How to Print (Windows) - HP LaserJet Pro M402dn
Printing with the HP LaserJet Pro M402dn on Windows is simple and efficient. With clear options for duplex printing, multiple pages per sheet, and paper type selection, the print driver makes it easy to customize your output.
How to Print (Windows)
This section explains the basic steps for printing from a Windows computer. While the appearance of the print driver may vary depending on your software program or Windows version, the process remains the same.
Follow these basic steps to print a document from Windows:
1. Open your file and choose Print from the program's menu.
2. Select your printer from the list.
- To adjust settings (like paper size or quality), click Properties or Preferences.
Note: The button name may vary depending on the program.
3. In the print driver window, use the tabs to change options:
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Finishing tab → set paper orientation (portrait or landscape).
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Paper/Quality tab → choose paper source, type, size, and printing quality.
4. Click OK to return to the Print dialog box.
5. Choose how many copies you want to print.
6. Click OK again to start printing.
Automatically Print on Both Sides (Windows)
If your printer supports automatic duplex printing, follow these steps:
1. Open your document and choose Print.
2. Select your printer from the list.
3. Click Properties or Preferences to open the print settings.
Note: The button name may vary depending on the program.
4. Go to the Finishing tab.
5. Check the box for Print on both sides.
6. Click OK to save, then click OK again to start printing.
Manually Print on Both Sides (Windows)
If your printer doesn’t support automatic duplex printing, you can still print on both sides manually:
1. Open your document and choose Print.
2. Select your printer from the list.
3. Click Properties or Preferences to open the print settings.
Note: The button name may vary depending on the program.
4. Go to the Finishing tab.
5. Check the box for Print on both sides (manually), then click OK to print the first side.
6. When the first side is done, take the printed pages from the output tray and place them back into Tray 1.
7. If the printer asks you to continue, press the button on the control panel.
Print Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows)
You can save paper by printing more than one page on a single sheet. Here’s how:
1. Open your document and choose Print.
2. Select your printer from the list.
3. Click Properties or Preferences to open the print settings.
Note: The button name may vary depending on the program.
4. Go to the Finishing tab.
5. Under Pages per sheet, choose how many pages you want to fit on one sheet (e.g., 2, 4, or more).
6. Adjust options for page borders, page order, and orientation if needed.
7. Click OK to save your settings, then click OK again to print.
Select the Paper Type (Windows)
Follow these steps to make sure your printer uses the correct paper type:
1. Open your document and choose Print.
2. Select your printer from the list.
3. Click Properties or Preferences to open the print settings.
Note: The button name may vary depending on the program.
4. Go to the Paper/Quality tab.
5. From the Paper type drop‑down, click More….
6. Expand the list and choose the paper type that best matches your paper.
7. Click OK to save, then OK again to print.
If the printer asks to configure the tray:
- Load the tray with the correct paper type and size.
- Close the tray.
- On the control panel, press OK to confirm, or modify to select a different paper type/size.
- Press OK again to finish.
The HP LaserJet Pro M402dn provides reliable printing tools that balance ease of use with flexibility. By selecting the right settings, you can achieve consistent results for everyday and professional tasks.