HP LaserJet Pro 400 Printer M401 series drivers for Windows

HP LaserJet Pro 400 Printer M401 series drivers package serves as the software layer between a computer and the printer hardware, handling document processing, device communication, and printer configuration tasks. It includes HP PCL 6 Driver components for print job translation, HP Universal Print Driver (UPD) support for shared printing environments, and the HP Device Toolbox management interface. 

HP LaserJet Pro 400 Printer M401 series drivers support mobile printing integration through HP ePrint and Apple AirPrint support, along with firmware update utilities. Configuration settings, supply monitoring data, network parameters, and printer status information are managed through the included software modules.

Print processing relies on the HP Universal Print Driver (UPD) and dedicated printer drivers, such as HP LaserJet Pro 400 Printer M401 series drivers, that convert application output into commands recognized by the M401 series hardware. Driver settings control paper handling, print quality selections, duplex operation, and job preferences. The software communicates with local and network-connected devices, passing configuration data between the operating system and printer. 

The link to your printer

The HP Device Toolbox provides access to printer settings, status information, and administrative controls through a management interface. It retrieves toner supply data, stores device configuration values, and displays operational alerts reported by the printer. Network settings, energy management functions, and maintenance options are controlled from this module. Administrative functions remain tied to supported HP printer models and are not available for unrelated printing devices.

Mobile printing functions are handled through HP ePrint integration and AirPrint support, allowing print requests to be routed from supported mobile platforms and connected services. The package also includes a Firmware Update Utility that transfers firmware files to the printer and manages update installation procedures. Firmware distribution depends on available HP releases, while some remote and cloud-connected functions require network services outside the local driver environment.

Printer software framework

The HP LaserJet Pro 400 Printer M401 series drivers package combines print drivers, device management tools, mobile printing integration, and firmware update utilities within a single software suite. It manages communication between the operating system and printer while exposing configuration, monitoring, and maintenance functions. The package includes support for network administration and mobile printing workflows. However, several advanced functions remain dependent on supported HP hardware.

• Includes firmware update tools for supported printers