HP LaserJet Pro MFP M225, M226

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M225, M226

Windows Software Install Notes

Edition 1, 10/2014

I. INTRODUCTION

PRODUCT SUPPORT WEB SITE

II. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

III. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

IV. LEGAL STATEMENTS

I. INTRODUCTION

PRODUCT SUPPORT WEB SITE

To find the current list of supported operating systems and to download software, go to www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM225, www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM226.

The following support is available:

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Current list of supported operating systems

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Links to download drivers and software

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Product documentation

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Updated list of known issues

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Online technical support

PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT

This file provides specific installation, compatibility, and troubleshooting information. For additional information about product features and driver features, see the product user guide and the online help that is included with each software component.

SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS

The CD that ships with the product includes software for the following operating systems:

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Windows® XP 32-bit (Service Pack 2 and higher)

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Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit

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Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit

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Windows 8 32-bit and 64-bit

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Windows 8.1 32-bit and 64-bit

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Windows Server 2003 32-bit (Service Pack 1 and higher)

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Windows Server 2003 R2 32-bit

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Windows Server 2008 32-bit and 64-bit (Service Pack 1 and higher)

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Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit (Service Pack 1 and higher)

The CD includes a link to the Web where the installer can be downloaded. Or, download the installer from the product-support Web site listed at the beginning of this document.

The following operating systems support the recommended software components:

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Windows® XP 32-bit (Service Pack 2 and higher)

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Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit

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Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit

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Windows 8 32-bit and 64-bit

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Windows 8.1 32-bit and 64-bit

The recommended software includes the following components:

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HP LaserJet Pro MFP M225/M226 PCL 6 Print Driver (Required)

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HP LaserJet Pro MFP M225-M226 Scan Driver (Required)

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HP Help and Learn Center (Optional)

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HP Printer Status and Alerts (Optional)

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HP Scan (Optional)

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HP Fax Software (Optional)

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HP Update (Optional)

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HP Device Toolbox (Optional)

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HP Product Improvement Study (Optional)

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HP Device Experience (Optional)

The following operating systems support only the minimum software components:

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Windows Server 2003 32-bit (Service Pack 1 and higher)

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Windows Server 2003 R2 32-bit

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Windows Server 2008 32-bit and 64-bit (Service Pack 1 and higher)

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Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit (Service Pack 1 and higher)

The minimum software includes the following components:

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HP LaserJet PCL6 print driver

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HP LaserJet Pro MFP M225-M226 Scan driver

To install the software from the CD, the computer hard disk must have 200 MB available space.

For information and print drivers for Linux, go to the following Web site:
www.hp.com/go/linux

For information and print drivers for UNIX®, go to the following Web site:
www.hp.com/pond/modelscripts/index2.html

OVERVIEW OF THE SOFTWARE COMPONENTS

The Windows CD-ROM has software for IBM-compatible computer systems. For more information about a particular driver or software component, see its associated online help.

A driver is software that allows software applications to access product features. Typically, you should install drivers for each product. The product software CD-ROM that came with your product includes the following Windows drivers:

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HP PCL6 print driver for the supported operating systems listed above

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HP LaserJet Pro MFP M225-M226 Scan driver

Additional drivers might be available from your Hewlett-Packard distributor or from online sources. See the "Technical Assistance" section of this document or the product user guide for more information about obtaining drivers and other HP software.

Software Applications

HP Help and Learn Center

The HP Help and Learn center is installed with the recommended software set and is the access point for product documentation and help. To view the product documentation without installing the recommended software, insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive, when the installer screen appears, click the button on the left side of the screen that is associated with the documentation.

HP Device Toolbox

HP Device Toolbox provides product status information such as toner and paper levels, and it also provides pop-up alert messages when attention is needed at the product. HP Device Toolbox also is used to configure the product settings.

Uninstaller

The Uninstaller allows you to remove the Windows HP product components. See the "Uninstaller" section for instructions.

II. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The CD-ROM setup or installation software detects the version and language of the operating system that you are running.

Windows installation when using a USB cable:

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Connect the USB cable to the computer and the product.

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Follow the on-screen instructions through the Directly connect this computer to a USB cable path.

Note: If the installation program does not start automatically, the AutoPlay feature might be disabled on the computer. If this happens click on the Windows Start button and select Computer (or My Computer), and then double-click on the HP product. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: If the install program fails, disconnect the USB cable, turn the product off and then on again, and then insert the product CD into your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions. Connect the cable only when the software prompts you.

Windows installation for networked printers (wired or wireless):

Insert the CD into the computer and follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: If you are using a wired network, connect the network cable before inserting the CD.

UNINSTALLER

The uninstall utility is available if the recommended or minimum software has been installed. The Uninstaller removes the HP product software components.

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From the Start menu, select All Programs, and then click HP. If you have more than one HP product, choose the specific product and then click Uninstall from the program group.

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Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the software uninstall.

III. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

For customer support information, see the user guide or the in-box support flyer, or call your local authorized HP dealer.

You can also browse to the following URL for online technical support:

www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM225

www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM226

IV. LEGAL STATEMENTS

TRADEMARK NOTICES

Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows® XP are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

UNIX® is a registered trademark of the Open Group.

WARRANTY AND COPYRIGHT

See the product Warranty and Legal Guide and User Guide for complete warranty and support information.

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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

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