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• My Dell all-in-one 962 stopped printing all of a sudden. The error messages are that the computer cannot communicate with the printer.

  My Dell 962 All In One Printer suddenly stopped to print. I get an error message that the computer cannot communicate with the printer. The error message suggests that I unplug and plug back the power plug and the USB cable to the printer and make sure that there are no restrictions of firewall to the printer. I did what was suggested and still no printing. I have resinstaled the printer from the CD software, I got with the computer and also installed the latest driver using the software of the software upgrade wizard.

  and also installed the latest driver by using the Software Update Wizard software.

  That would not have been the best idea... but it is unlikely that the cause of your immediate problem.

  The next thread does not make much sense to me, but it describes a situation similar to what you described and the proposed solution is supposed to have worked.  Try it and see--> http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/peripherals/f/3528/t/19483019

  I suspect that what really happens is that the driver has become corrupted.  In many cases, simply reinstall the driver is not fix things; you have to clean the old corrupt driver before installing the new.  Thus, it is more likely that the part "Uninstall" the related response is what is helping rather than playing with services... but go ahead and follow these directions, just in case.  In fact, I suggest that you run under first antimalware scanners before following the tips in the above link.

  If I had not found the link above, that's what I would have suggested (whichrequires that you have Windows XP):

  Often, but not always, the symptoms you describe are caused by a corrupt print job stuck in the queue or a damaged printer driver.  However before you clean things up, on general principles, that you can download, install, update and run full scans with each of these two free programs.

  MalwareBytes AntiMalware

  SUPERAntiSpyware

  Use the free version, not the free trials of "pro" versions  Pay attention during installation uncheck any prechecked boxes that would install some additional third-party programs.

  Do not run the scans at the same time.  Each scan will take a while.  Start one and go do a non-it chore.  Once the scan is finished, leave the program to deal with anything it finds.

  Once done, you can keep or uninstall programs, or both.  If you keep SAS, I suggest to change its default setting does NOT automatically when Windows starts.

  Uninstall all software from Dell to control panel > Add / Remove programs

  Download Microsoft Fixit 50126 impression: http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9662904

  Close all running applications (anything with an icon on the taskbar).

  Run the Fixit routine.  Note: The routine Fixit has two modes, light and complete.  It will run in full mode when you check the box "Reset the spooler to print on values."  This will remove all printers, so if you have any other printer installed, I recommend running the Fixit in full mode.  If you have other printers and you do not (necessarily) want to reinstall them, run the Fixit in light mode (box unchecked).  This may work anyway.  You must restart the computer after you run in full mode; you need not restart after the Chase mode.

  After the Fixit has executed and you have restarted if necessary, make sure that the printer is disconnected from the computer and run the installation software.  You will be asked to connect the printer to a suitable place.  You can use the CD that came with the computer or download the software here (which is relatively hard to find, the claims of the main page of the 962 product support it cannot find the drivers)--> http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/Drivers/DriversDetails?driverId=R89490

• Printer problems. Error "computer cannot communicate with the printer.

  I had problems to access Windows Explorer and the rep Dell IT installed Mozilla Firefox 4.0 Beta 10 for my Windows Vista as an alternative.  Now my Dell AIO 946 printer does not work.  Whenever it is fixed, it prints until I am notified to download an upgrade of the system.  After that I downloaded the upgrade, the printer does not work yet.  The ink cartridges will not align.  I get a message of "remove stickers ink", which is clearly not the problem because the cartridges are not new.  Now, I get a message that says "computer cannot communicate with the printer.  I re-installed the printer several times, disconnected from the power source and the URL and re-connected.  Nothing seems to work.  Any positive advice will be appreciated.

  grandmainontario,

  You can copy a document under the glass? B & W and color?

  If so, executing delete print jobs to remove items stuck print jobs in the queue.

  Unplug the printer.

  Download and run the patch (cleaning printer utility) until it prompts you to restart your computer.

  Restart your computer.

  Download the Vista drivers.

  Install the Vista drivers. You will get a message, the printer is not connected. Connect the printer at the moment (power on)

  You will find links to the patch/drivers to...

