i have an hewlett packard officeject 7130xi all in one scanner, print and fax and its missing a cord in the back i think one is a usb and the other is a larger looking one to the bottom left... do i need both to run the printer? what is the larger one called? i want to know ho wi can get the printer working again. thanks!
2007-02-10 12:31:39 · 8 answers · asked by onebadpenguin13 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
I believe what you're looking for is a USB Printer cable. The larger cable is likely what's called a parallel cable. I think you can use either to print. Good Luck!
2007-02-10 12:35:07 · answer #1 · answered by stklotto 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One cord should be the power cord and the other should be to connect to the computer. If you are trying to print something off the computer then yes you need both. Source is a link to where you can get parts for that printer.
2007-02-10 12:33:51 · answer #2 · answered by 2Negative 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi--that model connects to your computer via a USB cable. That (along with the power cable, of course) should be all you need to get up and running. That unit also has a slot for a photo card, so you can print pictures without transferring them to your PC first; that's probably the other port you're seeing at the bottom left.
2007-02-10 12:43:26 · answer #3 · answered by Defenseman Emeritus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One would be the USB cord (faster data transfer rate). USB cords aren't typically included with peripherals such as printers. The other connection is a Parallel cord. These transfer data at a much slower rate. Go with the USB if possible. I just bought a USB cord at the dollar store.
2007-02-10 12:36:28 · answer #4 · answered by coffeegulper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The other is the optional paralell cable adapter connection- if its installed, it will be a regular printer cable connection- it will stick out from the printer, not be inside under the cover, or sunk about 2" or so in it. If its sunk, you need the adapter...
2007-02-10 12:56:33 · answer #5 · answered by worxsigns 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its most commonly know as a paralell printer cable. The techie name for that connector is a centronics connector. The cable might also be referred to as a IEEE -1284 (I think)
2007-02-10 12:36:06 · answer #6 · answered by Nash 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The large one is called a Power Cord and yes you do need both of them to for it run....
2007-02-10 12:42:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you are talking about the power cord. That is the general location for this cord on HPs.
2007-02-10 12:35:22 · answer #8 · answered by mattk442001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