How do I set up the printer using a USB cable?
Connect your HP Deskjet 3050 to your computer with a USB cable only when instructed during the software installation process. Do not connect it prematurely, as some installations might complete without a direct connection.
From the official HP Deskjet 3050 All-in-One Printer Series J610 manual, page 6
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