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USB Step 6: Connect USB cable
1 Lift the cable access door on the back of the printer.
2 Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB port on the
printer.
3 Plug the other end into any USB port on the computer.
USB Step 7: Install USB and printer software
1 After a few seconds, the Add New Hardware Wizard screen
appears.
2 Click Next.
Note:You can also refer to steps 8a through 8h on the
USB Cable Setup Quick Start Poster
Note:If the Add New Hardware Wizard screen does not
appear, your computer may not be USB-enabled. You can
still enjoy the full capabilities of your HP DeskJet 840C
Series printer by connecting the printer to the computer with
a parallel cable. Go to “Connecting your printer with a
parallel printer cable” on page 3 for setup instructions.