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    printers

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by sukjeffrey, May 6, 2006.

  1. sukjeffrey

    sukjeffrey Notebook Consultant

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    desktop ones dont work for notebooks do they
    or is there something you can add to the end so that itll fit?
     
    sukjeffrey, May 6, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Sure they do as long as you have the correct port. Won't be very portable though.
     
    ZaZ, May 6, 2006
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  3. dgkulzer

    dgkulzer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Most newer printers are compatible with USB so they will work with notebooks/desktops. The Parallel Port is kind of going the way of the dodo and isnt found on all new computers like it used to. If you want to plug a printer with a parallel port into a computer with no parallel port you can use a adapter like this
     
    dgkulzer, May 6, 2006
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  4. sukjeffrey

    sukjeffrey Notebook Consultant

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    im not going to buy a usb printer
    im going to buy that thing dgkulzer mentioned
    thanks
     
    sukjeffrey, May 6, 2006
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  5. strikeback03

    strikeback03 Notebook Deity

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    that must be one old printer
     
    strikeback03, May 10, 2006
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