Which printer port to choose during installation
Very often, computer and office equipment users have to determine the printer port. Even a beginner can do this, because all you need is attentiveness and the standard capabilities of the Windows system.
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How to choose the right printer port during installation
To determine it, the user needs to have access to a Windows PC and additional software.
Remember, some older device models are still equipped with LPT. If the device is with USB, then in most models you can find support for options such as Plug&Play. This feature is very useful. First, go to the Start menu, find the item with printers, find the device you are using and click on “Properties”. In the dialog box you need to select the port used by the device.
Important! Not all USB ports can be connected using an extension cable. That is why the power and intensity of the signal decreases, and delays during operation may occur.
How to connect a printer to a port
To get started, you need to install a local device with a USB interface. Afterwards it should connect to a personal computer using a USB cable. This is a manual method.
If you try automatic, then you need to go to “Control Panel” - “Hardware and Sound” - “Devices and Printers”, select the setting and insert a local printer. A list will come out soon, select USB001 from all of them, and select your printer from the same list.
You can assign a default device, you must:
- Open the desired item in Start.
- In the “Print task” you need to click on download and run.
- Then disable automatic detection and enable the local device. The Plug and Play installation will begin, click “Next”.
- Then you need to create a new port, enter a name and click “Ok”.
- All that remains is to complete the operation through the installation wizard.
Attention! It is better to connect the device to the PC through the ports that are on the motherboard.
All these methods are simple and there should be no problems with installation. I would like to hope that the tips helped. Good luck!
