HP LaserJet 100 Color MFP M175nw

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Product comparison

Base model
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  1. Speed: Prints up to 16 A4-size pages per minute (ppm) or 17 letter-size ppm monochrome and 4 ppm color
  1. Tray: 150 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb)
  1. Output bin: 50 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb)
  1. Connectivity: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port
  1. Two-sided printing (duplexing): Manual duplexing (using the printer driver)
  1. Introductory print cartridges: Supplied with product

Network model
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HP LaserJet Pro 100 color MFP M175 plus:

  1. Connectivity: 802.11b/g/n wireless networking and built-in networking to connect to 10Base-T/100Base-TX networks

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Environmental features

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RecyclingReduce waste by using recycled paper.
Recycle print cartridges by using the HP return process.
Energy savingsSave energy with sleep mode and low power mode.
HP Instant-on Technology produces the first page faster when the product is coming out sleep
mode or low power mode so that the print job is done sooner.
Manual duplex printingSave paper by using the manual duplex printing setting.
Print multiple pages perSave paper by printing two or more pages of a document side-by-side on one sheet of paper.
sheetAccess this feature through the printer driver.

Accessibility features

The product includes several features that aid users with accessibility issues.

  1. Online user guide that is compatible with text screen-readers.
  1. All doors and covers can be opened by using one hand.

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Product views

Product front view

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  1. Document feeder
  1. Scanner
  1. Output bin
  1. Power button
  1. Main-input tray
  1. Front cover (provides access to the imaging drum)
  1. Print cartridge door (provides access to the print cartridges)
  1. Control panel

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Product back view

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  1. Security slot
  1. Rear jam-access door
  1. USB port
  1. HP internal network port (network models only)
  1. Power receptacle

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Serial number and model number location

The label that contains the product and serial numbers is on the inside of the front cover.
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Control panel layout

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  1. Control panel display: The display provides information about the product. Use the menus on the display to establish product settings.
  1. Toner level gauges. These gauges indicate the estimated amount of toner left in each cartridge.
  1. Ready light. This light indicates that the product is ready or is processing a job.
  1. Attention light. This light indicates a problem with the product. View the display for a message.
  1. Cartridge button. When the print cartridge door is closed, press this button to rotate the print cartridge carousel.
  1. Wireless button (network models only). Press the button to open the Wireless Menu. Press and hold the button to enable Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) . The light indicates the state of the wireless connection.
  1. Cancel button. Use the Cancel HP LaserJet 100 Color MFP M175nw User Manual 25 button to cancel the current job.
  1. OK button. Use the OK button to acknowledge a setting or to confirm an action to proceed.
  1. Arrow buttons. Use the arrow buttons to navigate the menus and adjust certain settings.
  1. Copy Menu button. Use the Copy Menu HP LaserJet 100 Color MFP M175nw User Manual 27 button to open a copy settings menu.
  1. Lighter/Darker button. Use the Lighter/Darker HP LaserJet 100 Color MFP M175nw User Manual 29 button to control the brightness or darkness of a copy.
  1. Color copy button. Use the Color button to start a color copy job.
  1. Black and white copy button. Use the Black button to start a monochrome copy job.
  1. # Copies button. Use the # Copies HP LaserJet 100 Color MFP M175nw User Manual 31 button to set the number of copies that you want for the current copy job.
  1. Back button. Use the Back HP LaserJet 100 Color MFP M175nw User Manual 33 button to return to a previous menu, or to exit the menus and return to the Ready state.
  1. Setup button. Use the Setup HP LaserJet 100 Color MFP M175nw User Manual 35 button to open the main menu options.

