5. Locate or download the software installation files
Method 1: Download from HP Easy Start
1.
Go to 123.hp.com/laserjet, and click Download.
2.
Follow the onscreen instructions and prompts to save the file to the computer.
3.
Launch the software file from the folder where the file was saved, and continue
with
"6. Install the software."
Method 2: Download from product support Web site
1.
Go to www.hp.com/support/ljcp1020series.
2.
Select software and drivers.
3.
Download the software for your printer model and operating system.
4.
Launch the installation file by clicking on the .exe or .zip file as necessary.
6. 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.
When prompted to select a connection type, select the appropriate option
for the type of connection:
• Configure to print using USB
• Configure to print over the Network
• Configure to print over the Wireless Network
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
7.
Mobile and wireless printing (optional)
7.1
Connect the device to the wireless network
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.
Method 3: 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.
1. Insert the printer CD into the computer.
2. Continue with
"6. Install the software."
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.
Select the software you would like to install.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
OS X basic installation
To install basic print 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 CP1025 using the driver named
either AirPrint or HP Printer.
7.2
HP Wireless Direct (CP1025nw 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.
Print a Network Configuration Page to identify the printer IP address. On the
control panel, press and hold the Cancel
blink, and then release the button. The test page prints.
2.
At the computer, open a Web browser and enter the printer IP address into the
address line. The HP EWS opens. Example IP address: 192.168.0.1
3.
Click the Networking tab.
4.
Click Wireless Direct Setup.
5.
Select the check box next to Wireless Direct Printing Name (SSID), and then
enter the network name (SSID) in the field.
NOTE: To find the network name (SSID), click the Wireless Configuration
menu from the Networking tab.
6.
Click Apply. The IP address of the mobile device displays on the Networking tab.
For more information on wireless printing and wireless setup, go to
www.hp.com/go/wirelessprinting.
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button until the ready light starts to