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Thread ID: 129098 2013-02-03 07:25:00 Windows 8 and Brother HL-5140 printer Morgenmuffel (187) Press F1
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1326241 2013-02-03 07:25:00 Ok my understanding is they should work together, but they don't

According to this page (welcome.solutions.brother.com) all i have to do is plug the usb cable from the printer into the computer and it'll install the drivers automatically.

But as soon as a plug the printer in

I get a popup saying "USB device not recognised"

and a little box saying


USB device not recognised

The last USB device you connected to this computer malfunctioned and windows does not recognise it.

Recommendation
Try reconnecting the device if windows still does not recognise it, your device may not be working properly.

Any help would be appreciated
Morgenmuffel (187)
1326242 2013-02-03 07:33:00 Ok ignore me I am an idiot, was picking up printer to move it and try an old printer and noticed the printer end plug of the usb cable was bent 90 degrees, yes the actual plug was bent, feeling round the back I had assumed it was one of the fancy flat plugs and instead concentrated on the USB ports of the computer.

Replaced cable and all working well now
Morgenmuffel (187)
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