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.

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

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 ...

Received Windows couldn't connect to the Printer error? Windows cannot connect to the Shared Printer on your network? See this fix.

Find the right cable connection to hook up your printer to your computer — it’s usually a USB connection. Connect your printer directly to your Windows 10 computer… and then sit back.

Connecting a Network-Enabled Printer The easiest type of printer to connect is one that comes with a network adapter already installed in it.

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 Computer Won't Detect Network Printers. Being unable to print an urgent month-end report because Windows cannot find the networked printer right in front of you is more than a little aggravating.

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.

Net connection brings the future to my printer HP's Photosmart B110a printer shows the direction printers will take as the Internet pervades everything electronic. Too bad about the driver software.