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HP Deskjet 990cxi Printer User Manual

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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…