HP Color LaserJet Pro M280-M281 Getting Started Guide

HP Color LaserJet Pro M280-M281 Manual

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Windows
1.
Do not connect the USB cable before installing the software. The installation
process prompts to connect the cable at the appropriate time. If the cable is
already connected, restart the printer when installation prompts to connect
the cable.
2.
Continue to
“5. Download and install the software.”
OS X
1.
For OS X, connect the USB cable between the computer and the printer
before installing the software.
2.
Continue to
“5. Download and install the software.”
Wireless network connection
(wireless models only)
Touchscreen control panels
1.
To connect the printer to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network, on the printer control
panel, touch the Wireless button.
2.
Touch
Wireless Menu
, and then touch
Wireless Setup Wizard
. Select
the network name from the SSID list, or enter the network name if it is
not listed.
3.
Use the keyboard to enter the passphrase, and then touch the
OK
button.
4.
Wait while the printer establishes a network connection.
5.
On the printer control panel, touch the Network button. If an IP address
is listed, the network connection has been established. If not, wait a few
more minutes and try again. Note the IP address for use during software
installation.
Example IP address:
192.168.0.1
2-line/LED control panels
1.
To connect the printer to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network, make sure that the
printer, access point, and computer are turned on and that the computer
is connected to the wireless network.
2.
A USB cable might be required during SW installation.
3.
To print from a computer, continue with
“5. Download and install the
software.”
To print from a phone or tablet only, continue with
“6. Mobile
printing (optional).”
Wired Ethernet network connection
(Optional
)
Use a standard network cable.
1.
Connect the network cable to the printer and to the network. Wait a few
minutes for the printer to acquire a network address.
2.
Continue to
“5. Download and install the software.”
www.hp.com/support/ljM278MFP
www.register.hp.com
Color LaserJet Pro MFP M278-M281
Getting Started Guide
USB connection directly between the
printer and the computer
Use an A-to-B type USB cable.
4. Select the connection method
Manually configure the IP address
See the printer user guide for information on how to manually configure the
IP address
www.hp.com/support/ljM278MFP
.
IMPORTANT:
Follow
Steps 1 - 2
on
the printer hardware setup
poster, then continue
with
Step 3
.
3. Initial setup on the control panel
After turning on the printer, wait for it to initialize. To navigate the control panel, use touch, swipe, and
scroll gestures. Follow the prompts on the control panel to configure these settings:
• Language
• Location
• Default Settings
Under
Default Settings
select one of these options:
•
Self-managed:
Optimized default settings for most users that include guided
setup and configuration steps and automatic updates.
•
IT-managed:
Optimized default settings for fleet manageability.
Settings are fully customizable after initial setup.
NOTE:
Select
Print Information Page
to print a page that instructs how to change the
default settings.