HP M404n

HP LaserJet Pro M404n Monochrome Printer Instruction Manual

Model: M404n

Introducció

This manual provides detailed instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting your HP LaserJet Pro M404n Monochrome Printer. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

HP LaserJet Pro M404n Monochrome Printer

Imatge: Frontal view of the HP LaserJet Pro M404n Monochrome Printer.

1. Configuració

1.1 Desembalatge i col·locació inicial

Carefully remove the printer from its packaging. Ensure all packing materials are removed. Place the printer on a stable, flat surface with adequate ventilation. The compact design allows it to fit conveniently in shared work areas.

The box typically includes:

  • Impressora HP LaserJet Pro M404n
  • Preinstalled HP Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (yield ~1,500 pages)
  • Guia d'iniciació
  • Fullet de suport
  • Guia de garantia
  • Flyer de normativa
  • Cable d'alimentació
  • USB Cable (AP Only)
Contents of the HP LaserJet Pro M404n box

Image: Contents of the HP LaserJet Pro M404n box, including the printer, toner cartridge, and documentation.

1.2 Càrrega de paper

The printer features a 250-sheet input tray. To load paper:

  1. Pull out the paper tray located at the front of the printer.
  2. Adjust the paper guides to fit the size of your paper (e.g., Letter, Legal, A4, A5).
  3. Load the paper stack into the tray, ensuring it is aligned with the guides.
  4. Empenyeu suaument la safata de paper cap a dins de la impressora fins que encaixi al seu lloc.
HP LaserJet Pro M404n with optional paper tray and energy star certified

Image: The HP LaserJet Pro M404n showing an optional paper tray and highlighting its Energy Star certification.

1.3 Connectivitat

The HP LaserJet Pro M404n offers both Ethernet and USB connectivity.

  • Ethernet: Connect the printer to your network using an Ethernet cable for shared access.
  • USB: Connect the printer directly to a computer using a USB cable.
posterior view of HP LaserJet Pro M404n showing USB and Ethernet ports

Imatge: Part posterior view of the HP LaserJet Pro M404n, highlighting the USB 2.0 port for PC connection, a USB port for job storage, and the Ethernet port.

2. Funcionament de la impressora

2.1 Tauler de control

The printer features a 2-line LCD display and minimal buttons for easy navigation and control. You can access basic system settings and manage print jobs directly from the control panel.

HP LaserJet Pro M404n with features highlighted

Imatge: De dalt a baix view of the HP LaserJet Pro M404n, highlighting features like up to 40 ppm black print speed, 150-sheet output bin, 2-line LCD display, 1.2 GHz processor, 350-sheet total input capacity, and HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology.

2.2 Impressió de documents

The HP LaserJet Pro M404n delivers fast print speeds of up to 40 pages per minute (ppm) for monochrome documents. It also supports HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology for enhanced energy efficiency.

You can print wirelessly even without a network connection, staying connected with dual-band Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct. Print effortlessly from any device, virtually anywhere, securely through the cloud.

3. Manteniment

3.1 Substitució del cartutx de tòner

To maintain print quality, use Original HP 58A/58X toner cartridges. The printer is designed to work only with cartridges containing original HP chips or circuitry.

To replace the toner cartridge:

  1. Obriu la porta d'accés frontal de la impressora.
  2. Traieu amb cura el cartutx de tòner antic.
  3. Desembaleu el nou cartutx de tòner HP i sacsegeu-lo suaument per distribuir el tòner.
  4. Introduïu el cartutx nou a la impressora fins que encaixi al seu lloc.
  5. Tanqueu la porta d'accés frontal.
HP LaserJet Pro M404n with EcoSmart black toner

Image: The HP LaserJet Pro M404n highlighting the use of reliable cartridges and HP EcoSmart black toner for energy saving.

3.2 Eliminació d'embussos de paper

If a paper jam occurs, the printer's display will indicate the location of the jam. Follow the on-screen instructions or consult the detailed steps in the full user manual. Always turn off the printer before attempting to clear a jam.

4. Solució De Problemes

For common issues such as print quality problems, connectivity errors, or paper jams, refer to the troubleshooting section of the comprehensive user manual available on the HP support website. Ensure your printer's firmware is up-to-date, as periodic updates maintain the effectiveness of security measures and compatibility.

This printer uses dynamic security, which may be updated periodically by firmware updates. The printer is intended to be used solely with cartridges using an original HP chip. Cartridges using a non-HP chip may not function or may cease to function. More information is available at www.hp.com/learn/ds.

5. Especificacions

CaracterísticaDetall
MarcaHP
Nom del modelM404n
Tecnologia d'impressióLàser
Sortida de la impressoraMonocrom
Velocitat màxima d'impressió en monocrom38 ppm
Tecnologia de connectivitatEthernet, USB
Pes de l'article18.12 lliures
Dimensions del producte8.5 "P x 14.06" W x 15" H
Capacitat màxima de fulls350 (with optional 550-sheet tray)
Compatibilitat amb la mida del paper3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 inch, Letter, Legal, Envelope
Resolució1200 x 1200 ppp
Impressió dúplexManual
Característiques especialsCompact Design, Display Screen, Easy Cartridge Replacement, Energy Star, Fast First Page Out, HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology, HP EcoSmart Black Toner, Simple Out-of-Box Setup
HP LaserJet Pro M404n dimensions

Image: The HP LaserJet Pro M404n with its dimensions clearly marked: 8.5" H, 14.06" D, and 15" W.

6. Garantia i Suport

The HP LaserJet Pro M404n comes with a one-year limited hardware warranty (Bench/Depot Repair warranty). For assistance, HP offers 24-hour, 7 days a week free web support. Refer to the specification sheet for complete terms and conditions.

Seguretat HP Wolf Pro

This printer includes HP Wolf Pro Security, designed to protect company data and safeguard against cyberattacks with protection built into the printer hardware, firmware, and operating system.

HP LaserJet Pro M404n with strong security features

Image: The HP LaserJet Pro M404n with a graphic indicating strong security features designed to detect and stop attacks.

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