Color Laserjet Pro MFP M177fw - stuck on initializing - fresh new printer not working

http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Printer-All-in-One-Install-Setup/Pro-MFP-M177fw-stuck-on-initializing/m-p/5097731/highlight/false#M194928 ==QTE==Two days ago I received my printer (same as in this thread) and I am experiencing the exact same problems which are described throughout this thread. The printer is stuck on initializing and makes continuous loud noises. Please let me know how this can be taken care of. I would either need to replace this product, or to have it fixed somehow. Await yours soonest.==UNQTE== ++ Ref to the question from the above thread, I also post it here as a new question just to ensure that I get a response. Thanks beforehand and look forward to hearing from you. BrgdsErik

Hi @SSAB ,
I can send you that information in a private message.
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What happened prior to this issue? (update, paper jam, changed toner)
I would do a hard reset if you haven't tried this method.
Leave the printer on and unplug the power cable from the printer and wall outlet for 60 seconds.
Then reconnect the power cable to the printer and wall outlet rather than a surge protector.
This ensures the printer is receiving full power and may help this situation.
If you need further assistance, just let me know.
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Saw the exact same problem from some others, but not able to see any replies.

Hi @SSAB ,
I can send you that information in a private message.
In the forum beside your handle name just click on the envelope to view it.
What happened prior to this issue? (update, paper jam, changed toner)
I would do a hard reset if you haven't tried this method.
Leave the printer on and unplug the power cable from the printer and wall outlet for 60 seconds.
Then reconnect the power cable to the printer and wall outlet rather than a surge protector.
This ensures the printer is receiving full power and may help this situation.
If you need further assistance, just let me know.
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Afternoon , I found some information about the cool-down mode on your Laserjet Pro MFP M177fw. The product is too hot to continue printing at normal speed.
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Hi there, i am also meeting with the same issues like the cooldown mode printing.

Hi , I found something written by that you may find helpful regarding the printer going into cool down mode: I have provided a document with Resolving Control Panel Messages. Make sure the printer is connected directly to a wall outlet. (don't use a power hub or a surge protector) This ensures the printer is receiving full power and may help this situation. Update the printer's firmware. HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M177fw Drivers. Where is the printer located? (enclosed shelf, desk)How many pages are you printing when you get this message?What is the paper's weight and what kind of paper are you using? If the issue persists, please post back with the answer to the above questions. Thanks.

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color laserjet Pro MFP M177fw - Printer was working for several months, now it will not print and when you power cycle it just shows initializing... but never finishes. Using wireless network connection to a Windows 7 pc.

Hello,
I have provided the URL for doing a firmware update on the printer, but do it through a USB connection. Since the printer is in a error state though, it might not detect the printer to do the update. HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M177fw.
Select your operating system, click Submit, click the link for firmware and then click on the Download button.
I have provided some steps to try to see if we can resolve this issue.
Disconnect the USB/Network/FAX and power the printer on Standalone.
Check and remove any packaging material inside the printer and toner.
Do a hard reset to see if that will resolve the issue, if you haven't already.
Leave the printer on and unplug the power cable from the printer and wall outlet for 60 seconds.
Then reconnect the power cable to the printer and wall outlet rather than a surge protector.
This ensures the printer is receiving full power and may help this situation.
If the issue persists, perform a power drain by disconnecting the power cord from the back of the printer and keeping the power button pressed for 30 seconds and in case of a power switch keep the switch in ON position for 30 seconds before reconnecting the power chord.
I can send a private message with some another step to try.
In the forum beside your handle name just click on the envelope to view it.
How is the printer connected? (USB/Ethernet/Wireless)
What operating system are you using?
Please let me know the outcome.
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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M177fw Not working with Fedora 14

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Hi @HealthITLadyRed,
I read your post and see that the printer is making noise and is stuck initializing. I would really like to be able to help you resolve this issue.
I have provided some steps to try to see if we can resolve this issue.
Check and remove any packaging material inside the printer and toner.
Disconnect the USB/Network/FAX and power the printer on Standalone.
Do a hard reset to see if that will resolve the issue.
Leave the printer on and unplug the power cable from the printer and wall outlet for 60 seconds.
Then reconnect the power cable to the printer and wall outlet rather than a surge protector.
This ensures the printer is receiving full power and may help this situation.
If the issue persists, perform a power drain by disconnecting the power cord from the back of the printer and keeping the power button pressed for 30 seconds and in case of a power switch keep the switch in ON position for 30 seconds before reconnecting the power chord.
Update the printer's firmware by a USB connection. Software and Drivers.
Select Option 2 and wait for the page to load and then select the link for firmware. This resolved the previous posters issue.
I can send a private message with another step to try.
In the forum beside your handle name just click on the envelope to view it.
How is the printer connected? (USB/Ethernet/Wireless)
What happened prior to this issue? (paper jam, changed toner) Any feedback would be appreciated.
Is this a new printer?
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Can't install Color Laserjet Pro MFP M177fw

