LaserJet Pro M501
Getting Started Guide
IMPORTANT:
Follow
Steps 1 - 2
on the
printer hardware setup
poster, and 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 (not included with all models).
Windows
1. Do not connect the USB cable before installing the software. If
the cable is already connected, disconnect it before continuing.
The installation process prompts to connect the cable at the
appropriate time.
2. Continue with
"5. Locate or download the software installation files"
NOTE: During software installation, select the option to Directly
connect this computer using a USB cable. (Windows only)
Mac
1. For Mac, connect the USB cable between the computer and the
printer before installing the software.
2. Continue with
"5. Locate or download the software installation files"
www.hp.com/support/ljM501
3. Set up the control panel
After turning on the printer, wait for it to initialize. To navigate the control panel, use the arrow
buttons and the OK button. 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 most users that include guided setup
and configuration steps and automatic updates.
•
IT-managed: Optimized default settings for fleet manageability.
Settings are fully customizable after initial setup.
NOTE: Select Print Information Sheet to print a page that instructs how to change
the default settings.
www.register.hp.com
Wired (Ethernet) network connection
Use a standard network cable. (Cable not included.)
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 control panel, view the display while it is in the Ready
state. If an IP address 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
IP address."
3. Continue with
"5. Locate or download the software installation files"
NOTE: During software installation, select the option to Connect
through a network. (Windows only).
Manually configure the IP address
See the printer user guide for information on how to manually configure
the IP address. See the
"Troubleshooting"
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English .............. 1
Français ............ 3
Deutsch ............. 5
Italiano ............. 7
Español ............. 9
Català ............. 11
Dansk ............. 13
Nederlands ...... 15
Eesti ............... 17
Suomi ............. 19
Latviešu .......... 21
Lietuvių .......... 23
Norsk .............. 25
Português ....... 27
Svenska .......... 29
"Manually configure the
section of this guide.