05-04-2013, 12:15 PM
Hi Col,
Well done - choosing is always the hard part! I only hope it lives up to my recommendation
Don't forget that if you don't already have one, you'll need to order up a USB lead - an A to B. There are far too many different types of USB leads, so here's an example of the correct type:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/USB-Cable-A-B-Me...B00004Z5DD
Or, you could plug it into your broadband router, as I guess you'll have a spare RJ45 network socket on that. You'll need an RJ45 to RJ45 lead - for example:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cat5e-RJ45-Ether...B000IAHNKC
(They are available in a range of different lengths)
Or you can use wireless networking. Of course, this doesn't need a lead
Personally, as I have more than one computer, I'd use a network connection in preference to USB. And I'd always use wired rather than wireless where possible (hopefully that's what your new computer is doing?). But in your case, USB is probably the least hassle and should be easiest to set up.
My old MP800 lacks these networking options - not surprising given its age - so I have to use one particular machine if I wish to print or scan. We also have an old HP Laserjet 1200 which is also USB only, and this is connected to a machine that is permanently powered, so it acts as a "print server", which is very convenient. At last count, we have 5 PCs and a laptop here (not including all the old ones not currently in use)
Good luck, and I do hope it works well for you
Mark
Well done - choosing is always the hard part! I only hope it lives up to my recommendation
Don't forget that if you don't already have one, you'll need to order up a USB lead - an A to B. There are far too many different types of USB leads, so here's an example of the correct type:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/USB-Cable-A-B-Me...B00004Z5DD
Or, you could plug it into your broadband router, as I guess you'll have a spare RJ45 network socket on that. You'll need an RJ45 to RJ45 lead - for example:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cat5e-RJ45-Ether...B000IAHNKC
(They are available in a range of different lengths)
Or you can use wireless networking. Of course, this doesn't need a lead
Personally, as I have more than one computer, I'd use a network connection in preference to USB. And I'd always use wired rather than wireless where possible (hopefully that's what your new computer is doing?). But in your case, USB is probably the least hassle and should be easiest to set up.
My old MP800 lacks these networking options - not surprising given its age - so I have to use one particular machine if I wish to print or scan. We also have an old HP Laserjet 1200 which is also USB only, and this is connected to a machine that is permanently powered, so it acts as a "print server", which is very convenient. At last count, we have 5 PCs and a laptop here (not including all the old ones not currently in use)
Good luck, and I do hope it works well for you
Mark
