I have an RJ45 port on my laserjet printer and computer, but I am unable to print. Can I print directly connecting the two? Or do I need to use the parallel port on the printer and usb on the computer? Any help appreciated. Thanks!
2006-07-14 10:58:16 · 10 answers · asked by Bucky for Prez 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
I have an RJ45 chord, but would have to buy a parallel printer & USB Chord. So, if I Cannot Print using the RJ45 chord, I'll have to buy another chord.
2006-07-14 11:08:29 · update #1
Also, I don't have any router. Should I buy a network router, or just the parallel port USB chord?
2006-07-14 11:09:45 · update #2
If you're planning on updating your internet connection to ADSL or ADSL2 soon get a 4port router. That way you get faster internet & faster printing. Most routers will give your computer & printer its own IP address via DHCP (check it on the box).
If the router is out of the question, check if your computer has an RJ45 connection as well, it probably does these days.
Next get yourself a crossover ethernet cable. This shouldn't cost you too much (less than AUS$20).
If you have a Mac all you've got to do is plug the cable in both sides & go to Chooser. If you have Windows you need to give your computer & the printer an IP address subnet mask & gateway.
Think of an IP address is like a phone number. There are four sets of numbers between 0 & 255. Both your computer & printer must have the same first three numbers (like a phone area code) & the last set must be different eg 192.168.0.1 for your computer & 192.168.0.2 for the printer.
The Subnet Mask must be the same for both your computer & printer. This is usually 255.255.255.0.
The gateway is usually your computer's IP address.
On your computer check to see if you have an ip address already
Choose Start>Run>cmd & OK. Then enter ipconfig /all. You might see your internet IP address & maybe another. If you do, you already have an IP address. Just make your printer address within the range.
If you don't have an IP address go to Start>Control Panel>Network & changing the properties of your Local Area Connection. Under general select TCP/IP then properties. It will probably say 'Obtain an IP address automatically'. Now select 'use the follwoing IP address' & enter the IP address, subnet mask & gateway you chose above. Press ok
2006-07-14 17:03:58 · answer #1 · answered by Hornsby35 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually you can't connect a printer with a computer through an ethernet cable without using a crossover cable or a hub/switch/router in between the two, and even after that's done you need to configure the network and make sure that they belong to the same network so they can communicate with each other.
Setting static IP, subnet, and etc. etc. It's a little too much for a novice so I wouldn't recommend it.
It is best to use parallel port or USB in this situation. If you're not already on a network and if you're the only one who needs to print from that printer, there really isn't a good reason for you to network that printer.
2006-07-14 11:09:26 · answer #2 · answered by cantankerous_bunch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most printers today use a "USB" type of wire to connect to your computer.The first thing that they may want you to do is load some software into your computer with the Cd that came with it. The data your loading into your computer are known as the "Print Drivers". Then you will more than likely have to buy a proper "USB" wire for the printer and then attach the printer to the computer. Then you may have to calibrate the heads on the printer and print a test page or 2. Just make sure that all the packing materials have been removed from shipping and that the print heads are not locked into place or fastened down by something before you plug the printer in.
2016-03-16 00:01:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either use a crossover cable to connect it or connect it to your hub/router.
Printing over ethernet is SOOOO much faster than using the parallel port, if you ever saw the 2 methods in a side by side race, you would gladly commit 2 weeks of reasearch into making the ethernet connection work (although it shouldn't take a novice more than a few hours, and someone that understands TCP/IP just a few minutes). PLUS you will have the added benefit of being able to print to it from any computer on your network.
2006-07-14 12:36:13 · answer #4 · answered by SuperTech 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Man...you've a ton of confusing answers above.....lol
Here's the SIMPLE answer to your question.
You can connect your printer to your PC using the Parallel Port OR USB port.
The RJ45 slot is used to connect the printer to a network and I'm assuming that you don't have one.
2006-07-15 06:50:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you on a network at your place ?
If yes then its simple.
If you do not have any network you have buy a Cross Cable or Patch cord. Connect printer directly to your computer through cross cable.
Then you need to configure both printer and PC for it.
I am sure you do not have cross cable. So you need to buy it. If you need to buy cable then buy USB cable its much easier to configure.
However if you decide to use RJ45 only - tell me Printer brand and model. Also tell me the OS (Windows XP or any thing else)you are using. I will tell you exact procedure to configure.
2006-07-14 17:03:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you connect your printer directly on you computer via the usb or the parallel port.. The RJ45 is for the printer sharing on a network work group..
2006-07-14 11:05:55 · answer #7 · answered by Dahlia J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a router, connect the printer via the rj45 connector, and connect your computer to the same router via it's rj45 connector. Then after you configure the printer with the proper settings you can print to the printer.
2006-07-14 11:06:38 · answer #8 · answered by candl91402 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question
2016-07-27 04:25:03 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends..
2016-08-23 01:54:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