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Establish a connection using a USB cable or set up wireless access through the printer’s Wi-Fi setup options.

Proceed with the on-screen instructions to finalize the installation and complete the setup process.

After installation, print a test page to verify that your printer is functioning correctly.

Ensure a secure physical connection between your printer and computer.

1. Unplug the USB cable from both the printer and the computer.
2. Wait a few seconds before reconnecting.
3. Firmly plug the cable into both ends.
4. Restart the printer installation process.

Make sure the USB port you’re using is working correctly.

1. Try connecting the printer to a different USB port.
2. Alternatively, test the current port by connecting another USB device.

A faulty cable might be the problem.

1. Swap the existing cable with a known working or new USB cable.
2. Reconnect the printer and computer, then restart the setup.

Too many connected devices can cause conflicts.

1. Unplug all non-essential USB devices (e.g., external drives, cameras).
2. Keep only the mouse, keyboard, and printer connected.
3. Retry the installation.

A quick reset can restore USB communication.

1. Turn off the printer and unplug it from the wall.
2. Wait at least 60 seconds.
3. Plug it back into a direct wall outlet and power it on.

If the setup resumes automatically, proceed with installation. Otherwise, run the installer manually.

Ensure the correct drivers are in place.

1. Open Device Manager from the Start menu.
2. Expand “Printers” or “USB Controllers”.
3. Locate your printer, right-click it, and choose Update driver → Search automatically for drivers.

Old or conflicting installations may block setup.

1. Go to Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a Program.
2. Find and uninstall your printer software.
3. Reboot your computer before reinstalling.

Clean out junk files that might interfere with installation.

1. Search for and open Disk Cleanup.
2. Choose your system drive (usually C:).
3. Select appropriate file categories and click OK to remove them.

Eliminate background software conflicts.

1. pen System Configuration (search “msconfig”).
2. Under the “General” tab, select Selective Startup and uncheck Load startup items.
3. Go to the “Services” tab, check Hide all Microsoft services, and then disable the remaining services.
4. Restart your computer and run the printer setup again.