"Printer is in an error state" and I can't fix it!

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@Pjen

Simple question- have you tried the printer with another computer ofr the computer with another printer?

Nope, because I don’t have another printer or another computer (except a Chromebook, and I don’t think that will print to the printer without all the installed software.) But the printer works - at least the part that copies and scans. It’s just invisible to the computer.

[BrickaBracka]

If you decide to use the bat, please post a video.

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@Chickenwrangler

Had a similar problem with my Canon printer just a couple of days ago. Worked fine one day and not the next.
Tried everything reinstall driver, reboot computer, changed cable nothing worked thought I would have to buy a new printer.
As a final last ditch effort I pulled out and reinserted the USB cable several times at both the computer and printer end and the printer came to life.
Although I had already tried with a new cable only by sveral times robustly reseating the plug at the printer end did it finally work - with the old cable.
Obviously a bad connection on the plug/socket that needed cleaning.

In fact, all the fixes I’ve tried have first suggested that the USB cable is not connected. So I’ve done that several times. I guess I could try it some more, but I’m not optimistic. The bat method is really looking good right now.

[Kingpawn3]

I have windows 8.1 and I was having the same issue with my hp deskjet 882c,
I tried all the suggestions before I just held the printer reset button in until it reset.
Now I am printing again.

[LSLGuy]

Reported.