LaserJet Pro M201, M202
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 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
"6. Locate or download the software installation files."
NOTE: During software installation, select the option to Directly connect
to 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."
Wired (Ethernet) network connection
(network and wireless models only)
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, press the OK button. Open the Network
Setup menu. The control panel will show the IP address by default. 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
3.
Continue with
"6. Locate or download the software installation files."
NOTE: During software installation, select the option to Connect through
a network.
www.hp.com/support/ljM201
www.hp.com/support/ljM202
4. 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.
"Manually configure the IP address."
www.register.hp.com
Built-in wireless network connection
(wireless model only)
1.
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.
2.
A USB cable will be required.
3.
Disconnect any USB or Ethernet cable that is connected to the printer.
4.
To print from a computer, continue to
software installation files."
continue with
"8. Mobile and wireless printing (optional)."
Manually configure the IP address
For information on how to manually configure the IP address, see the printer
User Guide
www.hp.com/support/ljM201
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Français ............ 4
Español ............. 7
Português ....... 10
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"6. Locate or download the
To print from a phone or tablet only,
or www.hp.com/support/ljM202.