Connect USB on my HP Deskjet 2652.

[helpUSB]

I cannot set up HP deskjet printer for USB connection.  During setup, it asks to connect USB.  I connect it correctly, but it won't let me continue.  After trying a dozen times last week, it finally worked, but now, once again, won't let me print via USB.  I am ready to trash this new printer.

[sandytechy20]

@helpUSB

Welcome to HP support community.

Connect the USB cable to a different USB port and check if that works?

Meanwhile:

Perform root level uninstallation to remove all the printer related software's.

• In Windows, search for and open Programs and Features.
• Select your HP printer.
• Select Uninstall.
• In Windows, search for and open Devices and Printers.
• In the Devices and Printers window look for your HP Printer. If you see it listed, right-click on it and choose "Delete" or "Remove Device.”
• Open up the run command with the "Windows Key + R" key combo.
• Type printui.exe /s and click OK.
• Click on Drivers tab.
• Look for HP Printer driver. If you see it click on it and click Remove at the bottom.
• Select OK.
• Remove all instances of the same.
• Select Apply and OK on the Print Server Properties windows.
• Close Devices and Printers. 
• Restart the PC again.

Download and install printer full feature driver

Click here to download the driver.

Note: Don't connect the USB cable in until prompted during the install.

I hope that helps.

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Cheers.