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Question posted by karthikkatz on August 1st, 2012

Printer Not Recognized After Restart But Scanner Works Fine

I bought a deskjet 2050 all in one printer ....after installing the drivers of the device and connecting the usb i was able to print but after i restart my system or shut down the system ....next time i try to print it ask for a usb to connect but i am able to scan the things ....i changed the usb cable also bought one from the market a chinese one but the same problem stilll..........have i left something out?

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Request from karthikkatz on August 1st, 2012 9:45 AM
No apparently the printer works fine each time i uninstall the drivers and put the usb and print .....have reinstlled the latest frivers also ....i have reinstalled the drivers a dozen times to print ......but after i restart the same problem persists:(

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Answer #1: Posted by baklogic on August 1st, 2012 9:41 AM
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WHEN THIS HAPPENS, SOMETIMES IT NEEDS A BI-DIRECTIONAL USB CABLE- BUT IT CAN BE A DRIVER THAT HAS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY- DELETE THE PRINTER, AND RE-INSTALL, DRIVERS DISC RUNNING, AND HAVE PRINTER CONNECTED, BUT DON'T TURN IT ON UNTIL THE DOFTWARE ASKS YOU TO, THEN IT MIGHT JUST CLEAR THE FAULT.


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Related HP Deskjet 2050 Manual Pages

Reference Guide - Page 1

... Click ReadMe.chm to download and install the printer software. Find Readme Insert software CD. Register your language. It also provides product specifications, legal notices, environmental, regulatory, and support information. Windows: Find electronic Help After software installation, click Start > All Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 or HP Deskjet 1050 J410 > Help.
Reference Guide - Page 2

... printer is installed. 4. If you are still unable to print, uninstall and reinstall the software: Note: The uninstaller removes all of different ways, including in the initialization process, which prepares the device and cartridges for printing, and in a number of the HP software components that are specific to print a test page: • Make sure the cable connections...
Reference Guide - Page 3

... from the cartridge. If the attention light and both cartridge lights blink when you install a cartridge, make sure that requires your attention. Then press Start Copy Black or...light blinks after resolving print problems. 4 Start Copy Color: Starts a color copy job. Open cartridge door and make sure that the pink tape has been removed from inside the printer. When the product...
Reference Guide - Page 4

...For software products, HP's limited warranty applies only to a failure to service the printer for the particular failure or damage. 5. HP does not warrant that the operation of...Those rights are the customer's sole and exclusive remedies. 2. HP printer limited warranty statement HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Duration of limited warranty 90 days Technical support by ...
User Guide - Page 3

... 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 or photos...23 Scan to a computer...24 Tips for copy and scan success 26 6 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels 27...
User Guide - Page 5

How Do I ? 1 How Do I ? 3 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?
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

Acts as a resume button after resolving print problems. 4 Start Copy Color: Starts a color copy job. Get to know the HP All-... Indicates that requires your attention. 6 Cartridge light: Indicates low ink or a print cartridge problem. Increase the number of paper, or some event that there is a paper jam, the printer is still used. When the product is off, a minimal amount of power ...
User Guide - Page 10

.... 3. Open cartridge door and make sure the carriage is in an error state. The cartridge carriage inside the printer has stalled. 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...
User Guide - Page 11

... from the Media drop-down list. • Click Advanced to close the Properties dialog box. 8. Print documents Print photos Print envelopes Print documents To print from the Paper/Output list. 7. Make sure the output tray is the selected printer. 5. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray. 3. Click OK to select the appropriate paper...
User Guide - Page 12

... on both sides of the paper, instead of the document have been printed, remove the document from the Media drop-down list. On the File menu in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 6. Click the button that tabs are on the Paper/Quality or...
User Guide - Page 13

.... The flap should face up. For best results, consider using a label for printing on should be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 7. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the tray. Tips for print success To successfully print, the HP cartridges should be functioning properly with sufficient ink, the paper should...
User Guide - Page 14

...Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 Notes • Genuine HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with side to be covered under warranty. Chapter 3 Cartridge tips • Use genuine HP ink cartridges. • Install...service or repairs required as a result of the print driver, select the appropriate paper type and quality from the...
User Guide - Page 15

... Advanced button. Reload the paper in maximum DPI. 7. Click here to print. See technical specifications for more information. To print in your software application, click Print. 3. Depending on your document on photo paper. NOTE: Photo Paper, Best Quality must be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Click OK to go online for the...
User Guide - Page 28

... success • Load your original print side down on the right front corner of the glass. Chapter 5 ❑ Close lid. Copy and scan • 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. Start scan. ❑ Start...
User Guide - Page 29

...NOTE: Ink from the Printer Software 1. Work with cartridges • Check the estimated ink levels • Order ink supplies • Replace the cartridges • Use single-cartridge mode • Cartridge warranty information 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. Click the...
User Guide - Page 30

...print a list for the HP All-in -One desktop icon to select your country/region, follow the prompts to open the Printer Software. Product No. NOTE: You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 > HP Deskjet 2050 J510... Work with cartridges 28 Work with HP printers to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. If it is not supported in the Printer ...
User Guide - Page 40

... , under Service status, click Start, and then click OK. The default printer has a check mark in a black or green circle next to Startup type, make sure that can automatically fix this issue. c. Try using your product again. Chapter 7 c. Restart the print spooler. Windows XP • From the Windows Start menu, right click My...
User Guide - Page 41

...both cartridges are installed. If both cartridges may still have tape on, or are blocking the print carriage. 6. a. If there are still failing to print, proceed to make...print queue is not clear, or if it is clear, and then try printing again after the computer has restarted. c. Clear the print carriage Remove any tools or other devices to print again. Click here to confirm. Restart...
User Guide - Page 46

...178; (110-lb index maximum) Photo Paper: Up to 280 g/m² (75 lb) Print specifications • Print speeds vary according to the complexity of the document • Method: drop-on-demand thermal ...the printer software. Technical information Chapter 8 Envelopes: Up to 5 Index cards: Up to 10 Photo paper sheets: Up to 10 Paper size For a complete list of supported media sizes, see the scanner ...

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