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An unknown device message appeared – HP PhotoSmart A620 Series User Manual

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A small red circle appeared on the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows
taskbar

Cause: There is a connection or communication problem between the printer and
the computer.

Solution:
1.
Connect the printer directly to a USB port on the computer.
2. Unplug the USB cable from the computer, then plug it in again.
3. Disconnect all USB devices (including the hub) from the computer.
4. If you are using a USB hub to connect the printer and computer, unplug the printer

from the USB hub and connect it directly to the computer to verify communication.

5. Try printing the document again. If the problem persists, repeat steps 1–5 using

a different USB port on the computer.

An Unknown device message appeared

Cause:

Static electricity may have built up in the cable between the computer and printer.

The software could not identify the printer because the printer-USB connection
may be defective.

Solution:
1.
Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the printer.
3. Wait about 10 seconds.
4. Plug the power cord back into the printer.
5. Plug the USB cable back into the USB port on the back of the printer.
6. If the problem persists, unplug the power cord and the USB cable and uninstall

the printer software:
a. From the Windows Start menu, go to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart

A620 series > Uninstall Devices.

b. Follow the onscreen instructions.

7. Restart the computer.
8. Reinstall the printer software and follow the onscreen instructions. Do not connect

the USB cable to the printer until prompted.

If “Unknown device” continues to appear, check

www.hp.com/support

for more

information, or contact HP support.

The document or photo did not print using the selected default print settings

Cause: The printer default settings may be different than those in the software
application. The software application print settings override any that you set on the
printer.

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