What kind of cable do I need to connect the printer to my computer? I got a new router & need to set up again to go wireless.
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I have no idea. I had to replace that brother printer with one that actually works
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Everything you need but USB cable. WTH? Should include USB cable too since it's needed to plug printer into PC. I had to order USB cable separately after getting this printer and finding out it came with no USB cable. Still pissed about that.
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I agree with what someone else pointed out (the printer is NOT Ethernet capable). I suspect that the seller has confused this Brother with a different model. The printer should come with a power cord--but those are a dime-a-dozen, as all computer equipment that plugs into an AC outlet directly (without using a power supply) has the same kind of cord, which you can buy online or even locally for a few dollars. But why don't you ask the seller? The printer does come (when new) with a power cord. It does NOT, however, come with a USB cord which is what you will need to connect it to a computer.
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I'm embarrassed answering this question asked almost a year ago, but if your computer does not have a Built-in Wireless LAN you need to buy a usb cord. My desktop PC was able to air-print and so I installed it without the usb cord. My laptop however is not able to air-print so I needed to purchase one anyway.
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i'm in a different location than the kodak, and i use the wireless connection. i think you can use a usb cable or purchase a wireless adapter with a usb connector to connect to the printer wirelessly.
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This is not a wireless printer. You would have to get a wireless print server to have it connect wirelessly with your router.
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EDIT: This applies to the A909G wireless version only. It contains its own WAP. No, you do not need a cable at all. It connects to the network via WiFi. You will need a wireless router, but no physical connection between router and printer or PC and printer required. The only physical connection required is the router to the computer that acts as the gateway. My laptop is on my wireless network as well as my desktop-gateway. Once I installed the software on my laptop, it prints from there just as well. One problem I had was the unit kept dropping the wifi connection. I played around and found that if I disable the PowerSave mode on the Printer, the connection stays up indefinitely EDIT: This applies to the A909G wireless version only. It contains its own WAP. No, you do not need a cable at all. It connects to the network via WiFi. You will need a wireless router, but no physical connection between router and printer or PC and printer required. The only physical connection required is the router to the computer that acts as the gateway. My laptop is on my wireless network as well as my desktop-gateway. Once I installed the software on my laptop, it prints from there just as well. One problem I had was the unit kept dropping the wifi connection. I played... » Read More EDIT: This applies to the A909G wireless version only. It contains its own WAP. No, you do not need a cable at all. It connects to the network via WiFi. You will need a wireless router, but no physical connection between router and printer or PC and printer required. The only physical connection required is the router to the computer that acts as the gateway. My laptop is on my wireless network as well as my desktop-gateway. Once I installed the software on my laptop, it prints from there just as well. One problem I had was the unit kept dropping the wifi connection. I played around and found that if I disable the PowerSave mode on the Printer, the connection stays up indefinitely « Show Less
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You need a printer switch.. and in that configuration you'll have 3 cables total... 1 from each PC to the switch and 1 from the switch to the printer.. but honestly, now a days, you're better off getting a wireless print server if it's compatible or set up file and printer sharing across the workgroup/network if this is being used in a small office or home environment.
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If your printer is going to be located near your computer it doesn't matter if the router is wired or wireless. However if the printer is located away from your computer , as mine is, you need a wireless router.
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The printer itself needs to be plugged into a network via ethernet. You can print wirelessly from a computer to the printer as long as the printer itself is connected via ethernet. You do not need to connect a cable from your printer to your computer in order to print using this printer.
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You don't need a cable to connect wirelessly. If you download the software drivers from the Epson website it will show you step by step how to connect wirelessly. I would download the latest version. You also have to use the printer while connecting wirelessly. The downloaded online software has instructions will show you how step by step to do this.
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No you do not need the ethernet cable, everything is wireless with the exception of faxing in which you will need a phone line going the back of this printer. Hope this help
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I have printer directly connected to modem and can print from wireless laptop connect to wireless modem
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1. If you want to use a wireless connection, I believe you do not any additional cables at all.2. If you want a special dedicated fax line, you need to do a setup and some phone cable(s).3. If you just want to connect it to your computer w/o any fancy stuff, you need a simple USB cable indicated in the manual. No big deal, easy. I don't know/remember the cable model, but it's a very common and simple one.Look at the printer USB cable socket to see what type and shape, then look at the inlet/connector on your PC, and you will know what ends your USB should have.Sorry I didn't give you a better answer. 1. If you want to use a wireless connection, I believe you do not any additional cables at all.2. If you want a special dedicated fax line, you need to do a setup and some phone cable(s).3. If you just want to connect it to your computer w/o any fancy stuff, you need a simple USB cable indicated in the manual. No big deal, easy. I don't know/remember the cable model, but it's a very common and simple one.Look at the printer USB cable socket to see what type and shape, then look at the inlet/connector on your PC, and you will know what ends your USB should have.Sorry... » Read More 1. If you want to use a wireless connection, I believe you do not any additional cables at all.2. If you want a special dedicated fax line, you need to do a setup and some phone cable(s).3. If you just want to connect it to your computer w/o any fancy stuff, you need a simple USB cable indicated in the manual. No big deal, easy. I don't know/remember the cable model, but it's a very common and simple one.Look at the printer USB cable socket to see what type and shape, then look at the inlet/connector on your PC, and you will know what ends your USB should have.Sorry I didn't give you a better answer. « Show Less
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Sorry should have clarified - I'm just trying to use a direct, simple wired connection using a USB interface cable directly from my laptop to the printer. It doesn't seem to come online. Have you tried just doing a wired print on a cable that is greater than 6 feet?
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hi akshata, the cable should work for you, most printers accept a usb type " b" cable end, the other end of the cable, the type "a" end will plug into your computer usb port.
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Any printer with USB 2.0 or built-in Wireless G/N that's connected to your wireless router through USB, ethernet or Wi-Fi should work with the computer.