With a USB label maker, creating and printing labels is now a walk in the park. You only need to plug and install the software (if required) on your computer and you get access to different label graphics, fonts, and sizes for your customizations. However, you still need to connect your computer to a printer through a suitable interface to finalize your label printing. The label maker itself requires an interface to connect to the computer or laptop.
There are many interfaces for printer connectivity. Examples include wireless (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct), Ethernet, Legacy interfaces (Parallel Port, Serial Port), and modern options like mobile and cloud printing. However, of all interfaces, the USB is the most commonly used for printer connectivity. It is also the most preferred for connecting a USB label maker to the computer.
Of course, it didn’t achieve this status by chance; it’s very simple and efficient. In most cases, you just need to plug or connect the USB without any elaborate setup requirements. Also, USB data transfers are widely available and incredibly fast, making them super appropriate for large printing jobs.
Types of USB for Printers or USB Label Makers
Here is a quick breakdown of the different types of USBs for printer connectivity. Whether you’ve got a label maker or you just want a data transfer means, the categorization applies.
Type A
This is not commonly used on printers; most people use it as a bridge between a computer and devices when transferring information. It is designed to connect a computer's 4-position USB port to another device's 4-position USB port. The type A USB is distinguished by its flat rectangular shape.
Type B
The type B USB has one end like the type A, a flat rectangular shape, and connects to a 4-position port on a computer. The second end is the type B plug that you can connect to your or any other printer with a type B jack. The type B plug is shaped like a square with two notches on the inside. These two notches alongside the beveled corners on the outside are for cable orientation.
Conclusion
The most commonly used interface for USB label maker or printer connectivity is the USB. At Gainscha, we understand the flexibility, ease, and speed that the USB interface affords. That’s why we offer industrial and desktop barcode printers and other mobile ones with this connectivity for your small and large-scale printing.
