Sorry for the dumb question. My wireless printer can also accept a USB2.0 cable. What (plug) should be on the other end so that I can plug this printer into my iMac? I cannot keep the wifi working for the printer and it is quite frustrating.
iMac 27″, macOS 12.0
You need a USB-C to USB-A adapter.
The Apple Adapter is $20.
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter
Personally I have a couple of $10 Philips adapters that work just fine for USB 3.1 external drives.
https://www.target.com/p/philips-usb-c-to-3-0-usb-a-female-adapter/-/A-79804275
Other cheaper USB-C to USB-A adapter may also work.
https://www.amazon.com/Syntech-Adapter-Thunderbolt-Compatible-MacBook/dp/B07CVX3516/ref=sr_1_3?
You didn't mention what make and model printer you have?
But you need to check with the printer manufacture for both wireless support and to make sure that they have compatible USB print drivers for Monterey.
Also before going USB, you should fully exhaust everything in the follow Apple Support article.
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/add-a-printer-mh14004/11.0/mac/11.0
The USB 3 will work just fine in a USB 2 port. I doubt you'll find a cable with one of each on the same cable.
Have you tried to find the problem with the wireless capability? I had that same problem with a Canon printer. Once I set it up as wired, the wireless began working. And I'd done all the trouble shooting Canon had to offer.
thanks for all of your ideas. I am my own IT department and need to keep things as simple as possible. USB 3.0 to 3.0 is the perfect solution, as I know how to plug things in! I've ordered a cable from amazon for delivery overnight. fingers crossed!
to all who have responded, you are great. I appreciate your efforts on my behalf.
to paraphrase what they say in 'My Fair Lady,' I think I've got it! thank you so much!!!
What year iMac?
late 2015, at least that is what 'About this Mac' says about the display. I would have answered 2016 as a guess....
it also says it is an iMac model 17,1
We had that exact model. You have Two Thunderbolt 2 Ports but they are essentially unusable unless you have TB2 equipment. You also Four USB 3 ports (compatible with USB 2).
thanks for replying!
so that I am clear, I need to get a male USB2.0 (printer) cable to a male USB 3, correct?
On the printer side, the connector is usually B. What make & model?
Hmm ... that's exactly right hcsitas
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Printer Cable for iMac
