What is a printer port? Is it in the back of the computer?

Question

I CANNOT PRINT ON MY COMPUTER IT ALEAYS READ NO PRINTER PORT IS IT SOMETHING I CAN REPLACE OR A SHOP

Answer 1

For a PC, the printer port or Parallel Port, the port with 25 pins (similar to the Serial Port, which as 9 pins only) is usually at the back. For a Laptop, it can either be at the back or sides.

Also, a printer may be connected to your pc or laptop using a USB port, which can be either at the front or back of a PC, and at the back or sides of a laptop.



But first ... maybe you just need to check your pc's printer configuration.



Click on START.

Then click on SETTINGS.

Then PRINTERS and FAXES.



You will then get the PRINTERS and FAXES window.



1. Do you see any printer device shown in the window?

There should be a PRINTER icon, FAX icon, MICROSOFT OFFICE IMAGE WRITER icon, or any other device icon.

If you see a PRINTER icon, does it have a small, CHECK beside it? The printer icon should also show the STATUS of the device. Is it READY, PAUSED, or does not show any status?

If you have a printer installed, and it is not configured to be your DEFAULT PRINTER (no check mark beside it), go ahead and RIGHT CLICK on the Printer Icon. Then click on "SET AS DEFAULT PRINTER".

Click on "APPLY" and "OK".



REBOOT YOUR PC (turn off PC, then turn back on) or

CLICK on Start, then "Turn Off Computer", then "Restart".



2. If you do NOT see any Printer Icon in the Printers and Faxes Window, click on "Add a Printer" under "Printer Tasks" on your left. This will guide you to add your printer.



DO NOT FORGET TO:



Make your printer the DEFAULT PRINTER.

Once you Added A Printer, RIGHT-CLICK on the Printer Icon and click on SET AS DEFAULT PRINTER.

REBOOT your pc.



Upon startup, you will be able to use your printer.



GOOD LUCK!

Answer 2

Printer port in old printers and comps were normally the wide plug pin. Nowadays they go in USB Port. Maybe its not hooked up properly or a loose connection. See in Control Panel if u read your printer there in the "Printer and Faxes" icon

Answer 3

Nobody uses serial ports anymore. Printers are so cheap you'll wonder why you waited to get better quality.

Answer 4

yes the printer port is on the back of the PC and is also known as parallel port

Answer 5

your printer connects to the back of your computer. It's the longer one that is used for the printer. All electronic stores carry the connection if you don't have it.

Answer 6

printer port is at the back of CPU. but most new computer dont come with it, it's usb instead.

Answer 7

well what sort of printer do you have??

it will either be USB small metal clip, or LPT (which is very old these days)

i would suggest studying the manual.

or contact the maker of the printer

Answer 8

then the printer port must be dead or you didn't install the printer driver correctly.