Can I connect my laptop to printer,both h.p. with USB cord

[John1314]

I' m stopping instant ink subscription and just want to print from my laptop to my printer,both h.p.     with USB cord  can I ?

[Sneha_01]

Hi @John1314,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

Yes, you can connect your HP printer to your laptop using a USB cord, and you can print directly from your laptop without using an Instant Ink subscription. Here’s how to set it up:

1. Check the USB Cord

Ensure you have a compatible USB cable. Most HP printers use a standard USB Type-A to USB Type-B cable. The USB Type-B end connects to the printer, while the USB Type-A end connects to your laptop.

2. Connect the Printer to Your Laptop

1. Turn on the Printer: Make sure your HP printer is powered on.
2. Connect the USB Cable: Plug the USB Type-B end of the cable into the printer and the USB Type-A end into your laptop.

3. Install the Printer Software

For Windows:

1. Automatic Installation:
   • Windows 10/11: When you connect the printer via USB, Windows should automatically detect the printer and attempt to install the necessary drivers. You should see a notification in the system tray indicating that the drivers are being installed.
2. Manual Installation:
   • Download Drivers: If automatic installation doesn’t occur or fails, you can manually download the drivers from the HP website.
     • Go to the HP Support website.
     • Enter your printer model (e.g., HP DeskJet Plus 4155) in the search bar.
     • Navigate to the Drivers & Software section.
     • Download and install the appropriate drivers for your operating system

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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