HP Color LaserJet Pro M479 User Guide
Table Of Contents
- Printer overview
- Paper trays
- Supplies, accessories, and parts
- Order supplies, accessories, and parts
- Dynamic security
- Configure the HP toner-cartridge-protection supply settings
- Introduction
- Enable or disable the Cartridge Policy feature
- Use the printer control panel to enable the Cartridge Policy feature
- Use the printer control panel to disable the Cartridge Policy feature
- Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to enable the Cartridge Policy feature
- Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to disable the Cartridge Policy feature
- Troubleshoot Cartridge Policy control panel error messages
- Enable or disable the Cartridge Protection feature
- Use the printer control panel to enable the Cartridge Protection feature
- Use the printer control panel to disable the Cartridge Protection feature
- Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to enable the Cartridge Protection feature
- Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to disable the Cartridge Protection feature
- Troubleshoot Cartridge Protection control panel error messages
- Replace the toner cartridges
- Copy
- Scan
- Scan by using HP Scan software (Windows)
- Scan by using HP Easy Scan Software (macOS)
- Set up Scan to Email
- Set up Scan to Network Folder
- Set up Scan to SharePoint
- Set up Scan to Computer (Windows)
- Scan to a USB flash drive
- Scan to email
- Scan to a network folder
- Scan to SharePoint
- Scan to a computer (Windows)
- Additional scan tasks
- Fax
- Connect and configure the printer for fax
- Connect the printer to a telephone line
- Configure the printer for fax
- Configure the fax time, date and header using the HP Fax Setup Wizard
- Configure the time, date, and header using the printer control panel
- Configure the time, date, and header using the HP Embedded Web Server and Printer Home Page (EWS)
- Configure for stand-alone fax
- Configure for an answering machine
- Install the HP Fax software in Windows (optional)
- Send a fax
- Create, edit, and delete phone book entries
- Reprint a received fax from the printer memory
- Additional fax tasks
- Connect and configure the printer for fax
- Manage the printer
- Solve problems
- Customer support
- Control panel help system
- Restore the factory-set defaults
- A “Cartridge is low” or “Cartridge is very low” message displays on the printer control panel
- Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds
- Clear paper jams
- Introduction
- Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams?
- Paper jam locations
- Clear paper jams in the document feeder
- Clear paper jams in Tray 1 (13.02)
- Clear paper jams in Tray 2 (13.03)
- Clear paper jams in the output bin (13.10, 13.11, 13.12)
- Clear paper jams in the duplexer (duplex models only) (13.14, 13.15)
- Clear paper jams in the toner cartridge or fuser area (13.08, 13.09)
- Resolving print quality problems
- Introduction
- Troubleshoot print quality
- Update the printer firmware
- Print from a different software program
- Check the paper-type setting for the print job
- Check toner-cartridge status
- Print a cleaning page
- Visually inspect the toner cartridge or cartridges
- Check paper and the printing environment
- Try a different print driver
- Troubleshoot color quality
- Check the EconoMode settings
- Adjust print density
- Troubleshoot image defects
- Improve copy and scan image quality
- Improve fax image quality
- Solve wired network problems
- Introduction
- Poor physical connection
- The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the printer
- The computer is unable to communicate with the printer
- The printer is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network
- New software programs might be causing compatibility problems
- The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly
- The printer is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect
- Solve wireless network problems
- Introduction
- Wireless connectivity checklist
- The printer does not print after the wireless configuration completes
- The printer does not print, and the computer has a third-party firewall installed
- The wireless connection does not work after moving the wireless router or printer
- Cannot connect more computers to the wireless printer
- The wireless printer loses communication when connected to a VPN
- The network does not appear in the wireless networks list
- The wireless network is not functioning
- Perform a wireless network diagnostic test
- Reduce interference on a wireless network
- Solve fax problems
- Index
2. Scroll to and touch Reports.
3. Scroll to and touch Supplies Status Page to print the report.
Step two: Check supplies status
The Supplies Status Page contains information about the cartridges and other replaceable maintenance parts.
1. Look at the Supplies Status Page to check the percent of life remaining for the toner cartridges, and if
applicable, the status of other replaceable maintenance parts.
● Print quality problems can occur when using a toner cartridge that is at its estimated end of life. The
Supplies Status Page indicates when a supply level is very low.
● HP's Premium Protection Warranty expires when a message, indicating that HP's Premium Protection
Warranty on this supply has ended, displays on the Supplies Status Page, or in the EWS.
● The toner cartridge does not need to be replaced now unless the print quality is no longer acceptable.
Consider having a replacement cartridge available to install when print quality is no longer acceptable.
● If you determine that you need to replace a toner cartridge, or another replaceable maintenance part,
the genuine HP part numbers are listed on the Supplies Status Page.
2. Check to see if you are using a genuine HP cartridge.
A genuine HP toner cartridge has "HP" on it, or it has the HP logo. For more information on identifying HP
cartridges, go to www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.
Print a cleaning page
During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer and can cause
print-quality issues such as toner specks or spatter, smears, streaks, lines, or repeating marks.
Use the following procedure to print a cleaning page:
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe the tab at the top of the screen downward to
open the Dashboard, and then touch the Setup icon .
2. Scroll to and touch the following menus:
a. Printer Maintenance
b. Print Quality Tools
c. Cleaning Page
3. When prompted, load plain Letter or A4 size paper, and then touch OK.
A Cleaning message displays on the printer control panel. Wait until the process is complete. Discard the
page that prints.
Visually inspect the toner cartridge or cartridges
Follow these steps to inspect each toner cartridge:
1. Remove the toner cartridge from the printer, and verify that the sealing tape has been removed.
2. Check the memory chip for damage.
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