problem getting printer to connect

[benjdebo]

hi i cant get my hp all in one printer to connect to my laptop,i have downloaded the recomended drivers/software from hp web site,but after i set it up it says your device is now ready to use,but at the top it says dissconected,ive removed cable and replaced it still have problem,im running windows7, printer is hp deskjet f2480 laptop is acer aspire 5542,thanks.

[dasteph]

in control panel/devices and printers is it set as the default printer.

[domacihren]

I had the same problem (among others). I had my Hp digital imaging monitor closed. So I opend this "monitor" and restarted my computer. And that is it.

[benjdebo]

yes it is set as defauli printer,still cant get it to work ?

[benjdebo]

i have my hp imaging monitor open still cant get it to work ?

[bigfella]

i have my hp imaging monitor open still cant get it to work ?

sorry dont mean to hijack ur thread but i ve got the same problem with a lexmark...wont connect ..says offline

[dasteph]

have you tried using all the usb sockets on your pc, also plugged in any other peripheral just to make sure the connection on pc is ok.
if having checked the usb ports and still will not work uninstall it and install manually by going into cotrol panel panel and using the add a printer in the printer and devices.

[bigfella]

have you tried using all the usb sockets on your pc, also plugged in any other peripheral just to make sure the connection on pc is ok.
if having checked the usb ports and still will not work uninstall it and install manually by going into cotrol panel panel and using the add a printer in the printer and devices.

thanks for the reply ...i think some of her usb ports are a lil unpredictable she was havin trouble with a wireless dongle bein recognised as well

[BawHeid]

If you are experiencing problems with connectivity you should try going to HP website or you could uninstall and reinstall drivers for printer, switch off PC - connect printer then switch back on and hopefully the PC will pick up printer.

[shedder101]

you need to get the updated drivers for the root hub

this will be found as a chipset driver update on the motherboard's mfg website

install that then re boot and the usb should start working normally

[Reapers]

Setup Guide

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01855259.pdf

User Manual

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01855375.pdf

if you need adobe reader which allows to read the manuals here is the link its free.

Adobe - Adobe Reader download - All versions

depending on which operating system you have you might need to update drivers.

(Printer Drivers)

windows xp 32 bit
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=228&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=uk〈=en&product =3811337
windows xp 64 bit
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?os=2030&softwareitem=oj-79942-1&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=uk〈=en&product=3811337
Windows vista 32 bit
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=2093&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=uk〈=en&produc t=3811337
Windows Vista 64 bit
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=2100&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=uk〈=en&produc t=3811337
Windows 7 32 bit
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=4062&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=uk〈=en&produc t=3811337
Windows 7 64 bit
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=4063&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=uk〈=en&produc t=3811337

Service & Support

Acer Aspire 5542 support go on notebook then aspire then scroll down to 5542
then pick your operating system and download your drivers for your laptop

hope it helps : )

[caveman_nige]

i don't know why people buy HP printers... the software is so shite, has been for years.. best place for it is in the bin,,, if its new get a refund and buy a Canon printer...

[mickyboy]

try uninstalling the printer software n reinstall ,and yip cm is spot on hp = pants

[gmb45]

had my hp all in 1 3 years now not a bit of bother with it, and i can refill me cartridges