In this video i show you how to connect a printer to a computer with a usb cable.
Cable to connect laptop to printer.
Turn on the printer.
Certain printer cables will allow you to connect the printer to your laptop via a usb port while others will use a parallel port.
Check your laptop for the proper connections.
Make sure you buy the right cable.
Plug in the printer and ensure that it s turned off.
The most common type of printer made in the last decade is the usb printer.
Also set up the printer with ink and paper and all that other good stuff according to the directions that came with the printer.
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Using the usb cable connect your printer to your computer and turn it on.
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It uses a usb port on your pc and on the printer to connect.
Click on printers scanners on the left hand side and then select add a printer or scanner.
When the name of your printer pops up click it and complete the installation as per your computer s instruction.
Usb ports are small rectangular ports while parallel ports are generally larger and have holes for several small pins to plug into.
Once you ve clicked add printer or scanner windows should be able to detect your printer connected via usb cable.
It is a fairly simple process and i explain the instructions in this vide.