USb Printer Cable connection

Switch on the printer. Halt a minute until the device is idle. Unplug the USB cable from the printer's rear. Look at the connection method. In case it is wireless, examine whether the printer is linked to a wireless network. Take out the ink cartridges from the printer. With the printer switched on, unplug the power cable from the printer's rear and wall socket. Wait a second and then connect the cable back to the printer. Now, examine whether the issue persists. In case it exists, upgrade the printer 's firmware to the recent version.
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These are the different types of USB connections. If you look at the back of your printer, you should see a socket that will take one of these connections. I've not seen the connections for a G55, but suspect its going to be a USB A (computer end) to USB B (printer end)cable. These are very common and you can buy them at most computer shops.

Since you haven't used it after opening the box, the usb port's connectors must have got rust on them. Disconnect the cable, clean the usb ports on both the computer and the printer using a soft brush dipped in alcohol/acetone. Also clean the usb cable terminals with the same materials.

After they are dried, you can try the connection, if the problem persists, use another cable and try it on another usb port or if possible on another computer. You'll be able to find out the culprit.

Good luck.

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The "data" cable for a printer either is:
* USB -- a small almost-square socket, less than 1/2 inch (1 centimeter),
* parallel-port -- a very-wide connector, more than 2 inches (5 centimeters).

Some printers have *BOTH* connectors.

Determine which connector(s) you have, and buy a cable.
Often, a "Thrift Store" will have the "parallel-port" cable for a dollar.
Don't pay more than $4 for a "USB" cable.
If you're buying a USB cable, make sure that there is a "square" end -- some USB cables have a smaller "mini-USB" connector, in order to connect to a digital camera.

OK I'll Give you three steps to try and then I'll give you a recommendation

With the usb cable connected unplug the power cable from the printer while it is on and wait for 30 seconds now unplug the power cable from the wall jack and then replug the power cable from the walljack and then to the printer.
now check if your printer gives the same error.

try another usb cable for the printer

Hold the usb cable with your hand and see if the status changes .If it doesn't

Its the usb port of your printer gone bad.
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no, just a standard USB cable.

There is no conversion cable that you can use with parallel connector since USB transfers data in Serial mode and the parallel cable handles data in Parallel mode.

Sorry.

hi,I also have a hp..and the cable did not come with the printer.you need a usb connector that will go into your printer and connect into the usb port on your pc.you will see that the connector is smaller for the printer connection so make sure you get the right one.usually called.printer usb connector in store.

go to radio shack

did you get a fresh set of drivers when you got that new hp? try this link, and advise your success on this.