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Connect printer to USB-A port or use adaptor for Thunderbolt port?

I have a LaserJet printer that connects to a USB-A port on my iMac. Same with my scanner. My iMac also has a few open Thunderbolt ports and I'm wondering if I were to use a USB-A to Thunderbolt adaptor for those two cables cable, and connect them to the Thunderbolt ports on my iMac, if I would notice any performance or speed improvements.


Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer.

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Mar 12, 2022 10:08 PM

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Posted on Mar 13, 2022 7:23 AM

You will see no speed increase. The speed is only as fast as the slowest hardware (your printer port design)

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Connect printer to USB-A port or use adaptor for Thunderbolt port?

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