USB printer

Cable-connected output device

A USB printer is a printer that connects to a computer via a USB cable rather than through a network or wireless connection.

The term distinguishes it from network printers or wireless printers in contexts where the connection type matters: Is this a USB printer or do I need to connect through WiFi?

Related

paper · paper jam · cartridge · toner · port · driver · scanner · document · plug · connection · desktop · home office · office · wireless · parallel · hub · device · device driver

Opposites
connectivity method

USB printerwireless printer

Outputs documents without cables

network printer · printing press · typewriter · dot matrix printer

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G