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.

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