Color LaserJet Pro M252
Getting Started Guide
IMPORTANT:
Follow Steps 1 - 3 on the
printer hardware setup
poster, then continue
with step 4 to the right.
5. Select a connection method and prepare for software installation
USB connection directly between the
printer and the computer
Use an A-to-B type USB cable.
Windows
1.
For Windows, except Windows 8, 8.1, or RT, do not connect the USB
cable before installing the software. If the cable is already connected,
disconnect it before continuing. The installation process prompts to
connect the cable at the appropriate time.
2.
Continue with
"Locate or download the software installation files."
NOTE: During software installation, select the option to
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
"Locate or download the software installation files."
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
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 configure the IP address, see
address."
3.
Continue with
"Locate or download the software installation files."
NOTE: During software installation, select the option to
a network."
www.hp.com/support/colorljM252
4. Initial setup on the control panel
(M252dw model only)
After turning on the printer, wait for it to initialize. To navigate the touchscreen control panel,
use touch, swipe, and scroll gestures. Follow the prompts on the control panel to configure
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,
configurations, and updates.
•
IT-managed: Optimized default settings for fleet manageability with enhanced security.
Settings are fully customizable after initial setup.
NOTE: Select Print Information Page to print a page that
instructs how to change the default settings.
NOTE: Touch the Help
printer control panel to access help topics.
"Directly connect
button. If an IP address
"Manually configure the IP
"Connect through
www.register.hp.com
button (M252dw model only) on the
Built-in wireless network connection
(dw models only)
1.
To connect the printer to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network, on the printer control
panel, touch the Wireless
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
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 with
installation files."
To print from a phone or tablet only, continue with
"Mobile and wireless printing."
NOTE: During software installation, select the option to
a network."
Manually configure the IP address
See the printer User Guide for information on how to manually configure
the IP address www.hp.com/support/colorljM252.
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