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Color LaserJet Pro MFP M278-M281 Getting Started Guide www.hp.com/support/ljM278MFP www.register.hp.com English 1 Français 5 Español 9 Português.......... 13 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. 4. Select the connection method U SB connection directly between the printer and the computer Use an A-to-B type USB cable. 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." 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." 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)." 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. 1