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Hi , I think it's time to take the proverbial gloves off. I suggest you try a selective start up on your PC working directly with MSCONFIG to try and determine what, if any Windows service or program is interfering with your ability to install the drivers. Here's how: Click on the Start menuIn the 'search programs and files' box right above Start, type msconfig and hit enter on your keyboardWhen the System Configuration Window opens click 'Selective Startup' and uncheck Load Startup ItemsClick the Services tab. Check the box at the bottom for Hide All Microsoft ServicesSelect Disable AllSelect Apply and OKRestart your computer when promptedAfter you reboot, try the install again. If you're able to finish the setup we can safely assume there is a background program or service on your computer blocking the install. You will need to enable one service at a time on your computer to locate the program that's blocking your printer from printing. Here's how to undo the above-noted MSCONFIG steps: Click the Start icon.In the 'search programs and files' box right above Start, type msconfig and hit enter on your keyboardWhen the System Configuration Window opens click 'Normal Startup'Click Apply and OKRestart your computer as prompted. If this approach falls short I recommend you reach out to our tech support team. You can click on the following link to initiate a case: www.hp.com/contacthp/
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Hi @Ern88 , I can help you with not being able to scan or copy. The printer is showing that it is stuck calibrating.
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Leave the printer on and unplug the power cable from the printer and wall outlet for 60 seconds.
Then reconnect the power cable to the printer and wall outlet rather than a surge protector.
This ensures the printer is receiving full power and may help this situation.
Try to make a copy again.
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Doesn't feed paper. color laserjet pro mfp m177fw

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Hi @fkk ,
I read your post and see that the new printer is initializing and the printer makes a strange noise. You are also getting the message to "load paper". I would really like to be able to help you resolve this issue.
It sounds like there might be some more packing material inside the printer. Please check and remove any packaging material inside the printer. Here is a document for Setting Up the Printer Hardware for HP Color LaserJet Pro M177fw MFP Printers.
Disconnect the USB/Network/FAX and power the printer on Standalone.
Do a hard reset to see if that will resolve the issue.
Leave the printer on and unplug the power cable from the printer and wall outlet for 60 seconds.
Then reconnect the power cable to the printer and wall outlet rather than a surge protector.
This ensures the printer is receiving full power and may help this situation.
If the issue persists, perform a power drain by disconnecting the power cord from the back of the printer and keeping the power button pressed for 30 seconds and in case of a power switch keep the switch in ON position for 30 seconds before reconnecting the power chord.
Try and update the printer's firmware. HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M177fw.
Please check your private messages for additional steps to try.
In the forum beside your handle name just click on the envelope to view it.
How is the printer connected? (USB/Ethernet/Wireless)
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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M177fw - PostScript support?

Hi,
I'm looking to purchase a new printer/scanner/copier(/fax is a nice to have, but not mandatory), and I'm deciding between the following models:
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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M177fw
PostScript support is important for me, and I know that the 175 has this. However, I'm not sure about the 177, even after digging through several web pages and documents. Here's what I found:
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- The Product Specifications page (in the Support section of the HP site) for the 177 has a "Printing Specifications" section which lists only "PCL3 GUI" next to "Device languages".
I'm guessing that the 177 does not support PostScript, but does anyone have any more definitive information? Also, is there a description of PCLm / PCLmS somewhere?
Thanks!
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Hi Clent
Here is some information on both printers.
Here is a url for the printer specifications for the Color LaserJet Pro MFP M177fw
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c03901180&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&cc=us&dlc=en...
Data Sheet also.
http://www.shopping.hp.com/shopping/pdf/cz165a.pdf
Fonts and typefaces Depend on Operating System fonts and typefaces.
Print languages
PCLm
Laserjet Pro 100 color MFP M175nw
http://www.shopping.hp.com/shopping/pdf/ce866a.pdf
Print languages
HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5c, HP postscript level 3 emulation, PDF (v1.7), HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5c, HP postscript level 3 emulation, PDF (v1.7), AirPrint™ compatible
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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M177fw fax to pc

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Hi ,  I would be happy to help shed some light on the issue your are having with trying to setup this Color LaserJet Pro MFP M177fw to receive your faxes on your PC.  I have looked into this further for you, and I'm pretty sure this model doesn't support receiving faxes on your PC. You can double check to make sure I haven't missed it in the COLOR LASERJET PRO MFP M177 User Guide.
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Hp color laserjet pro mfp m177fw (Cant open SCANNER on computer)

Hi there,
I am using a desktop 27 inch Mac with OS X Yosemite 10.10.1
When I go to system preferences and click on printers/scanners I can see my mfp m177fw laserjet printer (wirelessly connected fine). But unlike on my Macbook Pro laptop on my desktop there is no SCANNER option to open up? Thus I am unable to scan from the printer to this desktop. I have the latest HP driver installed on the desktop computer for my m177fw printer.
Any ideas? Any help would be greatly appreciated
thanks!
Simon

