5. Locate or download the software installation files
M ethod 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 file to the computer.
3.
Launch the software file from the folder where the file was saved, and continue
with
"6. Install the software."
M ethod 2: Download from printer support Web site
(Windows and OS X)
1.
Go to
www.hp.com/support/ljM426MFP
2.
Select Software and drivers.
6. Install the software
Windows solution
1.
Insert the printer CD into the computer, or launch the software installation file downloaded from the Web.
2.
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 file named SETUP.EXE.
3.
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 finished, click the Next button.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
5.
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 first-time wireless connection
N OTE: When connecting through a network, the easiest way to detect the printer is to select Automatically find my printer on the network.
N OTE: For wireless installation, select the option to Help me set up a first-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.
3.
At the end of the software installation process, use the HP Utility Setup Assistant to configure printer options.
or www.hp.com/support/ljM427MFP.
3.
Download the software for your printer model and operating system.
4.
Launch the installation file by clicking on the .exe or .zip file as necessary, and
continue with
"6. Install the software."
M ethod 3: Install from the printer CD
1.
Insert the printer CD into the computer.
2.
Continue with
"6. Install the software."
2
(Windows only)