HP printer setup (USB cable)
Set up your printer for a USB connection on a Windows computer, Mac, or Chromebook.
Set up a USB printer connection (Windows)
Download the HP Smart app, and then follow the instructions to set up a USB connection
in Windows.
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If you already connected the printer USB cable to your computer, disconnect it, and then remove the printer from your computer.
Search for and open Printers & scanners, and then select the name of your printer from the list. Click Remove device, click Yes, and then restart the computer.
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Make sure an open USB port is available on your computer. Do not connect the printer
to a USB hub or docking station as the
printer might not receive enough power to operate properly.
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Open the app, and then follow the guided installation to complete the setup. If the
setup does not begin automatically, click
the Plus sign
to add your printer.
Set up a USB printer connection (Mac)
Download the HP Smart app, and then follow the instructions to set up a USB connection
in macOS.
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If you already connected the printer USB cable to your computer, disconnect it, and then remove the printer from your computer.
Click the Apple icon
, click System Preferences, and then click Printers & Scanners, Print and Scan, or Print and Fax. Select the name of your printer, click the Minus sign
, and then restart the computer.
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Make sure an open USB port is available on your computer. Do not connect the printer
to a USB hub or docking station as the
printer might not receive enough power to operate properly.
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Open the app, and then follow the guided installation to complete the setup. If the
setup does not begin automatically, click
the Plus sign
to add your printer.
Set up a USB printer connection (Chromebook)
Connect the USB cable, and then set up the USB connection in Chrome OS.
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Connect the printer USB cable to the computer.
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On the computer, click the clock in the bottom-right corner, and then click the Settings icon
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Scroll down and select Advanced.
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Under Printing, click Printers, and then click Add Printer.
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If your printer displays, select it, and then click Add.
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If your printer does not display, click Add Manually, and then follow the instructions. For more information, go to Chromebook Help - Set up your printer (in English).
Alternative USB connection options
Set up a USB printer connection using different method.
Set up a USB printer connection with a built-in driver (Windows)
When you connect the printer USB cable, Windows automatically installs and adds your
printer to provide basic printing functionality.
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Make sure there is an open USB port available directly on your computer. If you use
a USB hub or docking station, the printer
might not receive enough power to operate properly.
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Connect the printer USB cable to the computer.
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If a 'Found new hardware' message displays, follow any prompts to install the driver,
and then send a print job to confirm
the connection.
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If the printer connection or print job fails, continue with these steps.
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Search for and open Printers & scanners.
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Click Add a printer or scanner.
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If your printer is in the list, select it, click Add device, and then follow the prompts to install the driver.
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If you printer is not in the list, continue with these steps.
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Click The printer that I want isn't listed, and then select Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings.
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Click Next, select Use an existing port, select (USB001: Virtual printer port for USB) from the drop-down menu, and then click Next.
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If prompted, click Windows Update, and then wait for the print drivers to finish updating.
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Under Manufacturer, select HP or Hewlett Packard, and then select the name of your printer.
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Click Next, and then follow the prompts to install the driver.
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Disconnect then reconnect the USB cable to complete the printer setup.
Set up a USB printer connection with a built-in driver (Mac)
When you connect the printer USB cable, macOS automatically installs and adds your
printer to provide basic printing functionality.
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Click the Apple icon
, click System Preferences, and then click Software Update. Install any available updates, and then restart your Mac.
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Make sure there is an open USB port available directly on your computer. If you use
a USB hub or docking station, the printer
might not receive enough power to operate properly.
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Click the Apple icon
, click System Preferences, and then click Printers & Scanners, Print and Scan, or Print and Fax.
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If your printer displays in the list, select it, and then click the Minus sign
to remove the printer.
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Connect the printer USB cable to the computer.
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If prompted to download new software, follow the instructions to install it.
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Confirm your printer is listed under Printers.
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If your printer is in the list, the setup is complete.
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If your printer is not in the list, continue with these steps.
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Click the Plus sign
, click Add Printer or Scanner, and then select the name of your printer.
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From the Use or Print Using drop-down menu, select AirPrint or Secure AirPrint, and then click Add.
If AirPrint is not an available option, select the printer name, or click Select Software to choose a driver.