HP LaserJet Pro M44dw – Wireless Printer Setup
For the HP LaserJet Pro M404dw setup may include many steps, unpack the printer, load the sheets and insert the cartridge to the printer, then connect the wireless connection and finally the driver installation.
Specification about the HP LaserJet Pro M404dw
- Best for the business platform
- It is the monochrome printer
- Capable of the automatic double-sided printing
- Input tray capacity 350 sheets
- Output tray capacity 150 sheets
- Energy-star certified printer
- Printing speed is 40 ppm
- The function is print only
Components in the package
- HP LaserJet Pro M404dw printer
- Pre-installed HP 58A black laserjet toner cartridge
- Power cord
- User guide
- Warranty guide
- Regulatory flyer
- Support flyer
Basic Settings for the HP LaserJet Pro M404dw printer
- Unbox the printer and place it on the safe place
- Then check that the components that came along with the printer are correct
- Connect the power cord to the printer
- Power up the printer
- Once this is done, complete the initial settings on the printer
- Enter the language that you prefer, location, time and date
- After completing these steps, load the paper
- Make sure you load the paper after knowing the capacity of the printer
- Also, correctly arrange the paper before inserting it on the input tray
- Load the black cartridge that came along with the printer
- Open the carriage door wait until the carriage slots become idle
- Then add the cartridge to the slots and close the carriage access door
Mandatory steps
- Make the alignment print out, so that you can check that there is an issue in the settings
- Printing the alignment page is the mandatory one to the printer
HP LaserJet Pro M404dw Setup and Driver Installation Guide
HP LaserJet Pro M404dw Setup
Connect HP LaserJet Pro M404dw to Wi-Fi
You can connect the Connect HP LaserJet Pro M404dw to Wi-Fi using the wireless wizard method or the WPS method.
Wireless Wizard Method
- Navigate to the settings on the control panel
- Enter the wireless wizard option
- Then allow the printer to find the network list
- Once your network is found on the list, then get your network’s name from the list
- Enter the SSID’s password to get connected
- Once the network is connected to the printer, you will get the software update notification on the screen
WPS Method
- Before proceeding with the steps, make sure your printer and the router supports the WPS method
- Check the HP LaserJet Pro M404dw manual to know that the WPS method is applicable to your printer
- If your printer and the router supports, then proceed with these steps
- On the printer, press and hold the wireless button on the control panel
- Wait until the blue light flashes on the screen
- Then press and hold the WPS push button on the router
- Wait for some seconds until the printer configures with the network
HP LaserJet Pro M404DW Driver Installation
You can use the above-given instruction for both HP LaserJet Pro M404dw wireless setup for Mac and also with the HP LaserJet Pro M404dw wireless setup for Windows.
You can use the CD method or the online method for the driver installation. It is always suggested to use the online mode for the driver installation. The CD sometimes can have an outdated version. So it is recommended to keep your printer continuously updated to avoid the troubleshooting issue.
- On your computer, surf to the HP site and enter the model name of your printer
- Then check that the driver is compatible with your computer and the printer
- Start to download the driver which is compatible
- Then proceed with the installation steps
- Allow the software to update on the printer, accept for the license and install it on the printer
- It is always suggested to make the mandatory print out, to check that there is an issue on the printer after the driver installation
Steps to Connect the Printer to the Windows
- Navigate to the settings on the computer
- Then enter to the device and proceed with the printers and scanners according to the operating system
- Choose the add printer option, wait until the device finds the nearby printers
- Select your printer from the list and select add device option
Steps to Connect the Printer to the MAC
- Choose the Apple menu
- Select the system preference option
- Then proceed with the printers and scanners option
- Wait until the search is complete
- Select your printer, and select the + symbol
- And add the printer to the list and proceed with the software installation process
For further details on HP LaserJet Pro M404dw setup, get in touch with our customer support team @ +1-866-219-1890 or visit 123.hp.com/setup and resolve the issues.