5. Download and install the software
Method 1: Download HP Easy Start (Windows and OS X)
1.
Go to 123.hp.com/laserjet, and click Download.
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions and prompts to save the file to the computer.
3.
Launch the software file from the folder where the file was saved.
Method 2: Download from printer support website
(Windows and OS X)
1.
Go to www.hp.com/support/ljM253.
2.
Select Software and drivers.
Mobile printing (optional)
6.
6.1
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.
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.
Windows Phone: Download the HP AiO Remote app from the Windows Store.
Learn more about mobile printing
For further information on these and other operating
systems (Chrome/Google Cloud Print) go to
www.hp.com/go/LaserJetMobilePrinting
QR code.
7.
Set up HP ePrint via email (optional)
Use HP ePrint via email to print documents by sending them as an email attachment to the printer's email address from any email enabled device, even from devices that are
not on the same network.
To use HP ePrint via email, the printer must meet these requirements:
•
The printer must be connected to a wired or wireless network and have Internet access.
•
HP Web Services must be enabled on the printer, and the printer must be registered with HP Connected.
Enable HP Web Services
2-line/LED control panels
1. After the printer is connected to the network, print a configuration page
and identify the printer IP address.
2. At the computer, open a web browser and enter the printer IP address into
the address line. The HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) opens.
3. Select the HP Web Services tab, and click the Enable button. The printer
configures the connection to the Internet, and then a message appears
indicating an information sheet will print.
4. Click the OK button. An ePrint page prints out. On the ePrint page, look for
the e-mail address that is automatically assigned to the printer.
or scan the
3.
Download the software for your printer model and operating system.
4.
Launch the software file from the folder where the file was saved.
Method 3: Install from the printer CD (Windows only)
1.
Insert the printer CD into the computer.
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
Install Notes
For more details about the software for the printer, see the install notes file on the
printer CD.
6.2
Wi-Fi Direct (wireless models only)
Wi-Fi Direct allows Wi-Fi capable devices, such as smart phones, tablets, or
computers, to make a wireless network connection directly to the printer without
using a wireless router or access point. Connect to the printer's Wi-Fi Direct signal
the same way Wi-Fi capable devices are connected to a new wireless network
or hotspot.
Enable Wi-Fi Direct
1. 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the OK button, and
then open the Network Setup menu.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control
panel, select the Connection Information
2. Open the following menus:
• Wi-Fi Direct
• Settings (touchscreen control panels only)
• On/Off
3. Touch the On menu item. Touching the Off button disables Wi-Fi Direct
printing.
For more information on wireless printing and wireless setup, go to
www.hp.com/go/wirelessprinting.
Discover the printer
1. From the mobile device, turn on the Wi-Fi, and search for wireless
networks.
2. Select the printer as shown on the printer control panel.
Example printer name: Direct-bb-HP M277 Laserjet
Touchscreen control panels
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Connection
Information
button, and open the following menus:
• HP ePrint
• Settings
• Enable Web Services
2. Touch the OK menu item. The printer enables Web Services, and
then prints an information page. The information page contains a printer
code necessary to register the HP printer at HP Connected.
3. Go to
www.hp.connected.com
and complete the setup process.
2
button.
to create an HP ePrint account