HP Color LaserJet Pro M180-M181 Getting Started Guide - Page 2

5. Download and install the software Method 1: Download HP Easy Start (Windows and OS X) 1. Go to 123.hp.com/laserjet, and click Download. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions and prompts to save the file to the computer. 3. Launch the software file from the folder where the file was saved. Method 2: Download from printer support website (Windows and OS X) 1. Go to www.hp.com/support/ljM178MFP. 2. Select Software and drivers. 3. Download the software for your printer model and operating system. 4. Launch the software file from the folder where the file was saved. Method 3: Install from the printer CD (Windows only) 1. Insert the printer CD into the computer. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Install Notes For more details about the software for the printer, see the install notes file on the printer CD. Readiris Pro for HP Readiris Pro provides your HP product with advanced OCR and scanning features. Easily convert your paper documents into editable and searchable PDF files, ready to be stored and shared. To download the software from the Web, go to: www.hp.com/support/ljM178MFP Select Drivers, select the appropriate operating system, and click Next. Click Application - 3rd Party, and then click the Download button. 6.  Mobile printing (optional) 6.1 Connect the device to the wireless network To print from a phone or tablet, connect the device to the same wireless network as the printer. Apple iOS devices (AirPrint): Open the item to print, and select the Action icon. Select Print, select the printer, and then select Print. Android devices (4.4 or newer): Open the item to print, and select the Menu button. Select Print, select the printer, and select Print. Some devices require downloading the HP Print Service plugin app from the Google Play store. Windows Phone: Download the HP AiO Remote app from the Windows Store. Learn more about mobile printing For further information on these and other operating systems (Chrome/Google Cloud Print) go to www.hp.com/go/LaserJetMobilePrinting. or scan the QR code. 6.2 Wi-Fi Direct (wireless models only) Wi-Fi Direct allows Wi-Fi capable devices, such as smart phones, tablets, or computers, to make a wireless network connection directly to the printer without using a wireless router or access point. Connect to the printer's Wi-Fi Direct signal the same way Wi-Fi capable devices are connected to a new wireless network or hotspot. Enable Wi-Fi Direct Enable Wi-Fi Direct in the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) by following these steps: 1. On the printer control panel, press the Setup button, and then open the Network Setup menu. 2. Open the following menus: - Wi-Fi Direct - On/Off 3. Select the On menu item. Selecting the Off button disables Wi-Fi Direct printing. F or more information on wireless printing and wireless setup, go to www.hp.com/go/wirelessprinting. Discover the printer 1. From the mobile device, turn on the Wi-Fi, and search for wireless networks. 2. Select the printer as shown on the printer control panel. Example printer name: Direct-bb-HP M277 Laserjet 7.  Set up HP ePrint via email (optional) Use HP ePrint via email to print documents by sending them as an email attachment to the printer's email address from any email enabled device, even from devices that are not on the same network. To use HP ePrint via email, the printer must meet these requirements: • The printer must be connected to a wired or wireless network and have Internet access. • HP Web Services must be enabled on the printer, and the printer must be registered with HP Connected. Enable HP Web Services (wireless models only) 1. After the printer is connected to the network, print a configuration page and identify the printer IP address. 2. At the computer, open a web browser and enter the printer IP address into the address line. The HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) opens. 3. Select the HP Web Services tab, and click the Enable button. The printer configures the connection to the Internet, and then a message appears indicating an information sheet will print 4. Click the OK button. An ePrint page prints out. On the ePrint page, look for the e-mail address that is automatically assigned to the printer. 2