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14 years ago

I recieved a Lexmark model 4451-001 from a friend. There is no cable, just the electric cord. I will not be using the fax- in fact I do not even have a landline.

My question is which cable do I need to get? I assume NOT the one that plugs into the Lexmark to the phone line. I must need a cable from computer(Acer) to Lexmark.

I do not have an instruction book- where can I get one, and also, this probably is too old to be a wireless, isn't it(2007-02)?

Thanks

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azinoh
14 years ago
If it's less than 7 years old...it probably needs a USB printer cable. Is this an inkjet or a laser printer? I couldn't find anything looking for Lexmark 4451-001. Are you sure that this is the model number?
ilmbg
Original Author
14 years ago
I don't know if it is laser or not. The model and serial numbers are printed in Japanese, then in US print.
Tha serial number is 08060501167. Even though the model number says 4425-001, the one sheet of paper says 5400 Series.
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azinoh
14 years ago
Lift the lid...does it have ink cartridges or a toner cartridge?
ilmbg
Original Author
14 years ago
There isn't any- it is empty. It does have a 'Lexmark Color 33' that came with it- there was also a 'Black 32', but it is missing.
I am wondering if I need a cord/color, that it might be better to go buy a cheap printer. This was free to my neighbor who gave it to me- is it worth it to get what it needs?
bob414
14 years ago
Take a look at this page. Looks like you need a USB cable.
If it were me, with the price of Lexmark ink, if I were going to use it very much I would just buy a cheap new printer - probably a Canon.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
14 years ago
my guess is just a standard printer cable to go from printer to pc is what you need, look at what the plugin area looks like on the printer so you know what connector end should look like.
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see if it looks like those so you know if it is serial, parallel , or usb to printer
IF it is the usb to printer type you can find those for cheap, I have bought them at big lots.
owbist
14 years ago
Yes, I think you would be much further ahead to buy a new printer unless you were absolutely sure this one was working when it was given to you. Sadly even if well intentioned the gift of a used printer is a nuisance.

For it to work you need the cable plus cartridges which total as much money if not more than a new printer. Sadly those cables can be very expensive when you consider it is just a piece of wire with a specialised plug at each end.
ilmbg
Original Author
14 years ago
I agree- I think I will just buy an inexpensive printer possibly. I haven't had one for 4 years, so if I get one OK, if not, OK.

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