⚡ HP LASERJET PRO M404N - 40PPM BUSINESS WORKHORSE - ENTERPRISE READY

HP LaserJet Pro M404n Professional Guide

High-speed monochrome laser for serious business

  • ✓ 40 pages per minute
  • ✓ First page out: 6.1 seconds
  • ✓ 80,000 page monthly duty
  • ✓ Gigabit Ethernet

M404n Diagnostics

⚡ M404n Business Features

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Speed & Performance

  • • 40 ppm printing
  • • 6.1 sec first page
  • • 1200 MHz processor
  • • 256 MB memory
  • • Instant-on technology
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Security Features

  • • HP Wolf Security
  • • Secure Boot
  • • SNMPv3 support
  • • IPsec encryption
  • • PIN printing
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Cost Efficiency

  • • Original HP toner
  • • Auto-On/Auto-Off
  • • Energy Star certified
  • • Duplex printing ready
  • • JetIntelligence toner

🖨️ M404n Toner Cartridge Guide

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Use Genuine HP Toner

M404n uses HP JetIntelligence technology - third-party toners may damage printer!

Standard Toner

CF258A (58A)

3,000 pages

~$75

  • • Cost per page: $0.025
  • • Good for low volume
  • • Ships with printer

High Yield ⭐

CF258X (58X)

10,000 pages

~$150

  • • Cost per page: $0.015
  • • BEST VALUE
  • • 40% cheaper per page

Extra High Yield

CF259X (59X)

10,000 pages (no chip)

~$140

  • • Compatible option
  • • No chip version
  • • Manual reset needed

🔄 Toner Reset Procedure

For "Low Toner" Override:

  1. 1. Press OK on control panel
  2. 2. Select "Continue with current"
  3. 3. Can print ~500 more pages

For Chip Reset:

  1. 1. Turn off printer
  2. 2. Hold OK + Back while turning on
  3. 3. Release when "Permanent Storage Init" appears

🌐 M404n Network Configuration

Ethernet Setup

  1. 1
    Connect cable

    Gigabit Ethernet port on back

  2. 2
    Auto DHCP

    Automatically gets IP address

  3. 3
    Print config

    Menu → Reports → Config Report

Note: M404n is Ethernet-only

For WiFi, consider M404dw model

Web Interface Access

  1. 1. Get IP from config page
  2. 2. Enter IP in browser
  3. 3. Access HP Embedded Web Server
  4. 4. Configure all settings remotely

EWS Features:

  • • Toner levels monitoring
  • • Security settings
  • • Network configuration
  • • Firmware updates
  • • Usage reports

🔧 Fix M404n Issues

Common Error Codes

49 Error

Firmware issue - Update via USB or network

50.x Fuser Error

Turn off 30 min to cool, check fuser unit

13.xx Paper Jam

Check all doors, remove jammed paper

79 Service Error

Turn off, disconnect 60 sec, restart

10.10.00 Supply Error

Reseat toner cartridge, check chip

Print Quality Fixes

Light/Faded Print:
  • • Check toner level
  • • Adjust print density
  • • Clean corona wire
  • • Replace toner if low
Vertical Lines:
  • • Clean laser scanner
  • • Check drum unit
  • • Run cleaning page
Toner Smudging:
  • • Check fuser temperature
  • • Use correct paper type
  • • Clean paper path

🔐 Service Mode Access

Cold Reset Procedure:

  1. 1. Turn printer off
  2. 2. Hold down OK button
  3. 3. Turn printer on while holding OK
  4. 4. Release when "Permanent Storage Init" appears
  5. 5. Select "Continue" to reset to factory defaults

⚠️ This erases all settings!

LaserJet Pro M404n Specifications

Print Speed Up to 40 ppm (letter)
First Page Out As fast as 6.1 seconds
Print Resolution 1200 x 1200 dpi, HP FastRes 1200
Monthly Duty Cycle Up to 80,000 pages
Recommended Volume 750 to 4,000 pages
Paper Capacity 350 sheets (250 + 100 tray)
Memory 256 MB (not expandable)
Connectivity Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0
Dimensions 15" x 14.3" x 10.6"
Weight 18.7 lbs

Test Your LaserJet Pro M404n!

Professional diagnostics for business laser printing

40ppm speed • 80,000 page duty cycle • Business ready