Using 110v hardware in the UK
25 November 2004, 11:17 AM
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Using 110v hardware in the UK
A printer I want costs £450 over here and $350 in the States, so I'm planning on importing one.
What's the deal with running it on UK mains? Will there likely be a switch inside the printer, or will I have to get a step-down transformer?
What's the deal with running it on UK mains? Will there likely be a switch inside the printer, or will I have to get a step-down transformer?
25 November 2004, 11:29 AM
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Hello
It depends. Some of the equipment I bought has a transformer that will accept 100V - 240V in which case you don't have to worry (just get a very cheap plug adaptor) and some only accept 110V.
The only way of checking is to actually go and have a look at the printer. The price of a transformer is about £20.
Steve.
It depends. Some of the equipment I bought has a transformer that will accept 100V - 240V in which case you don't have to worry (just get a very cheap plug adaptor) and some only accept 110V.
The only way of checking is to actually go and have a look at the printer. The price of a transformer is about £20.
Steve.
25 November 2004, 11:32 AM
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check the spec of the printer if it's auto-voltage or if there's a switch. if not, then just get a step-down transformer. i used to use a step-down transformer for my 5GHz cordless fones 
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