When the printer is not communicating with the computer, there may be a few reasons for this. This article explores causes & solutions.

Shared Printer Connect the printer to one of the computers -- the desktop, if applicable -- via an A/B USB cable. Install to the computer the software that came with the device.

If you have a wired printer that you want to connect to your Windows 11/10 PC, you can do so via the native Printer and Scanner settings. Here's how!

Most old printers connect using a parallel port on the computer. New printers can connect using a USB port, a network adapter built into the printer or, most recently, the wireless printer adapter.

It's common to connect a printer to a computer with a USB cable, but this limits printer access to only one computer, unless you take additional steps. If you want to make your printer available ...

My main computer is connected through a router that is connected to a cable modem, the cable modem is also connected to a switch that connects to a second router that connects to the other ...

Some multifunction printers can even connect to a phone line to send and receive faxes. The original purpose of a scanner, however, is to digitize a photo or document so it can be used on a computer.

My computer is in the other end of the house and is connected directly to the CenturyLink cable modem, so it has a great connection to the internet but a weak signal from the Wi-Fi router and is ...

You might need your printer's IP address or WPS PIN to update firmware, check ink levels, or connect to Wi-Fi. We can help you find that network data.

We all know how frustrating it can get when our remote printer refuses to connect, especially when you have to print some important documents ...

Is this possible? I have a laser printer, but it has only has usb output to the computer. However, i have a router that has a parallel print server port on it. Is there a cable or adapter that ...