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Question posted by lovelinda52290 on January 25th, 2013

Unable To Establish A Usb Connection

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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on January 27th, 2013 10:57 AM
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The only way to make your printer connect to your computer is to install the driver software. However, make sure that the driver software is compatible with the Operating System of your computer. You can download the driver software by following these steps.

1. Visit

https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/hp-deskjet-3050-all-in-one-printer-series---j6/model/4066451

2. Select your Operating System

3. Click the Next button

4. Click the available links for the drivers at the bottom part of the page

5. Download the driver software and install

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Tintin

Related HP Deskjet 3050A Manual Pages

Reference Guide - Page 1

Printed in [French] Printed in [Spanish] Printed in [English] EN ES FR HP DESKJET 3050A ALL-IN-ONE J611 SERIES Start by following the setup instructions in the setup poster. English *CR231-90014* *CR231-90014* CR231-90014 © 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Black Cartridge 61 Tri-color Cartridge 61 www.hp.com/support
Reference Guide - Page 2

... network configuration and test pages, view wireless signal strength, establish a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) connection, and more about ePrint and register your printer. 2... language and region settings. 4 On button 5 Wireless status light and button: Blue light indicates wireless connection. Control panel 7 XXXXXXXXXX PRINT SCAN COPY English 1 Back: Returns to the previous screen. 2 Cancel...
Reference Guide - Page 3

... the HP Deskjet over the network. Select HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series. 3. Connect to additional computers on a network You can later change the software connection to www..... 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Select Convert a USB connected printer to install the HP Deskjet software. Change from a USB connection to configure it to your configuration or operating system,...
Reference Guide - Page 4

...click and hold the Home button, and then choose the Help for printing, and in your device. The Readme file contains HP support contact information, operating system requirements, and the most recent ... installation, click Start > All Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series > Help. It also provides product specifications, legal notices, environmental, regulatory, and support information.
Reference Guide - Page 5

...;: On the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Printer. 3. If your computer with a USB cable, make sure the cable connections are secure. 2. Windows XP, and Windows Vista are unable to the device. Delete: Cancel the selected print job. - Make sure the printer is not selected as the default printer, right...
Reference Guide - Page 6

... • You might have typed in Step 1 that the product is not connected to a network and this is unable to the network by turning off the power for Windows only) that you enter...connected, you may need to press the wireless button twice to print the reports. Check and make sure that can also try the following troubleshooting steps. If the printer is using encryption). If the device...
Reference Guide - Page 7

... to date. Many security software vendors provide updates which the HP Deskjet is connected. Also, if the alert has a remember this order: router first, then the printer, and finally the computer. Temporarily disable the VPN before . - Firewalls can block communication between devices connected on the home network and can cause problems when using the...
User Guide - Page 3

... USB Connection (non-network connection)...32 Change from anywhere...15 5 Paper basics Recommended papers for printing...17 Load media...18 6 Copy and scan Copy...23 Scan to a computer...24 Tips for copy success...26 Tips for networked printers)...33 9 Solve a problem Improve print quality...35 Clear a paper jam...36 Unable to a wireless network...32 Connect...
User Guide - Page 8

...-in the process of the wireless network, wireless signal strength, detected networks, and more. 2. Press the Wireless button to retrieve information about your wireless network, establish a wireless connection, and more . 1. You can check ink levels, change Auto Power-Off setting, perform maintenance tasks, and set language and region settings. 4 Selection buttons: Use...
User Guide - Page 9

... to display the Wireless Menu. 2. Press the Wireless button to access wireless menu on but not connected to a network. From the Settings menu, select Restore Defaults. 4. Establish a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) connection. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS - Press Wireless button to display the Wireless The printer will show wireless signal strength. Use...
User Guide - Page 10

... Fast blinking On Solution ePrint is automatically disabled when the printer establishes a wireless or Ethernet (if supported) network connection. ePrint is on printer display. Error has occurred. Auto Power... Disabled, and then confirm the setting. Indicates the device is powered off after 5 minutes of inactivity. The device automatically enters sleep mode after 2 hours of inactivity ...
User Guide - Page 17

... ePrint from anywhere To ePrint a document from the original. When you will be connected wirelessly and on the printer display. For documents that need to print. To print, simply ...email containing your product must be connected to go online for more information, see a message directing you should disable it will see Auto Power-Off NOTE: 1 Device must first be printed with ...
User Guide - Page 27

... from your wirelessly connected computers that can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series b. Select the computer that you will be able to select the Scan option from the printer display to scan to the printer either wirelessly or through a USB cable. a. If...
User Guide - Page 29

... single-cartridge mode • Cartridge warranty information Check the estimated ink levels You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series 2.
User Guide - Page 33

requires WPS router) • Traditional wireless connection (requires router) • USB Connection (non-network connection) • Change from a USB connection to a wireless network using a networked printer • Advanced printer management tools (for approximately two minutes while a wireless connection is printing, in -One on the printer to the setup instructions that came with a...
User Guide - Page 34

... the device and follow the onscreen instructions. Select HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series 3. Network name (SSID). Change from a USB connection to the computer using the USB setup cable included in the box. Select Convert a USB connected printer to a computer. Follow the instructions on connecting to your wireless network settings. USB Connection (non-network connection) The...
User Guide - Page 35

.... • Learn about the Network Diagnostic Utility and other device on . Change wireless network settings NOTE: 1 This method is available if you have already installed the printer software. NOTE: 2 This method requires a USB cable. Select HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series 3. Select Printer Setup and Software Selection. 4. Connect a new printer NOTE: This method is available if...
User Guide - Page 37

... series > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series c. If the print cartridges are using genuine HP cartridges. 2. b. Load the cartridge alignment sheet print side down list. c. Click Align Ink Cartridges on the diagnostics page. To print a diagnostics page a. Review the blue, magenta, yellow, and black boxes on the Device Services tab. In the Printer Software...
User Guide - Page 40

...offline a. To verify that the product is connected to the printer with a USB cable, disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. If you are still unable to print, try to Pause Printing or Use... made any changes, try the following : • Windows 7: From the Windows Start menu, click Devices and Printers. • Windows Vista: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click...
User Guide - Page 44

...online for more efficient support, and product support alerts. Chapter 9 9. Click here to wireless connection. Support process If you still receive the error message, turn the product off, and then ... Click here to go online for more information. • Learn how to change from a USB to go online for more information. Click here to go online for more information. •...

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