HP LaserJet Pro M401A mono laser printer is a single function monochrome printer designed for small to medium sized offices, allowing users to increase productivity with its robust laser print engine. The HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401A toner cartridges is limited to black colour only.
This boxy designed printer weighs 22.27 lbs measuring 14.4 x 14.5 x 10.6 inches respectively. It has a small display screen located on the top right-hand side while the output tray is present at the centre, capable of handling up to 150 sheets of paper. The input tray is located at the bottom which can store up to 150 sheets of paper. The printer can print on different print medias which includes envelopes, transparencies, labels, plain paper, cards, bond paper and recycled paper. The device also supports USB connectivity.
The printing resolution of this printer is up to 1,200 dpi with printing speed up to 33 ppm. It is an Energy Star qualified printer. The device runs on 800 MHz processor with 128 MB of RAM. It allows users to include an optional 500-sheet input tray. It delivers documents with crisp and sharp fonts.
Advantages:- Desktop- friendly printer
- Supports different print media
- Supports USB connectivity
- Energy Star qualified printer
- Offers 500 sheet optional tray
- Delivers crisp and clear outputs
- Lacks Wi-Fi connectivity
- Lacks mobile printing capabilities
- No support for colour printing
- Limited media support
- Expensive additional paper trays
HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401A is a simple printer enough for a professional environment, delivering fast and clear printouts. It supports different print media and also offers USB connectivity. This monochrome printer also includes optional 500 sheet input tray. The HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401A is designed for a growing workplace but lacks many advanced features such as wireless connectivity and mobile printing capabilities.
The high priced and single colour HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401A toner cartridges results in high running cost of the printer.
Cartridge Requirements:The Replacement for HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401A toner cartridges are:
- HP CF280X (HP80X) black
- HP CF280A (HP 80A) black
How to correct the problem of dark printouts and banding defects?
The HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401A printer is an all rounder. This printer works on a laser jet technology. The printer works well for office as well as home. Along with the printer, HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401A toner cartridges are shipped. You will also find some required software with the package.
Though the printer offers a good print quality, you may experience print related issues at times. Issues like a gray background, dark prints or banding defects. There are various reasons to these print problems. One of the common possible causes could be the toner cartridge might be defective. You can purchase new HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401A toner cartridges online easily. There might be other related causes too.
If you are experiencing banding defects in the print outs, follow the steps below:
- Try printing the document again.
- Take a print from the other tray.
- If the problem persists then the cartridge might be defective. Replace the old cartridge with a new one.
- At times the paper that is loaded might not be of a good quality, change the paper and re-print.
- Change the paper preference in the print software on your system. Slow the print speed. It might help correct the problem.
To correct the printing problem of grey background and dark prints, go through the steps below:
- Check that the paper that is in the tray has not been used for a print or run through the printer.
- Change the paper type that you are using. Use a different paper than the one you have loaded.
- Print the document again.
- In the printer software in your system, go to the Adjust Toner Density menu. In this menu, adjust the toner density to a lower level. It might help cure the printing problem.
- The printer is required to be in a humidity range as well as the supported operating temperature. If it is not in such atmosphere, then change the position of the machine.
- Replace the old HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401A toner cartridge with a new one.