This is a short one today, but it is something a lot of people don’t know.
When you buy a new printer it typically will not come with a cable. You must also purchase a USB cable. If you are switching from an old printer you can use the old cable as long as it is USB.
Old printers that worked on Windows98 were typically parallel printers and that cable will not be compatible with the new printer.
Before you shell out $20-$30 at the office supply store for a USB cable, check your local discount store (Wal-mart, Target, Kmart) as the cables are typically between $7-12 and you can save a little.
