guys i have an hp 1022 printer, i want to run it in usa but it works with 220 volts, is there any converter which i can use for long term use and powerful enough to run the printer without any problem in USA?
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Rashakil Fol
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No. There is no way to convert between voltages.
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There are converters, but a simple google search could tell you that, which, you apparently know because you were able to spot the mis-information in the next post. Can this be marked solved?
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There are converters, but a simple google search could tell you that, which, you apparently know because you were able to spot the mis-information in the next post. Can this be marked solved?
Knowing something conceptually is different than doing that. I searched Target, Radio shack and so forth, the problem is not about converting the voltages, about Watt, converters does not support high watts. Posting this thread i thought i cant be the only person who brought his printer from europe to usa.
No this is not solved.
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Ok, then the answer wasn't obvious.
Yes, the devices exist, they are called transformers.
What is the difference between a converter and a transformer? If the device you are going to operate is a high power heating element or mechanical motor such as a hair dryer or iron, you will need a converter to run those appliances. But if your device is a computer, a printer or a VCR, you will need a transformer. Both of these category of appliances and devices can be run by a transformer, but only the electric appliance can be run with a converter. A word of caution in here is that, while transformers are designed for long term continuous operation, converters on the other hand can operate for an hour or two at a time.
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