HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 All-in-One is a compact designed multi-functional printer that is in huge demand on small offices and large enterprises. Its wireless print feature allows you to rapid fast print at a speed of 35 pages per minute. Your printer is now compatible with only the dynamically secure HP Ink Cartridges that includes Cyan, Yellow, Magenta and Black colors. This should enable you to save on Ink and also to print at frequent intervals. 

HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 Auto-Wireless feature provides the benefit of installing your printer at a convenient location for a multiuser access in Offices. However this should not restrict you from connecting your printer through Ethernet Cables securely. Now your HP OfficeJet Pro Web Services are pre-loaded with apps and certainly are highly intuitive while setting it over the control panel. Easy connect to the printer using Mobile Print Technology that is readily available on AirPrint and HP ePrint Services. 

Quick Steps for an HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 Setup and Installation

1. Open a web browser and then search for 123.hp.com/setup 8710 software download
2. Now enter the HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 Model over the search bar and then click Begin to find for the printer driver
3. Select the appropriate printer driver and then click the Download link
4. Instantly the printer driver download message should appear then you can try to Save or Run the Setup file over windows. Double click the printer driver file for an automatic installation
5. Now follow the onscreen instructions and then accomplish the HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 Printer connection and then its driver installation
6. At last you should register and activate the printer utilizing the 123.hp.com/setup 8710

HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 All-in-One Printer Functions

Print

Now get to print from a computer and mobile device and then convert your stored and outdated documents to a hard copy. Your printer is highly capable of rapid fast printing on a consistent basis. The Universal Printer Software will render accurate fonts and images to be printed efficiently. 

Scan

HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 Scan Software is a powerful tool to make copies of your photos and documents effectively. This HP Scan feature finds its greatest application in offices and enterprises for keeping track of reports and charts. 123.hp.com/Setup 8710 is so easy to handle that now you can store the emails and documents over the web instantly. 

Copy

HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 Copy is a versatile feature that could copy from ID card, 2-sided document, photo and newsletters. 

Note: 123.hp.com/Setup 8710 in the control panel is good enough to copy all kinds of pictures and documents without the hassles of endlessly changing the copy settings on every time. 

How to Print a document in HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 Printer?

Steps to Print a document in HP 8710 Printer

Open a print document and then go ahead to change the necessary settings. While performing the print a document you should go to the print dialog and then modify print settings individually. 

1. Know yourself to edit a document with respect to correct font & size, print layout and appearance settings
2. Click File menu and then select Print option
3. Click Properties or Preferences button to select the values for correct paper type and layout
4. Ensure that you have selected the desired HP OJ Pro 8710 Printer and then none of the print settings is altered
5. Click OK and then click Print button
6. Make use of the Advanced Print Settings to apply the best recommended settings

Steps to Print the Photo in HP 8710 Printer

123.hp.com/Setup 8710 web is highly efficient in printing color photos on standard paper type and print settings

Step 1: Insert Photo Card within Input Tray

Load the photo tray with cards. Select the card type according to the 123.hp.com/setup 8710 settings.

• Get rid of the standard size paper from the Input Tray and then load the photo card with its short edge facing the Tray Marker
• Slide and adjust the paper width guides according to the card size and then keep them intact

Step 2: Print the Photo

Open the print dialog and then decide to change the default print settings.

• You can edit a Photo setting right from its color, contrast and brightness level
• Select a Photo and then right click to open it using Photo Viewer
• Click the Print button and then choose HP OfficeJet Pro 8710
• Now you can alter values for Photo Layout, Quality, Color and Advanced Settings
• If all the print settings are present over the print dialog in photo viewer and some of the print preferences are unavailable then try using MS Paint utility
• Click Print and then select Preferences option 
• Try to change the document properties and then select OK button
• Click Print button and then at once pick it up from the Output Tray

What are the steps to Copy a document or photo in HP 8710 Printer?

HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 is a good performer in copying enormous number of prints and acquaint them to a booklet. 

Note: The picture that you choose for printing using HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 Printer may be similar to default settings. Although your Copy steps would not be varying any further. 

Step 1: Place the document or picture

Place the document over the scanner glass or above the Automatic Document Feeder tray. Your printer is far more capable of copying borderless photos effectively. 

