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Windows solution
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
4. 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
NOTE: When connecting through a network, the easiest way to
detect the printer is to select Automatically nd my printer on
the network.
NOTE: For wireless installation, select the option to Help me
set up a rst-time wireless connection, and then select Yes,
retrieve the wireless settings on my computer.
OS X solution
1. 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.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. When
prompted, connect the printer using the appropriate cable for the
connection.
3. At the end of the software installation process, use the HP Utility
Setup Assistant to congure printer options.
6. Install the software
Download from the Web
HP Easy Start
1. Go to 123.hp.com.
2. Select HP LaserJet Printers, and then click Begin.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Follow the prompts to save the le to
the computer.
4. Launch the software le from the folder where the le was saved, and
continue with “6. Install the software.”
Product support Web site
1. Go to www.hp.com/support/ljM501.
2. Under Download options, click drivers, software, & rmware, and then
select the appropriate operating system.
3. From Driver - Product Installation Software, determine which software
option to use, and then click the Download button next to it. Follow the
prompts to save the le to the computer.
4. Launch the software le from the folder where the le was saved, and
continue with “6. Install the software.”
Install from the printer CD
For Windows, the software installation les are provided on the CD that
came with the printer.
For OS X, the 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 “6. Install the software.”
Install notes
For more details about the software for the printer, see the install notes
le on the printer CD.
5. Locate or download the software installation les
To print from a phone or tablet, connect the device to the same network as
the printer.
Apple iOS devices (AirPrint): Open the item to print, and select the Action
icon. Select Print, select the printer, and then select Print.
Newer Android devices (4.4 or newer): Open the item to print, and select the
Menu button. Select Print, select the printer, and select Print.
Some devices require downloading the HP Print Service plugin app from the
Google Play store.
Older Android devices (4.3 or older): Download the HP ePrint app from the
Google Play store.
Windows Phone: Download the HP AiO Remote app from the Windows Store.
Learn more about mobile printing
To learn more about other mobile printing
options, including additional ePrint solutions,
scan the QR code, or see the “Mobile printing”
section of the user guide.
7. Set up mobile printing (optional)
NOTE: Printing from a wireless device requires a wireless network
connection.
Install notes
Not all software components are available for all operating systems. For
more information, see the install notes le on the printer CD.
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