How to Set Up a HP Printer
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The connection methods available to your printer will depend entirely upon the model printer you are working with.
Things You'll Need:
- USB or Ethernet cable (for wired connections only)
- Power cable
- Ink cartridges
- Paper
Before You Begin:
Make sure the following are completed:
- Printer is unboxed
- Power cable is connected
- Ink cartridges are installed
- Paper is placed in the tray
- Print heads are aligned
Do not connect the printer to your computer until you are instructed to do so. Connecting the printer too early may result in the software not properly recognizing your printer.
? Choose the type of connection you wish to use for the printer setup
The connection methods available to your printer will depend entirely upon the model printer you are working with.
Things You'll Need:
- USB or Ethernet cable (for wired connections only)
- Power cable
- Ink cartridges
- Paper
Before You Begin:
Make sure the following are completed:
- Printer is unboxed
- Power cable is connected
- Ink cartridges are installed
- Paper is placed in the tray
- Print heads are aligned
Do not connect the printer to your computer until you are instructed to do so. Connecting the printer too early may result in the software not properly recognizing your printer.
Follow this guide to set up your printer wirelessly:
- In order to connect to a wired Ethernet connection, your printer needs to have an Ethernet port on the rear. This will vary depending on the model printer you have.
- Acquire an Ethernet cable and connect it to the port on the back of the printer.
- Take the other end of the Ethernet cable and plug it into your router's Ethernet port.
- This is all that is needed to get your printer physically connected to your network.
- Open your web browser and navigate to support.hp.com
- Click on Software and Drivers.
- Type your product name, number, or serial number and click Find.
- The latest drivers are usually marked Important. Select the latest one to Download.
- Your download should begin. Depending on what browser you've used, you may have to click Run or Save to continue, or simply click the file that's downloaded to launch the installer.
- Once your file is downloaded and the installer open, click Continue.
- Click Next.
- Check the Terms of Service box and then click Next.
- Software will begin installing.
- Select USB and then Next.
- Connect the printer and your computer using the USB cable.
- The installer will detect your printer.
- Type in the required information.
- After the install the printer assistant will open automatically. This program offers you many options for your printer including monitoring ink levels.
- Your printer is now set up and ready to use via the Ethernet connection. You may disconnect the USB cable.
- Open your web browser and navigate to support.hp.com
- Click on Software and Drivers.
- Type your product name, number, or serial number and click Find.
- The latest drivers are usually marked Important. Select the latest one to Download.
- Your download should begin. Depending on what browser you've used, you may have to click Run or Save to continue, or simply click the file that's downloaded to launch the installer.
- Once your file is downloaded and the installer open, click Continue.
- Click Next.
- Check the Terms of Service box and then click Next.
- Software will begin installing.
- Select USB and then Next.
- Connect the printer and your computer using the USB cable.
- The installer will detect your printer.
- Type in the required information.
- After the install the printer assistant will open automatically. This program offers you many options for your printer including monitoring ink levels.