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Unscrambling USB Device Error Messages

A USB drive is lightweight and portable which is why more people prefer it over other means of moving and storing info. Lots of devices these days are equipped with a USB connection for easy communication with other gadgets and computers. Most cameras and mobile phones along with printers today provide support for USBs.

However, these USB compatible gadgets, while handy, can occasionally prove problematic owing to device drivers that are flawed. Such issues are for the most part easy to repair but it is more complicated if the USB port or devices are involved. Usually the problem here is coming from within the USB drivers.

Communication between computers and other devices like USBs is possible using drivers. Corrupt or improperly installed device drivers can cause computers to not detect the presence of the device and even misread its commands which leads to errors. Expect to see a message of unknown device error if your computer fails to recognize a device. Either you get the error as USB device not recognized or as Unknown Device. The problem can be tied to improper driver installation or an obsolete or ruined driver.

Issues With Installing Drivers

After initial hook up a device to a computer a message will pop up at the bottom corner of the screen. You will be brought to the installation wizard upon clicking on the popup window. There are times when installation is not so smooth and errors appear which causes files to be added incorrectly. It can be encountered even long after devices were put in owing to original drivers being damaged.

Trojans and viruses are just two of many malicious software that can destroy or zap away device drivers. Viruses work by changing the registry keys of a computer which in turn leads to driver files that are damaged. While registry scans are a reliable solution you are still better off updating the drivers regularly.

An Antiquated Device Driver

Consider uninstalling all the drivers related to your USB gadget if loading the latest device driver programs still does not let you use the USB you have. In Windows go to Add and Remove Programs and then click on whichever icon is representative of your particular device. Insert the accompanying disc of your device to reinstall all the drivers you just uninstalled.

Once the disc is inserted you will see the installation wizard and it will help you install the drivers. If you lost the disc then you can go to a third party or manufacturer website to search for the drivers you require. Have the model number and the code handy when searching for drivers over the Net.

The solutions mentioned here are all manual and usually not called for. PC drivers update utilities are really all that that are needed to ensure up to date drivers and take care of device driver issues.

Three Canon Printer Error Problems & Solutions

Canon is one of the most widely used printer brands in the world. From the super-fast inkjet models to the cost efficient all-in-one solutions, their products make sure that you can print out important documents easily and conveniently. Unfortunately, Canon printers are susceptible to problems, as evident when Canon printer error messages began to make their presence known. Many of these codes are specific to the type of Canon printer you own, and here are three of the most common annoyances you are likely to encounter.

1) Power LED Lit Solid Orange

Printer error messages do not always come in the form of numeric code. In fact, the LED on your device can tell you a lot about the problem. According to the manufacturer, the power LED on a Canon printer may be lit orange instead of green when the device needs to be set or requires maintenance. The recommended solution is to first turn off the machine, and then unplug its power cord from the power outlet. Next, wait a moment, and then plug the device in again and turn it back on. In many cases, this will solve the printer error message and if so, the power LED will glow green. However, if the LED remains orange, this particular error may indicate that your Canon printer needs to be repaired. In this case, your best bet would be to contact Canon’s technical support team for further assistance.

2) E27

The E27 printer error message is common on Canon Pixma all-in-one printers. This particular error occurs when the waste ink absorber is full. Your first inclination may be to clean the holder and cartridge itself to remove all excessive ink, dirt and spills. Unfortunately, most people do not have luck with these methods. The best resolution to the problem is to reset the waste ink counter. While this requires several steps and a lot of patience, it usually works on most Pixma models. To clear up this printer error message, follow the steps below:

– Simultaneously press the ON/OFF button and STOP/RESET button on your Canon printer.

– Press the ON/OFF button once and then the “STOP/RESET” button twice to enter the maintenance mode. (You should notice a value of “0″ on your LED indicator).

– Press the “STOP/RESET” button 4 times in order to reset the waste ink counter.

– Turn off your Canon printer.

– Turn the printer back on.

3) Ink is Missing

The “Ink is Missing” printer error message is among the oldest error codes for Canon printers. Oddly enough, this one can show up shortly after installing a fresh ink cartridge. The most common cause is using a generic brand of ink with your printer. You could try removing and then reseating the ink cartridge back in place but most of the time, this only serves as a temporary resolution. Your best bet would be to only install ink cartridges that are manufactured and supported by Canon. This way, you can dramatically reduce the threat of compatibility issues, get better technical support and receive a free replacement if problems should ever occur.

Check if Your PC is USB 2 Enabled

Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 was released in 2001, and it allowed for higher speeds than its predecessor (USB 1). Through USB 2.0, a wider range of external devices can be used on your computer. It also enables these devices to perform faster.

For a USB 2.0 driver to be installed on your PC, your system MUST be USB 2.0 enabled. If not, you cannot use a USB 2.0 driver.

How to Check if Your PC is UBS 2.0 Enabled

From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel.
Click System->Hardware->Device Manager.
Scroll down to the Universal Serial Bus controllers folder and click the ‘+’ sign to see its contents.

If your Device Manager shows an ENHANCED USB Host Controller, the system has High Speed USB (USB 2.0) capability. All other types are USB 1.1.

If your system is only USB 1.1 enabled, you must purchase a PCI card that has USB 2.0 ports.

Recommended: Update Your USB Drivers with DriverFinder

How to Uninstall USB Root Hubs

Your PC is made up of many devices that interact with each other. Although in most cases updating your drivers is the solution to USB problems, there may be PC settings (or other applications) interfering with your USB ports device.

The following steps outline what you need to do to uninstall USB Root Hubs, which may be preventing you from using your USB device. (Steps may vary slightly depending on the Windows OS you use.)

From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel.
Click System.
Select the Hardware tab.
Click Device Manager.
Scroll down to Universal Serial Bus controllers. You will see entries called Universal Root Hub.
Right-click each one and select Uninstall.

Restart your PC.