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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M278 User Manual

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M278
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User Guide
Color LaserJet Pro MFP M278-M281
www.hp.com/support/ljM278MFP

Table of Contents

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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M278 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Printer TypeLaser
FunctionalityPrint, Copy, Scan, Fax
Print Resolution600 x 600 dpi
Copy Resolution600 x 600 dpi
Scan Resolution1200 x 1200 dpi
Monthly Duty Cycle30, 000 pages
Standard Paper Capacity250 sheets
Memory256 MB
Wireless CapabilityYes
Input capacity250 sheets
Duplex PrintingAutomatic
DisplayColor touchscreen
ConnectivityUSB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Mobile PrintingHP ePrint, Apple AirPrint
Connectivity, standardUSB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Output capacity150 sheets
Media sizes supportedLetter, Legal, Executive

Summary

Printer overview

Printer views

Describes the front, back, and control panel views of the printer.

Printer specifications

Details technical specifications, supported OS, and system requirements for the printer.

Printer hardware setup and software installation

Provides instructions for setting up the printer hardware and installing necessary software.

Paper trays

Introduction

Introduces paper tray functionality and provides important caution notes for usage.

Load paper to the single-sheet slot (Tray 1)

Step-by-step guide for loading paper into the printer's single-sheet priority feed slot.

Tray 1 paper orientation

Explains the correct orientation for loading various paper types in Tray 1.

Load paper to Tray 2

Step-by-step guide for loading paper into the printer's main input tray (Tray 2).

Tray 2 paper orientation

Explains the correct orientation for loading various paper types in Tray 2.

Load and print envelopes

Instructions for loading and printing envelopes using the printer.

Load and print labels

Instructions for loading and printing labels using the printer.

Supplies, accessories, and parts

Order supplies, accessories, and parts

Information on how to order paper, supplies, and replacement parts for the printer.

Replace the toner cartridges

Detailed steps on how to remove and replace the printer's toner cartridges.

Print

Print tasks (Windows)

Guides for performing printing tasks on Windows, including duplex and multiple pages per sheet.

Print tasks (OS X)

Guides for performing printing tasks on OS X, including duplex and multiple pages per sheet.

Mobile printing

Information on mobile printing solutions like Wi-Fi Direct, HP ePrint, and AirPrint.

Use walk-up USB printing

Instructions for printing files directly from a USB flash drive via the printer's USB port.

Copy

Make a copy

Steps to perform a basic copy operation, including adjusting quality settings.

Copy on both sides (duplex)

Instructions for copying documents on both sides, automatically or manually.

Scan

Scan by using the HP Scan software (Windows)

How to initiate scanning using HP Scan software on a Windows computer.

Scan by using the HP Easy Scan Software (OS X)

How to initiate scanning using HP Easy Scan software on an OS X computer.

Set up the Scan to E-mail feature

Configuration steps for scanning documents directly to email addresses.

Set up the Scan to Network Folder feature

Configuration steps for scanning documents and saving them to a network folder.

Scan to a USB flash drive

Procedure for scanning documents to a USB flash drive connected to the printer.

Scan to email

Steps to scan a document directly to an email address via the control panel.

Scan to a network folder

Steps to scan a document and save it to a network folder via the control panel.

Additional scan tasks

Information on performing specific scan tasks like OCR or multi-page scans.

Fax

Set up to send and receive faxes

Comprehensive guide to setting up fax functionality, including connection types.

Send a fax

Instructions on how to send faxes using the flatbed scanner, document feeder, or software.

Manage the printer

Use HP Web Services applications (touchscreen models only)

How to use printer applications that download content from the internet.

Change the printer connection type (Windows)

Steps to change how the printer connects to a computer or network.

Advanced configuration with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and HP Device Toolbox (Windows)

Using EWS and Device Toolbox for advanced printer management and configuration.

Configure IP network settings

Steps to configure the printer's network settings, including IP address and renaming.

Printer security features

Information on setting up passwords and other security features for the printer.

Energy-conservation settings

How to configure settings to save energy and supplies, like sleep mode.

HP Web Jetadmin

Information about HP Web Jetadmin for managing networked HP products.

Update the firmware

Instructions on how to update the printer's firmware to the latest version.

Solve problems

Customer support

Information on how to get telephone and internet support for the printer.

Control panel help system

How to use the printer's built-in help system for troubleshooting.

Restore the factory-set defaults

Steps to reset printer and network settings to factory defaults.

A “Cartridge is low” or “Cartridge is very low” message displays on the printer control panel

Explains low cartridge messages and how to change notification settings.

Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds

Troubleshooting steps for paper pickup issues and misfeeds.

Clear paper jams

Instructions for clearing paper jams in various printer locations.

Improve print quality

Steps to resolve common print quality issues like smears or light printing.

Resolving print quality problems

Detailed guide to troubleshooting specific image defects.

Improve copy and scan image quality

Solutions for improving image quality in copies and scans.

Improve fax image quality

Solutions for improving the quality of faxed documents.

Solve wired network problems

Troubleshooting steps for issues with wired network connections.

Solve wireless network problems

Troubleshooting steps for issues with wireless network connections.

Solve fax problems

General troubleshooting for fax-related issues like slow transmission or poor quality.

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