printer usb cable sparks?

[Andrew_e1]

Hello,

I was cleaning my computer today and when I was replugging everything, I accidentally bumped the printers usb cable against the back plate of my pc case, and I saw a small spark, If I rub it lightly I can see them too....they are very very small... I tried switching the usb cable but only unplugging the printer from the power stops it from happening.

Iva had the printer for years and havent had any problems, its an hp laserjet 1300... I was wondering if its something I should be concerned about?

 

[tiraides]

It is something you should be concerned about. You may want to look at getting another printer soon. (If you can, minimize your use of the printer until you can figure out what the problem is, and/or if it can be solved.)

 

[Andrew_e1]

I think I solved it...

I had my printer plugged in to a normal power strip, I plugged it in my APC ups and it doesnt do it anymore...