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Old 01-16-2008, 12:50 PM
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I got a new laser printer/scanner/fax. It can hook up either with the old fashioned type of printer cable, or with a USB cable. I have the old fashioned cable already.

Will a USB connection give me faster print times or should I just stick with the old cable? I don't want to buy a new cable unless there is a good reason.
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The USB cables are much faster than the old printer cables, especially for scanning. Check ebay, they are usually no more than a few dollars.

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I cant even remember what the old printer cable looks like, Its kinda wierd that your printer didnt come with a USB cable. Mine came with a firewire cable isnt that crazy.
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Yup, USB the way to go
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OK thanks.

I spent 5 hours yesterday installing the printer. Windows XP for you.
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OK thanks.

I spent 5 hours yesterday installing the printer. Windows XP for you.
Another nice thing about USB is Windows will often set it up automatically as a plug and play device.
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