network printer often disconnects

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USB port powering off perhaps? Check the USB hub Power Management in
Device Manager.

Maverik wrote:

> Hi,
> I have a HP PSC Photosmart, installed as a network printer.
> There is only one computer accessing it. The computer (XP Home) and the
> printer are connected via a router/gateway.
>
> Quite often the printer "disconnects": when I try to print I receive the
> message:
>
> "The Print spooler was unable to connect to your printer. This is caused by
> your printer being turned off, the cable being unplugged, or being
> connected to a VPN, which will block your access to your local network."
>
> I have no VPN, the printer is on, and the cable is connected.
>
> On my router I see that the LED for the ethernet connection to my printer is
> off, although the cable is connected and the printer is on. It works again
> after some reinstall and reboot cycles. Until the next time.
>
> Please please suggest how I can fix this annoyance.
>