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installation troubleshooting: Windows USB, continued

what is the problem?

When I connect a USB cable between the printer and my computer, an “Unknown Device” message appears.

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 to solve the problem.

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possible causes...

Static electricity has built up in the cable between the printer and your computer.

You may have a defective USB cable.

to solve the problem...

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.

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Contents Hp deskjet 6120 series printer FDRRG.book Page ii Wednesday, July 31, 2002 938 AM Reference guide Acknowledgements What’s in the box Introducing the hp deskjet 6120 series printerWindows ConnectivityUSB cable NetworkSee For information about Platform Finding informationAdobe Acrobat versions of the user’s guide Accessing the user’s guideViewing the onscreen user’s guide WindowsMacintosh Print cartridge status light Cancel buttonResume button and light Power button and light Buttons and lightsInternal web Network configurationBuilt-in ethernet LightsCables Install the printer softwareTroubleshooting Connect the printerFDRRG.book Page 11 Wednesday, July 31, 2002 938 AM Print cartridges Using print cartridgesReplacing a print cartridge Possible causes Installation troubleshootingWhat is the problem? To solve the problemInstallation troubleshooting Windows USB Installation troubleshooting Windows USB FDRRG.book Page 17 Wednesday, July 31, 2002 938 AM Troubleshooting ethernet Printer cannot be detected during software installation Hp support websites Software updatesContacting hp support Support processFree phone support period Hp support by phoneEurope, Middle East, and Africa Product repairs Obtaining a warranty extensionSupport phone numbers After the free phone support period Extent of limited warranty Hp printer limited warranty statementLimitations of warranty Regulatory model number Product specificationsFDRRG.book Page 26 Wednesday, July 31, 2002 938 AM