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    mkaye Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 18, 2010, 11:27 AM
    Can a printer be connected to all computers
    Have Gateway series SX computer and it does not have a screw on connector for a printer. How do I connect a printer?
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    Aug 18, 2010, 01:26 PM
    USB or networked is the way to go.
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    Aug 18, 2010, 11:25 PM

    There are three way to connect printer with multiple computers
    Printer connected to a computer/server
    Dedicated printer server
    Network printer
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    Aug 18, 2010, 11:54 PM
    Hi, mkaye!

    What kind of printer are you trying to connect, please?

    Thanks!
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    Aug 19, 2010, 06:13 AM

    Trying to connect an old HP printer with a 25 pin connector.
    Are there adaptors for this type of connector for the newer computer?
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    Aug 19, 2010, 06:25 AM
    They exist: Canada USB parallel adapters, USB computer parallel adapters at TigerDirect.ca

    Not sure how well they work.
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