HP Color LaserJet Pro M452 Getting Started Guide 1 - Page 2

5. Locate or download the software installation files Method 1: Download from HP Easy Start (Windows and OS X) 1. Go to 123.hp.com/laserjet, and click Download. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions and prompts to save the file to the computer. 3. Launch the software file from the folder where the file was saved, and continue with "6. Install the software." Method 2: Download from printer support Web site (Windows and OS X) 1. Go to www.hp.com/support/colorljM452. 2. Select Software and drivers. 3. Download the software for your printer model and operating system. 4. Launch the installation file by clicking on the .exe or .zip file as necessary, and continue with "6. Install the software." Method 3: Install from the printer CD (Windows only) 1. Insert the printer CD into the computer. 2. Continue with "6. Install the software." 6. Install the software Windows solution 1. The software installer detects the language of the operating system, and then it displays the main menu of the installation program in the same language. When installing from the CD, if the installer program does not start after 30 seconds, browse the CD drive on the computer and launch the file named SETUP.EXE. 2. The Software Selection screen details the software to be installed. • The recommended software installation includes the print driver and software for all available printer features. • To customize the software installed, click the Customize software selections link. When finished, click the Next button. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 4. When prompted to select a connection type, select the appropriate option for the type of connection: • Directly connect this computer using a USB cable • Connect through a network • Help me set up a first-time wireless connection NOTE: When connecting through a network, the easiest way to detect the printer is to select Automatically find my printer on the network. NOTE: For wireless installation, select the option to Help me set up a first-time wireless connection, and then select Yes, retrieve the wireless settings on my computer. OS X solution 1. The software installer detects the language of the operating system, and then it displays the main menu of the installation program in the same language. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. When prompted, connect the printer using the appropriate cable for the connection type, or ensure that the printer is prepared for wireless communication. 3. At the end of the software installation process, use the HP Utility Setup Assistant to configure printer options. 7.  Mobile and wireless printing (optional) 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. Newer 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. Older Android devices (4.3 or older): Download the HP ePrint app from the Google Play store. Windows Phone: Download the HP AiO Remote app from the Windows Store. Learn More About Mobile Printing To learn more about other mobile printing options, including additional ePrint solutions, scan the QR code, or see the "Mobile printing" section of the user guide. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct enables close-proximity printing from a wireless mobile device directly to a Wi-Fi Direct-enabled printer without requiring a connection to a network or the Internet. Enable Wi-Fi Direct 1. Touch the Connection Information button. 2. Touch the Wi-Fi Direct OFF button. 3. Touch the Settings button. 4. Select the On/Off item, and then select On. 5. For secure printing, select Security, and then select On. Note the passphrase that displays. Use this passphrase to allow access to the mobile devices. To allow unsecured printing, select Security, and then select Off. For more information on wireless printing and wireless setup, go to www.hp.com/go/wirelessprinting. 2