  Reference Dell 946 Photo all-in-One Printer owners thread (W7)

  Also try this tweak...

  Go into Device Manager (right click on my computer, left click Properties, material of the left click, left click Device Manager)

  Go to the section USB controller, and then click the plus sign +.

  Go to each USB hub root and right-click on it, on the left, click Properties, on the left, click power management. Uncheck the allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.

  Restart your computer.

  You can also read...

  You cannot print or preview before printing a Web page in Internet Explorer 9

  Rick

• Error: The computer cannot communicate with the printer; printers HP officejet 4500 wireless all-in-one

  Original title: hp officejet 4500 wireless all-in-one printer / moved, unplugged and replugged and then in the new House when turned on laptop hp, now it will not find printer

  I need help with getting my hp laptop to communicate with my printer hp officejet 4500 wireless all-in-one, I moved and when I unpluggled everything and moved, when I tried to print something now my computer says it can not communicate with my printer, even if in the control panel it shows my printer has been verified as my default printer I don't know what to do?

  Hello
   
  What is the version of Windows installed on the computer? For example, Windows 7, Vista, XP
   

  Please answer the question above so that we can better guide you.

  For now, you can read the following article.
   

  Printer in Windows problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/printer-problems-in-Windows
  Check if it helps.

• Create PDF from scanner 'cannot communicate with the printer.

  I have browsed the forum and saw no answers to the questions posted here on this issue.

  When I go to create a file PDF of Acrobat X Pro, I get the following error message: «Cannot communicate with the printer...» »

  I confirmed that the printer works with other Adobe products. I installed the latest drivers, latest version of Acrobat X Pro and the latest version of Mac OS X. rebooted the computer several times. I deleted the old TWAIN files to a previous scanner. Followed others advice and useful tips on what might not work.

  Someone on this forum who has this problem managed to solve this?

  Hi amy-kpwest,.

  I would like to know the exact point of Acrobat & OS X installed on your Mac version?

  Try the steps mentioned in this document KB issues in Adobe Acrobat troubleshooting scanner troubleshooting

  Kind regards
  Nicos

• I'm trying to get my computer to communicate with the printer so it iis 'tail' documents.

  I'm trying to get my computer to communicate with the printer - for the moment that it is 'Queue' documents.

  What should I do to get the printer to work?

  Hello

  1. What is the brand and model of your printer?
  2. how you have connected the printer?

  Download and run the tool Fixit of the article mentioned below and check if this solves the problem.

  Problems printing and printing errors:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/printing_problems

  Kind regards
  Afzal Taher - Microsoft technical support.
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• My HP 5510 is connected to the wireless network, but cannot communicate with the printer?

  I connect a HP all in one Photosmart 5510 to an ATT Uverse wireless network. It says printer is connected and printer tests are all good.., but still when I try to print, I get an error message saying that cannot communicate with the printer, make sure that it is attached to the network?

  I restarted services, restarted..., still the same case. It says its connected, but do not connect or print. Very frustrating...

  What operating system?

  If Windows, download and run this utility: http://h20180.www2.hp.com/apps/Nav?h_pagetype=s-926&h_lang=en&h_client=s-h-e17-1&h_keyword=dg-NDU&jumpid=ex_r4155/en/hho/ipg/forum/network_diag/

  What did he say?

• N911a HP Officejet Pro 8600 error scanner cannot communicate with the computer.

  Original title: is anyone has the sweep of HP Officejet Pro 8600 n911a problems when you use Windows 7 Pro?

  Just bought this laptop of HP Pavilion dv6-7138us, and had the updated operating system upgraded to Windows 7 Pro, directed by Office Depot until I take possession.  The all-in-one HP Officejet Pro 8600 n911a (bought a few months ago) will be analyzed to this laptop.  I can't access "managing the scan of the computer."  When I try to open the scanner of the icon, the message begins with "scanner cannot communicate with the computer."  I was on the HP support forum, tried to uninstall and reinstall the driver, even tried to download the driver on the net, you run printing HP & scan doctor, tried all disconnect them reconnect restart options, all without success.  The functions of printer normally with this laptop and the printer function scanner AND correctly on other two laptops running Windows XP Pro.  Which makes me suspect that this is a problem Windows 7 Pro.  Could this be just?

