HP LaserJet Pro MFP M426, M427-Installation Guide

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After turning on the printer, wait for it to initialize. Follow the prompts and
use the arrow keys on the control panel to congure these settings:
• Language
• Location
• Default settings
Under Default Settings select one of these options:
• Self-managed: Optimized default settings for a guided experience on
setups, congurations, and updates.
• IT-managed: Optimized default settings for eet manageability with
enhanced security.
Settings are fully customizable after initial setup.
Windows
1. For Windows 7 or lower, do not connect the USB cable before installing
the software. The installation process prompts to connect the
cable at the appropriate time. If the cable is already connected,
restart the printer when installation prompts to connect the
cable.
2. Continue with “5. Locate or download the software installation
les.”
NOTE: During software installation, select the option to Directly
connect this computer using a USB cable.
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
les.”
Wired (Ethernet) network connection
Use a standard network cable.
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 printer control panel, touch the Connection Information
button. 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
If the printer does not display the network address on the Home
screen, manually congure the IP address on the control panel.
Tomanually congure the IP address, see “Manuallycongure
theIPaddress.”
3. Continue with “5. Locate or download the software installation
les.”
NOTE: During software installation, select the option to Connect
through a network.
ManuallyconguretheIPaddress
For information on how to manually congure the IP address, see the
printer User Guide www.hp.com/support/ljM426MFP or
www.hp.com/support/ljM427MFP.
Built-in wireless network connection
(dw and fdw wireless models only)
1. Touch the Connection Information button.
2. Touch the Network Wi-Fi OFF button.
3. Touch the Settings button.
4. Touch the Wireless Setup Wizard item.
5. Select the correct network SSID from the list. If you do not
see the SSID, touch Enter SSID and provide the network SSID
manually.
6. Use the keyboard to enter the passphrase, and then touch the
OKbutton.
7. Wait while the printer establishes a network connection.
8. Touch the Connection Information
button. 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 “5. Locate or download
thesoftwareinstallationles.” To print from a phone or tablet
only, continue with “7.Mobileandwirelessprinting.”
NOTE: During software installation, select the option to Connect
through a network. (Windows only)
IMPORTANT:
Follow
Steps 1 - 2 on
the printer hardware setup
poster, then continue
with Step 3.
USB connection directly between the
printer and the computer
Use an A-to-B type USB cable.
4. Select a connection method and prepare for software installation
3. Initial setup on the control panel