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HP M401
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LASERJET PRO 400
Software Technical Reference
M401
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HP M401 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print TechnologyLaser
Print ResolutionUp to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Recommended Monthly Page Volume750 to 3, 000 pages
Memory128 MB
Standard ConnectivityUSB 2.0, Ethernet
Mobile Printing CapabilityHP ePrint, Apple AirPrint
Output CapacityUp to 150 sheets
Print LanguagesHP PCL 5e, HP PCL 6
Display2-line LCD
Media Sizes SupportedA4, A5, A6, B5
Media TypesPaper (plain, letterhead, preprinted, prepunched, recycled); envelopes; labels; transparencies, cardstock

Summary

Document and Product Basics

Purpose and Scope

Explains the manual's purpose, scope, and target audience for the printer software.

Software Availability and Localization

Information on where to get software and supported languages for the printer.

Windows Software Description and Installation

Introduction

Overview of the chapter's content regarding Windows software installation.

Install Overview

General information about the software installation process for Windows.

CD Installation and HP Smart Install Installation

Describes installation using the CD or HP Smart Install.

HP LaserJet Software Components for Windows

Details the software components included for Windows.

Installer

Describes the function of the Windows software installer.

Uninstaller

Explains how to remove installed software components.

Print Drivers

Information on print drivers for Windows, including types and versions.

HP PCL 6 Print Driver and PS Universal Print Driver

Details on PCL 6 and PS Universal print drivers.

Print Driver Version Numbers for Windows Operating Systems

How to find print driver version information in Windows.

Printing Preferences Driver Tabs

Explains settings available in the Printing Preferences tabs.

Advanced Tab Features

Details on configuring advanced print settings.

Printing Shortcuts Tab Features

How to use and create custom printing shortcuts.

PaperQuality Tab Features

Settings for paper size, type, and quality.

Effects Tab Features

Options for applying effects like scaling and watermarks.

Finishing Tab Features

Settings for booklet printing and paper output.

Services Tab Features

Options related to Internet Services and product support.

Printer Properties Driver Tabs

Explains settings in the Printer Properties tabs.

Help System

How to access the print driver's built-in help.

Incompatible Print Settings Messages

Explains warnings for illogical print setting combinations.

Device Settings Tab Features

Configuration options for hardware and device management.

Form to Tray Assignment

Assigning paper sizes to specific input trays.

Font Substitution Table

Managing TrueType to printer font mapping.

External Fonts

Instructions for installing and removing external fonts.

Installable Options

Details on configuring installed product options.

Automatic Configuration

How the driver automatically configures based on hardware.

About Tab Features

Information about driver component versions.

Driver Configuration for Windows

How HP drivers configure automatically via communication.

Driver Autoconfiguration

Automatic driver setup using installer or Update Now.

Bidirectional Communication

Explains the communication enabling automatic configuration.

Enterprise AutoConfiguration

Details on auto-configuration over a network.

Update Now

How to update driver configuration after product changes.

HP Reconfiguration Utility

Tool to change product connection type or network settings.

Font Support

Information on fonts supported by the product.

Basic Fonts

Lists standard fonts included with Windows.

HP ePrint

How to print remotely using HP ePrint.

HP Update

Information on the HP Update utility for software and driver updates.

Help & Learn Center

Accessing product help and documentation.

Toner Cartridge Authentication

Software verifying genuine HP toner cartridges.

HP Device Toolbox

Utility for controlling product settings via a web browser.

Home Tab

Accessing status, configuration, and usage information.

System Tab

Viewing and changing system settings like jam recovery.

Print Tab

Settings for default printing behavior.

Networking Tab

Configuring network connection and communication.

HP Web Services Tab

Settings for HP Web Services features.

HP Smart Install Tab

Enabling or disabling the HP Smart Install method.

HP Product Improvement Study

Opt-in program for providing product usage data to HP.

Online Product Registration

Registering the product with HP after installation.

Detailed Windows Installation Instructions

Comprehensive guide to installing software on Windows.

Perform a Custom Installation with HP Smart Install or the CD

Guide to customizing software installation.

Point-and-Print Installation

Installing print drivers using Microsoft's Point-and-Print.

Remove Windows Software

Procedures for uninstalling Windows software.

Remove the Print Driver by Using the Windows Add or Remove Programs Feature

Uninstalling drivers via Windows Add/Remove Programs.

Remove the Print Driver by Using the Server Properties Feature

Uninstalling drivers via Server Properties.

Mac Software and Utilities

Software Installation Methods

Methods for installing Mac printing software.

CD Installation

Details installing Mac printing software from the CD.

Supported Operating Systems for Mac

Lists Mac OS versions supported by the product.

Supported Languages

Lists languages supported for Mac printing software.

HP LaserJet Software Components and Utilities for Mac

Explains Mac-specific software and utilities.

HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401 Printer Series PPD

Describes PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files for Mac.

HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401 Printer Series PDE

Explains Printer Dialog Extension (PDE) files for Mac.

HP USB EWS Gateway

Describes the gateway for USB access to the Embedded Web Server.

HP Utility for Mac

Overview of the HP Utility software for Mac OS X.

Install the Mac Printing-System Software

Procedures for installing Mac printing software.

General Installation for Mac Operating Systems

Basic steps for installing Mac printing software.

Detailed Mac Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing Mac printing software.

Setup Instructions

Guidance on setting up the printer after Mac software installation.

Remove the Printing-System Software from Mac Operating Systems

Procedures to uninstall Mac printing system software.

Linux and Unix

Linux Information

Information about HPLIP for Linux printing, scanning, and faxing.

Unix Information

Requirements for setting up Unix environments for printing.

Engineering Details

Introduction

Overview of engineering details covered in this chapter.

Network Diagnostic Utility (NDU)

Downloadable tool to identify and fix home network problems.

Printer Diagnostic Utility (PDU)

Tool to help troubleshoot and correct printing problems on Windows.

SAP and Citrix Printing

Information on SAP printing and UPD support in Citrix/Terminal Server.

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