PrintIntroduction
This document explains how to install the print drivers and other software for your HP product to use it in a wired (Ethernet) network. Read this if you plan to install the product software on a networked computer with a Mac OS X 10.5 or later operating system.
Important
: Set up the HP hardware before installing the software. If you have not already done so, find the Hardware Setup document for your product before completing these steps.
NOTE:If you have more than one computer on the network, install the product software on each computer that you plan to share with the HP product.
Before you begin: Check requirements
Make sure you have the following items:
- One of the following types of wired access points or routers: Ethernet router, switch, hub, or wireless router with Ethernet ports
- A computer that connects to the wired access point or router
- A Category 5 Ethernet cable to use for the HP product. (Do not use a standard telephone cable.)
Step one: Connect the HP printer to the network
- Remove any plug or protective cover from the Ethernet port on the back of the product.
- Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the product, and then connect the other end of the cable to an available port on the wired access point or router.
- Connect the power cord to the product, and then plug it into an electrical outlet.
- Turn the product on.
Step two: Decide whether to install with the product CD or download the software
Don’t worry if you don’t have the product CD!
You can download the most current software available for your product from the HP Web site at no cost. The following information might help you decide which installation method to use:
| CD | Download | |
|---|---|---|
| For a new product: | CD installation is a quick and easy method. | If you do not have a CD, you can download the software you need. |
| For an older product: | CD installation might not work if you are installing the product on a computer running a newer operating system that released AFTER the HP product released. | Downloading the software provides the best results for your older product.
Even though it takes more time than using the CD, downloading the latest software can help you avoid installation issues. Downloading is the recommended method if your computer operating system released after the HP product released. |
| About the software: | The software on the CD is current to the date of the product release. | The software that you can download from the HP Web site is the most current software available for your product. HP often updates software and drivers AFTER the product and CD release to the market. |
Step three: Install the software
To install the product software, follow the steps for the method that you want to use (CD or download).
NOTE:If you partitioned your hard drive, you must install the driver on the same partition as the operating system.
Method one: Download and install the software from the HP Web site
- Disconnect the USB cable from both the product and the computer (if you already connected it).
- Turn the product on.
- Browse to the Get Software and Downloads page: Get Software and Drivers .
- Check the instructions on the page, and then click the Plus sign (+) next to the correct heading for additional instructions:
- Type your product number in the window.
- Click Next . If necessary click your model in a list of similar products.
- Click Software and Driver Downloads .
- Click the drop-down arrow (
), and then click your operating system. - Click Next , and then continue to the next step
- Click the drop-down arrow (
), and then click your operating system.
- Click Next .
- Continue to the next step
- Click the Plus sign (
) next to Driver
, and then click the driver that you want to download.NOTE:HP recommends the Full Feature type of download, if available, to take advantage of all your product features. - Read through the minimum system requirements and additional instructions. You can also click View directions (
) for complete download instructions. - Click Download . If your browser opens a new dialog box, you might also need to click Save or Save File .The file downloads to your computer.
- Double-click the icon above the file name. The computer extracts the files and displays a disk image file icon above the product name.
- Double-click the disk image file.
- Double-click the HP Installer icon.The HP Installer program opens.
- When prompted, select your HP product, and then click OK .
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Method two: Install the software with the software CD
- Insert the Macintosh product CD into the CD drive of the computer.
- Double-click the HP software disc icon that displays under the Macintosh HD icon.
- Double-click the HP Installer icon.The HP Installer program opens.
- When prompted, select your HP product, and then click OK .
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
