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Frequently Asked Questions About USB
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What is USB?
How can I determine if my computer’s USB port is enabled?
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) makes it easy to connect devices
to your computer without having to open your PC. USB uses
a standard port and plug combination for connecting devices
like printers, modems, scanners and digital cameras. It also
offers the benefit of being able to easily add, remove and
move devices.
Because USB is a relatively new technology, we recommend
using a parallel printing connection. However, USB is an
option to customers who want to print from Windows 98,
Windows 2000 and Windows Me using a USB printing
connection. If your computer USB port is enabled and
properly setup, you can connect your printer to it or to a
chain of USB devices via a USB cable.
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1 In Windows 98, select Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
2 Double-click the System icon.
3 Click the Device Manager tab.
4 Click the plus (+) icon before the Universal Serial Bus
Controller item.
If you see a USB host controller and a USB root hub listed,
USB is properly enabled. If you have multiple hubs on the
USB chain, try connecting your printer to a different hub or to
another USB device. Also, make sure the cable connect-ions
are firm. (USB hubs are hardware devices into which you can
plug multiple USB cables.)
If you do not see these devices listed, refer to your
computer’s documentation or contact the manufacturer for
more information on enabling and setting up USB.
Remember, you can always use a parallel cable to connect
your printer’s parallel port to your computer. (If you decide to
switch to a parallel cable connection, you may need to
remove and reinstall the printer software.)
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Using Your Printer with a USB Cable
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