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Are all AC DC Power adapters the same?
Each AC/DC power adapter is specifically designed to accept a certain AC input (usually the standard output from a 120 V AC outlet in your home) and convert it to a particular DC output. Likewise, each electronic device is specifically designed to accept a certain DC input.
Does printer have power supply?
Power Supply Configurations Larger printers have a single power cord from the wall outlet to the back of the printer. The AC adapter is built into the printer, and the cord may or may not be removable. Smaller printers have external AC adapters or transformer boxes.
How do I connect my HP printer to my wire?
Connect the printer to your network router, switch, or hub with an Ethernet cable.
- Make sure paper is loaded in the main tray, and then turn on the printer.
- Remove any plug or protective cover from the Ethernet port on the back of the printer.
- Connect an Ethernet cable to the printer and an available port on the router.
Does a wireless printer need to be plugged in?
Wireless. As the name implies, a wireless printer doesn’t need to be plugged into anything other than a power source to operate properly. Communication between the printer and the computer or network is established through either a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection.
Can you plug in a wireless printer?
Yes, you can connect the printer to a computer with a USB cable and a wireless network. This printer has an automatic interface selection feature that is turned on by default. This lets it automatically change the interface to USB or network depending on which interface is receiving data.
Why does my printer have no power?
Unplug the power cable from the socket, then remove and reseat the power cable from the printer’s power cable port. Plug the printer back in at the mains and ensure the socket is switched on. Hold down the power button firmly for five seconds. For laser and dot matrix printers, press the power switch to turn it on.
Can a printer be both wired and wireless?
Although the printer can be setup in both a wired and wireless network, only one of the connection methods can be used at a time. When the wireless setting is enabled, the wired (Ethernet) setting is disabled.
Can I use a different power adapter?
NO! Your output voltage is wrong, which is the important part. You can safely use an adapter with the same output voltage, and a current (A/mA) rating equal or higher than the original.
Does a wireless printer need a USB cord?
A wireless printer will still need a USB cable in case it needs to print in a location where Wi-Fi would not be available. Having a printer without a wire connection option can lessen the printer’s marketability.
Can a wireless printer be used with a USB cable?
Note: The printer can be connected by a USB cable to a computer and also be connected to a wireless network. Both USB and wireless connections can be active and used at the same time.