Unable to install HP Laserjet M1136 MFP, getting 'USB is not connected to Printer'

[PIYUSHGARG]

I am unable to install my newly purchased HP M1136 printer and I am getting error 'USB is not connected to Printer'. Although, the printer is connected with laptop using provided USB cable. I tried it on

[Jay_G24]

Hi @PIYUSHGARG,

I'd like to help!

To assist better -

1. What device are you using the printer with, a Windows computer or Mac? 
2. What is the length of the USB cable you are using?
3. Have installed the printer drivers on your computer?
4. Are you using a USB hub? if yes, please disconnect it and try and directly connect it between the printer and computer

 Keep me posted. 

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[PIYUSHGARG]

Hi @Jay_G24,

Thanks for getting back to me. Please find below the answers of all your questions:

• I am using macbook pro laptop with MacOS 11.0.1.
• I am using the same cable as provided in the box with printer.
• I have not found the drivers for MacOS for the printer M1136 pro. If I use HP Smart app, then it tries to find the printer but then give me error message - ‘USB is not connected with Printer’.
• I am not using any USB Hub however since Mac has only type-c port, I am using an original apple type-c to usb converter. One of my friends has the same laptop and same printer and he was able to use the printer without any issues.

I hope my answers will help you to resolve my issue. Thanks in advance for your time and efforts.

Piyush Garg

[Jay_G24]

Do you have an Anti-virus/firewall installed on the Mac? If yes, disable the same for time being.

Try updating mac and printer firmware

To update the printer's firmware, refer - HP Printers - Updating or Upgrading Printer Firmware 

 To update Mac, try these steps - How to update the software on your Mac

You may check this in System Information > Applications.

•  Check if the printer is getting recognized by your Mac:

The Utility folder ---> Applications folder.

-->You can also hold down the option key and click on the Apple at the top left of the screen to get to System Information

-->Click System Report.

--->Under the Hardware heading on the left side of the System Information window, click USB. USB 3 devices appear under USB 3.0 Bus, and USB 2 devices appear under USB 2.0 Bus. The printer should be under the USB 2.0 Bus

Also, install HP Easy start, and follow the on-screen to complete the installation. 

Hope this helps! Keep me posted.