What cable should I use if I want to connect 2 computers for 1 printer? Thanks
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This is a case when u look into networking your printer too your network. There are some Canon printers that have built in WiFi networking, but they don't really work well on Linux, and the ink is expensive.
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I am not a computer tech so I cannot answer your question. The cords I purchased did not work the way I needed them to work so I do not use them.
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Tried to hook up an HP laptop & a PC to an HP6600 printer. This cable wouldn't work. Neither computer was able to print no matter where & plugged them in on the computers & reinstalled the printer hardware. Also not enough description in ad I assumed they would work. I will be seeking a refund.
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Not this cable. Does not work to connect 1 printer to 2 computers. Still haven't figured out how to connect both of my computers to a single printer.
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You will need a cable from the printer to the switch, the switch already has cables that go from the switch to you computers
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Sorry, Eugene D. I just don't know. I needed them to hook two laptops and three printers into a hub so they could all talk to each other. Actually, all I ended up with was some vague muttering. There wasn't anything wrong with cables though, and they were exactly what I ordered. Have you tried to ask the vendor?
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I am using this with a Canon printer which eliminates having to use a USB cable. If you are trying to connect 2 blue tooth enabled devices it will probably work.
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I would expect you can if each computer has been linked with the printer via the router through wireless mode. If trying to hard-wire connect three different computers you need some type "splitter" box with connections to each computer and then to the computer.Me, I have two different printers (Epson wireless connected, and second older Epson haywire
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Hello! Sorry I can't help for sure, but I do not own that printer! Not sure why Amazon thinks I do. However, the cable does look to be a standard USB printer cable. The flat connector goes into the PC and the "covered bridge" connector goes into the printer, I would think.
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Roll over image to zoom in USB To Parallel Printer Adapter Cable... you can find this on Amazon.com in different lengths.
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Older printers use PARALLEL cables yo print. This is a SERIAL cable. No, this is not what you want. If you want to transfer data using Hyperterm this would be useful since computers rarely come with serial ports anymore.
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usb printer cable as you would a desktop. It also connects by wifi, just follow installation instructions
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Hello Artur,Yes this cable will work with that printer. Thanks,Mediabridge Customer Support
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Hello there, the end connector for the printer is USB. You need what is called a USB Male A-B printer cable. One end is the traditional rectangular USB male shape you are familiar with that plugs into your PC and other end is sort of a square male connector that connects to the printer itself. You can also use a Cat5 Ethernet cable to connect the printer to a router. You can use one or other. Mine is connected using the Ethernet connector, my computers share the printer on a home network. A-B Printer cables come in sizes 6 feet to 10 feet traditionally. I believe you can go as high as 25 feet before the USB cable has communication problems. I hope this helps.
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Hi. Since you're able to scan and print using the cable, there's no need for you to get a different one. You may have to contact your printer manufacturer as it may have something to do with your printer configuration.
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Since this is an older printer, the only attachment is for a parallel printer cable since it has a parallel port. The one I have has the following features. I am not sure what kind it is because it is rather old but the Belkin Standard Parallel Printer Cables sold by Amazon are similar.One male 25-pin D-Sub connector on the first endOne male 36-pin Centronics connector on the second end
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USB cable will not work for printers. You need to get a USB Printer cable the cable ends are made different.
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I am of the opinion that UBS printer cords are universal. The cheapest one is the one to purchase.
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No. You just need a usb cable to connect your printer to the hub (male usb type A). This is the same cable that you would normally use to connect to your computer, but instead of wiring it to your computer, you wire it into one of the inputs of the hub. The hub has two usb type A cables coming out of it that go to the two computers that are sharing your devices.
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If your printer is USB compatible it should work fine. It looks like a standard USB 3.0 cable. - Best wishes!