Quick Start Guide

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4. Select a connection method and prepare for software installation
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 to “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. Connect the USB cable between the computer and the printer before
installing the software.
2. Continue to “5. Locate or download the software installation les.”
Wireless network connection
(M177fw wireless model only)
1. To connect the printer to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network, on the printer control
panel, touch the Wireless button.
2. Touch Wireless Menu, and then touch Wireless Setup Wizard.
Select the network name from the SSID list, or enter the network name
if it is not listed.
3. Use the keyboard to enter the passphrase, and then touch the OK button.
4. Wait while the printer establishes a network connection.
5. On the printer control panel, touch the Network 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
6. To print from a computer, continue to “5. Locate or download the
software installation les.” To print from a phone or tablet only, continue
to “8. Mobile and wireless printing.”
NOTE: During software installation, select the option to Help me set up a
rst-time wireless connection.
Manually congure the IP address
For information on how to manually congure the IP address, see the printer
User Guide, go to:
• www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM176series
• www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM177series
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 Network 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
To manually congure the IP address, see “Manually congure the IP
address.”
3. Continue to “5. Locate or download the software installation les.”
NOTE: During software installation, select the option to Connect through
a network.
www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM176series www.register.hp.com
www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM177series
Color LaserJet Pro MFP M176, M177
Getting Started Guide
USB connection directly between the
printer and the computer
Use an A-to-B type USB cable.
IMPORTANT:
Follow
Steps 1 - 3 on
the printer hardware setup
poster, then continue with
Step 4 below.