1. How to set up hp printer How to set up hp printer Set up the printer after purchasing it. If you are purchasing the printer, it will be available in a sealed package. Check the label on the rear of the printer box to view the list of contents and ensure that nothing is missed out. Quick guidelines on setting up the hp printer Quick guidelines on setting up the hp printer Unpack the printer from the shipment box. Discard all the packing materials surrounding the printer. Find the power cable in the box to establish the connection. Insert the power cable and power up the printer. Insert plain paper into the input tray. Adjust the paper width guides for proper alignment. Install the ink cartridges into their holder until they snap into place. Wait till the alignment page prints and then install the driver on the system. Deta Detailed description on how to set up the HP printer iled description on how to set up the HP printer Tear the tape on top of the printer. Lift the printer from the box and place it on a flat and sturdy surface. Take the contents out of the box. Keep all the resource materials aside. The contents in the box are power cable, USB cable, ink cartridges, phone cable(if necessary), software installation CD, user manual and warranty card. The contents of the box can vary based on the country/region. Remove all the packing materials surrounding the printer. Check if the power cable is free from damage. Make use of the power cable to establish the power connection. Insert one end of the power cable to the printer’s rear and the other end to the wall socket. Use the Power button to power up the printer. Locate the Setup cartridges in the printer’s shipment box. Take the cartridge out of its package. Carefully remove the protective tape on top of it. Reach the ink cartridge access door to open it. Wait for the carriage to be idle and silent. Insert the ink cartridge into its holder. Move the ink cartridge forward until it fixes into the slot. Redo the same procedure for other ink cartridges. Close the ink cartridge access latch. Wait till the printer starts an initialization process. At the time of the process, the printer might make certain noises. Start the next step after the process completes.

2. Move the input tray forward. Extend the paper width guides to their farthest position. Place a plain paper into the printer’s input tray with the short edge moving forward. After a while, the printer prints an alignment page. Now the printer hardware is set up. Install the printer driver on the system to start the printing process. 