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LaserJet Pro M351/M451
Getting Started Guide
4. Select a connection method and prepare for
software installation
USB connection directly between the printer and
the computer
Use an A-to-B type USB cable.
Windows
1. For Windows 7 or lower, do not connect the USB cable before installing the software.
The installation process prompts to connect the cable at the appropriate time. If the
cable is already connected, restart the printer when installation prompts to connect the
cable.
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.
Mac
1. 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
(M451dw and M451nw wireless models only)
Connect using a USB cable
1. Insert the software CD into the computer, and follow the on-screen
instructions. When prompted, select the Connect through a wireless
network option. Connect the USB cable to the product when prompted.
CAUTION: Do not connect the USB cable until the installation program
prompts you.
2. When the installation is complete, print a conguration page to make sure
that the product has a SSID name.
3. When installation is complete, disconnect the USB cable.
Connect using the control panel menus
1. On the front of the product, press the Wireless button. Look at the
control panel display to see if the Wireless Menu item has opened. If it
has not opened, complete these steps:
a. At the control panel, press the OK button to open the menus.
b. Open the following menus:
• Network Setup
• Wireless Menu
2. Select the WPS Setup item.
3. Use one of these methods to complete the setup:
• Pushbutton: Select the Pushbutton option and follow the
instructions on the control panel. Establishing the wireless
connection can take a few minutes.
• PIN: Select the Generate PIN option. The printer generates a
unique PIN, which you must type into the wireless router’s setup
screen. Establishing the wireless connection can take a few
minutes.
NOTE: If this method is not successful, try using the wireless network
using a USB cable method.
To print from a computer, continue with “5. Locate or download the soft-
ware installation les.” To print from a phone or tablet only, continue with
“7. Mobile and wireless printing (optional).”
Manually congure the IP address
See the printer User Guide for information on how to manually congure the IP
address www.hp.com/support/LJColorM351 or
www.hp.com/support/LJColorM451.
Wired (Ethernet) network connection
Use a standard network cable.
1. Connect the network cable to the printer and to the network. Turn the
product on, and wait for 60 seconds before continuing. During this time, the
network recognizes the printer and assigns an IP address or host name for
the product.
To manually congure the IP address, see “Manually congure the IP
address.”
2. At the product control panel, press the OK button.
3. Press the right arrow4to highlight the Reports menu, and then press the
OK button.
4. Press the right arrow4to highlight the Cong Report option, and then
press the OK button.
5. Find the IP address on the Self Test/Conguration page. Example IP
address: 192.168.0.1
6. Continue with “5. Locate or download the software installation les.”
NOTE: During software installation, select the option to Connect through
a network.
IMPORTANT:
Follow
Steps 1 - 3 on
the printer hardware setup
poster, then continue with
Step 4 to the right.
www.hp.com/support/LJColorM351 www.register.hp.com
www.hp.com/support/LJColorM451
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