Hello @Simonjayh,
Welcome to the HP Support Forums!
I would like to assist you today with resolving the scan issue that you're experiencing since installing your HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M177fw on your Mac OS X 10.10 computer. Can I please have you run through the steps below to get this product functioning properly again for you.
Step 1: Uninstall Drivers:
First, can I please have you click here and run through the steps provided to Reset the Print System on your Mac OS X 10.10 computer. Please refer to the section under 'Resetting the printing system in OS X Lion' as the steps are the same for your Mac OS X 10.10 Operating System. Resetting the Print System will remove every printer from your Print & Scan window on your computer. However, this does not uninstall the devices. Therefore, should you use other printers on your Mac OS X 10.10 computer simply ensure that they are plugged in with a USB Cable or Network connected and add (+) them back in. Do not add your HP Laserjet printer back in at this time.
Next, please click here to access the steps on how to properly uninstall the Software and Driver Package for your printer. Once the website opens select the dropdown for 'Mac OS X v10.6, OS X v10.7, OS X v10.8, and OS X v10.9' as the steps are the same for your Mac OS X 10.10 Operating System. Once the uninstall has completed successfully, please proceed to the next step.
Step 2: Verify and Repair your Disk Permissions on the Mac:
Open Macintosh HD and go to Applications
Go to the Utilities Folder
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Select the Hard Drive volume you are using (usually on the left)
Select Verify Disk Permissions
Once that process is done, select Repair Disk Permissions
Step 3: Check for Apple Updates:
Go to Apple
Select System Preferences
Select Software Update
Click Update Now
Install your available updates
Restart your computer
Step 4: Reinstall your Software and Drivers:
Lastly, please click here to download the appropriate Mac OS X 10.10 Full Feature Software and Driver package for you printer. Once the website opens select the Download button on the top left. Once the Download is complete please follow the onscreen steps to reinstall you printer.
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Please respond to this post with the result of your troubleshooting. I look forward to hearing from you!
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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M177fw don't go to sleep mode

Hi and sorry for my english In settings of HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M177fw I tryed 15 and 5 minutes before sleep mode. After 15 or 5 minutes printer going to sleep, but if I'm used printer even only one time, after that he don't sleep ( printer's screen not dim), not after 5 and 15 minutes. Printer is connected through wi-fi, Windows 8.1 x64. Any ideas?)

Hi Denis88,
I see by your post that the printer isn't going into sleep mode.
I can help you with this issue.
Make sure the printer is connected directly to a wall outlet. (don't use a power hub or a surge protector)
I would update the printer's firmware if the printer won't go into sleep mode.
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M177fw Drivers.
Select your operating system, click next, click the link for firmware.
I have provided some information from the manual for the sleep mode that you can check out.
COLOR LASERJET PRO MFP.
EcoSMART Console: Change the default times for entering Sleep mode or Auto Power
Down mode. Configure which events cause the product to wake.
Printer Settings Auto-off Configure the product to automatically turn off after a period of
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Touchscreen control panel:
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Setup button.
2. Open the following menus:
System Setup
Energy Settings
Sleep/Auto Off After
3. Select the time for the Sleep/Auto Off delay.
NOTE: The default value is 15 Minutes.
4. The product automatically wakes when it receives jobs or when you touch the screen on the product
control panel.
You can change which events cause the product to wake. Open the following menus:
System Setup
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Wake/Auto On Events
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Hope this helps resolve your issue.
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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M177fw How to Scan

I just bout the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M177fw printer today and don't know how to use the scanner. I use Windows 8 operating system. Please advise how to use th scanner function. Thanks.

Hi, From page #38 of the manual: Scan by using the HP Scan software (Windows)
Use the HP Scan software to initiate scanning from software on your computer. You can save the scanned image as a file or send it to another software application.
1. Load the document on the scanner glass according to the indicators on the product.
NOTE: For best results, load small-size paper (Letter, A4, or smaller) with the long edge of the paper along the left side of the scanner glass.
2. Click Start, and then click Programs (or All Programs in Windows XP).
3. Click HP, and then select your product.
4. Click HP Scan, select a scanning shortcut, and then adjust the settings if necessary.
5. Click Scan.
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Click Create New Shortcut to create a customized set of settings and save it in the list of shortcuts. Regards.

HP Color Laserjet PRO MFP M177FW Cannot connect to web services

I bought a HP Color Laserjet PRO MFP M177FW today and I set up it. It can print and scan over wireless network. However, It cannot connect to web services correctly. I set the DNS numbers with google DNS addresses. I changed its IP address with manually. The IP address is unique. Normally It doesn't enable/remove webservices. But when I restart it, it can do for few minutes. It can take an e-mail address but It doesn't print any information sheet. When I try to print a sheet It says "Connection Problem" at first few minutes and later it says "Connecting"and it waits, there is no error message. What am I suppossed to do? Please help me.
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Hello rasitbolukcu,
Welcome to the HP Support forums. I understand that you are having difficulties enabling the web services for your Laserjet Pro MFP M177fw printer.
I appreciate all the information you gave me, it makes it much easier to assist you with the troubleshooting. I have included the Getting the Latest Firmware and Product Updates document. It will walk you through ensuring the printer has the latest firmware. Once you have updated the printer, please try to enable the web services again.
Regards,
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