HP Color LaserJet Pro M280-M281 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/ljM278MFP. 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/ljM278MFP. 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 To set up Wi-Fi Direct from the control panel, complete the following steps: 1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Connection Information button, and open the following menus: • Wi-Fi Direct • Settings • On/Off 2. Touch the On menu item. The printer saves the setting and then returns the control panel to the Wi-Fi Direct Settings menu. For 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 1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Connection Information button, and open the following menus: • HP ePrint • Settings • Enable Web Services 2. Touch the OK menu item. The printer enables Web Services, and then prints an information page. The information page contains a printer code necessary to register the HP printer at HP Connected. 3. Go to www.hpconnected.com to create an HP ePrint account and complete the setup process. 2