Bought used HP 712C printer w/out AC adapter, can I use IBM laptop AC adapter?

[ferrarifreak93]

18V, 1.7A is listed on the printer. Is it okay if I use my AC adapter that came on my laptop that provides 16V, 4.5A? WOuld this be safe for use with the printer?

 

[Eli]

Hmmm....

It will probably work.

The amperage obviously isn't the issue.. -2V is somewhat significant.

I bet it will work. I don't think it will damage anything if it doesen't, it's possible though.

 

[ferrarifreak93]

i don't have to worry about the amps as long as it supplies above 1.7A right?

 

[jadinolf]

You must consider the polarity on the plug, assuming it is the same plug that your printer needs.

 

[arcas]

Are they both AC or both DC?

 

[Chadder007]

...You didn't want to buy one of those 20 Walmart/ Kmart printers instead?

 

[ferrarifreak93]

Originally posted by: arcas
Are they both AC or both DC?

They are both DC

 

[Kenazo]

Should work short term for sure, if it's plugged in for the next year I don't know. If you smell burning plastic you know it didn't

 

[dartworth]

wrong forum...

 

[ferrarifreak93]

how's this the wrong forum??!?!?!