Cannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive

If the "Memory card troubleshooting checklist" does not solve the problem, then try the following:

CHECK THE USB CONNECTION

1Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. If the cable is damaged, then use a new one.

2Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer.

3Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer.

The USB port is marked with a USB symbol.

CHECK THE NETWORK CONNECTION

If the printer and computer are connected over a network, then make sure that the correct host and device are communicating. Select the printer from the computer or the computer from the printer.

Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network

If the "Memory card troubleshooting checklist" does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:

MAKE SURE THAT BOTH THE PRINTER AND THE DESTINATION COMPUTER ARE TURNED ON AND READY

SELECT THE CORRECT COMPUTER NAME FROM THE LIST ON THE PRINTER

MAKE SURE YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK IS CONNECTED AND ACTIVE

If your wireless connection is down, then use a USB cable to connect your printer to your computer.

Wireless troubleshooting

“Wireless troubleshooting checklist” on page 105

“Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaults” on page 105

“Cannot print over wireless network” on page 106

“The Continue button is unavailable” on page 109

“Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer” on page 110

“Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit” on page 111

“Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only)” on page 111

“Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange” on page 112

“Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation” on page 113

“Wireless print server not installed” on page 117

““Communication not available” message displays when printing wirelessly” on page 118

Troubleshooting

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