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Question posted by calvinthealbino on July 7th, 2012

Doesn't Recognize That There Is A Printer.

When i start up the cd the printer dosent show up. When i go to devices there is nothing there except the cd. Just bought a cable and same thing.   

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Answer #1: Posted by hzplj9 on July 8th, 2012 4:04 AM
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Check this link to the instructions for installing the printer. Normally with USB devices you run the software from the CD and then connect the device. The PC then sees the device.

https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Deskjet-2050-All-in-One-Printer-series---J5/4027463/model/4027468/document/c02458337

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Reference Guide - Page 1

...printer software. Register your product information. Windows: Find electronic Help After software installation, click Start > All Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 or HP Deskjet 1050 J410 > Help. On software CD locate ReadMe.chm. Find Readme Insert the software CD...the electronic Help, insert the software CD in your device. Find Readme Insert software CD. Black Cartridge 61 Tri-color ...
Reference Guide - Page 2

..., or the Windows software installation fails: 1. Remove the CD from the computer's CD/DVD drive, and then disconnect the USB cable from the menu. Restart these programs after it . Insert the HP software CD into your default printing device: • Windows® 7: From the Windows Start menu, click Devices and Printers. • Windows Vista® : On the Windows...
Reference Guide - Page 3

... after resolving print problems. 5 ! Attention light: Indicates that there is a paper jam, the printer is still used. When the product is off the product and then unplug the power cord. 2 Cancel: Stops the current operation. 3 Start Copy Black: Starts a black-and-white copy job. If the attention light and both cartridge lights blink...
Reference Guide - Page 4

... and workmanship for the duration specified above will be either the warranty to service the printer for the performance of the HP Limited Warranty in your purchase agreement. HP's limited ... the US and Canada 1 year or as required by local law) Purchase a one- However, if printer failure or damage is depleted or the "end of warranty" date printed on -site service, may also...
User Guide - Page 3

Contents Contents 1 How Do I?...3 2 Get to know the HP All-in-One Printer parts...5 Control panel features...6 Status Lights...7 3 Print Print documents...9 Print photos...10 Print envelopes...11 Tips for print success...11 5 Copy and scan Copy documents ...
User Guide - Page 5

How Do I ? Learn how to use your HP All-in-One • Printer parts • Copy documents or photos • Load media • Replace the cartridges • Clear a paper jam How Do I ? 3 1 How Do I?
User Guide - Page 7

2 Get to know the HP All-in-One • Printer parts • Control panel features • Status Lights Printer parts Get to know the HP All-in-One 1 Input tray 2 Paper-width guide for the input tray 3 Control panel 4 Cartridge door 5 Output tray 6 Output tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 7 Cartridges Printer parts 5
User Guide - Page 8

... after resolving print problems. 5 Attention light: Indicates that there is a paper jam, the printer is out of copies (up to 10) by pressing the button multiple times. Acts as a resume button after resolving print problems. 4 Start Copy Color: Starts a color copy job. Increase the number of power is off, a minimal amount of copies...
User Guide - Page 10

.... Chapter 2 (continued) Behavior Both cartridge lights and attention light are blinking The printer is not obstructed, close door, and then press the Start Copy Black or Start Copy Color button to resume. Power light, both cartridge lights, and attention light are...the power cord back in an error state. Turn off the product. 2. The cartridge carriage inside the printer has stalled.
User Guide - Page 11

... to close the Properties dialog box. 8. Click OK to select the appropriate paper size from a software application 1. Make sure the output tray is the selected printer. 5. Print documents Print photos Print envelopes Print documents To print from the Paper/Output list. 7. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray...
User Guide - Page 12

... are printing in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 6. Select the appropriate options. • On Layout tab select Portrait..., load photo paper so that opens the Properties dialog box. After the odd numbered pages of just one side. Remove all paper from the output tray. Click OK to return to print. Click...
User Guide - Page 13

...printer until they stop. 5. Slide the paper guide all the way to be printed on should have clasps or windows. The side to the left side. 4. Tips for printing on envelopes, consult the help files in your software application, this button might start...open. 2. The flap should be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 7. Click OK, and then click Print...
User Guide - Page 14

... to help you easily produce great results, time after time. NOTE: You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 Notes • Genuine HP ink cartridges are not bent or torn. • Adjust the paper-...tri-color cartridges correctly. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of paper (not just one page).
User Guide - Page 15

...option on Layout tab, then click OK to go online for the print resolution of just one side. See technical specifications for more information. Make sure you have been printed,... Paper/Quality or Layout tab. NOTE: Photo Paper, Best Quality must be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Select Paper Size from the Media drop-down list. 9. • You can...
User Guide - Page 28

... • Clean the scanner glass and make sure that you can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 ❑ Select Scanner Actions. Chapter 5 ❑ Close lid. Start scan. ❑ Start the Scan job using the Printer Software. Click here to go online for copy and scan success • Load your...
User Guide - Page 29

...only. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to open the Printer Software. Click the HP All-in the cartridge after it is unacceptable. In addition, some residual ink ... Check the estimated ink levels You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 2.
User Guide - Page 30

... it is not supported in -One, go to select your country/region, you use this link. NOTE: You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 2. Chapter 6 Order ink supplies Before ordering cartridges, locate the correct cartridge number. NOTE: Ordering cartridges online is not available in your...
User Guide - Page 35

...levels. In the Printer Software, click Printer Actions and then click Maintenence Tasks to access the Printer Toolbox. f. Press the Start Copy Black button. Align the printer cartridges To align ...type and print quality from the Printer Software NOTE: Aligning the cartridges ensures high-quality output. b. The Printer Toolbox appears. Click the Device Services tab. Load the cartridge ...
User Guide - Page 39

... cable. 3. Click here to open the print queue. If you are no check marks next to print again. 4. Solve a problem Unable to it. b. On the Printer menu...Start menu, click Devices and Printers. • Windows Vista: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click Printers. • Windows XP: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click Printers...
User Guide - Page 41

... Clear the print queue To clear the print queue NOTE: HP provides a Printer Diagnostic Utility that are still failing to print, proceed to confirm. Depending upon...Start menu, click Devices and Printers. • Windows Vista: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click Printers. • Windows XP: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click Printers...

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