Could a faulty cable be causing a persistent printer error?

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Could a faulty cable be causing a persistent printer error?
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Yes, a damaged or loose USB or network cable can cause intermittent communication errors that the printer interprets as a more serious problem. Try replacing the cable with a known good one to rule out this possibility.