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Will a printer rated to use USB 3.0 work when you connect the printers USB cable into a USB 2.0 port on your computer?
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∙ 10y ago
It should work. If you don't have any 3.0 connectors, it should fall back to 2.0 mode.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoYes, it will. USB 2.0 has forward and backward compatibility.
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How can you connect a printer to a computer?
This depends on which printer you have.Some printers have a serial cable and the newer ons have a usb cable. You connect the cable to the computer at the back . Then reboot your computer. You then insert the driver CD into the computer and then install the drivers for that printer.
Do you need a firewire cable to connect your computer to your printer?
No, you do not need to use a firewire cable. A lot of printers can now be connected wirelessly.
How do you connect printer to the computer?
using a usb cable which is a connection between the computer and the printer only or wirelessly which means everyone on the network can use the printer but only if computer and printer is wireless
Two compuers share two printers?
Yes, you can connect one printer to each computer and connect both computers on a local network, then install the network printer from each other's computer. Or you can give printer servers to two different printers.
What is DB-25m cable?
This is a 25 pin cable, usually used to connect a printer to your computer (parallel port). Most printers connect using the USB cable anymore, as other external devices.
What computer cable do I need to connect my laptop to my new printer?
Depends on if the printer is wireless and if you are using a wireless cable. Most HP printers use a standard USB to printer cord. However, we would have to know the exact make and model of your computer to help you out
Why do you need a usb cable on a printer?
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How to Connect HP Officejet Pro 6978 to the Computer?
Connect HP Officejet Pro 6978 to the Computer It is simple to Connect the HP Officejet Pro 6978 Printers to your Computer. You can connect the printer by adhering to the standard approach of using the USB cable. The printer supports wireless feature and therefore you can connect to the computer wirelessly. The Steps to Connect the HP Officejet Pro 6978 printer to the computer Switch your HP printer on and hold on to a prepared state. Go to Control Panel and browse for Devices & Printers. Choose Add a printer and select Show Wi-Fi Direct Printers. Click on your HP Officejet pro 6978 printer and select Add Device. Print the Network configuration page for credentials. Type the passphrase when the screen prompts and continue with the next step. Open a document on your computer for printing and click Print. Click on Properties and make changes to the print settings and then click Print after previewing the document.
How do you connect Epson LQ300 plus to computer without parallel port?
first of all plug in usb to parallel printer cable into the computer windows automatically installed found new hardware after that connect the cable into your printer
Which components are used to connect a computer to a printer?
A cable or wifi. If a cable is used, it may be classed as a serial, parallel, or USB connecting cable - depending on the type of printer.
Can you connect to a printer using an Ethernet cable?
You can connect a printer using Ethernet if the printer has an ethernet jack. If not you can purchase a used HP Jet Direct box on E-Bay for $10, which has a parallel connector that works for older printers. The printer connects to the jet direct via parallel cable, then a CAT 5 (Ethernet) cable to a hub, switch or router. If you are using Windows choose Add Printer , Local Printer attached to this computer, create new port, arrow down to TCP/IP port and type in the address from your router (192.168.1.X).
How do you connect your printer to your notebook?
Usually, nowadays, by using an USB cable or by wifi (wireless). A serial or parallel cable connection is less used except on much older printers.
