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*****
Nice to meet you, *****!
Is your HP printer connected wireless?
No.
Ok, so with USB, right?
Well, now, I can see the old cable coming from the back of the computer, the one that you slot in and screw down.
Sorry, *****, can you tell me how you usually connected your printed to PC?
By a cable that plugs into the back of the computer and there are two screws on each side that bolts it down.
Got you
Are you sure this is not your monitor connected? Are you on desktop or laptop?
Your printer is usually connects with this cable:
Hold on, I may be wrong here. I'm checking something out. You're correct it's usb.
Ok great, can you plug it in and try to print again if it was disconnected?
Tried to print a test page, but nothing.
Got you
So PC is able to find it?
Well, no, it can't find it. I tried printing a test page directly from the printer.
Ok but please do it from your PC now
Internally, I mean.
We need to know what error message it will show you
Okay. It just says error with no number.
Can you take me a screenshot of it please?
How do I get this to you?
To attach your screenshot to our chat, you need to press the paper clip button in the lower right corner of the chat window. Then you have to choose an image and confirm sending.
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Ok please now try to run troubleshooter
And make sure the cable is connected to your device
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Got you
Please unplug your Printer and turn it off completely, wait for 60 sec and plug back. And come back to me with update
Okay.
Thanks
You're a genius! It printed out the test page and then the other document I sent!
Excellent, please check if everything works fine
Okay. Printing now. Perfect!
I’m glad I was able to get that sorted out for you, *****
Thank you very much. You have saved my day!
You're welcome! Is there anything else I can assist you with today?
No, that is it.
Please feel free to contact us at any time. We'll be happy to help you.
Thanks again.
Have a nice day!
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