Can I replace a 10a 125v power cord with a 7a 125v power cord (goes to a HP prin

[kelnan]

Can I replace a 10A 125V power cord with a 7A 125V power cord on an HP printer?

 

[PhilFrisbie]

What type of printer? If it is an inkjet it should be fine, but if it is a laser then maybe not because they draw a LOT more power.

 

[kelnan]

It is an HP Officejet 6500 - inkjet printer.

 

[PhilFrisbie]

Then you should be fine. The specs say that unit draws a max of 50 watts, which is less than half an amp.

 

[PhilFrisbie]

Yes,you can use it but it is not safe as the 7A 125V plug don't have a gound pin and if the cable is overload for long time
then that would be a big problem

What!?!?
The amperage has nothing to do with a ground wire or not. Also, it is an inkjet printer, which will use much less than 7 amps.