HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401 User Manual

							Set up HP Wireless Direct Printing
NOTE:This feature is available with wireless models only.
The HP Wireless Direct Printing feature lets you prin t from your wireless mobile device directly to an
HP Wireless Direct-enabled produc t without requiring connection to an established network or the
Internet. Use HP Wireless Direct to prin t wirelessly from the following devices:
● iPhone, iPad, or iTouch using Apple AirPrint
● Mobile devices that run Android, iOS, or Symb
ian using the HP ePrint Home & Biz application
To set up HP Wireless Direct from the co ntrol panel, complete the following steps:
1. From the Home screen on the prod uct control panel, touch the Setup 
 button.
2. Open the following menus:
● Network Setup
● Wireless Menu
● Wireless Direct Settings
● Wireless Direct On/Off
NOTE:
If the Wireless Direct Settings  item does not appear on the control panel, you need
to upload the current version of the produc t firmware. To get the current version, go to
www.hp.com, enter the HP product number in the search  box, select the specific product model,
and then click the  Software & Driver Downloads  link.
3.Touch the  On menu item. The product saves the setting  and then returns the control panel to the
Wireless Direct Settings  menu.
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							Use HP Web Services applications
Several innovative applications are available for this product that you can download directly from the
Internet. For more information and to download these  applications go to the HP ePrintCenter Web site
at 
www.hpeprintcenter.com.
To use this feature, the product must be connected to a computer or network that has an Internet
connection. HP Web Services must be enabled on the product. Follow this procedure to enable
HP Web Services:
Use HP Web Services applicat ions (LCD control panel)
1.On the control panel, press the  OK button.
2. Select the  HP Web Services  menu, and then press the  OK button.
After you download an application from the HP eP rintCenter Web site, it is available in the Apps menu
on the product control panel.
Use HP Web Services applications (touchscreen control panel)
1. From the Home screen on the product  control panel, touch the Web Services  button.
2. Touch the  Enable Web Services  button.
After you download an application from the HP eP rintCenter Web site, it is available in the Apps menu
on the product control panel.
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							Configure IP network settings
View or change network settings
Use the HP Device Toolbox  to view or change IP configuration settings.
1. Print a configuration page,  and locate the IP address.
● If you are using IPv4, the IP address contains only digits. It has this format:
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
● If you are using IPv6, the IP address is a hexa
decimal combination of characters and digits. It
has a format similar to this:
xxxx::xxxx:xxxx:xxxx:xxxx
2. Open the  HP Device Toolbox by clicking the  Start button, clicking the  Programs or All
Programs  group, clicking  HP, clicking the product group, and then clicking  HP Product
Settings .
3. Click the  Networking  tab to obtain network information.  You can change settings as needed.
Manually configure IPv4 TCP/IP  parameters from the control panel
Manually configure IPv4 TCP/IP parameters (LCD control panel)
1.On the control panel, press the  OK button.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select the  Network Setup option, and then press the  OK button.
3. Use the arrow buttons to select the  TCP/IP configuration option, and then press the  OK button.
4. Use the arrow buttons to select the  Manual option, and then press the  OK button.
5. Use the alphanumeric buttons to type  the IP address, and then press the OK button.
6. If the IP address is incorrect, us e the arrow buttons to select the  No option, and then press the  OK
button. Repeat step 5 with the correct IP address,  and then repeat step 5 for the subnet mask and
default gateway settings.
Manually configure IPv4 TCP/IP para meters (touchscreen control panel)
Use the control-panel menus to manually set an  IPv4 address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
1. From the Home screen on the prod uct control panel, touch the Setup 
 button.
2. Scroll to and touch the  Network Setup menu.
3. Touch the  TCP/IP Config  menu, and then touch the  Manual button.
4. Use the numeric keypad to enter  the IP address, and touch the OK button. Touch the  Yes button to
confirm.
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							5.Use the numeric keypad to enter  the subnet mask, and touch the OK button. Touch the Yes  button
to confirm.
6. Use the numeric keypad to enter th e default gateway, and touch the OK button. Touch the  Yes
button to confirm.
Rename the product on a network
If you want to rename the produc t on a network so that it can be uniquely identified, use the
HP Embedded Web Server.
1. To open the HP Embedded Web Server, type the  product IP address into the address line of a
Web browser.
NOTE: You can also access the HP Embedded Web  Server from the HP Device Toolbox for
Windows or the HP Utility for Mac OS X.
2. Open the  System tab.
3. On the  Device Information  page, the default product name is in the  Device Status field. You
can change this name to uniquely identify this product.
NOTE: Completing the other fields on this page is optional.
4.Click the  Apply button to save the changes.
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							Link speed and duplex settings
NOTE:This information applies only to Ethernet netw orks. It does not apply to wireless networks.
The link speed and communication mode of the print server must match the network hub. For most
situations, leave the produc t in automatic mode. Incorrect changes to the link speed and duplex settings
might prevent the product from communicating with  other network devices. If you need to make
changes, use the product control panel.
NOTE: The setting must match with th e network product to which you  are connecting (a network hub,
switch, gateway, router, or computer).
NOTE: Making changes to these settings causes the pr oduct to turn off and then on. Make changes
only when the product is idle.
