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XPS Card Printer Installation and User Guide 94
Installation Troubleshooting
This section describes issues that could prevent a successful installation and the recommended
solutions to those issues. Choose from the following topics:
USB Installation Troubleshooting
Network Installation Troubleshooting
USB Installation Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
The cable is loose.
Reconnect the USB cable to the ports on the PC and the
printer. Power the printer OFF, and then back ON. If the PC
and printer still do not communicate, restart the PC.
The data cable is damaged or
frayed.
Power off the printer. Replace the cable if you have a spare.
Contact your service provider to order a new data cable.
The system has a temporary
communication problem.
USB extension cables can cause communication problems. The
recommended USB cable is 6-ft (2 meters) long. Be sure to use
a cable rated for USB 2.0 data transmission.
The card printer does not
install when the USB cable is
connected
If the printer is not recognized by the PC, or if installation was
interrupted, the Device Manager might have an entry for the
printer that needs to be removed before the printer can be
installed.
Disconnect the printer from the PC.
If the printer was installed, make sure it is deleted. See
Removing a Printer from a Windows PC for the steps to
follow.
Open the Windows Device Manager.
1. Locate the device to delete. The device might be called
"Unknown device" or it might be located under the
Printers or Network Adapters folder. The device might be
marked with a yellow question mark or exclamation mark.
2. Click on the device name to select it, and then right-click
to display a pop-up menu.
3. Choose Remove from the pop-up menu.
4. Click Yes or OK to confirm removal of the device.
5. Close the Device Manager. Close any other windows.
6. Re-install the printer. See Install the Printer Using a USB
Cable.
I get an error message saying The USB installer timed out and a printer was not detected.