HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477-Getting Started Guide

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Windows solution
1. 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lenamedSETUP.EXE.
2. The Software Selection screen details the software to be installed.
• The recommended software installation includes the print
driver and software for all available printer features.
• To customize the software installed, click the Customize
software selectionslink.Whennished,clicktheNext button.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
4. When prompted to select a connection type, select the
appropriateoptionforthetypeofconnection:
• Directly connect this computer using a USB cable
• Connect through a network
• Helpmesetuparst-timewirelessconnection
NOTE: When connecting through a network, the easiest way to
detect the printer is to select Automaticallyndmyprinteron
the network.
NOTE: For wireless installation, select the option to Help me
setuparst-timewirelessconnection, and then select Yes,
retrieve the wireless settings on my computer.
OS X solution
1. 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.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. When
prompted, connect the printer using the appropriate cable for
the connection type, or ensure that the printer is prepared for
wireless communication.
3. At the end of the software installation process, use the HP Utility
Setup Assistanttocongureprinteroptions.
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.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct enables close-proximity printing from a wireless mobile device
directly to a Wi-Fi Direct-enabled printer without requiring a connection to a
network or the Internet.
Enable Wi-Fi Direct
1. Touch the Connection Information
button.
2. Touch the Wi-Fi Direct OFF button.
3. Touch the Settings button.
4. Select the On/O item, and then select On.
5. For secure printing, select Security, and then select On. Note the
passphrase that displays. Use this passphrase to allow access to the
mobile devices.
To allow unsecured printing, select Security, and then select O.
For more information on wireless printing and wireless setup, go to
www.hp.com/go/wirelessprinting.
Install Notes
Not all software components are available for all operating systems.
Formoreinformation,seetheinstallnotesleontheprinterCD.
Method 1: Download from HP Easy Start (Windows
and OS X)
1. Go to 123.hp.com/laserjet, and click Download.
2. Followtheonscreeninstructionsandpromptstosavetheletothecomputer.
3. Launchthesoftwarelefromthefolderwherethelewassaved,andcontinue
with “7.Installthesoftware.”
Method 2: Download from printer support Web site
(Windows and OS X)
1. Go to www.hp.com/support/colorljM477MFP.
2. Select Software and drivers.
3. Download the software for your printer model and operating system.
4. Launchtheinstallationlebyclickingonthe.exeor.zipleasnecessary,and
continue with
“7.Installthesoftware.”
Method 3: Install from the printer CD (Windows only)
1. Insert the printer CD into the computer.
2. Continue with “7.Installthesoftware.”
6. Locateordownloadthesoftwareinstallationles
7. Install the software
8. Mobile and wireless printing (optional)