Color LaserJet Pro
MFP M274
Getting Started Guide
IMPORTANT:
Steps 1 - 3
Follow
on
the printer hardware setup
poster, then continue
with
Step 4
to the right.
5. Select a connection method and prepare for software installation
USB 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 befor 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
"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.
For Mac, 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."
www.hp.com/support/colorljM274MFP
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
www.register.hp.com
button on the printer control panel to access help topics.
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 Network
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
To manually configure the IP address, see
address."
3.
Continue with
"6. Locate or download the software installation files."
NOTE: During software installation, select the option to Connect through
a network.
Manually configure the IP address
For information on how to manually configure the IP address, see the printer
User Guide www.hp.com/support/colorljM274MFP.
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button. If an IP address
"Manually configure the IP