Unable to communicate with printer

The computer cannot communicate with the printer because one of the following events has occurred:

The printer has been turned off.

The cable connecting the printer, such as a USB cable or a network (Ethernet) cable, has been disconnected.

If the printer is connected to a wireless network, the wireless connection has been broken.

To solve this problem, try the following solutions:

Make sure the printer is turned on and that (the Power light) is on.

Make sure the power cord and other cables are working and are firmly connected to the printer.

Make sure the power cord is connected firmly to a functioning, alternating current (AC) power outlet.

If the printer is connected to a network, make sure the network is functioning properly. For more information, see General network troubleshooting on page 150.

If the printer is connected to a wireless network, make sure the wireless network is functioning properly. For more information, see Unable to connect the printer wirelessly on page 150.

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