Hi,

I have Officejet Pro 8600 printer/scanner that I have been using via a wireless connection. But the wireless often time fails and I have to reset the router every time (to resolve the issue).

I would like to connect the PC to this printer using a cable. In the back of the printer there is a universal USB port. There is also a USB port in the front of the printer. So, it is logical to assume that these ports are supposed to allow connecting the PC. But the user manual has not mentioning on how to connect PC to the printer with the cable. As far as the universal USB port, the manual says that "If you are connecting a digital camera, change the USB mode of the camera to
storage mode, and then connect one end of the USB cable to the camera." But nothing about computer.

Does it mean that this printer is designed to be used only via Wireless connection?

TIA

UPDATE: It works! I simply connected the PC with the printer via USB cable. And now I can select to either use wireless connection or hardwired connection.