When i try to install my printer it is telling me it is unplugged ?

it is plugged in, the usb cables are not damaged

it is a lexmark x1190 all in one oprinter scanner fax
its driving me mad please help

How old is the printer? Have you unplugged and uninstalled it, then reinstalled it? Some printers require you to install the software before plugging the printer in. Lastly have you tried plugging it into a different usb port?

Originally Posted by Tassie Devil

How old is the printer? Have you unplugged and uninstalled it, then reinstalled it? Some printers require you to install the software before plugging the printer in. Lastly have you tried plugging it into a different usb port?

Ihave tried all this could a virus stop my usb working?

Is any other usb stuff not working like camera etc? If its not then it's possible there is a problem with the usb.
Right click My Computer, choose proerties and then select hardware/device manager. Are there any yellow exclamation marks showing next to anything there?

Originally Posted by Tassie Devil

Is any other usb stuff not working like camera etc? If its not then it's possible there is a problem with the usb.
Right click My Computer, choose proerties and then select hardware/device manager. Are there any yellow exclamation marks showing next to anything there?

My camera isnt working either you are correct!

I have gone into device manager and its blank! should it be.

when i go into device manager it is completly blank is this normal?

Go to Services: start/run services.msc

Scroll down to Plug and Play

Turn it off. Then turn it back on.

This will repopulate the Device Manager.

Originally Posted by jephree

Go to Services: start/run services.msc

Scroll down to Plug and Play

Turn it off. Then turn it back on.

This will repopulate the Device Manager.

That worked a treat thanks