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Installation troubleshooting, continued, Windows usb, continued – HP 3820 User Manual

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installation troubleshooting, continued

Windows USB, continued

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 the
printer and your computer.

• You may have a defective

USB cable.

1.Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.
2.Unplug the printer from its power cord.
3.Wait approximately 30 seconds.
4.Plug the power cord into the printer.
5.Plug the USB cable into the printer.
6.Replace the USB cable or use a parallel

cable if “Unknown Device” continues to
appear in the New Hardware Found dialog
box and you are not using Windows 2000.

to solve the problem...

possible causes...

what is the problem?

If you are using Windows 2000, the “Unknown Device” message does not mean
that there is a problem. However, if you are using Windows 98, Me, or XP, the
“Unknown Device” message does mean that there is a problem. Use the
troubleshooting steps below.