Engine error HP LaserJet 100 color MFP M175 PCL6 wireless

Hi folks,
I would like to help with the "engine error" you're experiencing. I would like you to download the HP LaserJet Pro Series Firmware Update Utility. With this utility we can install a firmware update for the printer hardware. Please read all the steps below before clicking the above link. If you are using a mac operating system Click here instead.
Flash Firmware Update Notes:
The Firmware Update Utility uses the USB connection to the printer.
The HP LaserJet 100 color MFP M170 series print driver software must be installed prior to using this utility.
The HP LaserJet 100 color MFP M170 series printer must be on and in a READY state as shown by the LCD display on the control panel and remain powered on during the entire firmware update process.
Depending on the processor speed of your pc, the firmware update process may complete on the printer before the update status progress bar in the flash firmware update utility on the pc screen completes, this is normal.
Once the update process has started, do not use your pc for any other activity until the process is complete.
Do not power cycle the product or the pc until the firmware update process is complete
Steps to take :
1. Download the flash firmware updater file by clicking the appropriate link above. (The first link is for Windows operating systems and the second is for Mac)
2. Turn the printer off and then back on to clear main printer memory.
3. Double click on the file M170_colorMFP_Series_FW_Update-20111021.exe flash firmware update utility file. An HP firmware update window will open.
4. Select the appropriate HP M170 MFP series driver in the dialog window. If you assigned a different name to the HP M170 MFP, choose the name that represents the correct printer.
5. Click on ""Send Firmware"" when ready to proceed.
6. The progress bar will begin to move to the right indicating information being transferred.
7. DO NOT power cycle the product or the pc during this process or the product may become unstable and or unusable without further attention from HP. The flash firmware update can take up to 5 minutes to complete. Please be patient.
8. During the product flash firmware update, the display on the product control panel will display ""Printing Document- Erasing - Programming - Complete - Hewlett-Packard - Ready - Initializing - Ready"". Once the download is finished the printer will be in the Ready state.
9. At the conclusion of the firmware update, the dialog window will show a smiley face. Click on exit.
10. The flash firmware update process is complete
Please let me know if this resolves the issue and/or if you would like further assistance.
Sunshyn2005

After each print job I get the message on printer screen "Engine error press [OK]" It will print again only after pushing Ok button. Is there a fix? HP printers have not been that reliable, I 'm will not buy onother if this cannot be fixed.

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Hey @_Bella1,
Welcome to the HP Support Forums!
I understand that you're having issues connecting your HP LaserJet Pro 100 color MFP M175nw wirelessly to your new router. I would like to assist you with this today. Now in order for me to provide you with accurate troubleshooting steps I will need to know what Operating System you're using on your computer: What's my OS?
In the meantime, I'm going to provide you with some generic troubleshooting steps to hopefully get this printer up and running wirelessly for you quickly.
Step 1: Powercycle Network:
1. First, unplug the power cable to your Router
2. Once your Router is unplugged, turn off your printer
3. Next, shut down your computer
4. After 30 seconds to 1 minutes, plug your Router back in
5. Next, turn on your printer
6. Turn on the computer
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On the front panel of your printer select the Setup button (wrench)
Tap the right arrow beside OK until you see Network Setup Menu and select OK
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Step 3: Configure Wireless:
Now you indicated in your post that the printer will function through a wire USB connection. That USB Cable connection will be required to reconfigure the wireless on your printer. I'm going to provide you with the steps for Windows and for Mac. When prompted, please select the appropriate steps for the Operating System you're using on your computer.
Disconnect your USB Cable from your computer
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Click on your Start menu
Select Devices and Printers
Right click on your Laserjet printer and select 'delete' or 'remove device'
If you show multiple copies of your printer please delete them all
Close the Devices and Printers window
Click on your Start menu again
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Click on 'Add a Device' or 'Connect a new Device'
Follow the onscreen prompts to 'connect through a wireless network'
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Only disconnect the USB Cable when the installer screen prompts you to.
If using Mac:
Click on your Apple menu
Select System Preferences
Select Print & Scan
Select your printer on the left hand side
Choose the (-) minus button at the bottom to delete your printer
If there is multiple copies of your printer installed, delete them all.
Click here to download the drivers for your printer. Choose the appropriate Mac Operating System and hit next
Click on 'Driver- Product Installation Software' and select the 'HP Laserjet Pro 100 Colour MFP M175 Pro Full Software Solution'. Allow this package to download
Once the download is complete run through the on screen instructions to reinstall your printer on the wireless network.
Once the wireless is set up, please test printing.
Please let me know if these steps resolve your wireless connectivity issue. Should you still be experiencing issues or if my instructions are not clear, be sure to respond with your Operating System so I can provide you with specific steps. Good luck!
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Provide the first 3 sets of numbers in the IPV4 address.
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Have you installed Driver and software on your Windows 8 machine ? Please download from the following link:
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Thank you.

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TCP/IP(v6)
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Network Identification
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Domain Name (IPv4/IPv6):
Domain Name (IPv6 only):
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Bonjour Domain Name: NPI08C7AB.local.
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Wireless Network Configuration
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Access Point Hardware Address: 28:28:5d:7c:23:a0
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IP Address 192.168.223.1
SNMP
Status: Read-Write Access Enabled
SNMP Version: 1
Set Community Name: Not Specified (Defaults to 'public')
Get Community Name: Not Specified (Defaults to 'public')
Network Statistics
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Unicast Packets Received: 414
Bad Packets Received: 0
Framing Errors Received: 0
Total Packets Transmitted: 493
Unsendable Packets: 10
Transmit Collisions: 0
Transmit Late Collisions: 0
WS-Print Users: 0
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IPv4: Enabled
IPv6: Disabled
DHCPv6: Enabled
LPD Printing: Enabled
Bonjour: Enabled
SLP: Enabled
WS-Discovery: Enabled
SNMP: Enabled
Show IP Address: Enabled
LLMNR: Enabled
Security PJL Security: Disabled
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Br,
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I have downloaded the latest installation prog. with the same result.
I have been able to connect with USB direct and can print, but not by Wi-Fi.
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Yes. It's a bit embarrassing. Eventually, I went back to the instructions, and followed them to the letter for the WIFI setup - and it worked .
For me, the adage is true - "When all else fails, read the instructions."
So embarrassing!!!!!
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OS Windows 8.1. Printer LaserJet 100 color MFP M175a. Driver version 61.108.8.10073 date 2011 Apr 13th
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This question was solved.
View Solution.

Hi @Up205,
I see by your post that you are having issues manually printing two-sided. I can help you with this.
The software for this model on Windows 8.1 is the Basic Solution Software and Driver. This basic software solution provides print and scan functionality only. Did you download and install the newest drivers?
HP LaserJet Pro 100 color MFP M175nw Drivers.
Check to make sure Bidirectional Support is Enabled.
Go to the start up screen, (tiles menu) type in "Devices and Printers", select settings, click on Devices and Printers, right click on the printer, left click Printer Properties, on the Ports tab, put a check beside Enable Bidirectional Support.
You might have to restart the computer.
If you need further assistance, just let me know.
Have a nice day!
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Hi there IT _Mgr
Quick suggestion; This is a commercial product. I will suggest seraching for posible solutions and posting in the forum for HP Business Support for yet a better chance at finding a prompt solution.
You may find the commercial Laserjet board here.
http://h30499.www3.hp.com/t5/Printers-LaserJet/bd-p/bsc-413
Hope you find the help you need there;
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