Windows 7 USB Device Not Recognized

[Pinkipad]

My computer did not recognize my USB device I use almost daily -- my printer. Tried all 3 USB ports in my netbook to no avail.

That was 2 days ago. Yesterday I plugged it in and all was fine.

Just now I tried to print but, again, that annoying icon was in my sys tray, saying USB device not recognized.

I shut down each night. Nothing has been installed or removed in a week.

Help!

 

[helpifIcan]

Does it see other USB devices like a USB key, drive, mouse, etc.
If so then it could be the printer, a bad cable.
If not you could try deleting the USB driver and letting WIN reinstall.

 

[MikeHawthorne]

If it does see all other USB devices, uninstall the printer in Device Manger and let it reinstall it.