This tutorial will help you set up your brand new HP printer. These prepared instructions are straightforward and may be relied upon. You should follow them closely, but you should also expect the unexpected and be prepared for it. By avoiding potential complications and HP printer issues, you'll gain valuable time. Check out the free HP printer support manual that I've linked to below. It is important to keep in mind that the instructions below apply to a broad range of HP hybrid wireless/wired printers rather than just one specific model.

Procedure:

Get the HP printer installation CD. When you crack it open, you'll find the HP printer's installation CD, as well as a variety of cables, the power cord, and a user guide. Now, jot down the make and version of your printer. Depending on the model of printer, it may be printed on either the back or the front. If there is a product key, write that down as well. If you wish to connect your wireless printer to your network, you'll need to know your printer's IP address, subnet mask, and gateway. The provider of your Internet service will have this data (ISP).

Plug the power adapter and cord into the wall so that the HP printer can get power. Connect the HP printer's end of the power cable to the printer's power port and the adapter's end to an electrical outlet. Connect the power cord to the wall socket and switch on the adapter. In the event that the power cable for your HP printer was left out of the box, you need not panic. The power cable supplied with your printer will allow you to do just that. A power adaptor is preferred over a direct power connection.

The printer will start up once power is applied. The printer's green power lights will illuminate. What this really implies is that the printer is turned on and prepared to print. If it isn't already on, tap the device's Power or On button. Find the printer's USB cable and keep it close to your PC. It should be stored separately and not connected. Put an end to anything running on your computer's screen right now. When you're ready, restart your computer after inserting the HP printer setup disc into its drive. You can follow the on-screen instructions by selecting to boot from the CD.

After the system restarts, the HP printer setup process should launch automatically. If after two minutes you still haven't seen a prompt, open My Computer (or Computer if you're using Windows 7) from the Start menu. There should be a CD-ROM icon there that you may take out. If you keep your removable media in E drive, you could look there. Any place you've set as your default can be used. To launch the wizard, double-click the CD's setup.exe icon and then hit the Run button.

Enter the printer's model number and agree to the terms of the HP product license agreement when prompted. When you're ready to proceed with a procedure, click Next after each instruction. Connect the USB cable securely to the computer's USB port and plug the other end into the printer's USB port when requested to do so. When you plug everything in, the installation process will notice the new hardware and give you the option to install it. Restart the printer if the wizard fails to find it and displays an error message. The printer will be found by the wizard automatically. Use the Next button to proceed.

You should select to install the required driver software when requested to do so. You can select drivers to download from HP's website (you'll need an active internet connection), from the HP printer installation CD, or from your computer's preexisting driver list. The success of the latter choice is dependent on your computer already possessing all required driver software. Following your selection, click the Next button. Don't get impatient; it may take some time.

Change the options as necessary. You can opt to automatically or manually download driver software updates and fixes. You can choose to force the installation of updates at this time or at a later date. Your choice of wired or wireless connectivity is optional. Make sure you're connecting your wireless printer to the correct port on your wireless router if you want to print wirelessly. Furthermore, you will require the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway details mentioned in the first step.

At this point, you can exit the installation wizard window by clicking the Finish button, and then restart your computer. When it's finished, your PC will restart. Restore the disk to its protective casing after using it. Don't let it become damaged, wet, or into the wrong hands by storing it somewhere other than back in the kit. You never know when you'll need that info. Come back to your PC when you're done. If a new printer driver or software has been installed, you will see a printer icon on your desktop or a message in the Start menu. Launch the printer using the shortcut, and then head to the printer's Properties menu to double-check the print settings. Do a test printout when you're finished.

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