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USB 2.0 printer to USB 3.0 port

Is there an adaptor or convertor you can use so my HP printer will work when plugged into a 3.0 usb port?

None is required, USB 3 ports are backwards compatible with USB 1/2 devices and leads. The extra terminals of USB 3 are in a second row which a USB 2 lead does not connect to.

USB C is different and yes Amazon do sell adapters for these. 

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Says it needs to connect to usb 2.0 port which my laptop does not have, any help plz?

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As Hairy Fool explained, you can plug a USB 2 device into a USB 3 port and a USB 3 device in a USB 2 port.

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Possibly because at the time of preparation of the documentation USB 3 was not defined and not considered.

One of the problems they had when developing the USB 3 port was maintaining compatibility  with USB 2 devices and connections. As they succeeded backward compatibility was maintained.

It also means computer manufacturers only have to fit USB 3 as they will still work with USB 2 devices.

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Try the HP Print and Scan Doctor available from the following link:

https://support.hp.com/ca-en/document/c02073861

If the printer keeps insisting on a USB 2.0 port try giving it one by plugging a USB 2.0 hub (if you have one) into the USB 3.0 port and connect the printer to the USB 2.0 hub.

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Done the print doctor document but still saying usb 2.0 device wont work in a usb 3.0 port.

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In theory, it should be.  But not all devices are for some reason.  The exact error is "[Device Name] can't work properly with USB 3.0"  Not sure why but then most computer equipment have a mind of heir own...

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Last updated January 10, 2024 Views 11,501 Applies to: