Cannot Communicate with Printer via USB
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Check1 Make sure printer is turned on.
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Check2 Connect USB cable properly.
As the illustration below, the USB port is at the back of the printer.
Important
- Check the orientation and insertion angle of the "Type-B" connector, then connect to the printer. The USB Port is slightly diagonal. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the USB cable.
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Check3 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.