What if the 'Collecting Printer Status' error appears intermittently? What troubleshooting steps should I take?

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What if the 'Collecting Printer Status' error appears intermittently? What troubleshooting steps should I take?
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Intermittent errors suggest an unstable connection or a resource conflict. Check the USB cable for loose connections (if applicable). Monitor your computer's resources (CPU, memory) while printing to see if anything is spiking. Temporarily disable any recently installed software or security programs that might be interfering with the printer. A consistent pattern to the intermittent errors might point to a specific cause.