The printer does not see USB

Nowadays, the main device for printing files is a printer. This device is designed to convert and display information in print. Thanks to the development of technology and advanced developments, various models based on different principles of operation have appeared. Now on the shelves of shops you can find inkjet, laser, LED devices.

Also, one of the important differences is the way the equipment is connected. The earliest was a wired method of connecting via a USB cable. Despite the improved performance and application of new ideas, modern developments also use a wired connection type. In addition, through the USB port it is possible to transfer the necessary information.

Important! Sometimes users have problems with recognizing connected equipment. In this case, you need to know the correct troubleshooting plan. We will talk about this in our article.

The printer does not see the USB flash drive

Many models are equipped with special sockets on the main panel for interaction with external drives. Thanks to this, you can insert a USB flash drive to transfer documents and print them quickly. But there are situations when the printer does not see the connected media. The most common problems are:

• Incorrect connection of the device, lack of software and drivers for synchronization with the computer. Without this, the printer will not be able to carry out work in full.
• Damage to the printer housing and panel with connectors. Inspect the appearance, repair if necessary.
• Mechanical damage to the flash drive housing. In this case, try using a different external drive for verification.
• The flash drive is infected with a virus or malware. The solution, as in the previous version. Replace drive.
• Failure in the printer settings, lack of a program for recognizing removable elements.
• In some cases, there may be a problem with the registry. To do this, you need to install the application to configure Windows.
• Failure of microchips and control board. In this case, only repair will help.

Try to discover the cause of the malfunction and fix it yourself. If this cannot be done, it is worth contacting a service center. The reason may lie not only in mechanical damage, but also in serious system failures. In this case, specialist assistance is required.

Important! Keep the warranty card, so you can get help for free. To ensure that the warranty is valid, do not repair or install non-native components of the equipment yourself.

The printer does not see the device via USB

If the problem was removable media, then solving the problem will be quite easy. Just replace the recovery item. If this does not help, try connecting other devices. If there is no effect, the problem is probably the printer. Possible causes of this problem are related to the internal system:

• Damage to the microcircuit and control panel responsible for recognizing equipment.
• Internal faults in the boards.
• External damage that led to a defect in the main panel for connection via USB port.
• Possible damage to the connected equipment. Try checking its operation by connecting to a computer.