6. Locate or download the software installation files
Method 1: Download from HP Easy Start
1.
Go to 123.hp.com/laserjet, and click Download.
2.
Follow the onscreen instructions and prompts to save the file to the computer.
3.
Launch the software file from the folder where the file was saved, and continue
with
"7. Install the software."
Method 2: Download from printer support Web site
1.
Go to www.hp.com/support/colorljM274MFP.
2.
Select Software and drivers.
3.
Download the software for your printer model and operating system.
4.
Launch the installation file by clicking on the .exe or .zip file as necessary.
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 Email Wizard, and the Scan to Network
Folder Wizard. This is a convenient way to configure these features.
See
"10. Set up scan features for printers on a network"
information.
8.
Mobile and wireless printing (optional)
Connect the device to the wireless network
To print from a phone or tablet, connect the device to the same 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.
For more information on wireless printing and wireless setup, go to
www.hp.com/go/wirelessprinting.
NOTE: Printing from a wireless device requires a wireless network connection.
Method 3: 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.
1.
Insert the printer CD into the computer.
2.
Continue with
OS X full solution
1.
Launch the software installer 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
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 M274 using the driver named either
AirPrint or HP Printer.
for more
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.
2
"7. Install the software."
that opens, select the components to install, and then click the Install
button.