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2 Control panel menus

  1. Setup menu
  1. Function specific menus

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Setup menu

To open this menu, press the Setup HP LaserJet 100 Color MFP M175nw User Manual 39 button. The following sub menus are available:

  1. Reports
  1. System Setup
  1. Service
  1. Network Setup

Reports menu

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First level
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Demo Page

Menu Structure

Config Report

Supplies Status

Network Summary (network models only)

Usage Page

PCL Font List

PS Font List

PCL6 Font List

Color Usage Log

Service Page

Diagnostics Page

Print Quality
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System Setup menu

In the following table, items that have an asterisk (*) indicate the factory default setting.
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First levelSecond levelThird levelValues
LanguageLists available control-panel
display languages.

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First levelHP LaserJet 100 Color MFP M175nw User Manual 47Second levelThird levelValues
Paper SetupDef. Paper SizeLetter
A4
Legal
Def. Paper TypeLists available media types.
Tray 1Paper TypeLists available media types.
Paper SizeLists available media sizes.
Paper Out ActionWait Forever*
Cancel
Override
Print QualityCalibrate ColorCalibrate Now
After Power On
Energy SettingsSleep DelayOff
1 Minute
15 Minutes*
30 Minutes
1 Hour
2 Hours
Auto Power DownAuto-Off DelayNever
30 Minutes*
1 Hour
2 Hours
4 Hours
8 Hours
24 Hours
Wake EventsUSB Job
LAN Job
Wireless Job
Button Press

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First levelHP LaserJet 100 Color MFP M175nw User Manual 47Second levelThird levelValues
Supply SettingsBlack CartridgeVery Low SettingStop
Prompt
Continue*
Low Threshold(Range of 1-100)
Color CartridgesVery Low SettingStop
Prompt
Continue
Print Black*
Low ThresholdCyan
(Range of 1-100)
Magenta
(Range of 1-100)
Yellow
(Range of 1-100)
Imaging DrumVery Low SettingStop*
Prompt
Continue
Low Threshold(Range of 1-100)
Store Usage DataOn Supply*
Not On Supply
Courier FontRegular*
Dark
Color CopyOn*
Off

Service menu

In the following table, items that have an asterisk (*) indicate the factory default setting.
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First level Second level Values
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Cleaning Page

Cleaning Mode
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First levelHP LaserJet 100 Color MFP M175nw User Manual 53Second levelValues
USB SpeedHigh*
Full
Less Paper CurlOn
Off*
Archive PrintOn
Off*
Firmware Date
Restore Defaults

Network Setup menu (network models only)

In the following table, items that have an asterisk (*) indicate the factory default setting.
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First levelSecond levelValues
Wireless MenuWi-Fi Protected Setup
Run Network Test
Turn Wireless On/OffOn*
Off
TCP/IP ConfigAutomatic*
Manual
Auto CrossoverOn*
Off
Network ServicesIPv4On*
IPv6Off
Show IP AddressYes
No*
Link SpeedAutomatic*
10T Full
10T Half
100TX Full
100TX Half
Restore Defaults

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Function specific menus

The product features a function-specific menu for copying. To open this menu, press the Copy Menu HP LaserJet 100 Color MFP M175nw User Manual 63 button on the control panel.

Copy Menu

In the following table, items that have an asterisk (*) indicate the factory default setting.
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First levelSecond levelValues
# of copies(Range of 1*-99)
Reduce/EnlargeOriginal=100%*
Legal to Letter=78%
Legal to A4=83%
A4 to Letter=94%
Letter to A4=97%
Full Page=91%
Fit to Page
2 pages per sheet
4 pages per sheet
Custom: 25 to 400%
Light/Dark(Slider with a range of 11 settings.)
OptimizeAuto*
Mixed
Picture
Text
PaperPaper SizeLists available media sizes.
Paper TypeLists available media types.
Multi-Page CopyOn
Off*
CollationOn*
Off
Tray SelectAuto Select*
Tray 1
Two-Sided1 to 1 sided*
1 to 2 sided

