HP Laser MFP M277 and USB connection with Catlina OS

[ChristineInMT]

I need my printer connected via the USB, but cannot find instructions on that, as everything is AirPlay. Can anyone help?  TIA.

[Jay_G24]

Hi @ChristineInMT,

I'd like to help!

Download the HP Easy Start, 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. Click on the link to download theHP EASY START

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.

If you are unable to add a printer with the software, follow the steps to add the printer using a mac built-in driver

When you connect the printer USB cable, macOS automatically installs and adds your printer to provide basic printing functionality.

1. Click the Apple icon , click System Preferences, and then click Software Update. Install any available updates, and then restart your Mac.

2. 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.

3. Click the Apple icon , click System Preferences, and then click Printers & Scanners, Print and Scan, or Print and Fax.

4. If your printer displays in the list, select it, and then click the Minus sign to remove the printer.

5. Connect the printer USB cable to the computer.

6. If prompted to download new software, follow the instructions to install it.

7. Confirm your printer is listed under Printers.

   • If your printer is in the list, the setup is complete.

You may refer to - HP printer setup (USB cable)

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