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What type of USB cable does a Canon printer use?
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Does USB cable come with Canon printer?
Hello. Our printers do not come with USB cables. If you do not have a cable from a previous printer, you can purchase any standard A to B USB cable locally to make the connection. This is a fairly common cable that can be found at most major office supply or electronics retailers.
What cord do I need to connect my Canon printer to my computer?
Download and install the CUPS printer driver from the Canon website. After you install the CUPS printer driver, connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable. The USB port is the upper port on the right side at the back of the printer. After you connect the cable, turn on the printer.
Are all USB cables the same for printers?
Most printers use the same USB cables that other USB devices use to connect to your computer. USB’s development was driven by the need to create a connection standard to replace the myriad serial, parallel, and other cables previously used to connect peripherals to computers.
How do I connect my Canon printer to my laptop without USB cable?
Connect your printer via Wi-Fi
- 1) Plug in the power supply and turn on the printer.
- 2) On the printer’s control panel, use the arrow key to select Menu, and then select Network Settings.
- 3) Select Wireless LAN, and press OK.
- 4) Select the Wireless LAN settings, and press OK.
What kind of USB cord do I need for printer?
USB AB cable
The USB cable used for printers is called a USB AB cable, named for the plugs on each end. The USB-A end is a flat, rectangular plug; the USB-B end is a square plug with two curved edges, which goes into the printer.
Where is the USB port on my Canon printer?
The USB port is located on the rear of the printer.
How do you connect a printer to a laptop with a cable?
FAQs & Troubleshooting
- Make sure that the printer is turned off before connecting the USB cable.
- Connect the printer end of the USB cable to the USB port on the side of the printer.
- Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.
- Turn on the printer by pressing the Power button.
What cable do I need to connect my printer to my computer?
To connect a USB printer to your PC, you need a USB A-to-B cable. Don’t worry if your PC only has USB 3.0 ports; they are designed to be backward compatible with USB 2.0. If your PC only has a USB-C port, there are adapters available. The USB-C connector is on the right.