Is it possible to direct my HP Envy Photo 7855 printer to my laptop using a USB connection?

[CHUCK-07]

How to direct connect my HP ENVY 7855 printer to my laptop via usb

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@CHUCK-07 

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@CHUCK-07 wrote:

How to direct connect my HP ENVY 7855 printer to my laptop via usb

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Yes - Purchase a USB printer cable.

It can be used to connect your printer to your computer.

 Product Specifications for the HP ENVY Photo 7855 All-in-One Printer (K7R96A)

Connectivity

Ports	1 USB 2.0 client and 1 USB host (for thumbdrive); 1 Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n; 1 Ethernet; 1 RJ-11 (Fax), dual band wifi 2.4/5Ghz, BLE, SD card slot
Wireless capability	Yes, built-in Ethernet, dual band Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n

The full driver printer software installation package - Information and Download

HP ENVY Photo 7800 All-in-One Print and Scan Driver and Accessories 

How to install the printer software

Open Category Software and drivers for HP ENVY Photo 7855 All-in-One Printer 

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Related Videos

Find and watch the video to install using a USB cable connection

and / or

Basic Instructions - Install the Full Feature Software / Full Driver printer software

Preparation

• If using VPN, shut it off to install software.  NOTE >> If you don’t know what this is, you are not using a VPN – ignore this part.

• Not working?  If the printer software is still / already installed, Uninstall the printer software  from Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features > Restart the computer and log in – Reference Uninstall HP printer software and drivers

Check:  After the printer software is uninstalled, check that the printer is not still lurking in Devices and Printers.  If found, Right-Click on the printer and "Remove"

• Reminder:  If using USB cable between printer and computer, disconnect the cable before installing software.  Later... Connect the cable when instructed (near the end of the installation procedure).

Installation

• Download and Save the Full Feature Software installation package or the Easy Start Software
• Open File Explorer
• Navigate to the folder in which you saved the installation file  (likely Downloads)
• Right-Click on the installation package and “Run as Administrator”
• If using Easy Start > When asked, opt for "Full Driver" (exact wording might vary).
• If using Easy Start > Skip any extra software / offers you do not want (wording varies).
• After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in

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Preparation > Check / enable the printer as the “Default Printer”

Settings > Devices > Printers and scanners

UNCHECK (clear box) Let Windows manage my default printer

Select (Left-Click) your printer from the list of printers > Manage > Set as Default

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HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

 “Things that are your printer”

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories:  Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guides, Product Information (Specifications), more

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