Solution 1: Install the HP Photosmart Software
Solution: Install the HP Photosmart Software that came with the product. If it is installed, restart your computer.
To install the HP Photosmart Software
1.Insert the product
2.When prompted, click Install More Software to install the HP Photosmart Software.
3.Follow the onscreen instructions and the instructions provided in the Start Here guide that came with the product.
Cause: The HP Photosmart Software was not installed.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 2: Turn on the product
Solution: Turn on the product.
Cause: The product was turned off.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 3: Turn on the computer
Solution: Turn on the computer
Cause: The computer was turned off.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 4: Check the connection from the product to your computer
Solution: Check the connection from the product to your computer. Verify that the USB cable is securely plugged into the USB port on the back of the product. Make sure the other end of the USB cable is plugged into a USB port on your computer. After the cable is connected properly, turn off the product and then on again. If the product is connected to the computer through a wired, wireless, or Bluetooth
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