How to configure printer so it works without being connected to internet using USB printer cable

[Layned1955]

I want to run printer using USB cable not wifi how do I do this?

[banhien]

@Layned1955 

All you need

(a) Pop the CD to your computer and run Setup,

(b) Select USB connection,

(c) Plug USB cable (*) to connect printer and computer when the process asking for,

(d) Follow on screen instructions.

(*) USB cable may NOT in the box. You have to buy an USB printer cable (no longer than 3m) which is similar to the following cable

   

Regards.

[Dragon-Fur]

@Layned1955 

There is both document and video help available to help you install using a USB cable between the printer and the computer.

For example, from your Printer's How-to category

Topic:  Printer Setup, Installation & Updates

Subtopic:  Setup, Install & Connect Printer

USB Printer Setup (Windows)

User Guide 

• Read about the connection methods - what works, what does not  - Web Services, for example, is not available using a USB connection.
• If you decide that you need / want some wireless capability but do not have (or wish not to use) standard Wireless network (with a router), consider using Wireless Direct.

Video help:

Software and Drivers for Printer

Scroll down to Related Videos > Show all > select your video

HP Collection of “how-to” videos

HP Video Gallery

• Use Categories and the search window to narrow the search. 

For example,

Category Printers and All-in-Ones > Networking and Wireless

Category Printers and All-in-Ones > Install, Setup, Drivers

Search for "install usb printer"

• Select your Video

Reminder:  When installing the printer software for USB, disconnect the USB cable between the printer and the computer before starting the installation - connect the cable when instructed to do so during the installation procedure.

References

Wireless and Wireless Direct Information:

Wireless printing center

Reference and Resources – Places to find (more) help and learn about your Printer

Clarification of terms and "what the printer can do" (Specifications)

Printer Homepage – “Things that are your printer”

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), User Guides, Product Information, more

HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 All-in-One Printer

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