Posted on Nov 20, 2007

My computer (PowerMac G4) doesn't communicate with my printer

Contacted Apple Support after installing new Leopard operating system. Advised additional software installation, which I did. Then I added the new drives for printers, including my HP. My computer still did not communicate even though all software was installed successfully. The tech suggested on buy and install a new USB cable for my printer. He did not think it was the power cord. When I pull the power cord and reconnect it, my HP printer (750 psc) prints. When I turn off the computer and restart, then I have to go through this process again. Any suggestions, before I install the new USB cable?

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Get an add-in USB PCI card. My peripherals work on my G4. These PCI cards will have 2.0 speed.

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