USB 2 device USB 3 error message

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3. Is the printer plugged directly into the computer or through a hub?

I recently ran into a problem with USB3 and my printers and scanners going through a hub on my Windows 7 computer. I forget the exact message but I kept being told the USB was out of limits or something like that.

I had to buy longer USB cables so I could connect my laser printer, scanner, and all in one ink jet directly to the computer without going through a hub. Since then, no problem.

The next problem is getting my external drives and memory card reader hooked up directly. The front USB ports on the computer are apparently USB 2 so when I temporarily hook up any data source the computer complains that the connection is too slow.

On the other hand - that printer was released in 2005 so it's had a good long life.

I've been buying refurbished printers directly from the manufacturers - I've got an Epson WF-7520 that will print the same size as the R1800. I paid $160 including shipping for it and not only can I print wide format, I can scan it too. If you want a dedicated printer and want to got back to Epson, they also have an Artisan 1430 that seems similar to your printer for $199. (https://epson.ca/Clearance-Centre/Inkjet-Printers/Epson-Artisan-1430-Inkjet-Printer---Refurbished/p/C11CB53201-N).

Good luck!