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Windows failing to recognise printer
I've had an HP Deskjet 2510 for about a year. Right from the start there have been times when I get a message that the device has not been recognised, but this usually goes away next time I log in. When it hasn't, during the last twelve months I've uninstalled and reinstalled a number of times which generally fixed the problem. About six weeks ago, it didn't.
Acting on advice from the HP forum I have changed the USB port, adjusted the setting so that the ports don't 'time out' on a currently unused device and treated the printer to a new USB cable. All useless, except the day when I turned it on and it worked! Recently I was away for several days. On my return the printer worked fine but on the second day I got the 'device not recognised again.' To date I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling again and using a different port. None of these have worked.
This is for home use only , but obviously I wouldn't have a printer if I didn't want to print things. My clever brother in law, who unfortunately lives nowhere near me, says it sounds like a windows issue.
I should say that I'm not particularly computer literate, but I can generally get through clear instructions if anyone can offer any help, please.