- usb or lpt1?
- Posted by Jackie on June 22nd, 2004
Hi I have a printer, HP Laserjet 1005 that can be connected using LPT1 or
USB. What is the best method to connect or does it not matter?
Jackie
- Posted by philo on June 22nd, 2004
"Jackie" <jackie@nospaplanet51.zzn.com> wrote in message
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USB is preferable
- Posted by Ghostrider on June 22nd, 2004
Jackie wrote:
LPT1. Might as well use the port and not load up the
USB port. Use it for USB-only devices, when there is
option to choose.
- Posted by Paul Roberts on June 23rd, 2004
"Jackie" <jackie@nospaplanet51.zzn.com> wrote in message
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simpler connection method. If it's Windows 95 or 98, you might find USB
problematic.
- Posted by Craven on June 23rd, 2004
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Personally, I'd use the LPT1 port (that's the optimal) as there is no
difference in speed output from the printer at all.
The only thing I can think of is that a USB port is useful, if you need to
change hardware without a reboot.
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- Posted by Craven on June 23rd, 2004
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Why?
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- Posted by Frederic on June 23rd, 2004
USB is definitively the best choice. especially if you intend to print
pictures.
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/U/USB.html
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- Posted by Toolman Tim on June 23rd, 2004
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Hey, that is about the most "common sense" answer I've seen in a long time!
After all, too many USB devices means adding hubs. Free that one up by using
the LPT port...dang - I wish *I'd* have thought of that <g>
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- Posted by Jerry G. on June 23rd, 2004
Use the LTP port. This way the USB port is free for a USB only device. Also,
with the LTP port, you can write to the printer in the command prompt mode,
or a dos application if the need comes up. This of coarse also depends on
the printer model.
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"Jackie" <jackie@nospaplanet51.zzn.com> wrote in message
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Hi I have a printer, HP Laserjet 1005 that can be connected using LPT1 or
USB. What is the best method to connect or does it not matter?
Jackie
- Posted by philo on June 23rd, 2004
my answer was a bit too brief, i guess...
actually, as pointed out elsewhere, it may depend on the OS...
If using XP, for example, connecting a printer to the USB port...
even with the system up and running...the printer can easily be installed.
In theory...Win98 & ME have the same capability ...however I have seen
a few bugs with Win98 & ME that might make an LPT connection the best
option.
