A computer power supply converts AC into multiple DC voltages. For example, 12 volts is commonly used for drives, while 3.3v and 5v are used by the chips and other motherboard components.
The following terms are reproduced with permission from PC Power & Cooling, Inc., Carlsbad, California, a manufacturer of quality power supplies. Airflow rated in cubic feet per minute.
Power supply issues are the main cause of this problem. If your computer or printer is not directly connected to the main power source, say they are connected through a UPS, the UPS might be faulty.