KUBUNTU did not recognise all USB devices

Discussion in 'Kernel Questions' started by den100, May 16, 2008.

  1. den100

    den100 New Member

    I loaded up Ubuntu for the first time as a new Linux user, everything went ok
    except all the device's I have connected that use a USB port has not been recognised .
    This includes Printer, CD/DVD drive, Scanner.
    Can someone please help.
     
    den100, May 16, 2008
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  2. falko

    falko Super Moderator Howtoforge Staff

    Were these devices switched on when you installed Ubuntu?
    Any errors in your logs?
     
    falko, May 16, 2008
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  3. den100

    den100 New Member

    Thanks for your speedy reply Falko

    The CD/DVD and scanner are switched on when the computer is switched on, not sure if I had the printer switched on.
    den100
     
    den100, May 17, 2008
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  4. falko

    falko Super Moderator Howtoforge Staff

    Were they switched on when you installed Ubuntu?
     
    falko, May 18, 2008
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  5. den100

    den100 New Member

    I think I have worked it out

    I attached a USB drive to my computer and it was reconised, so the USB must be ok.
    I concur that the Epson printer and HP scanner needs linux drivers.
    Cant find any on Epson and HP web site.
     
    den100, May 23, 2008
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  6. falko

    falko Super Moderator Howtoforge Staff

    Is HPLIP installed (you can install it with Synaptic)? Then your HP scanner should work automatically.
     
    falko, May 23, 2008
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