Link speed and duplex se ttings (LCD control panel)
1.On the control panel, press the  OK button.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select the  Network Setup option, and then press the  OK button.
3. Use the arrow buttons to select the  Link Speed option, and then press the OK  button.
4. Use the arrow buttons to select  one of the following settings.
Setting Description
Automatic The print server automatically configures itself for the highest link speed and
communication mode allowed on the network.
10T Full 10 Mbps, full-duplex operation
10T Half 10 megabytes per second (Mbps), half-duplex operation
100TX Full 100 Mbps, full-duplex operation
100TX Half 100 Mbps, half-duplex operation
5.Press the  OK button. The product turns off and then on.
Link speed and duplex setting s (touchscreen control panel)
1.
On the Home screen, touch the Setup  button.
2. Scroll to and touch the  Network Setup menu.
3. Touch the  Link Speed  menu.
4. Select one of the following options.
Setting Description
Automatic The print server automatically configures itself for the highest link speed and
communication mode allowed on the network.
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							SettingDescription
10T Full 10 Mbps, full-duplex operation
10T Half 10 megabytes per second (Mbps), half-duplex operation
100TX Full 100 Mbps, full-duplex operation
100TX Half 100 Mbps, half-duplex operation
5.Touch the  OK button. The product turns off and then on.
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							HP Device Toolbox (Windows)
Use the HP Device Toolbox for Windows to view or change product settings from your computer. This
tool opens the HP Embedded Web Server for the product.
NOTE: This tool is available only if you performed a  full installation when you installed the product.
1.Click the  Start button, and then click the  Programs item.
2. Click your HP product group, and then click the  HP Device Toolbox item.
Tab or sectionDescription
Home  tab
Provides product, status, and
configuration information. ●
Device Status
: Shows the product status and  shows the approximate percent life
remaining of HP supplies.
● Supplies Status
: Shows the approximate percent li fe remaining of HP supplies.
Actual supply life remaining can vary. Consider having a replacement supply
available to install when print quality is  no longer acceptable. The supply does not
need to be replaced unless the print quality is no longer acceptable.
● Device Configuration
: Shows the information found on the product configuration
page.
● Network Summary
: Shows the information foun d on the product network
configuration page.
● Reports
: Allows you to print the configurat ion and supplies status pages that the
product generates.
● Event Log
: Shows a list of all product events and errors.
System  tab
Provides the ability to configure the
product from your computer. ●
Device Information
: Provides basic product and company information.
● Paper Setup
: Allows you to change the paper-handling defaults for the product.
● Print Quality
: Allows you to change the print quality defaults for the product,
including calibration settings.
● Paper Types
: Allows you to configure print modes that correspond to the paper
types that the product accepts.
● System Setup
: Allows you to change the system defaults for the product.
● Service
: Allows you to start the cleaning procedure on the product.
● Product Security: Allows you to set or ch
ange the product password.
● Save and Restore
: Save the current settings for the product to a file on the
computer. Use this file to load the same settings onto another product or to restore
these settings to this product at a later time.
NOTE: The System  tab can be password-protected. If  this product is on a network,
always consult with the administrator be fore changing settings on this tab.
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							Tab or sectionDescription
Print  tab
Provides the ability to change
default print settings from your
computer. ●
Printing
: Change the default product print setti ngs, such as number of copies and
paper orientation. These are the same opti ons that are available on the control
panel.
● PCL5c
: View and change the PCL5c settings.
● PostScript
: Turn off or on the  Print PS Errors feature.
Networking  tab
Provides the ability to change
network settings from your
computer. Network administrators can use this tab to co
ntrol network-related settings for the product
when it is connected to an IP-based network. It also allows the network administrator to
set up wireless direct functionality. This  tab does not appear if the product is directly
connected to a computer.
HP Web Services  tabUse this tab to set up and use various Web tools with the product.
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							HP Utility for Mac OS X
Use the HP Utility for Mac OS X to view or change product settings from your computer. This tool opens
the HP Embedded Web Server for the product.
You can use the HP Utility when the  product is connected with a USB cable or is connected to a TCP/IP-
based network.
Open the HP Utility
▲ From the dock, click 
HP Utility.
-or-
From  Applications , click Hewlett Packard , and then click HP Utility.
HP Utility features
Use the HP Utility software to perform the following tasks:
●Obtain information about supplies status.
● Obtain information about the product, such as the firmware version and the serial number.
● Print a configuration page.
● Configure the paper type and size for the tray.
● Transfer files and fonts from the computer to the product.
● Update the product firmware.
● Change the Bonjour name for the product on the Bonjour network.
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							HP Web Jetadmin
HP Web Jetadmin is an award-winning, industry-leading tool for efficiently managing a wide variety of
networked HP devices, including  printers, multifunction products, and digital senders. This single
solution allows you to remotely install, monitor,  maintain, troubleshoot, and secure your printing and
imaging environment — ultimately increasing busine ss productivity by helping you save time, control
costs, and protect your investment.
HP Web Jetadmin updates are periodically made av ailable to provide support for specific product
features. Visit 
www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin  and click the Self Help and Documentation  link to
learn more about updates.
NOTE: Device plug-ins can be installe d into HP Web Jetadmin to prov ide support for specific product
features.
NOTE: Browsers must be Java-enabled. Web Je tadmin is not supported for Mac OS X.
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