Definition

1. Noun:
   • A cable between a computer and a printer: A physical connection, typically consisting of wires within a protective casing, used to transmit data and commands from a computer to a printer, enabling the printer to produce hard copies of documents.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • I need to buy a new printer cable because the old one is damaged.
  • Please ensure the printer cable is securely connected to both the computer and the printer.
  • The technician replaced the faulty printer cable to resolve the connection issue.

Advanced Usage

• While "printer cable" is a specific term, the connection type is often specified in technical contexts (e.g., USB printer cable, parallel printer cable).
  • Older printers often used a bulky parallel printer cable, while modern ones use a standard USB printer cable.

Variants and Related Words

• Cable (n): A thick wire or bundle of wires used for transmitting electricity or electrical signals.
• Data cable (n): A general term for any cable used to transmit digital information between devices.
• USB cable (n): A common type of cable with a Universal Serial Bus connector, often used as a modern printer cable.

Synonyms

• Printer cord: An informal synonym for printer cable.
• Printer connection cable: A more descriptive synonym.

Related Phrases

• To connect a printer cable: The action of plugging in the cable.
  • The first step is to connect the printer cable to the USB port.
• A loose printer cable: A cable that is not firmly attached, often causing problems.
  • The print job failed due to a loose printer cable.

Noun

1. a cable between a computer and a printer