HP LaserJet Pro MFP M225, M226 - Getting Started Guide

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Windows full solution
1. Insert the printer CD into the computer, or launch the software
installation le 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 le 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 nished, 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 rst-time wireless connection
NOTE: When connecting through a network, the easiest way to detect the
printer is to select Automatically nd my printer on the network.
6. (Optional) For wireless models only, at the end of the software
installation process, set up fax and scan features by using the
Fax Setup Wizard, Scan to E-mail Wizard, and the Scan to Network
Folder Wizard. This is a convenient way to congure these features. See
“10. Set up scan features for printers on a network (wireless models
only - optional)” for more information.
OS X full solution
1. Launch the software installation .dmg le that you 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.
3. The Installation Options screen details the software to be installed.
• For a standard installation, click the Install button now.
• For a custom installation, click the Customize button. On the screen
that opens, select the components to install, and then click the Install
button.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
5. At the end of the software installation process, use the HP Utility Setup
Assistant to congure printer options.
OS X basic installation
To install basic print and fax drivers without running the HP full solution
software from CD or hp.com download, follow these steps:
1. Connect the printer to the computer or network.
2. From System Preferences, click Printers and Scanners, then the plus
button on the bottom left, and select M225 or M226 using the driver
named either AirPrint or HP Printer.
Readiris Pro for HP
Download this free software to enable extra scanning features, including
Optical Character Recognition (OCR). During software installation, click the
More Options item in the left pane, and then select Web Support to download
this software.
To download the software from the Web, go to
www.hp.com/support/colorljMFPM225 or
www.hp.com/support/colorljMFPM226, select Drivers, and then click
Software & Firmware.
Method 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 le to the computer.
3. Launch the software le from the folder where the le was saved, and continue
with “7. Install the software.”
Method 2: Download from printer support Web site
(Windows and OS X)
1. Go to www.hp.com/support/colorljMFPM225 or
www.hp.com/support/colorljMFPM226.
2. Select Software and drivers.
3. Download the software for your printer model and operating system.
4. Launch the installation le by clicking on the .exe or .zip le as necessary.
Method 3: Install from the printer CD
(Windows only)
For Windows, the software installation les are provided on the CD that came with the
printer.
For OS X, the installer le on the CD includes a link to download the les from the Web.
1. Insert the printer CD into the computer.
2. Continue with “7. Install the software.”
6. Locate or download the software installation les
7. Install the software