Color LaserJet Pro
M452nw, M452dn
Getting Started Guide
IMPORTANT:
Follow
Steps 1 - 2
on the
printer hardware setup
poster, and then continue
with
Step
3.
4. 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 (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
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
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
address".
3.
Continue with
"5. Locate or download the software installation
NOTE: During software installation, select the option to Connect through
a network. (Windows only)
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
www.hp.com/support/colorljM452
3. Initial setup on 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 Page to print a page that instructs how to change the default
settings.
files".
files".
"Manually configure the IP
files".
www.register.hp.com
Built-in wireless network connection (nw models)
Method 1
The recommended method for connecting the M452nw to a wireless network
is during the printer software installation process, as described in
download the software installation
Method 2 (push-button routers only)
Another method for connecting the printer to a wireless network is the push-
button method, described in the steps below.
1.
Press the Wireless
button.
2.
Open the Wireless On/Off menu.
3.
Select On.
4.
Return to the Wireless Menu and select Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
5.
Select Pushbutton.
6.
Within 2 minutes of selecting Pushbutton, at the wireless router or
access point, press the device discovery button to discover the printer.
7.
Wait while the printer establishes a network connection.
8.
View the control-panel display after it has returned to 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
9.
To print from a computer, continue with
software installation
files". To print from a phone or tablet only, continue
with
"7. Mobile and wireless
Manually configure the IP address
See the printer user guide for information on how to manually configure the IP
address. See the
"Troubleshooting"
1
English .............. 1
Français ............ 4
Español ............. 7
Português ....... 10
繁体中文 ......... 13
"5. Locate or
files".
"5. Locate or download the
printing".
section of this guide.