HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M476 Getting Started Guide - Page 2

6. Locate or download the software installation files Install from the printer CD For Windows, the software installation files are provided on the CD that came with the printer. For OS X, the installer file on the CD includes a link to download the files from the Web. Install Notes For more details about the software for the printer, see the Install Notes file on the printer CD. Download from the Web 1. Go to www.hp.com/support/colorljMFPM476. 2. Under Download options, click Drivers, and then click Software & Firmware. 3. Select the printer model from the list. 4. Select the operating system. 5. Determine which software option to use, and then click the Download button next to it. 7. 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 Customizable 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 NOTE: When connecting through a network, the easiest way to detect the printer is to select Automatically find my printer on the network. 6. (Optional) For printers on a network, at the end of the software installation process, set up fax and scan features by using the Fax Setup Wizard, Scan to E-mail Wizard, and the Scan to Network Folder Wizard. This is a convenient way to configure these features. See "Set up scan features for printers on a network" for more information. 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. The Installation Options screen details the software to be installed. • For a standard installation, click the Install button now. • For a custom installation, click the Customize button. On the screen that opens, select the components to install, and then click the Install button. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 5. 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 M476 using the driver named either AirPrint or HP Printer. Readiris Pro for HP Download this free software to enable extra scanning features, including Optical Character Recognition (OCR). During software installation, click the More Options item in the left pane, and then select Web Support to download this software. To download the software from the Web, go to www.hp.com/support/ colorljMFPM476, select Drivers, and then click Software & Firmware. 8. M obile and wireless printing (dw and c6 models only - 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. HP Wireless Direct HP Wireless Direct enables close-proximity printing from a wireless mobile device directly to an HP Wireless Direct-enabled printer without requiring a connection to a network or the Internet. Enable HP Wireless Direct 1. On the printer control panel, touch the Wireless button. Touch Wireless Menu, and then touch Wireless Direct. 2. Touch On/Off, and then touch On. 3. For secure printing, touch Security, and then touch On. Note the passphrase that displays. Use this passphrase to allow access to the mobile devices. To allow unsecured printing, touch Security, and then touch Off. F or more information on wireless printing and wireless setup, go to www.hp.com/go/wirelessprinting. 2