I keep getting ''Printer connection failed'' message

A quick fix for most communication errors can be achieved by resetting the printer and/or rebooting the PC. Simply disconnect the printer from your computer (if USB connected)> reboot your pc > unplug and re-plug the printer into the power source to reset it. When the printer turns on, reconnect it to your computer (if USB connected). Then try to print again once the computer fully recognizes the USB connection or when the WiFi light on the printer turns solid green (if WiFi connected.).

If that doesn't help, try the steps below:

1. Disconnect the USB cable connecting the printer from your computer.
2. On your computer, go to Control Panel > Printers and Faxes.
3. Delete the Lexmark print object.
4. Reboot computer.
5. Re-brick your printer by pulling out the power supply - black box where the power cord is plugged into on the back of the printer, and re-plug after 30 seconds.
6. When the printer turns on, reconnect it to the computer.
7. Wait until your computer fully recognizes the USB connection. To check, go to Control Panel > Printers and Faxes. If you see a new Lexmark print object in the list, try to print a document to verify that the problem is fixed.

Most likely you need to install the printer drivers that came with the printer on a CD.
Or, you can download and install the very latest drivers from Canon's website!
Install them according to thier directions and you should be printing in no time!

1. Data cable connection may be loosen from both side tight it.
2. try to replace data cable

sunil sharma

check the printer connection and cable also then install the printer driver cleanly..... restart the printer spooler services and check ......

hi did you get any particular error during the installation that said fatal error 1935 or 1709 or some other message if you get any error message please mention the specific error code and try the step mentioned below
insert the cd in to the computer and then go to computers and right click on the cd icon and open it now you will see a Util folder open it and then open CCC and in CCC you will se some files like uninstall_L2, Uninstall_L3, Uninstall_L4
if you have a HP computer then open uninstall_L3 and continue to clean the printer entries If you do not have a HP computer then open UNINSTALL_L4 and continue

after cleanup restart the computer and then go to c drive >>Program files >>HP and delete the digital imaging folder
now install the printer software once again if you still get a fatal error at 96% then do not click on the ok button of the error screen directly restart the computer and when it restarts go and try to print in will print fine
and still if you have any problem then you can call the HP helpline for free support that is 18004746836 24hrs support

Try buying a new usb printer cable, just a thought - could have a dodgy connection.... Also - try a different pusb port on your computer.

Steve

www.yourhandinmine.co.uk

The memory chips inside the printer are failing.

And.....

How about telling is what the make and model of the printer, what operating system you have, any error messages that pop up etc etc etc

hey, I keep getting a paper jam message but there is no paper jam. Opening the cover does not reset, nor unplugging the machine. Bob

had printer for approximately 2 years. Used daily in office setting. today the printer tried to print, then just stopped and it said fatal error 17H in the window. We cleared paper jam and rebooted, gives the same error message. Anything we can do?