• • Switch on the power for 123.hp.com/ojpro 8710
  • There are at least two different methods in copying your documents and they are given below
  • ADF: Place the originals with it print side facing upwards on the ADF tray. Adjust the paper width guides to keep the originals intact. Now check the control panel for performing the Scan procedures

• Scanner Glass: Place the originals above the scanner glass with the print side facing the glass. Make sure that your originals are kept within the marked engraved signs and then close in the scanner lid

Step 2: Photocopy the desired Photo

• • Go to the 123.hp.com/setup 8710 menu and then open the Copy folder
  • Now try to select the desired copy options from Document, ID card and Photo setup
  • You can specify the number of copies using up/down arrow buttons
  • Now you may choose the required tray from which paper can be utilizing for copying
  • Try to select single-side or 1-2 sided dual copy settings
  • Touch Preview button and then get the preview screen with a no of copy settings to choose from. Easy crop image, resize and align the contrast levels and then copy the originals according to your needs
  • Tap Done and then return to copy setup
  • You can also manually customize the copy settings and then set values for the given below parameters
  • Tap Lighter/Darker: Slide the darkness/brightness levels and then tap Done button

• Tap Quality: You can select the desired quality levels according to the media

• Select Draft Mode to perform an instant copy and then save on ink. Select Normal Mode for obtaining a standard copy quality and best endurance
• You can enlarge the originals and then copy it with preserving its information
• Tap Advanced/Enhance settings and then create a margin shift on the left side of the originals
• Tap Binding Margin and then tap Done. Ensure to mark the check box that is adjacent to Save Current Settings option. Tap Done button
• Tap Back button to return to the copy menu screen
• Now select either a Start Black or Start Color Copy button and then initiate the capture image process

How to Scan with HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 Printer?

Steps to scan a document using HP Scan Software:

1. Place the originals above the ADF or over the scanner glass and then close the lid. If you want to scan a borderless photo then the scanner glass is the better option to choose from
2. Run the HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 Scan Software over the windows and then click Scan button
3. Over the Scan settings window try to select the desired shortcut with respect to the original loaded
4. Then you can change the default scan settings and then click Show Scan Preview link
5. You can check the preview screen and then make refined amendments on scan settings
6. Click Advanced settings to change the color, quality and scan folder path
7. Click Scan button to initiate the 123.hp.com/ojpro 8710 scan process
8. At the end try to save the programmed scan settings over the HP Scan Software
9. Try to select the destination folder and then the desired name for the scan settings for store procedure
10. Go to the desired scan folder and then double click the saved scan settings to once again utilizing it for scanning files

Steps for the HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 Printing using Windows

Print the documents using the windows computer and print settings. Get the optimized results by changing the settings from the print dialog window. 

• You can try to change the font name and its size. Also select a suitable layout option then proceed to set values for the appearance settings
• Over the selected app for creating the document try to click File menu. Now choose the print option to access the default print settings
• Locate Properties or Preferences button and then click it. Go ahead and change the layout, quality and advanced print settings one after the other
• Ensure that the 123.hp.com/ojpro 8710 software is selected in the print window
• If necessary you can reset the quality level and color settings
• Click Print button

123 HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 Wireless Setup Procedure

1. Ensure to connect your computer and printer to a common wireless network
2. Terminate the USB and Ethernet cable from the printer and then switch on the power for all printer, router and computer devices
3. Touch the screen display and then swipe down the tab to view the dashboard menu. Tap Settings and then select Network Settings tab
4. Try to note down the wireless network name and password details
5. Locate the router device and then get the WEP, WPA and WPA2 passwords
6. Open the printer dashboard menu and then tap Auto-Wireless Setup Wizard. Tap OK button
7. This initiate the HP Printer Auto-Wireless connection and then connects to a list of wireless networks
8. Touch to select the desired router network and then tap OK button
9. Now you can enter the WEP/WPA key and then tap OK button
10. In a short while your printer should get synchronize and connected to a router network

How to resolve HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 Printer Issues?

Why is HP OJ Pro 8710 Printer in Offline mode?

While printing a document or photo you should have noticed sometimes that you printer is in offline mode. Try to follow up the given below steps to troubleshoot the 123.hp.com/setup 8710 Offline issue. 

Fix the Offline Issue automatically

HP Print and Scan diagnostic troubleshooting software can easily detect the printer offline issue and then sort it out in a quick time.

