Color LaserJet Pro MFP M178-M181
Getting Started Guide
IMPORTANT:
Steps 1 - 2
Follow
on
the printer hardware setup
poster, then continue with
Step
3.
4. Select the connection method
USB connection directly between the
printer and the computer
Use an A-to-B type USB cable.
Windows
1.
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 to
"5. Download and install the software."
OS X
1.
For OS X, connect the USB cable between the computer and the printer
before installing the software.
2.
Continue to
"5. Download and install the software."
Wired Ethernet network connection
(Optional)
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.
Continue to
"5. Download and install the software."
www.hp.com/support/ljM178MFP
3. Initial setup on the control panel
At the printer control panel, check the display status before beginning
software installation.
2-line control panels
1.
2.
3.
Manually configure the IP address
See the printer user guide for information on how to manually configure the
IP address www.hp.com/support/ljM178MFP.
1
www.register.hp.com
Wireless network connection
(wireless models only)
To connect the printer to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network, make sure that the
printer, access point, and computer are turned on and that the computer is
connected to the wireless network.
A USB cable might be required during software installation.
To print from a computer, continue with
software."
To print from a phone or tablet only, continue with
printing (optional)."
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