100-140 Question 156
Select 3A user contacts the IT support team because their USB printer is not working after being connected to their laptop. The user reports that the printer was working on another computer earlier. As a support technician, which steps should you take to troubleshoot the issue?
- A
Check if the USB cable is securely connected to both the printer and the laptop.
- B
Verify that the printer is powered on and displays no error indicators.
- C
Restart the laptop to clear any possible software conflicts.
- D
Replace the USB cable immediately with a new one.
- E
Reinstall the printer drivers on the laptop.
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Correct answers: A, B, E
Explanation
When troubleshooting a USB printer connectivity issue, it is crucial to start with basic physical checks like verifying cable connections and printer status. If these steps do not resolve the issue, reinstalling the printer drivers can address potential software-related problems. Restarting the laptop or replacing the cable should only be considered after ruling out simpler causes.
- A. Correct.
Checking the USB cable connection is a fundamental first step to rule out physical connectivity issues.
- B. Correct.
Ensuring the printer is powered on and free of errors is necessary to confirm the printer itself is operational.
- C. Incorrect.
Restarting the laptop may help in some cases of software conflicts, but it is not the most immediate or necessary step in this scenario.
- D. Incorrect.
Replacing the USB cable immediately is premature without first testing the existing cable for faults.
- E. Correct.
Reinstalling the printer drivers can resolve issues caused by driver corruption or incompatibility, making it a valid troubleshooting step.