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Which of the following cable types is the standard connector on printers?
The correct answer is C. USB. USB (Universal Serial Bus) is the most common and standard connector type used for connecting printers to computers due to its widespread compatibility and plug-and-play functionality.
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Which of the following cable types is the standard connector on printers?
Options
- ADVI
- BeSATA
- CUSB
- DLightning
How the community answered
(28 responses)- B4% (1)
- C93% (26)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is the most common and standard connector type used for connecting printers to computers due to its widespread compatibility and plug-and-play functionality.
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) is a video interface used for connecting monitors to graphics cards, not for printers.
eSATA (external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is used for connecting external storage devices, not printers.
USB cables, specifically USB Type-A to USB Type-B, have been the industry standard for connecting printers to computers for many years, offering both data transfer and sometimes power.
Lightning is a proprietary connector developed by Apple primarily for their mobile devices, not a standard for printers.
Concept tested: Printer connection types
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/usb/universal-serial-bus--usb--driver-stack
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