1. Run the HP Print and Scan Doctor program in windows and then click tools menu button
2. Click the Start button and then follow the onscreen instructions
3. The Scan Doctor should be able to detect the 123.hp.com/ojpro 8710 driver. Then click Next button
4. In the next step you can try to resolve Fix Printing issue
5. Now you should get a result about the 123.hp.com/ojpro 8710 availability
6. Ensure that a white checkmark is enabled in your HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 and then click Test Print button
7. If you get a wrench mark over the HP OJ Pro 8710 then you should go about and try Test Print
8. If you have a yellow exclamation mark over the HP OJ Pro 8710 then it proves that your troubleshooting steps have failed. Click the Skip button
9. If you have a red X mark over the HP OJ Pro 8710 then follow the onscreen instructions to resolve offline issue

Fix the Offline issue manually

• Open the devices and printers folder and then right click the desired HP Printer to assign an default printer setting
• Reset the power in your printer and then continue printing
• Ensure that your printer port is configured
• You may also manually change the network setting and then try printing
• Add one more of the 123.hp.com/setup 8710 to windows
• Try to uninstall HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 software in windows and then reinstall it

If all of the above steps fails in resolving the printer offline issue then you can give us a call on the toll-free number 1-888-249-8496. Contact our printer expert and then get the printer offline issue solved easily without any delay. 

Steps to resolve the HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 USB Scanner Setup Error

Sometimes while performing a scan operation you should have passed through the frustrating experience of windows failed or HP OJ Pro 8710 Scan Software failed to detect your HP Scanner. This could happen mainly due to the following reasons. 

• Scan unsuccessful
• Scanner unavailable
• Unable to Scan
• Scanner fails on initialization
• USB Scan undetected

Step 1: Reboot your Printer and Computer

1. Turn off the power from your 123.hp.com/ojpro 8710 printer and computer
2. Make sure that the printer power cord is directly connected to the power source
3. Now try to switch the power on for both printer and computer
4. Once again initiate the scan a document process 

Step 2: Reset the USB Connection

• Try to use another USB port in your computer for connecting the printer
• If you have a USB Hub or Docking connectors for the printer setup then at once disconnect the USB cable from the hub and then directly connect it to the USB port that is present in computer
• Always make sure that the USB cable is strictly limited to 3 meters length only
• Disconnect the USB cable from the printer if it is devoid of any usage for a while

If you have many devices connected through the USB connection then try to install a power hub and then link them to it. Otherwise you can proceed to the next level of troubleshooting steps.

Step 3: Troubleshooting using HP Print and Scan Doctor

HP Print and Scan diagnostic troubleshooting can work automatically during the detection and repair process of the USB Scanner.

1. Run the HP Print and Scan software and then click Start button
2. Over the troubleshooting window you can select the 123.hp.com/OJPro 8710 printer and then click Next
3. Click the Fix Scan button and then follow the onscreen instructions
4. At last you should be getting the results in a number of troubleshooting stages that explains about re-connecting the USB Scanner

Step 4: Steps to uninstall the HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 software

1. Unplug USB cable from the printer end
2. Click Start menu and then open the control panel window. Double click Programs and Features tab to open it
3. You should now have a list of installed programs in windows. Try to select HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 software. Click Uninstall button
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to remove the HP 8710 software from windows
5. You should now restart the windows OS and then find for the USB Scanner

Step 5: Find for an installed Printer Device within windows

1. Open the Devices and Printers folder and then locate your HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 Printer
2. Right click the HP 8710 Printer to select the remove tab
3. Turn off your printer once it is completely deleted from windows
4. Ensure that the USB cable is connected to the computer and then power up the HP 8710 Printer
5. Restart the windows OS and then check if the USB Scanner is detected

Step 6: Reinstall HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 Software

Get the latest of 123.hp.com/Setup 8710 software downloaded from our website. Ensure that the HP 8710 software is compatible for windows OS.

Note: Alternately you can also use the printer installation disk to install the HP 8710 Software.

1. Turn on the 123.hp.com/setup 8710 printer power
2. Ensure that there is no additional programs running on windows OS while the printer software installation is in progress
3. Go to our website to download the software from software & driver section
4. Try to identify the printer model series and then download the software
5. Double click Setup file and then follow the onscreen instructions. Choose either Typical or Recommended install settings and then finish the USB Scanner Setup

Step 7: Check for the Windows Image Acquisition settings

You should check for this WIA setting in order to verify the connection link that exists between your HP 8710 software and USB Scanner device. If the WIA Service driver is inactive then your scanner would become unavailable. 

