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MFP M125nw
macOS 10.12 Sierra

I moved my MFP M125nw to a new place where I don not have internet.

I need to connect it with my macbook [which has xfinitiwifi pass] to print somehow. I have usb A-B cable but can't figure out set up on LCD panel or on laptop to make the printer talk to my macbook.

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Hi @printerrr,

 

Good Day. Thank you for taking an interest in the HP community. I understand that you require assistance with setting up the printer via a USB connection. I will be really glad to assist you here. 🙂

Fabulous description and superb diagnosis of the issue before posting. Kudos to you for that. )

For me to assist you better I would require more information regarding this:

  • Did you connect the printer to the Mac via USB and check if it gets detected?

For now please try these steps:

  • Reset the Mac printing system from this link: http://hp.care/2gOrf2g then add the printer by following these steps:
  • Then follow all the prescribed steps from this link: http://hp.care/2yVjVG2  to set up the printer on a USB connection.
  • It gives you step by step instructions on how to do it with FAQs.
  • Make sure to use a USB cable that is compatible with the printer and the MAC.
  • If one cable does not work, try with a different USB cable.

Please perform all these steps patiently as it is critical to resolving the issue. The trick is to remain patient, Going by your technical expertise and competence I am sure you will be able to perform these steps without breaking a sweat. 🙂

 

Hope this helps. Let me know how this goes. I genuinely hope the issue gets resolved without hassles and the unit works great.

To simply say thanks, please click the "Thumbs Up" button to give me a Kudos to appreciate my efforts to help. If this helps, please mark this as “Accepted Solution” as it will help several others with the same issue to get it resolved without hassles.

Take care now and have a superb week ahead. 🙂

DavidSMP
I am an HP Employee

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Hi @printerrr,

 

Good Day. Thank you for taking an interest in the HP community. I understand that you require assistance with setting up the printer via a USB connection. I will be really glad to assist you here. 🙂

Fabulous description and superb diagnosis of the issue before posting. Kudos to you for that. )

For me to assist you better I would require more information regarding this:

  • Did you connect the printer to the Mac via USB and check if it gets detected?

For now please try these steps:

  • Reset the Mac printing system from this link: http://hp.care/2gOrf2g then add the printer by following these steps:
  • Then follow all the prescribed steps from this link: http://hp.care/2yVjVG2  to set up the printer on a USB connection.
  • It gives you step by step instructions on how to do it with FAQs.
  • Make sure to use a USB cable that is compatible with the printer and the MAC.
  • If one cable does not work, try with a different USB cable.

Please perform all these steps patiently as it is critical to resolving the issue. The trick is to remain patient, Going by your technical expertise and competence I am sure you will be able to perform these steps without breaking a sweat. 🙂

 

Hope this helps. Let me know how this goes. I genuinely hope the issue gets resolved without hassles and the unit works great.

To simply say thanks, please click the "Thumbs Up" button to give me a Kudos to appreciate my efforts to help. If this helps, please mark this as “Accepted Solution” as it will help several others with the same issue to get it resolved without hassles.

Take care now and have a superb week ahead. 🙂

DavidSMP
I am an HP Employee

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Hi @printerrr,

 

It has been a fabulous experience working with you.  I thank you greatly for accepting this as a solution.  You've been simply amazing with your technical expertise and thanks again for giving me the privilege to share this platform with you. 🙂

 

I hope the unit works great and stays healthy for a long time.

 

To simply say thanks, please click the "Thumbs Up" button to give me a Kudos to appreciate my efforts to help.

Please take care, stay healthy, keep smiling big and do have a blessed year ahead. 🙂

DavidSMP
I am an HP Employee

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