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First levelHP LaserJet 100 Color MFP M175nw User Manual 65Second levelValues
Draft ModeOn
Off*
Image AdjustmentLightness(Slider with a range of 11 settings.)
Contrast(Slider with a range of 11 settings.)
Sharpen(Slider with a range of 11 settings.)
Background(Slider with a range of 11 settings.)
Color BalanceRed
(Slider with a range of 11 settings.)
Green
(Slider with a range of 11 settings.)
Blue
(Slider with a range of 11 settings.)
Grayness(Slider with a range of 11 settings.)
Set as New Defaults
Restore Defaults

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3 Software for Windows

  1. Supported operating systems for Windows
  1. Supported printer drivers for Windows
  1. Select the correct printer driver for Windows
  1. Change print job settings
  1. Change printer-driver settings for Windows
  1. Remove software for Windows
  1. Supported utilities for Windows
  1. Software for other operating systems

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Supported operating systems for Windows

The product comes with software for the following Windows® operating systems:

  1. Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
  1. Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
  1. Windows XP (32-bit, Service Pack 2)
  1. Windows Server 2003 (32-bit, Service Pack 3)
  1. Windows Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit)

Supported printer drivers for Windows

The product comes with software for Windows that allows the computer to communicate with the product. This software is called a printer driver. Printer drivers provide access to product features, such as printing on custom-sized paper, resizing documents, and inserting watermarks.

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Select the correct printer driver for Windows

Printer drivers provide access to the product features and allow the computer to communicate with the product (using a printer language). Check the installation notes and readme files on the product CD for additional software and languages.

HP PCL 6 driver description

  1. Installs from the Add Printer wizard
  1. Provided as the default driver
  1. Recommended for printing in all supported Windows environments
  1. Provides the overall best speed, print quality, and product-feature support for most users
  1. Developed to align with the Windows Graphic Device Interface (GDI) for the best speed in Windows environments
  1. Might not be fully compatible with third-party and custom software programs that are based on PCL 5

HP UPD PS driver description

  1. Available for download from the Web at www.hp.com/support/LJColorMFPM175
  1. Recommended for printing with Adobe® software programs or with other highly graphics-intensive software programs
  1. Provides support for printing from postscript emulation needs, or for postscript flash font support

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HP UPD PCL 5 driver description

  1. Available for download from the Web at www.hp.com/support/LJColorMFPM175
  1. Compatible with previous PCL versions and older HP LaserJet products
  1. The best choice for printing from third-party or custom software programs
  1. Designed for use in corporate Windows environments to provide a single driver for use with multiple printer models
  1. Preferred when printing to multiple printer models from a mobile Windows computer

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Change print job settings

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Change printer-driver settings for Windows

Change the settings for all print jobs until the software program is closed

  1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print.
  1. Select the driver, and then click Properties or Preferences. The steps can vary; this procedure is most common.

Change the default settings for all print jobs

  1. Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008 (using the default Start menu view): Click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes.

Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008 (using the Classic Start menu view): Click Start, click Settings, and then click Printers.

Windows Vista: Click Start, click Control Panel, and then in the category for Hardware and Sound click Printer.

Windows 7: Click Start, and then click Devices and Printers.

  1. Right-click the driver icon, and then select Printing Preferences.

Change the product configuration settings

  1. Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008 (using the default Start menu view): Click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes.

Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008 (using the Classic Start menu view): Click Start, click Settings, and then click Printers.

Windows Vista: Click Start, click Control Panel, and then in the category for Hardware and Sound click Printer.

Windows 7: Click Start, and then click Devices and Printers.

  1. Right-click the driver icon, and then select Properties or Printer properties.
  1. Click the Device Settings tab.

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Remove software for Windows

Windows XP

  1. Click Start, and then click Programs.
  1. Click HP, and then click the product name.
  1. Click Uninstall, and then follow the onscreen instructions to remove the software.

Windows Vista and Windows 7

  1. Click Start, and then click All Programs.
  1. Click HP, and then click the product name.
  1. Click Uninstall, and then follow the onscreen instructions to remove the software.

Supported utilities for Windows

  1. HP Web Jetadmin

Other Windows components and utilities

  1. Software installer — automates the printing system installation
  1. Online Web registration
  1. HP LaserJet Scan

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