1. Open the windows control panel and then access the administrator settings to find for the WIA service running within
2. Scroll through the entire service list to check if WIA service is active
3. You can now try to use the Scanner device

Step 8: Activate the Windows Image Acquisition service

1. Run the windows command prompt from the start menu
2. Type Administrator and then click Run button
3. Now once again open the command prompt and then enter Net Stop Stisvc to run it. You should get a message confirming to the halt of WIA Service completely
4. Repeat the above step using the Net Start Stisvcdepend=rpcss/ShellHWDetection command and then activate the WIA driver for your HP Scanner
5. You can now begin to scan the document

123.hp.com/ojpro6978 Printer Setup

123 HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Printer Description

HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 All-in-One Printer is a compact built setup that occupies lesser space and that offers multi-functions like Print, Fax and Copy features. It is a wireless printer that is best conveniently setup in Offices and Enterprises. Your printer can print fast at a speed of 30 Colour and 26 Black Quality. In aiding to this its Input Tray is present with the largest capacity to withhold up to 225 sheets. HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 requires all the CMYK Ink Cartridges to be installed and complaint to the doubly secured setup. Its control panel display is made of a highly responsive colour graphic screen enabled with shortcut menus. Further your printer is loaded with many Pre-loaded Apps for printing forms, tickets and coupons instantly. 

Setting up 123.hp.com/ojpro6978 Printer for the first time

123 HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Setup and Driver Install

1. Open a default web browser and then place the cursor over the address bar to search for 123.hp.com/setup 6978
2. Click the search bar to enter your HP Printer Model and its Series. Then click Begin button
3. Now select the best fit printer driver and then click Download button
4. Once you get the driver download message to appear then click Save button. Then Run the Setup file to automatically install driver to windows
5. Follow on screen instructions and then finish the HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Printer connection that includes your driver installation
6. In the final stages of the printer installation it becomes necessary to register and activate printer utilizing 123.hp.com/setup 6978

Download the HP OJ Pro 6978 Printer Driver and then install it within Windows:

1. Initially power up the HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Printer
2. Close all the other opened programs running in windows and then begin the driver installation
3. Directly download the latest of printer driver from 123.hp.com/OJPro6978. Ensure that the Driver download link follows the order of Windows OS
4. Follow the message prompt to save the printer driver to the downloads folder
5. Double Click the HP OJ Pro 6978 Setup file and then follow through the onscreen instructions to install the printer driver successfully

HP 6978 Prints only in Black Ink with Windows

In order to reduce the consumption of color ink it becomes essential that you print photo using only the grayscale settings. Now you can get to print with black ink only utilizing the HP Printer Software. 

• Click the Print button present in the printer software
• Now try to select the HP OJ Pro 6978 over the printer name menu
• Next step is to program the print settings. Begin to select the appropriate paper type, quality and layout options
• Click the Advanced button and then enable the check mark next to Print in Grayscale option. Also try to select the Black Ink Only setting
• Click OK button and then click Print
• Now your InkJet should print in black ink

Steps to follow to print only in Black for all the print jobs:

• Select and apply the Grayscale settings from print dialog and then 123.hp.com/setup 6978 printer
• Right click HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 and then select Preferences tab to access it
• Now you may choose HP OJ Pro 6978 and then go ahead to change the print settings
• Click OK button and then achieve the default Print only in Black settings

HP 6978 Prints only on Black Ink with Macintosh

HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 software can print only using black ink and thus save on the color Ink consumptions considerably. This can be achieved by simply applying the grayscale settings over the print dialog. 

• • Black Ink only: restricts printing to black ink only

• Grayscale: Get the prints with the multiple shades of gray levels

• High Quality: Set the dots per inch resolution to high and then get reliable color photos and accurate fonts printed. To improve the print quality the software uses the color ink in proportions with black ink for high quality

Print only Black Ink for the Print Job

• Open any image file to print. Click Print button to open the print dialog window
• Select the HP OJ Pro 6978 and then change the print settings
• Click the disclosure control button to select Paper Type/Quality and then select the Grayscale level
• Click Apply tab and then click Print

Print only Black for all the Print Jobs

• Open any image file to begin printing. Click Print tab to view print dialog
• Now select HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 and then click show details link
• Set values for paper type and quality. Then go to color settings and then choose Grayscale mode
• Click the Save As Preset menu and then store the current print settings. Try to specify a desired printer name
• Double click the HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Preset menu option to Print always in Black

Printing Documents on Macintosh

• Know yourself to edit document according to the desired font and font size, print layout and appearance settings and then print
• Click the File menu to select Print option
• Click Printer Name button to select HP OfficeJet Pro 6978. Then try to specify the correct paper type and layout mode
• Click Print button. If necessary try to read the print manual to know about the print settings

