Ipad won't go past iTunes screen

i bought a new iMac and the iPad i had before needed to get updated. i plugged it in and went through the process now it won't go past the iTunes plug screen. any ideas why it isn't finished loading everything. thanks for your help.

Hello jwludwick,
Does the screen on your iPad look like this?
If so, that indicates your iPad is in recovery mode and needs to be restored using iTunes.  Please follow the article below for further steps.
If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities!
Cheers,
Alex H.

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