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‎01-01-2018 07:32 PM

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Product: HP Latex 600 Printer (HP Scitex LX600 Industrial Printer)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Can HP 6958 printer be connected to Envy laptop by cable, such as USB, HDMI, other? I ask because my laptop to HP6958 wifi connection is iffy.

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‎01-02-2018 05:10 PM

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Hi @MEC60

 

Thank you for posting your query, I'll be more than glad to help you out 🙂 

 

Yes, you can connect the Printer to the Notebook's USB port and it will work.

 

Make sure you have the Full Feature Software installed. 

 

You can download the Software from this Link

 

Keep me posted how it goes.

 

Thank you 🙂

 

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KrazyToad
I Am An HP Employee

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‎01-02-2018 05:10 PM

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Hi @MEC60

 

Thank you for posting your query, I'll be more than glad to help you out 🙂 

 

Yes, you can connect the Printer to the Notebook's USB port and it will work.

 

Make sure you have the Full Feature Software installed. 

 

You can download the Software from this Link

 

Keep me posted how it goes.

 

Thank you 🙂

 

If the information I've provided was helpful, give us some reinforcement by clicking the Solution Accepted and Kudos Buttons.

 

 

 

KrazyToad
I Am An HP Employee

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‎01-03-2018 07:11 AM

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Thank you!  The USB port on the rear of the printer appears to be the kind that is square rather than rectangular.  I didn't recognize it as a USB port.  Again, thank you for your prompt response!

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‎01-03-2018 10:33 AM

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Hi @MEC60

 

I'm glad we were able to get this sorted out. Please visit our HP Forums and drop us a message anything you need assistance.
 

Note: The USB ports and connectors for the Printer is different from regular USB ports. You can purchase those USB Printer cables from any computer store.

 

Thank you. 🙂

KrazyToad
I Am An HP Employee

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