Printing Documents on Windows

• Know yourself about editing document with respect to correct font & size, layout and appearance settings
• Click File menu to select Print button
• Click the Printer Name menu to highlight HP OfficeJet Pro 6978. Then try to select the correct paper type, quality and layout
• Click Print button. You can also make use of the Advanced Print Settings to apply the most recommended

 Configure the HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Wired Setup for Macintosh and Windows

Step 1: Proceed to install the HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Driver and its Network Connection

• Check for the presence of a router network device and then confirm if your printer and computer are connected to a unique router network
• If the Ethernet port is available then establish an Ethernet wired connection

Step 2: Configure 123.hp.com/setup 6978 to a Network

• Switch the power on in your HP Printer
• Unplug the protective cap affixed to the printer Ethernet port
• Easy connect the printer through Ethernet and then the other terminal to a router, hub or switch

Simple Steps to download HP OfficeJet 6978 Software

1. Go to 123.hp.com and then click the search bar. Now enter the HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Printer series and then click Begin button
2. Now choose the suitable printer driver for the windows or Macintosh OS
3. Click the printer driver download link and then restore it to the download folder
4. Run the Add Printer Wizard and then generate a print queue in windows and Mac
5. Click Add a Printer and then go on to select the printer model and its series. Click Next button
6. Follow the screen instructions to download the HP Installer driver

Methods to WPS Setup on HP 6978 Wireless Printer

Method 1: 123 HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 WPS Setup

1. Open the printer menu and go to HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Network Settings
2. Here you can get the details of wireless network name and password settings
3. Locate the router device and then note down the WEP, WPA and WPA2 passwords
4. Initiate the HP Printer Auto-wireless connection from the dashboard and then go to Settings menu
5. Touch Wireless and then tap wireless setup wizard
6. Ensure to select the desired wireless network and then tap OK button
7. You can also add a New Network by manually entering the wireless network name and tap OK
8. Provide the WEP, WPA security key and then tap OK button
9. In a few minutes your printer should get synchronized and connected to a wireless network

Method 2: 123 HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 WPS Setup

• Touch Wireless button in the printer dashboard to enable it
• Open the Network Settings and then run the wireless setup wizard
• Follow the screen display to connect your printer through the wireless setup
• Place the Installation Disk in the external CD drive and then follow up screen instructions to install the printer software
• Over the installer prompt try to enter the wireless network name and security pin to get it to pass from the network authentication
• Check for the wireless light to glow steadily in the control panel and then finish the WPS Setup

Procedure to wireless setup HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Printer

• Initially switch on the HP OfficeJet Pro Wireless feature
• Ensure that your printer is connected to an active Internet presence
• Open the network settings from the dashboard menu. Touch Wireless and then test if your printer is connected to a correct wireless network
• Press Home button and then return to the Home Screen display. Tap Apps folder and then try to select the on-demand print app
• Select the photo, image and calendar file and then tap Share button. Touch Print
• Another method is to select the Main menu and then tap Print app
• Now select the desired photo and then touch Print
• Over the preview screen try to change the print settings and then tap Print button
• Now you should get the InkJet to print

Step 1: Begin the Printer Installation

• Get the wireless network name and password before the printer installation
• Your computer needs to be connected to a wireless network
• In order to download the printer software you may be requiring a DSL Internet connection
• Power up the printer, computer and router network devices. Make sure both the printer and computer is connected to a common wireless network. Also try to limit the distance range between your printer and router
• Detach the USB cable from printer and then go through the manual for any further clarification

Step 2: Link the HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 to a traditional wireless network

• Touch the screen display and then swipe the tab down to access the dashboard menu. Touch Wireless button
• Return to the printer dashboard to tap Settings option. Touch Wireless settings
• Run the wireless setup wizard and then find the list of all available wireless networks
• Tap to select the desired wireless network and then touch OK button
• If your printer cannot find the router network then manually add a New Network using the screen keyboard
• Over the password message prompter try to enter the WEP Key and then tap OK button
• Now you should be able to find the established wireless network connectivity details

Step 3: Download and configure the HP OJ Pro 6978 Driver

• Go to HP Support site and then view the software and drivers section. Click the search bar and then enter the HP Printer series to click Find my Product button
• Click the appropriate printer driver download link and then save it to your computer. Double click the setup file and then follow the onscreen instructions
• Proceed through the auto installer to configure the HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Driver

Step 4: Restart the Printer

After processing all the wireless setup instructions provided for HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 then try to restart the printer power. You can now send a Test Print either from a mobile or computer and then check for the printer connection to a wireless network. 

