The case of the invisible printer!!! ya printer issue that suck.

so we have an interesting issue here:
last week i attempted to print an essay and it would not print. i died because that thing was due the next day. i tried printing from another computer, but i was still failing epically. i remember this happening in the past with same issue. i thought about how i fixed it:
i recall reloading the software. sounded simple enough. so, i dug out the software disk for my printer, and began the process. however, problems came up when i was asked to directly connect to the printer i was installing. it said no printer was found, and i said "youve got to be kidding me." i tried multiple times. but, each time i got the same obnoxious error of "no printer detected".
so i check to make sure everything was plugged in right and everything appeared fine...
i just dont understand it.
oh ya the model would be helpful:
i have the: HP Officejet 7210 All-in-One
its a copier, photo printer, fax machine, scanner and, of course, home printer. its connected via usb plug.
thanks to all those who respond!
Message was edited by: fobman

If using another cable fixed things, then it sounds like the original cable you have is broken. Perhaps try printing several times with a different cable to see if the issue is cleared up.
Most office supply stores have USB cables (basically, if they sell printers, they should have the cables as well), and I don't believe they're too expensive.
~Lyssa

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