Expert Verdict
The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M175nw color laser printer is HP's smallest color multifunction printer, built for small workplaces and homes looking for a reliable, easy-to-use all-in-one. It is an all-in-one color printer that is wireless and network-ready, as well as mobile compatible with HP ePrint and Apple AirPrint platforms. Color laser multifunction printers don't get much cheaper than the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M175nw these days. It has print, scan, copy, and fax functions, as well as a lot of connection, in a small, gleaming black package. Unfortunately, for busy home or small-office users, the system is slow and limited.
With a black appearance, built-in wireless and Ethernet connectors, it's a stylish machine. The HP printer has just the right amount of functions for a small or home office. A 150-sheet paper tray on the bottom of the unit and a 35-sheet automated document feeder for the letter-size scanner is among the paper-handling capabilities. The output tray is small, with only a 50-sheet capacity, and duplexing is done manually. There are no slots for media cards. The rotating cartridge system used by the LaserJet 100 M175nw is unique. Each HP Colour Laserjet M175nw Toner cartridge is positioned for removal by a button on the control panel, however, you must close the lid before rotating to the next cartridge, making replacing several HP Colour Laserjet M175nw Toner cartridges tiresome.
The printer is simple to set up through USB or ethernet, while the WPS-only Wi-Fi configuration is a pain. In addition to a typical USB connection, the printer includes an Ethernet port as well as Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to print from any computer on your network without having to buy a printer for each one. Additionally, the printer is compatible with Apple's AirPrint, allowing you to print wirelessly from Wi-Fi enabled iPhone, iPad, or iPad touch. HP's ePrint makes it simple to print from anywhere by simply emailing a file as an attachment to your unit's unique email address. Customers' needs are met by this printer, which allows them to print using coloured HP Colour Laserjet M175nw Toner cartridges. HP Colour Laserjet M175nw Toner cartridges are available in a variety of colors, including black, cyan, magenta, and yellow, and have been designed to operate perfectly with this device.
The HP LaserJet colour MFP M175nw laser printer can print the first monochrome page in less than 16 seconds and the first color page in less than 28 seconds, with monochrome and color printing speeds of up to 17ppm and 4ppm, respectively. A full-page photo took roughly 80 seconds to print on the Mac, or to 0.75 pages per minute. The printer can scan at a speed of up to 14ppm and a resolution of up to 1,200dpi when used as a scanner. When you use the HP Colour Laserjet M175nw Toner cartridges with HP ColorSphere toner technology in the LaserJet M175nw printer, you can expect excellent text and graphics quality. The printer lacks a direct printing USB port and a memory card slot. The quality of the output ranges from decent to poor. Color photos had a modest background of very fine horizontal lines, giving them a slightly fuzzy appearance. Though, a large touchscreen display on the printer would make it more user-friendly. Also, high print speeds, low operating costs, and excellent text quality with HP Colour Laserjet M175nw Toner cartridges are all advantages of laser printers over inkjet printers. When compared to larger-sized products, you can save space and resources with the HP Colour Laserjet M175nw printer. The printer has a variety of connectivity choices to help you optimise your workflow and print from any location.
Review
The HP Colour Laserjet M175nw is a multifunctional colour laserjet printer that is designed for small offices and homes. It is a reliable, easy-to-use machine that is capable of performing any printing task easily. Being all-in-one in nature, this colour printer is compatible with HP ePrint and Apple AirPrint™ platforms, as well as has support for both wired and wireless networking connections. In general the printer comes with a 150-sheet input tray, a 35-sheet automatic document feeder and a collapsible 50-sheet output bin. It does not support duplex printing. No other paper-handling options are supported.
Being compact in size the printer measures 441 x 421 x 338mm and weighs less than 17kg, which makes it a more reasonable option to be used as a personal printer or in offices with space issues. In addition to printing, the M175nw offers copying and scanning functions, including scanning to a PC over a network. To produce outstanding text and graphics, the LaserJet Pro 100 M175nw printer uses the original HP Colour Laserjet M175nw toner cartridges with HP ColorSphere toner technology.
Advantages- Small and low in price
- Supports Wired and Wi-Fi connections
- Supports HP ePrint and Apple AirPrint for both Wi-Fi and cloud-based wireless printing
- Has outstanding text and graphics quality
- Supports HP Colour Laserjet M175nw toner cartridges with HP ColorSphere toner technology.
- Low paper capacity
- No duplexer support, even as an option.
- High cost per page
The HP Colour Laserjet M175nw toner cartridges include:
- HP126A CE310A Black toner cartridge
- HP126A CE311A Cyan toner cartridge
- HP126A CE312A Yellow toner cartridge
- HP126A CE313A Magenta toner cartridge
The HP LaserJet Pro 100 Color MFP M175nw is an all-in-one printer that supports ethernet and Wi-Fi and makes it easy to share the documents, sitting at any corner. The printer has ADF which makes it easy to copy and scan multipage documents. The small size of the printer, overall makes it a perfect fit for small offices or workgroups.
How can I resolve the issue of vertical lines and incorrect colours, while scanning with HP Colour Laserjet M175nw printer?
Consider the following steps for resolving the quality issue while scanning:Step 1: Replace the HP Colour Laserjet M175nw Toner cartridges and perform scanning.
Step 2: Clean the scanner.
- Fingerprints, dust, debris, etc in the feed slot can cause lines or colour bands. Clean the slot with a soft, lint-free cloth.
- Remove items from the scanner glass and the automatic document feeder, and close the scanner lid.
- Keep the printer turned on and disconnect the power cord from the printer, from the wall outlet or power strip.
- Wait for at least 1 minute and plug the cord back to the wall outlet.
- Load the original document and try to scan. If the issue still persists, continue to the next step.
- If your printer has an ADF, dust particles on the roller can result in scan quality issues. Open the ADF, then clean the rollers and separator pad.
Step 6: If the issue still persists after all these steps, service or replace your HP printer.
What can be done if even after using the original HP Colour Laserjet M175nw toner cartridges, the HP printer causes white smoke while printing?
Using damp paper while printing may cause white smoke. To resolve, try the following:
- Remove the paper from the paper tray and insert a new dry paper. Due to the heat present inside the printer, damp paper can cause white smoke or steam.
- Replace the HP Colour Laserjet M175nw toner cartridges present inside the printer and make sure that no packaging material is left on it.
- Unplug the printer and create a new service request.