USB Port on the back, Printer Capable??

I am considering buying the Apple TV but wanted to know if the USB port works like the port on the back of a base-station. Can I use it for printer sharing?
If I plug a printer into it, will it show up in my network shared printers??

wonder if any of these would work with the usb port thats on the appletv.
http://gadgets.fosfor.se/the-top-10-weirdest-usb-devices-ever/

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Most likely, because your Mac and iPhoto think that you have connected a camera or mass storage device that has images on it.
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Purchase a wall charger for it instead.
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When I plug in my iPhone to a USB port on the back of my computer I get the error "MTP USB Device driver was not successfully installed" and of course there is no device that shows up either. It would be great to download my photos! I'm using Windows

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The USB port in the back of the Hub

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After a power outage my usb ports on the back of the tower do not recognise the apple usb keyboard upon start up. How do I fix this issue?

I have a Mac Pro 5.1 and after a power outage my usb ports on the back of the tower do not recognise the apple usb keyboard upon start up. If I leave the plug out and then insert the keyboard after start up it works fine. The same happens with the front usb ports. How do I fix this issue?

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I have used all the usb ports on the back of my iMac desktop [2009] - in one I have a hub - too many?

The longer I have had my 2009 desktop iMac, the more I am needing usb ports. I only have 3 on the back. Currently 2 are used for the 2 printers I own and the other has a 3 branch hub in it for my mouse, keyboard and card reader. I have the mouse and keyboard attached this way as the cords work better for me in my workspace. I am using one of the ports on my keyboard for my mp3 player. Now I am branching out into the computer world and have tried using a flash drive. However when I tried plugging it into the other usb port on my keyboard, I get the message that there isn't enough power to support it. Same message when I tried one of the three ports in my hub. So the only way I could get my flashdrive to work was to unplug a printer, plug in the flash drive till I was done with it and then plug in the printer again. Since I am sure that this plugging and unplugging constantly would not be a good thing, I am now contemplating getting a better hub so I could permanently have a usb hub open for my flash drive. I figure I can always use a port on my keyboard for my card reader as I don't use that very often. My question is: "If I do get a better hub to put on my 3rd port on the back of the computer, will that be too much for the poor thing?"

Generally, you should use hubs (of which the keyboard is one) for devices which don't need to get their power from the USB port ("bus-powered"). Portable drives (including flash drives) are bus-powered; printers and other larger devices which have separate power cables are not. So the printers should attach to your hub, and small devices should connect directly to the Mac.
Now, some hubs are actually powered themselves, and these are better suited for powering small devices.
There are some good options here:
http://eshop.macsales.com/search/usb+hub
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USB Port On The Back Of FIOS Router

I just got FIOS and was checking out the wireless router when I noticed it had USB. What is the USB for? Can I plug a Harddrive into it or printer?

mtbstig wrote:
I just got FIOS and was checking out the wireless router when I noticed it had USB. What is the USB for? Can I plug a Harddrive into it or printer?
Welcome to the Forums, and you will find many answers if the search feature is used. If you still do not find your answer, the users here will be happy to assist you in any way possible.
This question has been answered many times. If the search feature of this community is used, you will find the short answer is no. It is not used.
http://forums.verizon.com/t5/forums/searchpage/tab/message?location=Board%3AFiOS_Internet&q=USB+on+r...

I am looking to add more USB ports to the back of Mac Pro

Will this fit the Mac Pro? Any other recommendations?
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I don't know the specs. on the early Mac Pros, but the latest ones all have PCI Express. That's why I said "if".
If they all have PCI Express, then you'll need the Express version.
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Hey Guys!
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This must be a tough one, no suggestions at all.

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Can anyone explain when the USB port on the Express is really needed?

