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If you're sharing the printer with other computers, it can be networked either by wire or wireless. If your use is for one computer, parallel, usb, firewire, and 802.11 are common options.
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What is the meaning of 'computer cabling'?
all of the cables used to connect the computer to things like the monitor and printer
Which two methods are often used to connect a lower-cost printer to a Windows XP network?
#Use a separate print server. #Connect to a networked computer and share the printer
What two methods are often used to connect a lower-cost printer to a Windows XP network?
Use a sperte print server Connect to a networked computer and share the 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.
How may one printer be used to serve more than one computer user?
You connect the printer and the other computers in a network - either by USB or Ethernet.
How do you connect a parallel printer to a USB only computer?
To interface a parallel printer to a USB port, you need a USB Parallel Printer Adapter, Belkin makes a reliable one that I have used for years.
Is there something portable like a laptop computer that can just be used to type into then connect to the desk top computer to print?
What you can do is that you can just type whatever you want to type in then you can connect your desktop's printer wire into your laptop (if you have one!)
Why do you need a usb cable on a printer?
A USB printer cable is used to allow a computer to send commands to the printer. The computer must have the appropriate "Driver" software, which will allow it to send the correct commands over the cable. For very small printers, the USB cord is able to provide about five volts of power.
Who is a printer used by?
A printer may be used by anyone. A personal computer is typically connected to the printer. The drivers for the printer must be installed on the computer. The user must give a print command.
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 is a device driver and when do you need it?
A device driver is a piece of code which is used to make a specific piece of hardware function as a part of a computer system. For instance to make a specific model of printer connect to and print from a computer you will need a print driver compatible with that model/make of printer installed on the computer.
The DB25 connector on the rear of the PC is used normally used to connect what?
The DB25 connector on the rear of a PC is used (if it has pins) to connect a printer or (if it has sockets) to connect a modem.
