HP Deskjet 990c HP DeskJet 990C Series Printer - (English) Online User's Guide - Page 55

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Problems?: Troubleshooting Tips The printer software won't install, what's wrong? Continued What is the problem? When I connect a USB cable between the printer and my computer, an "Unknown device" message appears. Possible cause • Static electricity has built up in the cable between your computer and printer. OR • You may have a defective USB cable. To solve the problem... 1 Disconnect the USB cable from your printer. 2 Unplug the printer from its power cable. 3 Wait approximately 30 seconds. 4 Plug the power back into the printer. 5 Plug the USB cable back into the printer. 6 If "Unknown device" continues to appear in the "New hardware found" dialog box, replace the USB cable or use a parallel cable. 55

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Problems?: Troubleshooting Tips
When I connect a USB
cable between the printer and
my computer, an “Unknown
device” message appears.
• Static electricity has built up in
the cable between your
computer and printer.
OR
• You may have a defective USB
cable.
1
Disconnect the USB cable from your printer.
2
Unplug the printer from its power cable.
3
Wait approximately 30 seconds.
4
Plug the power back into the printer.
5
Plug the USB cable back into the printer.
6
If “Unknown device” continues to appear in the “New hardware found”
dialog box, replace the USB cable or use a parallel cable.
The printer software won’t install, what’s wrong?
Continued
What is the problem?
Possible cause
To solve the problem…