5. Download and install the software
Method 1: Download HP Easy Start (Windows and OS X)
1.
Go to 123.hp.com/laserjet, and click Download.
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions and prompts to save the file to the computer.
3.
Launch the software file from the folder where the file was saved.
Method 2: Download from printer support website
(Windows and OS X)
1.
Go to www.hp.com/support/ljM153.
2.
Select Software and drivers.
3.
Download the software for your printer model and operating system.
4.
Launch the software file from the folder where the file was saved.
6.
Mobile printing (optional)
6.1
Connect the device to the wireless network
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.
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.
Windows Phone: Download the HP Smart app from the Windows Store.
Learn more about mobile printing
For further information on these and other operating
systems (Chrome/Google Cloud Print) go to
www.hp.com/go/LaserJetMobilePrinting
the QR code.
7.
Set up HP ePrint via email (optional)
Use HP ePrint via email to print documents by sending them as an email attachment to the printer's email address from any email enabled device, even from devices that are not
on the same network.
To use HP ePrint via email, the printer must meet these requirements:
•
The printer must be connected to a wired or wireless network and have Internet access.
•
HP Web Services must be enabled on the printer, and the printer must be registered with HP Connected.
Enable HP Web Services (wireless models only)
1.
After the printer is connected to the network, print a configuration page and
identify the printer IP address.
2.
At the computer, open a web browser and enter the printer IP address into the
address line. The HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) opens.
3.
Click the HP Web Services tab. If the network uses a proxy server do the following:
• Select the Proxy Settings tab.
• Select the Check this box if your network uses a proxy server to access
the Internet check box.
• In the Proxy Server field, enter the proxy server address and port number,
and then click the Apply button.
or scan
Method 3: Install from the printer CD (Windows only)
1.
Insert the printer CD into the computer.
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
Install Notes
For more details about the software for the printer, see the install notes file on the
printer CD.
6.2
Wi-Fi Direct (wireless models only)
Wi-Fi Direct allows Wi-Fi capable devices, such as smart phones, tablets,
or computers, to make wireless network connection directly to the printer
without using a wireless router or access point. Connect to the printer's
Wi-Fi Direct signal the same way Wi-Fi capable devices are connected to
a new wireless network or hotspot.
Enable Wi-Fi Direct
Enable Wi-Fi Direct in the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) by following these
steps:
1.
Connect the printer to a network, and print a configuration page to get the
printer IP address.
NOTE: To set the IP address manually or configure it automatically, see
"Configure IP network settings" in the user guide.
2.
Open a web browser, enter the printer IP address into the address line, and
then press Enter. Example IP address: 192.168.0.1
3.
In the HP EWS, select the Networking tab.
4.
Select the Wi-Fi Direct Setup page, select On, and then click Apply.
Discover the printer
1.
From the mobile device, turn on the Wi-Fi, and search for wireless networks.
2.
Select the printer as shown on the printer control panel.
Example printer name: Direct-bb-HP M277 Laserjet
4.
Select the HP Web Services tab, and click the Enable button. The printer
configures the connection to the Internet, and then a message appears
indicating an information sheet will print
5.
Click the OK button. An ePrint page prints out. On the ePrint page, look for the
e-mail address that is automatically assigned to the printer.
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