HP LaserJet Pro MFP M426-M427 Installation Guide - Page 1

2 LaserJet ProMFP M426, M427 Getting Started Guide www.hp.com/support/ljM426MFP www.hp.com/support/ljM427MFP www.register.hp.com English 1 Français 6 Español 12 Português........ 18 IMPORTANT: Follow Steps 1 - 2 on the printer hardware setup poster, then continue with Step 3. 3. Initial setup on the control panel After turning on the printer, wait for it to initialize. Follow the prompts and use the arrow keys 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. 4. 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. For Windows 7 or lower, do not connect the USB cable before installing the software. The installation process prompts to connect the cable at the appropriate time. If the cable is already connected, restart the printer when installation prompts to connect the cable. 2. Continue with "5. 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. For Mac, connect the USB cable between the computer and the printer before installing the software. 2. Continue with "5. 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. On the printer control panel, touch the Connection Information 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 If the printer does not display the network address on the Home screen, manually configure the IP address on the control panel. To manually configure the IP address, see "Manually configure the IP address." 3. Continue with "5. Locate or download the software installation files." NOTE: During software installation, select the option to Connect through a network. B uilt-in wireless network connection (dw and fdw wireless models only) 1. Touch the Connection Information button. 2. Touch the Network Wi-Fi OFF button. 3. Touch the Settings button. 4. Touch the Wireless Setup Wizard item. 5. Select the correct network SSID from the list. If you do not see the SSID, touch Enter SSID and provide the network SSID manually. 6. Use the keyboard to enter the passphrase, and then touch the OK button. 7. Wait while the printer establishes a network connection. 8. Touch the Connection Information 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 9. To print from a computer, continue with "5. Locate or download the software installation files." To print from a phone or tablet only, continue with "7. Mobile and wireless printing." NOTE: During software installation, select the option to Connect through a network. (Windows only) Manually configure the IP address For information on how to manually configure the IP address, see the printer User Guide www.hp.com/support/ljM426MFP or www.hp.com/support/ljM427MFP. 1