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If the printer is of an older type that has the appropriate logic circuits, connectors and compatiible printer driver software, a parallel port and/or a serial portcan be used if they are available on the pc.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe port used for a local printer is usually a USB port. The back of the hard drive on most desktop computers has a special port used for a printer. Laptops and tablets can access a printer that is WiFi capable.
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∙ 11y agoIt depends on the type of printer. Older printers usually use a serial or parallel port. Newer printers usually use USB or wifi.
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∙ 7y agoFor modern computers and printers, any USB port should work.
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∙ 14y agoeither USB port or parallel port
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∙ 10y agothe headphone jack
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∙ 7y agoMany types. Lpt,Usb, or network.
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What type of printer has an Ethernet port to connect directly to the network?
It's called "network printer". Such printers usually have either wireless or LAN interface.
What type of printer is connected to the computer by way of a port?
They would usually be called a USB printer. It can vary depending on what type of port.
Which network cable should you use to connect PC to printer?
Whether your printer uses a serial port, or parallel port, or USB port, or wifi, decides what type of cable you need. Name and model of printer? Have you looked on the maker's website or user guide for instructions?
What port on the back of your PC is most likely used for a printer?
Since about 2002, a USB port is the most likely port to be used for a printer. <><><> A 16 bit parallel port can be used if the PC is of the old type that has one, but only If the printer is of an older type that has the appropriate logic circuits, connectors and compatiible printer driver software.
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).
What type of port is LPT?
LPT is short for Line Printer. So it is a parallel port. The most common type of socket is a DB-25.
What is the internal name for the parallel port and what type of devices can you connect to it?
internal parallel port
What type of port do you use to connect a video digital camera to a computer?
USB Port
How can you connect between two switch without router?
connect it with a crossover cable connect both end to same type port either two gigabit port or two fast ehternet port
What lead do i need to connect a printer to a laptop?
All you need to connect it to your laptop is a USB cable to plug into the printer so it can connect to the laptop. If your printer came with a CD, then install it using that. Most of the time you need a Type A to Type B USB cable to connect printer to a PC or Laptop. Both side connector are different. You can get these cheap (less than $3-4) on internet or in discount electronics stores. - Neeraj Sharma
Which type of port can be used to connect a TV to your computer?
An U.S.B cable.
What is the difference between usb port printer interface and parallel port Interface?
The primary difference is that a USB interface type printer requires the computer to have a USB port (as all modern computers do) whereas a parallel interface type printer requires the computer to have a parallel (LPT) port (which many modern computers do not have.) There are USB-to-parallel converters however which plug into USB and allow the use of parallel printers. Additionally, many legacy applications only have support for parallel printers, in these cases, in order to use a USB printer it may be necessary to create a virtual parallel port and map the USB printer to it.
