HP LaserJet Pro M404n Driver Installation, WiFi Setup & Troubleshooting Guide 2025

The HP LaserJet Pro M404n is a reliable monochrome laser printer with network connectivity. This guide covers HP LaserJet Pro M404n driver installation, WiFi setup, and troubleshooting for Windows 10, Windows 11, and macOS.

HP LaserJet Pro M404n Driver Download

Download the latest HP LaserJet Pro M404n drivers from HP's official website:

1. Visit support.hp.com
2. Enter "LaserJet Pro M404n" in the search box
3. Select your operating system (Windows 10/11 or macOS)
4. Download the HP Universal Print Driver or Full Feature Driver
5. Run the installer and follow the setup wizard

Installing HP LaserJet Pro M404n Drivers on Windows

Method 1: HP Smart App (Recommended)

1. Download HP Smart from Microsoft Store
2. Open HP Smart and click "Add Printer"
3. Select "Set up a new printer"
4. HP Smart will automatically detect and install HP LaserJet Pro M404n drivers
5. Follow on-screen instructions to complete setup

Method 2: Manual Driver Installation

1. Download HP LaserJet Pro M404n driver package from HP website
2. Extract the downloaded file
3. Run setup.exe as Administrator
4. Select "Install Printer Driver"
5. Choose connection type (USB or Network/Ethernet)
6. Complete the installation wizard

HP LaserJet Pro M404n WiFi Setup

Using HP Smart App

1. Download HP Smart app on your phone or computer
2. Open HP Smart and tap "Add Printer"
3. Select "Set up a new printer"
4. Choose "HP LaserJet Pro M404n" from discovered printers
5. Enter your WiFi network password
6. Wait for printer to connect (1-2 minutes)
7. Verify connection status in HP Smart app

Using Printer Control Panel

1. On printer control panel, press Setup button
2. Navigate to "Network" > "Wireless Setup Wizard"
3. Select your WiFi network from the list
4. Enter WiFi password using printer keypad
5. Wait for printer to connect to WiFi

HP LaserJet Pro M404n Troubleshooting

Issue: "Driver Not Found" Error

Solution:

1. Uninstall existing HP LaserJet Pro M404n driver from Device Manager
2. Restart your computer
3. Download fresh driver from HP website
4. Install driver in Administrator mode

Issue: HP LaserJet Pro M404n Shows Offline

Solution:

1. Check printer is powered on and connected
2. Go to Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners
3. Right-click HP LaserJet Pro M404n → "Use printer online"
4. Update HP LaserJet Pro M404n driver if issue persists

Issue: Print Jobs Stuck in Queue

Solution:

1. Open Services (Windows + R, type services.msc)
2. Find "Print Spooler" → Right-click → "Restart"
3. Clear print queue: Control Panel > Devices and Printers > HP LaserJet Pro M404n > See what's printing
4. Delete stuck print jobs

HP LaserJet Pro M404n Network Driver Setup

For network-connected HP LaserJet Pro M404n printers:

1. Ensure printer is connected to network
2. Print network configuration page from printer control panel
3. Note the printer IP address
4. On Windows: Settings > Devices > Add printer > Add printer using IP address
5. Enter printer IP address
6. Select "HP Universal Print Driver" or specific M404n driver

HP LaserJet Pro M404n Driver for Mac

1. Download HP LaserJet Pro M404n driver from HP website (macOS version)
2. Open downloaded .dmg file
3. Run HP Easy Start or installer package
4. Follow installation wizard
5. Add printer in System Preferences > Printers & Scanners
6. Select Ethernet network connection (Bonjour or IP address)

HP LaserJet Pro M404n Toner Cartridge

HP LaserJet Pro M404n uses:

• HP 85A Black Original Toner Cartridge (standard yield: ~2,600 pages)
• HP 85X Black High-Yield Toner Cartridge (high yield: ~6,500 pages)

HP LaserJet Pro M404n Common Issues

Paper Jams

If you experience paper jams:

1. Turn off printer and unplug power cord
2. Open all access doors
3. Remove jammed paper carefully (pull in direction of paper flow)
4. Check for torn paper pieces
5. Close all doors and restart printer

Low Toner Warnings

When toner is low:

1. Replace HP 85A or HP 85X toner cartridge
2. Open front access door
3. Remove old cartridge and install new one
4. Close door and wait for printer to calibrate

Print Quality Issues

If print quality is poor:

1. Check toner cartridge is properly installed
2. Replace low or empty toner cartridge
3. Clean printer interior (remove any toner spills)
4. Run printer cleaning cycle from printer menu
5. Use recommended paper type

Updating HP LaserJet Pro M404n Drivers

1. Open HP Smart or visit HP Support website
2. Check for HP LaserJet Pro M404n driver updates
3. Download latest driver version
4. Uninstall old driver first (optional but recommended)
5. Install new HP LaserJet Pro M404n driver
6. Restart computer and printer

HP LaserJet Pro M404n Mobile Printing

Print from your phone or tablet to HP LaserJet Pro M404n:

1. Install HP Smart app on your mobile device
2. Ensure mobile device and HP LaserJet Pro M404n are on same WiFi network
3. Open HP Smart app and select HP LaserJet Pro M404n
4. Choose document or photo to print
5. Tap "Print"

HP LaserJet Pro M404n Specifications

• Print Speed: Up to 38 pages per minute (ppm)
• First Page Out: As fast as 7.3 seconds
• Resolution: Up to 600 x 600 dpi
• Connectivity: USB, Ethernet (wired network only - no WiFi)
• Paper Capacity: 250-sheet input tray
• Duplex Printing: Manual (single-sided printing standard)
• Toner Cartridge: HP 85A (standard) or HP 85X (high-yield)

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