HP LaserJet 1200 series BW USB problem

I am unable to re install my HP BW LaserJet 1200 series printer. My system is WIN XP PRO, SP3.
The printer was working fine, then something happened and the printer is not listed in Device manager. The printer self check works OK,, but when I plug in the USB cable, there is no screen respons that a new USB device has been found.
Note , I have 2 flash drives attached to the USB ports that work OK.
I tried to re install the 1200 series driver, but the printer is not listed in Device manager.
Any suggestions troubleshooting tips would be appreciated.
Thanks,

I've often had this problem when I start a print but the 1200 is not connected, or for other reasons. I either:
1. Turn the HP 1200 off then on; or
2. Go to Print centre and delete the job.
One of these always fixes the problem.

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I need
HP laserjet 1200 series pcl5 driver for windows 7 64bit and windows 8.1 64bit
can anyone provide me ? no links to read text, direct solution is welcomed
thanks in all

Hi.
You may download the Universal Print Driver PCL5 below, it is compatible with both Windows 7 or 8 64-bit.
For USB select Plug n Play, for network select Tradiotional Mode and follow the steps by setting a TCP/IP Port with the IP Address of the printer:
http://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/psi/swdDetails/?sp4ts.oid=29790&spf_...
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Changes Made - This is an installation on new laptop, running Windows 8, 64 bit
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1. Installing to an existing network, that consistedof a desktop and two wireless laptops.
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f. When the installation did show a list of drivers, the only one I found was a universal PCL 6, which is what I thought I was trying to download originally.
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