6. Locate or download the software installation files
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.
Install notes
For more details about the software for the printer, see the Install notes file on the
printer CD.
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 Customize 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 to this computer using a USB cable
• Connect through a network
• Help me set up a first-time wireless connection
NOTE: When connecting through a network, the easiest way to detect
the printer is to select Automatically find my printer on the network.
NOTE: For wireless installation, select the option to Help me set up
a first-time wireless connection, and then select Yes, retrieve the
wireless settings on my computer.
8. Mobile and wireless printing (optional)
8.1
Connect the device to the wireless network
(network and wireless models only)
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.
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.
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.
Download from the Web
1.
Go to
www.hp.com/support/ljM201
2.
Select a printer or category from the list, and then click Drivers.
3.
Select the operating system from the drop-down menu, and click Next.
4.
Click Driver, and then click Download.
5.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
OS X full solution
1.
Launch the software installation .dmg file 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.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
4.
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 M201 or M202 using the driver
named either AirPrint or Secure AirPrint.
8.2
HP Wireless Direct (wireless model only)
HP Wireless Direct enables close-proximity printing from a wireless mobile
device directly to an HP Wireless Direct-enabled printer without requiring
a connection to a network or the Internet.
Enable HP Wireless Direct
1. At the priner control panel, press the OK button to open the menus.
2. Open the following menus:
• Network Setup
• Wireless Menu
• Wireless Direct
3. Select the On option, and then press the OK button. The printer saves the
setting and then returns the control panel to the Wireless Direct Settings
menus.
For more information on wireless printing and wireless setup, go to
www.hp.com/go/wirelessprinting.
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or www.hp.com/support/ljM202.