Back with another question!
My Airport Express is used only for my Canon printer (MP980), nothing else. I know, with hooking up my new Mac Mini, I'll get new drivers from Apple and will need to install some of the updated software from Canon... from what I've read, I won't try to use the disc that originally came with the printer.
Since I'll join my Airport network for printing after my older Mini is disconnected, when is there a need to use the USB port on the Express? I've read that it's used for connecting multiple computers to the network. But, I'm having some confusion with this. With my network up and running, I assume I would be able to use my old Mini and the new Mini on the same network, if I decided to unplug one and use the other one for a short time, since my network settings won't change. (I have but one monitor!). Is a USB connection to the printer only required if multiple computers are shared simultaneously with the printer via Airport Express?? I never really understood this completely. All I expect to do for a few months is occasionally unplug one Mini for the other as I save some files onto disc, etc.
Did I make sense?

JiminReno wrote:
Back with another question!
hello again, jim !
Since I'll join my Airport network for printing after my older Mini is disconnected, when is there a need to use the USB port on the Express?
you can hook up a printer (or a Keyspan remote to control iTunes). one aspect may be location. what if you want the printer in a different room or on a different floor in the house ?
I've read that it's used for connecting multiple computers to the network. But, I'm having some confusion with this. With my network up and running, I assume I would be able to use my old Mini and the new Mini on the same network, if I decided to unplug one and use the other one for a short time, since my network settings won't change. (I have but one monitor!).
yes, you can also share a printer connected to your mini with other client machines.
btw, you could use the +screen sharing+ feature to access and manage the screenless mini.
Is a USB connection to the printer only required if multiple computers are shared simultaneously with the printer via Airport Express??
no, all machines on your network could use a printer connected to either of your mini's or connected to the AX.

Because of to much energy needed some of my usb port in the front hve been unactivated pls tell me how to reactivate these 2 usb port located in front

because of to much energy needed some of my usb port in the front hve been unactivated pls tell me how to reactivate these 2 usb port located in front
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HT4623 I was updating my iPhone 4 to 6.1 and it froze. It has an iTunes logo and picture of a usb port on the screen. It gave me the option to restore settings, which I don't want to do. Now the phone is frozen.

I was updating my iPhone 4 to 6.1 and it froze. It has an iTunes logo and picture of a usb port on the screen. It gave me the option to restore settings, which I don't want to do. Now the phone is frozen. Any ideas how to get the phone back?

Im sorry to hear that. You need to restore like brad said.
But you can restore from a latest backup from itunes after restore. I hope you had a recent backup made.
Here is a link to help
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The USB port on the new keyboards

Hi,
I'd just like to have your opinion about the placement of the USB port on the new mac keyboard. I think it is a pity that they are so far away under the keyboard. It makes them difficult to access. Besides, what if your USB device is a bit large. You cannot plug it in for pure physical reasons.
Another mistake from apple? What do you think?

dwb wrote:
But I could counter that my wife likes the way the USB port is recessed because her thumb drive fits perfectly doesn't protrude from the keyboard unlike with other keyboards. Since getting this keyboard she hasn't knocked her thumb drive lose and hasn't set her drink on it. And let's be serious - how difficult is it to lift up the keyboard to plug in a device? How onerous is it to buy a little extender if you do find lifting the keyboard such a time wasting task? Okay, I'll tone down the sarcasm
Thanks. Point is, it adds an extra step. Macs should be more user friendly. No, it is not hard to lift the keyboard, but why should we have to when before you just saw the port and attached away?
If you want to complain about design decisions, let's ask a few questions that might be more serious? Why is the power button hidden on back in stead of conveniently in front? Why isn't there at least a visual cue telling is where to insert a disc? Why isn't there a way to vertically adjust the display? Why are all the ports on back? Wouldn't it be convenient to have at least one USB port in front? Where is the little LED that pulses to let us know the computer is asleep?
Well, this thread wasn't directed at the new iMac's other design quirks, but since you bring it up.
1) Yes, that power button in the back left me scratching my head. I'm used to it now, but it is another good example of form over function.
2) I insterted a disc backwards the first time, silly me.
3) It is so big, why do you need to vertically adjust it?
4) Ports on the front would make things easier, yet. And you wouldn't have to lift the keyboard But it would interfere with the clean appearance.
5) I miss that LED too....

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