[Klug-general] fscked usb

[Sharon Kimble]

On Mon, 27 May 2013 17:59:17 +0100
Peter Childs <pchilds at bcs.org> wrote:

> Can you check it with a live cd? (Or another os)

i'll try with a live distro tomorrow, when I have more time available.
> 
> Can you check the printer on another pc?

Sorry, only got this one computer ;(
> 
> If you are using a hub. Try without. Is it powered or unpowered?

Its all part of the motherboard, so unable to try disconnecting them.
> 
> Have you tried other usb ports?

I've tried /all/ of the points to get the printer working, all failed. 

Thanks
Sharon.
> 
> I've found the usb3 one on my laptop to be less reliable than the
> usb2 one.
> 
> Peter
> On 27 May 2013 17:09, "Sharon Kimble" <boudiccas at talktalk.net> wrote:
> 
> >
> > Its become apparent today that all of my usb system is fscked! in
> > that i have to unplug and replug in the usb keyboard and mouse at
> > bootup in lightdm greeter before they can be used. And then I have
> > to do the same with 3 external hard drives. I also have a brand new
> > printer that cannot be seen by 'lsusb', so I reckon that its
> > fscked, but how do I correct it please?
> >
> > This question has some urgency behind it as i only have till the 2nd
> > June before the window closes for me returning the printer for a
> > refund.
> >
> > Can anyone help me please?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Sharon
>

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