HP LaserJet Pro - Installing the printer software in macOS on a wired (Ethernet) network

HP LaserJet Pro - Installing the printer software in macOS on a wired (Ethernet) network

Learn how to install the printer software in macOS using a wired (Ethernet) connection.

The HP printer must be set up before you install the printer software. If you have not already set up the printer, follow the instructions for setting up your printer hardware before installing the software.

Step one: Connect the printer to the wired network

Connect the network cable to the printer and to the network. Wait a few minutes for the printer to acquire a network address.

Step two: Obtain the printer's IP address

Use the printer control panel to obtain the printer's IP address that you will need during software installation.

Example IP address: 192.168.0.1

NOTE:

The steps vary according to the type of control panel.

TOUCHSCREEN WITH WHITE BACKGROUND

TOUCHSCREEN WITH BLACK BACKGROUND

2-LINE LCD WITH KEYPAD

Find your printer control-panel type in the options below and then follow the instructions to obtain the IP address.

Touchscreen control panel with white background

Follow these instructions for printers that have a touchscreen control panel with a white display background.

TOUCHSCREEN WITH WHITE BACKGROUND

From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Wireless icon , or the Ethernet icon , to view the printer's IP address or host name.

Touchscreen control panel with black background

Follow these instructions for printers that have a touchscreen control panel with a black display background.

TOUCHSCREEN WITH BLACK BACKGROUND

From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Connection Information icon , and then touch the Network Connected icon  to display the IP address or host name.

2-line LCD control panels

Follow these instructions for printers that have a 2-line LCD control panel with physical buttons to press:

2-LINE LCD WITH KEYPAD

Depending on the options displayed on the control panel, perform one of the following tasks:

    1. On the printer control panel, press the OK button to display the Home screen.

    2. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to and open the following menus: Setup → Network Setup → General Settings.

    3. On the General Settings menu, select Show the IP Address, and then select Yes to display the printer's IP address or host name.

    1. On the printer control panel, press the OK button.

    2. Open the Network Setup menu, and then select Show IP Address to display the IP address or host name.

Step three: Install the printer software

Follow these steps to download and install the printer software.

  1. Go to 123.hp.com/laserjet.

  2. Click Download.

    The computer downloads HP Easy Start.

  3. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch HP Easy Start and install the printer software.

https://support.hp.com/

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