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HP Office Jet Pro 9010e
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I already have the printer set up with a wireless connection.  I want to add a USB in case wireless network goes down.  What are the steps to accomplish this on my 2018 Mac Mini?

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@Tobysbuddy

 

Welcome to the HP support community.

 

I understand that you want to add the printer using a USB connection, follow the steps below

Download the HP Smart app, and then follow the instructions to set up a USB connection in macOS.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Go to HP Smart - Mac App Store and install the HP Smart app.

  4. 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.

Refer to this HP document for more assistance:- Click here

 

Let me know how it goes.

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Cheers.

Sandytechy20
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