which ethernet cable for iMac for printer

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which ethernet cable for iMac for printer

I want to hardwire my HP Envy 6400e printer to my iMac, what ethernet and other cables do I need to purchase?

Posted on Aug 20, 2022 12:31 PM

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Old Toad

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Aug 20, 2022 4:29 PM in response to maureencedarpark

Any CAT5 Ethernet calbel will do. How close to the printer will your iMac be? If it's right next to it you could also use a USB A cable. The manual indicates both will work.

If you're connected to the internet with Ethernet you might have to use USB.

Any reason you don't want to use it wirelessly?

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Aug 22, 2022 3:10 PM in response to Old Toad

I'm out in the country and between 2 towers for Internet/WiFi. This new printer has dropped connections after I replaced the ink cartridges. I tried for 2+ hours to get it re-establsihed and call HP also. It just would not work. Buying a cable was the fastest solution. Printer is 1.5 feet from iMac and router. Onward!

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Old Toad

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Aug 22, 2022 4:17 PM in response to maureencedarpark

A 3' cabe should do just fine.

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which ethernet cable for iMac for printer

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