Cannot Communicate with the Printer with USB Connection

Check 1: Make sure that the printer is turned on.

Check 2: Make sure that the USB cable is connected properly.

See Connecting the Printer to the Computer Using a USB Cable to connect the USB cable properly.

Check 3: Do not start up IJ Network Tool while printing.

Check 4: Do not print while IJ Network Tool is running.

Check 5: Make sure that Enable bidirectional support is selected in the Ports sheet of the properties dialog box of the printer driver.

How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window