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HP OfficeJet 6950

I have installed the HP OfficeJet 6950 with a wireless connection.  But I would like to change it to a wired connection using the USB cable supplied with the printer.  I understand that I will probably have  to change something in the current setup, but can't find out what I have to change.  Can someone please let me know what I have to do?  Thank you

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@SC3110

Welcome to HP Forums, 

This is a great place to get support, find answers and tips to your technical queries.

 

If you initially set up your printer with a USB cable connected to the computer using the full feature HP driver or the HP Smart app, you can convert to a wireless network connection at any time.

 

Click on this link: https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-officejet-6950-all-in-one-printer-series/9666193/document/c0... follow the instruction for Changing from a USB to a Wireless Connection.

 

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Raj1788
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Thanks for posting.

 

But as I stated in my question, I installed the printer via a wireless connection.  The printer setup didn’t seem to work without a wireless setup.

 

I now want to have a USB connection - NOT a wireless connection because I want the option of printing without having to be connected to the Internet.  How do I do this?

 

thanks

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@SC3110

 

Thanks for getting back to us. You were previously interacting with @Raj1788 but he is out of the office. Don't worry, I'll take it over from here.

 

I understand from your previous post, you are trying to print using a USB cable. As the Wireless Connection works, the printers are all installed and sending the print job to the printer. 

 

For a USB setup, all we need to do is just connect a USB cable from the printer to a computer and give the print command.

 

I'd suggest you refer to this document if you need additional help.

 

Hope this helps!

 

Keep me posted.

Asmita
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