HP LaserJet Pro MFP M225 Getting Started Guide - Page 1

LaserJet Pro MFP M225 and M226 2 Getting Started Guide IMPORTANT: Follow Steps 1 - 3 on the printer hardware setup poster, then continue with Step 4 to the right. www.hp.com/support/colorljMFPM225 www.hp.com/support/colorljMFPM226 www.register.hp.com 4. Initial setup on the control panel After turning on the printer, wait for it to initialize. To navigate the touchscreen 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 a guided experience on setups, configurations, and updates. • IT-managed: Optimized default settings for fleet manageability with enhanced security. Settings are fully customizable after initial setup. NOTE: Select Print Information Page to print a page that instructs how to change the default settings. NOTE: Touch the Help button on the printer control panel to access help topics. English 1 Français 6 Español 11 Português........ 17 5. Select a connection method and prepare for software installation U SB connection directly between the printer and the computer Use an A-to-B type USB cable. Windows 1. Except Windows 8, 8.1, or RT, do not connect the USB cable before installing the software. If already connected, remove before continuing. Installation prompts to connect the cable when appropriate. 2. Continue with "6. Locate or download the software installation files." NOTE: During software installation, select the option to Directly connect this computer using a USB cable. Mac 1. Connect the USB cable between the computer and the printer before installing the software. 2. Continue with "6. Locate or download the software installation files." Wired (Ethernet) network connection 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. LCD control panels: Press the Setup button. Open the Network Setup menu and then select Show IP Address to display the IP address or host name. Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Network button to display the IP address or host name. 3. 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. Note the IP address for use during software installation. Example IP address: 192.168.0.1 To manually configure the IP address, see "Manually configure the IP address." 4. Continue with "6. Locate or download the software installation files." NOTE: During software installation, select the option to Connect through a network. Built-in wireless network connection (wireless models only) 1. To connect the printer to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network, on the printer control panel, touch the Wireless button. Touch Wireless Menu, and then touch Wireless Setup Wizard. 2. 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 6. To print from a computer, continue with "6. Locate or download the software installation files." To print from a phone or tablet only, continue with "8. Mobile and wireless printing." NOTE: During software installation, select the option to Help me set up a first-time wireless connection. Manually configure the IP address See the printer User Guide for information on how to manually configure the IP address www.hp.com/support/colorljMFPM225 or www.hp.com/support/colorljMFPM226. 1