[pumpmanplee]

Hi
i have a HP multifunction color laser printer
in the office which is connected to the
local area network.

i have a new pc which is 3-5 metres
from this printer & i want to connect
a USB cable direct form my new
pc to this printer,
without using the local area
network or going through the
server print spooler.

is this possible ???:smile:

pumpmanplee

 

[pip22]

Recommended max length for a usb cable is 5 metres for devices which are powered separately (ie powered from the mains, not through the usb cable), so 5 metres should be fine for your printer.

You can even buy so-called "Active" USB cables now which are even longer but without any performance loss (it's claimed anyway).