Connecting hard wired ( not wireless ) printer on my iMac

Just purchased iMac with Ventura 13.2.1 installed and 2 Thunderbolt4 ports on back. What connector would I use to connect male end of USB2 cord from printer to Thunderbolt4 port?

Than ks for any guidance you can provide.


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iMac 21.5″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Sep 12, 2023 6:18 AM

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Posted on Sep 12, 2023 6:45 AM

What printer do you have?

(brand and model #)


You need a USB-C to USB-A adapter to plug the printer into a new iMac.

for some examples,

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter

https://www.target.com/p/philips-usb-c-to-3-0-usb-a-female-adapter/-/A-79804275

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z768LCW/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?


Sadly some manufactures, no longer offer USB printer drivers for the current macOS versions.

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Sep 12, 2023 6:45 AM in response to parkerfromrichmond

What printer do you have?

(brand and model #)


You need a USB-C to USB-A adapter to plug the printer into a new iMac.

for some examples,

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter

https://www.target.com/p/philips-usb-c-to-3-0-usb-a-female-adapter/-/A-79804275

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z768LCW/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?


Sadly some manufactures, no longer offer USB printer drivers for the current macOS versions.

Sep 12, 2023 7:23 AM in response to parkerfromrichmond

Hi,


Do you have a special reason for connecting the printer via USB? I am asking because the Canon TR7020a (which also has Wi-Fi capabilities) is listed in About AirPrint - Apple Support as a model supporting Apple's driverless AirPrint technology. Provided that the printer and the Mac are connected to the same network (Wi-Fi router), an additional driver would not be needed. An AirPrint printer is compatible with macOS 13 Ventura.

Connecting hard wired ( not wireless ) printer on my iMac

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