HP Color LaserJet Pro CP1020 Series - Getting Started Guide
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 Built-in wireless network connection 
(CP1025nw model only)
1.  To connect the printer to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network, make sure that 
the printer, access point, and computer are all turned on, and that the 
computer is connected to the wireless network.
2.  A USB cable will be required. 
3.  Disconnect any USB or Ethernet cable that is connected to the printer.
4.  To print from a computer, continue to “5. Locate or download the 
software installation les.” To print from a phone or tablet only, 
continue with “7. Mobile and wireless printing (optional).”
   NOTE:  During software installation, select the option to Congure to print 
over the Wireless Network.
 Manually congure the IP address
For information on how to manually congure the IP address, see the printer 
User Guide www.hp.com/support/ljcp1020series.
Wired (Ethernet) network connection 
(CP1025nw model only)
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.  Print a Network Conguration Page to identify the printer IP address. 
Onthe control panel, press and hold the Cancel 
 button until the 
ready light starts to blink, and then release the button. The test 
page prints. Notethe IP address for use during software installation. 
Example IP address: 192.168.0.1
To manually congure the IP address, see “Manually congure the 
IPaddress.”
3.  Continue with “5. Locate or download the software installation les.” 
   NOTE:  During software installation, select the option to Congure to 
print over the Network.
  IMPORTANT: 
Follow 
Steps 1 - 3 on 
the printer hardware setup 
poster, then continue 
with Step 4 to the right.
 USB connection directly between the 
printer and the computer
Use an A-to-B type USB cable.
Windows
1.  For Windows 7 or lower, do not connect the USB cable before installing the software. 
Theinstallation process prompts to connect the cable at the appropriate time. If the 
cable is already connected, restart the printer when installation prompts to connect 
thecable.
2.  Continue with “5. Locate or download the software installation les.”
   NOTE:  During software installation, select the option to Congure to print using USB.
Mac
1.  Connect the USB cable between the computer and the printer before installing 
thesoftware.
2.  Continue with “5. Locate or download the software installation les.”
www.hp.com/support/ljcp1020series  www.register.hp.com
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Getting Started Guide
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 Select a connection method and prepare 
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