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Cannot Communicate with Printer via USB

  1. Check 1 Make sure printer is turned on.

  2. Check 2 Connect USB cable properly.

    As the illustration below, the USB port is at the back of the printer.

    Important

    • Check the orientation of the "Type-B" connector and connect to the printer.
  3. Check 3 Make sure Enable bidirectional support is selected in the Ports sheet of the Printer properties dialog box. (Windows)

    If not, select it to enable bidirectional support.