G85 not being recognized by computer

If it copies ok, then the issue is either the way it is cabled to computer or the print driver software settings on pc.... How is it connected via USB? Check port and correct driver is in windows/control panel/printers. Reinstall.

You need to visit www.pantech.com there you will be able to download the driver you need for your computer to properly recognize your device

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Does your ipod icon appear in My computer?If yes then right click on it and click on "Format".

Usually, it's the print cartridge. I recently installed a new black cartridge on a 6110 printer and it, too, was very faint in printing. It turned out to be "dried up", even though it was a new cartridge in a sealed bag (but purchased in 2005).

This problem depends on several things. Do you have the most compatible driver for your computer? Go to www.hp.com and check for driver downloads that will work best with your OS.
How fast is the document spooling to the printer? If there are alot of graphics in it, that takes time. What software are you using and how old is it? What condition is your USB cable in?
Once the printer receives the document, how fast is it printing? If it's having trouble gripping the paper, you may want to clean the rollers. I have had this model for 6 years and it still does a great job.

just us a phone wire and it fits in an Ethernet port

If you previously were using a parallel connection for the G85 you will need a USB cable.

If your laptop is running Vista the G85 will work as a printer, I do not think there is a scanner driver for Vista for the G85. The G85 print driver is built into VIsta, you only need to turn on the printer and install the USB to have the printer automatically installed.

Regards,
Bob Headrick, MS MVP Printing/Imaging

If you have xp pro right click
My Computer/manage and
go to storage/diskmanagement
and find the drive and assign a
drive letter to it

Same thing happened to my Powersgot SD450. I'll tell you what the Best Buy Geek Squad guy told me: If it's off warranty, the repair will be about as much as a new camera. But, for $20, you can buy a USB memory card reader that will still read the card. I bought the card reader. It works great.