I just bought a HP Deskjet D4160 printer. I was hooking everything up when I realized that it didn't come with a USB cable. How do I know which cable will work with my printer?
2007-04-20 03:59:19 · 6 answers · asked by Rita C 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
I can tell you with 99% certainty that you will need a USB-A to USB-B cable. The A connector is the normal flat USB plug, like you see on a PC or flash drive. The B connector uses the same wiring, but is a square plug with the top corners rounded; these are common on printers and scanners.
A-to-B cables are a little harder to find in stores, but aren't rare or anything and won't cost any more than a few dollars.
2007-04-20 04:13:58 · answer #1 · answered by oracle128au 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-28 13:20:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All USB cables are NOT the same - they have different connectors - some for printers, some for cameras (mini), etc.
You need one with a USB "A" on one side and a USB "B" on the other side. I believe that all printers use this cable.
2007-04-20 04:15:48 · answer #3 · answered by TahoeT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any USB cable should work. Pick one up at any electronics store if you don't have one laying around.
Its becoming more common not to include the cable with the newer printers. Usually it will tell you on the box but who sits there and reads that.
2007-04-20 04:03:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
all usb cables are the same, priciing is another issue... wat one delivered go to site below: to get a standard 6 ft usb 2.0 cable for under $9.00
2007-04-20 04:05:11 · answer #5 · answered by The Thinker 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are all pretty much standard, you shouldnt need a special one. You can buy them from walmart for about 10.00
2007-04-20 04:04:11 · answer #6 · answered by kmcnally1481 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