How to perform HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Scan over the Macintosh and Windows OS?

HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Scan over Mac

• Over the printer menu tap Apps folder. Touch the Scan app
• Place the document or photo over the scanner glass and then close the lid
• Open the HP Printer scan utility program and then click Scan button
• Try to select the HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Printer and then begin to change the scan settings
• Click the Preset menu to select the scan settings type and then click Scan button
• You can now set values for color, straighten scan and crop scan size effectively
• If you have to multi-page scan documents then click Scan Next page or Done button
• Click Save button and then according to your requirements you can edit the text

HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Scan over Windows

• Place the multi-page documents over the Automatic Document Feeder with the print side facing upwards
• Observe the control panel for the Scan button to appear and then tap on it
• If Scan Setup fails to install then go to the taskbar folder and then tap Scan
• Try to change the scan settings like color and resolution levels directly from the preview screen
• If you want a shortcut to be created over the printer menu then tap Save the file

How to Copy or Document or Photo on HP 6978?

Step 1: Load the Document or Photo

• Keep the HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 powered on and then load the originals within ADF
• Once the originals are kept then slide in the paper width guides towards the paper to keep them unmoved
• While loading the originals over the scanner glass make sure that they are placed within the marked engraved lines and bent-free. Also make sure that the HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Scan is installed already

Step 2: HP 6978 Copy the Document and Photos

• Tap Copy folder in the printer task bar menu
• Now try to select either Copy a Document, ID Card or Photo
• Flick the up/down button to select the number of copies over the screen display
• Touch Scan tab to view the scan document in a preview mode. Now you can crop, resize and change the contrast levels from preview screen
• Tap Done button to return the printer home screen
• If you want to change scan settings then tap Advanced Copy Settings. Then try to select Lighter/Darker, Draft, Quality, Normal, binding margin settings etc., from the 123.hp.com/setup 6978
• Press the Home button and then return to the printer screen display
• Now you can Scan documents both in Black/Color quality and then print them

How to Setup Fax on HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Printer?

Step 1: Requirements for a HP OJ Pro 6978 Fax Setup

• A Land line telephone network
• HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Ink Cartridges Installed
• Load the Input Tray with a stack of plain paper especially for the Draft Mode printing

Step 2: Install the Fax Connection

• Find for the phone jack and then disconnect the attached Telephone device. Now connect the HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 to the phone jack using telephone cable
• Now check for the white protective form that is affixed to 2-EXT port and then remove it for Fax installation
• Now connect the answering machine to the 2-EXT port through the help of a phone cable
• Look for the 1-LINE port available in your printer and then connect the phone cable to it. Then its other end to the phone jack
• Touch Fax button that is available in the printer task bar and then tap Setup option
• Touch Preferences and then scroll the menu list to select Rings to Answer tab
• Now you can change the auto answer settings from two rings to more number of rings and then get your printer to receive faxes automatically
• Touch Done button and then slide the ON/OFF control button to Auto Answer Mode
• Press Home button and then return to the printer home screen

Step 3: Load the document above the Automatic Document Feeder

You can now send faxes utilizing the HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Scanner, Automatic Document Feeder Tray and Computer effectively.

• Now place the document over the ADF with print side facing upward
• Ensure that you align the originals according to their respective page numbers. Then slide in the paper width guides to keep the pages intact

Step 4: Perform a Scan and Fax operation to ensure a proper setup

• Tap Fax button in the printer taskbar and then go to Setup option
• Touch Fax number button and then enter the fax number using screen keyboard
• Now select Black or Color quality and then tap OK button. Touch Fax to transmit the document

Send a Fax directly from the HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Scanner Glass

• Place the originals above the scanner glass abiding with the referencing to the marked engraved lines present at the edge of the glass. Then close the scanner lid
• Touch Fax folder and then tap Send a Fax option
• Now enter the fax number over the recipient field and then tap Fax button
• Your printer should start dialing the fax number and then send the fax. If the Fax device at the receiving end is active then your fax should immediately reach its recipient at once

Send a Fax from a Computer

• Open a fax document and then click Print button
• Now select the HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Fax from the print dialog
• Click the Fax number field and then enter the fax number. Then you can change the fax settings to click OK button
• Click Send Fax and then follow the onscreen instructions. Momentarily your computer screen should display the fax dialing and its reception in a short while
• You are now completed with the fax sending procedure