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4. Select a connection method and prepare for software installation
Windows
1. Do not connect the USB cable before installing the software. If
the cable is already connected, disconnect it before continuing.
The installation process prompts to connect the cable at the
appropriate time.
2. Continue with “5. Locate or download the software installation les”
NOTE: During software installation, select the option to Directly
connect this computer using a USB cable. (Windows only)
Mac
1. For Mac, connect the USB cable between the computer and the
printer before installing the software.
2. Continue with “5. Locate or download the software installation les”
Built-in wireless network connection (nw models)
Method 1
The recommended method for connecting the M452nw to a wireless
network is during the printer software installation process, as described
in “5. Locate or download the software installation les”. During that
process, select the Connect through a network option, and then
connect to the printer through one of the options available.
Method 2
Another method for connecting the printer to a wireless network is the
push-button method, described in the steps below.
1. Press the Wireless
button.
2. Open the Wireless On/O menu.
3. Select On.
4. Return to the Wireless Menu and select Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
5. Select Pushbutton.
6. Within 2 minutes of selecting Pushbutton, at the wireless router
or access point, press the device discovery button to discover the
printer.
7. Wait while the printer establishes a network connection.
8. View the control-panel display after it has returned to the Ready
state. If an IP address is listed, the network connection has been
established. If not, wait a few more minutes and try again. Note
the IP address for use during software installation. Example IP
address: 192.168.0.1
9. To print from a computer, continue with “5. Locate or download
the software installation les” To print from a phone or tablet
only, continue with “7. Mobile and wireless printing.”
NOTE: During software installation, select the option to Connect
through a network. (Windows only)
Manually congure the IP address
See the printer user guide for information on how to manually congure
the IP address. See the “Troubleshooting” section of this guide.
Wired (Ethernet) network connection
Use a standard network cable. (Cable not included.)
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. On the control panel, view the display while it is in the Ready
state. If an IP address is listed, the network connection has been
established. If not, wait a few more minutes and try again. Note
the IP address for use during software installation. Example IP
address: 192.168.0.1
To manually congure the IP address, see “Manually congure the
IP address.”
3. Continue with “5. Locate or download the software installation les”
NOTE: During software installation, select the option to Connect
through a network. (Windows only)
Color LaserJet Pro M452nw, M452dn
Getting Started Guide
www.hp.com/support/colorljM452 www.register.hp.com
IMPORTANT:
Follow Steps 1 - 2 on the
printer hardware setup
poster, and then continue
with Step 3.
3. Initial setup on the control panel
After turning on the printer, wait for it to initialize. To navigate the control panel, use the arrow
buttons and the OK button. Follow the prompts on the control panel to congure these settings:
• Language
• Location
• Default Settings
Under Default Settings select one of these options:
• Self-managed: Optimized default settings for most users that include guided setup
and conguration steps and automatic updates.
• IT-managed: Optimized default settings for eet manageability.
Settings are fully customizable after initial setup.
NOTE: Select Print Information Page to print a page that instructs how to change the
default settings.
USB connection directly between the
printer and the computer
Use an A-to-B type USB cable (not included with all models).
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