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troubleshooting: USB connection problems

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When I connect a

USB cable between

the printer and my

computer, I get an

error saying YOU

HAVE

CONNECTED

YOUR COMPUTER

TO THE PRINTER'S

FRONT USB PORT.

You have connected your

computer to the camera

port on the front of the

printer. This port should

only be used to connect an

HP direct-printing digital

camera to the printer.

Try the following:
• Connect the USB cable to the

USB port on the back of the

printer.

If you were installing the printer

software when you received the

error message, try the following:
Windows PC
1 Uninstall the printer software.

Insert the printer software CD

into your computer, click

Remove HP Photosmart

software, then follow the

instructions on your computer

screen.

2 When the uninstall is complete,

restart your computer.

3 Connect the USB cable to the

USB port on the back of the

printer.

4 Reinstall the printer software.

See the Software Setup &

Product Support booklet for

instructions.

Macintosh
1 Uninstall the printer software.

Insert the printer software CD

into your computer, select

Uninstall from the Installer, then

follow the instructions on your

computer screen.

2 When the uninstall is complete,

restart your computer.

3 Connect the USB cable to the

USB port on the back of the

printer.

4 Reinstall the printer software.

See the Software Setup &

Product Support booklet for

instructions.

Problem

Possible cause

Solution

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