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[QUOTE="CharmedLife417, post: 198429, member: 2891"]
I have a strange but simple problem.  For over ten years I have owned the world’s most reliable computer printer: a heavy-duty HP LaserJet 5N.  It never breaks.  This is the Maytag of printers.  All the sudden it cannot be recognized by my laptop.  I replaced the cable and tried again.  Same issue.  I also tried attached it on two other fully functioning laptops: same error message: “Windows couldn’t find software driver for your device.”

Someone told me to throw it away and buy a new one, but I don't think that's the point.  The printer works perfectly; it just cannot be seen by the laptop.

Has anyone encountered this, or does anyone with an electrical background at least have an idea what this might be?  I am not highly technical, but my suspicion is that there is an output voltage issue with the printer through the printer cable.

Please respond if you have any ideas.  I love this printer, and it’s a real workhorse.

I’m new here, so thanks.
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