HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M178-M181 - User Guide

2-line control panels
a. On the printer control panel, press the Setup button. Open the Network Setup menu, select Show
IP Address, and then select Yes. Return to the Home screen to view the IP address.
b. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays
on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the web browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be
safe, select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer.
2. Click the System tab, and then select the Print Density page.
3. Select the correct density settings.
4. Click Apply to save the changes.
Calibrate the printer to align the colors
Calibration is a printer function that optimizes print quality.
Follow these steps to resolve print-quality problems such as misaligned color, colored shadows, blurry graphics,
or other print-quality issues.
NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.
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1 LED control panel
2 2-line control panel
LED control panels
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):
a. Open the HP Printer Assistant.
● Windows 10: From the Start menu, click All Apps, click HP, and then select the printer name.
● Windows 8.1: Click the down arrow in lower left corner of the Start screen, and then select the
printer name.
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