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I bought a printer which stated ran off USB, but needed wireless to set up, and apparently  actually needs to be connected wirelessly to even print.

I can set up using wireless, but want to print using USB cable only.

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You should be able to use USB only. What is your printer ?

 

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I bought an HP 8020e. I was told it could run via USB, but it needed wireless both to set up, and also each time you print. Also, it was different to the manual in a couple of ways, one being that the manual showed 2 USB ports and I sure as anything couldn't find them on the printer. I've returned it now. I can handle needing wireless to set up, but I'd like the option of USB cable printing. 

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@352226 

 

Sorry, it is a printer with e of the HP Plus (+) family therefore you need to use wireless to set up first, The instructions say:

 

Do not use USB for setup

Printers with a label covering the USB port must be set up with HP Smart and a network connection. After setup, you can print using a USB cable if needed.

 

You also need a Printer cable (USB) which is similar to

 

          https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/c/technology/cables-chargers/networking-computer-cab...

 

The round end does to the USB port at its back ans the flat one goes to your computer.

 

Firstly you can use the following way to setup

 

            https://support.hp.com/au-en/printer-setup/hp-officejet-pro-8020e-all-in-one-printer-series/38023432

 

More information

 

            http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06940368.pdf

 

Regards.

BH
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