miax,

Reinstall the printer, instructions below.

First run Delete Print Jobs to remove any stuck print job in the queue.

Disconnect the printer.

Hit the Windows key and the x keys at the same time, programs and features, your printer, uninstall.

Restart your computer. Make sure the printer is removed. Manual Printer Driver Removal

Download the Vista 32-bit drivers for Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 32-bit or the Vista 64-bit drivers for Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 64-bit. Install the Vista drivers in the Vista Compatibility mode you’ll get a message, the printer is not connected. Connect the printer at this time (powered on).

Links to the drivers can be found at…

Dell V313 All-In-One Printer owners thread

Remember virus programs and firewalls will block communications.

Also turn off the printers balloon tips...

(Right click) Start, control panel, devices and printer, your printer, printing preferences, advanced, more options. Tell it to never show.

Rick

I did the above following every step as stated, still getting the same error message. It has not changed a thing. Hoping you have another Solution  for me?

I did the above following every step as stated, still getting the same error message. It has not changed a thing. Hoping you have another Solution  for me?

miax,

Things to try...

Hit the Windows key and the x keys at the same time, device manager.

Go to the USB Controller section and click the + sign.

Go to each USB Root Hub and right click on it, left click properties, left click power management. Uncheck the box, allow computer to turn off this device to save power.

Restart your computer.

Also try Removing computers from printer scan list then restart your computer and reinstall the printer using the instructions above.

What virus program and firewall are you using?

Rick