HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M177 Getting Started Guide - 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/ljMFPM176series or www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM177series. 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 full solution 1. Insert the printer CD into the computer, or launch the software installation file downloaded from the Web. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 5. 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 product 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 full solution 1. Launch the software installation .dmg file that you downloaded from the Web. 2. 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. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 4. At the end of the software installation process, use the HP Utility Setup Assistant to configure printer options. OS X basic installation To install basic print and fax drivers without running the HP full solution software from CD or hp.com download, follow these steps: 1. Connect the printer to the computer or network. 2. From System Preferences, click Printers and Scanners, then the plus button on the bottom left, and select M176 or M177 using the driver named either AirPrint or Secure AirPrint. Readiris Pro for HP Download this free software to enable extra scanning features, including Optical Character Recognition (OCR). To download the software from the Web, go to www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM176series or www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM177series and select Drivers, select the appropriate operating system, and click Next. Click Application - 3rd Party, and then click the Download button. 2