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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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Posted on Aug 20, 2022 4:29 PM

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 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?

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

A 3' cabe should do just fine.

which ethernet cable for iMac for printer