  My apologies if this isn't the right forum for my problem.  Please redirect me if this is the case.

  Any real help will be GREATLY appreciated.  It's so frustrating!

  Thank you.

  Hello

  1. you have any security program installed on the computer?

  2 did you a recent software or changes to the material on the computer?

  Method 1:

  I suggest you to disable any anti-virus program and check if the problem persists.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/disable-antivirus-software

  NOTE: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you need to disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

  Method 2:

  You can also run the printer Troubleshooter and check if it helps.

  Open the printer Troubleshooter

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-printer-Troubleshooter

  Method 3:

  I also suggest to try to run the System File Checker scan on the computer. The scan will replace all the Windows files corrupted with new ones.

  Click on the link mentioned below for further guidance on the scanning of the file system Checker

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  See also:

  "The computer cannot communicate with the scanning device" Error message in Windows Vista

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/document?CC=UK&DLC=NL&DocName=c00852756&LC=en

  I can't scan in Windows using the HP software

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/document?DocName=c02661093&tmp_task=solveCategory&cc=us&DLC=en&LC=en&product=4323659

  Hope this helps and let us know if you need more assistance. We will be happy to help.

• computer cannot communicate with over 8600

  My 8600 Officejet Plus works fine on a wireless network for about a year, but after restarting the computer yesterday morning, I get the message "...". cannot communicate with the printer.  I tried all the suggestions below without result.  I can access page ews from the printer to the computer and I get my apps on the internet every night. I have Ran the network to the printer and all past test.  The Network Setup page shows the printer is connected and ready for the correct ip address.  I ran the HP print and scan doctor and you can see that everything works.  I also ran the troubleshooter in Windows and it showed no problem with 'the printer is ready.  I unplugged the router, printer and restarted Windows.  I removed the printer via the "devices and printers" window, as well as the HP software.  I reinstalled the software, connected the printer and run the wireless configuration.  I've updated the ip address on windows.  All to nothing does not.  Any help would be appreciated.

  Running Windows 7 Home Premium

  Belkin N router is

  In fact, I found the problem.  It seems to run a malicious program to the startup disable Norton anti-virus and changed several keys in the registry that prohibits the computer to communicate as well as Outlook unauthorized access to my POP3 account and who knows what.  I managed to uninstall Norton, then re - install a newer version.  This enabled Norton run a quick scan before restarting.  After re-booting, Norton has been disabled again.  I used Norton Erase to analyze and repair the registry that solved the problem.  Immediately after re-boot after the last scan and fix the network Windows Test Page that announces the printer has been installed on persistent organic pollutants.

  Thanks for you quick response, however.  I suspect a virus when I tried, without success, to open Norton in order to disable the firewall and couldn't.

• Aspire laptop will not connect to the wireless printer, he said: he can't communicate with the printer

  I have a laptop sucks and when we first put in place it would print to the printer wireless, but now he says that he cannot communicate with the printer. I know just enough to get me in trouble with computers. Any suggestions?

  Hello

  I imagine the inconvenience that you are experiencing. I'll certainly try and help you in the matter of fixing.

  To help you to propose measures to solve the problem, I would appreciate if you could answer the following questions:

  1. which version of the Windows operating system is installed in the computer?

  2. you have any security program installed on the computer?

  3 are you aware of any changes made to the computer before the show?

  If you use Windows 7, then I suggest you to go through the steps in the link and check.

  Hope this information was helpful and let us know if you need more assistance. We will be happy to help you.

• Unable to communicate with the printer hp deskjet 1000

  I have used this printer for almost 2 years and problem say never FAILED before... forst my text printing is distorted then he showed in offline mode and later its says printer is ready, but when I give the command of printing... it said 'cannot communicate with the printer.

  Pls help!

