hp photosmart 1315 color printer
troubleshooting
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important Windows PC information
If you are using your HP PhotoSmart printer with a Windows PC, the
printer requires a continuous connection to the computer. The computer
uses this communication link to access and read the status of memory
cards in the printer, as well as print cartridge ink levels, and other
feedback from the printer.
If the connection between your Windows PC and your HP PhotoSmart
printer has been lost, a warning message appears on your computer
screen.
• The computer might not be plugged into the printer or the power
source. Try checking the printer’s power and computer cables.
• Using hubs or docking stations that can have multiple devices
connected to them can temporarily break the connection to the printer
while the other devices are being accessed. Wait until the other
device is no longer being accessed, or try connecting the printer
directly to the computer.
Your Windows Taskbar will display the Yellow Caution icon whenever a
connection is broken.
• Click the icon and select Connect to try to re-establish a connection.
Note: If you want the connection to remain broken, click Cancel. When
you are ready to re-connect, click the Taskbar icon and select
Connect.
