid
density. To make midtone colors darker, use a positive
midtone setting, and to make midtone colors lighter use a
negative highlight setting. This adjustment does not affect
highlight or shadow colors.
ShadowsShadow colors are colors near solid density. To make shadow
colors darker, use a positive shadow setting, and to make
shadow colors lighter use a negative shadow setting. This
adjustment does not affect highlight or midtone colors.
Set the system password
Use HP ToolboxFX to set a system password.
1.Open HP ToolboxFX and click System Settings.
NOTEIf a password has been set for the MFP previously, you are prompted to type the
password. Type the password, then click Apply.
2.Click Password.
3.In the Password box, type the exact password to set, then in the Confirm password box, type
the same password again to confirm the choice.
4.Click Apply to save the password.
To remove the system password
1.Open HP ToolboxFX and click System Settings.
NOTEIf a password has been set for the MFP previously, you are prompted to type the
password. Type the password, then click Apply.
2.Click Password.
3.Delete all characters from both the Password field and the Confirm password field.
4.Click Apply to remove the password.
To reset all MFP settings to factory defaults
If you forget or lose your password, use the following steps to reset all your MFP settings to factory
defaults.
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WARNING!Following these steps will clear the password and all of the changes you have made
to the MFP settings.
1. On the control panel, press  Menu.
2. Press the navigation arrows to select the  Service menu.
3. Press  OK.
4. Press the navigation arrows to select the  Restore defaults menu.
5. Press  OK.
6. Press  OK again to confirm restoring the defaults.
Paper types
Use these HP ToolboxFX  Paper types options to configure print modes that correspond to the various
media types. When selecting  Restore modes, all of the modes are reset to the factory settings.
NOTEClick Apply  to make the changes take effect.
System setup
Use the HP ToolboxFX system settings options to configure miscellaneous print settings. These settings
are not available from the control panel.
NOTE Click Apply  to make the changes take effect.
Service
During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the MFP. Over time,
this buildup can cause print-quality problems such as toner specks or smearing. HP ToolboxFX provides
an easy method for cleaning the paper path. For more information, see 
Clean the paper path using
HP ToolboxFX .
Device Polling Page
The HP ToolboxFX periodically communicates with your device to determine device status and enabled
features. Use the Polling Page to turn off pop-up alerts and the  Scan To and Start Scan  buttons located
on the device.
Print Settings
The HP ToolboxFX Print Settings folder contains links to the following main pages:
Printing
Use the HP ToolboxFX printing settings options to configure the settings for all print functions. These
are the same options that are available on the  Print settings menu on the control panel. For more
information, see 
Control-panel menus .
NOTEClick Apply  to make the changes take effect.
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							PCL5c
Configure these PCL5c settings:
●Font number
●Font pitch
●Font point size
●Symbol set
●Append CR to LF
●Form length
PostScript
Use the PostScript option when using the PostScript print personality. When the Print PostScript
error option is turned on, the PostScript error page automatically prints when PostScript errors occur.
NOTEClick Apply to make the changes take effect.
Memory card (HP Color LaserJet CM1017 MFP only)
Use the three HP ToolboxFX memory card options to configure print settings when using memory cards.
●Photo image size. Select the size photos to print from the drop-down list.
●Photo number of copies. Type the number of copies from 0 to 99 to print for each image.
●Photo output color. Select either Color or Monochrome from the drop-down list.
Click the Enable memory cards checkbox to save the settings.
Network settings
The network administrator can use the HP ToolboxFX Network Settings Tab folder to control the
network-related MFP settings when it is connected to an IP-based network.
The settings are:
●IP Configuration
●Advanced
●SNMP
●Network Configuration
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							Use the embedded Web server
When the MFP is directly connected to a computer, use the HP ToolboxFX to view Web pages for the
MFP status.
When the MFP is connected to the network, the embedded Web server is automatically available.
Access the embedded Web server from any supported browser.
The embedded Web server displays MFP and network status and manages printing functions from the
computer instead of using the control panel. Below are examples of embedded Web server functions:
●View MFP status information.
●Set the type of paper loaded in each tray.
●Determine the remaining life on all supplies and order new ones.
●View and change tray configurations.
●View and change MFP settings.
●View and print internal information pages.
●View and change network configuration.
The embedded Web server supports these browsers for Windows:
WindowsMacintosh
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and laterSafari 1.2 or later
Netscape 7.0 or laterNetscape 7.0 or later
Opera 7.0 or laterOpera 7.0 or later
Firefox 1.0 or laterFirefox 1.0 or later
Mozilla 1.6 or later Mozilla 1.6 or later
The embedded Web server works when the MFP is connected to an IP-based network. The embedded
Web server does not support IPX-based or AppleTalk MFP connections. Internet access is not required
to open and use the embedded Web server.
Access the embedded Web server using a network connection
Using a supported Web browser, type the IP address for the MFP in the address/URL field. (To find the
IP address, print a configuration page. For more information about printing a configuration page, see
Configuration page.)
NOTEIf there is no access to the embedded Web server using the IP address, try using the
host name.
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							NOTEOnce the URL is open, bookmark it for easy return.
1.The embedded Web server has three tabs that contain MFP settings and information:
●Information tab
●Settings tab
●Networking tab
2.Click the appropriate tab.
Information tab
The Information pages group consists of the following pages.
●Device Status: Displays MFP status and shows the remaining life of HP supplies. Zero percent
(0%) indicates that a supply is empty. The page also displays the type and size of print media set
for each tray.
●Configuration: Displays the network and product information found on the MFP Configuration
page, such as page counts, print settings, and paper options.
●Supplies Status: Displays the remaining life of HP supplies. Zero percent (0%) indicates that a
supply is empty. This page also displays supplies part numbers. To order new supplies, click Order
Supplies in the Other Links area on the left side of the window. Internet access is required to visit
any Web site.
●Print Info Pages: Provides a remote way to print an internal page for a MFP.
Settings tab
This tab allows MFP configuration from a computer. The Settings tab can be password protected. If
this MFP is networked, always consult with the MFP administrator before changing settings on this tab.
The Settings tab contains these pages
●Paper Handling: Configure paper handling settings from this page.
●Printing: Configure the IO Timeout from this page.
●Print Quality: Configure color calibration and optimize settings.
●Print Density: Configure print density settings including contrast, highlights, midtones, and
shadows.
●Paper Type Settings: Configure paper types
●Print Modes: Configure print mode settings.
●System Setup: Sets up system settings, including jam recovery, auto continue, display contrast,
and MFP language.
●Service: Starts the cleaning mode and restores factory settings.
●Password: Sets or changes the administrator password.
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