  My problem was solved by removing and reinstalling the drivers... .any way thanks for your help

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• Error message when printing - Communication not available, cannot communicate with the computer

  Original title: for some reason, my computer and printer communicate is no longer... I spent every day toubleshooting... always get this box: Communication not available, cannot communicate with the computer

  I have a Dell Inspiron E1505 laptop and Dell AIO 924 printer if that helps! all cables are correctly connected, unplugged, replugged, shut down rebooted, uninstalled / printer driver, always even reinstalled!

  uuggghhhhh!

  flustered2,

  You recently reinstall the operating system? If so, have you installed the drivers in the order?
  How to download and install drivers in the correct order

  First run delete print jobs to remove all print jobs stuck in the queue.

  Unplug the printer.

  Download and run the patch (cleaning printer utility) until it prompts you to restart your computer.

  Restart your computer.

  Now you can install the printer using the Dell Printer 924 disc.

  Link to the patch/drivers(if needed) is to...

  Dell 924 Photo-All - In - One Printer owners thread (W7)

  Don't forget the programs anti-virus and firewall will block communications.

  Also try this tweak...

  Go into Device Manager (right click on my computer, left click Properties, material of the left click, left click Device Manager)

  Go to the section USB controller, and then click the plus sign +.

  Go to each USB hub root and right-click on it, on the left, click Properties, on the left, click power management. Uncheck the allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.

  Restart your computer.

  Rick

• My Lexmark printer stopped working and the error message says "printer cannot communicate with the computer" (from "twisted into the USB pins?).

  When my printer stopped working because of error messages about "printer cannot communicate with the computer" (from "twisted into the USB pins?), I tried to change to 2nd USB port without success. I tried a new cable; that did not help.

  Then I uninstalled and reinstalled my Lexmark printer and changed the error message. Now, the printer does not work because "the USB device is not recognized."

  I tried to update the chips; Use 1 USB port; and using the old cable, all this without success. I checked the connections of the cable to the printer and the PC and turn on the printer and goes off; I'm out of ideas. Any other suggestions?

  Hi ChristineKrause,
   

  Here are some links that might help you:

  Peripheral USB is not recognized when you attach it immediately after that your Windows XP computer comes out of standby or hibernation

  Advanced troubleshooting tips for General USB for Windows XP problems

  Try the steps listed in the items mentioned above and see if that helps you solve the problem.

• The Dell printer cannot communicate with the Dell computer.

  It seems that suddenly my Dell AIO 942 printer cannot communicate with my Dell Studio 17computer.  These devices have been the transparent connection until two days ago.  I've set up a restore point, I installed the drivers, unplugged and re plugged 110 s and USBs, used different ports and I still have the same, printer cannot communicate with the State of the computer.   Copy and scan functions are good, Windows Vista operating systems.  How can I find these devices to their previous state of communication?

  Jesse,

  Thank you very much for the detailed information. It really give us a head start trying to solve the problem.

  Please answer these questions to get more clarity-

  (1) what are the other steps in troubleshooting tried by you so far?

  (2) other changes on the computer that I should know about?

  In the meantime, I have you refer to items offered on the Dell website - troubleshooting

  http://www.Dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/Dell-942/research

  You can also have a look at the Microsoft article as well-

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows/printer-problems-in-Windows-help#fix-printer-problems=Windows-Vista&V1H=win8tab1&V2H=win7tab1&V3H=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

  Get back to us with the results.

• The printer (Lexmark x 5470) cannot communicate with the computer (Windows Vista Home Premlum)

  The printer (Lexmark x 5470) cannot communicate with the computer (Windows Vista Home Premlum).  I tried these solutions below, but it still does not:

  1. ensure that the printer is powered.

  2 disconnected then reconnected the power cable from the printer.

  3 unplugged then replugged the USB cable.

  4 checked Windows Firewall setting to ensure the communication of the printer is not block.

  5. restarted my computer.

  Please help me solve this problem.

  Thank you!!!

  Have you just tried reinstallling your printer yet? Even if it was working before, file corruption or other problems can sometimes be cured by doing this?