Why does the computer see the printer as an "unknown device"?

Question

Computers

The computer sees the printer as "unknown device"
Please tell me what is the problem?

Answer 1

It happened on Win7 at HP 1018, I struggled with reinstalling different drivers for a long time. It turned out that the cable is bad, USB AB which.

Answer 2

You need to install drivers. Drivers can be obtained from the manufacturer's website.

Answer 3

And not enough information. Doesn't the computer want to say something like that?
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