Which HP printers have USB ports?
Victoria Simmons
Updated on March 18, 2026
Which HP printers have USB ports?
The HP Deskjet 960C, 980C, and 990C series printers can print to both parallel and USB ports at the same time, but only one is needed to print. You can connect these printers to one computer with a USB cable and to another computer with a parallel cable.
What is the USB for printers called?
USB AB cable
The USB cable used for printers is called a USB AB cable, named for the plugs on each end. The USB-A end is a flat, rectangular plug; the USB-B end is a square plug with two curved edges, which goes into the printer.
Can I connect a wireless HP printer with a USB cable?
If you initially set up your printer with a USB cable connection to the computer using the full feature HP driver or the HP Smart app, you can convert to a wireless network connection at any time.
Do all HP printers use the same USB cable?
Most printers use the same USB cables that other USB devices use to connect to your computer. USB’s development was driven by the need to create a connection standard to replace the myriad serial, parallel, and other cables previously used to connect peripherals to computers.
How do I connect my HP printer to my computer?
How to connect a printer via wired USB cable
- Step 1: Open windows setting. At the bottom left of your screen, click the Windows icon to reveal your Start Menu.
- Step 2: Access devices. Within the first row of your Windows settings, find and click the icon labeled “Devices”
- Step 3: Connect your printer.
Do you need a USB cable to connect a wireless printer?
You don’t need to go hunting for a USB cable to connect to a printer, and you don’t need a printer for every PC. Set up the printer to connect to your existing Wi-Fi network, and as long as you are on the same network, you will be able to print. …
How do I print from my laptop to a USB printer?
Simply plug the USB cable from your printer into an available USB port on your PC, and turn the printer on. Select the Start button, then select Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners. Select Add a printer or scanner. Wait for it to find nearby printers, then choose the one you want to use, and select Add device.
Do I need a USB cable to setup a wireless printer?
How do I setup my HP printer without WIFI?
If you prefer to connect the printer directly to your PC or laptop without using the internet, you can use a USB cable. Plug the standard, flat USB connector (USB-A) into your laptop or PC and plug the square USB connector (USB-B) into your printer.
Can I use any USB cable for my printer?
Any USB cable that has the standard connectors will work with any USB printer. This is important to know because printer manufacturers rarely include a USB cable with the printer itself.