A few laptops still feature a printer port, but most use a regular USB port. 1  Plug in the printer, and ensure that itâs turned off. Also, set up the printer with ink and paper according to the directions that came with the printer. 2  Connect a USB cable to the printer and to your laptop.
Hard inquiries stay on credit reports for two years, but the length of time they impact the score depends on the scoring model used. VantageScore takes them into account generally as long as they remain on the consumer's credit file, according to Davies.
Hard inquiries commonly take place when consumers apply for a credit card, auto loan, mortgage or other loan. On the other hand, soft inquiries typically occur when employers access your report to look for signs of risk or you check your own credit report or score from sites like Credit Karma, Credit Sesame or MyFICO.Lenders may also use soft inquiries to preapprove you for a credit card or loan.ard inquiries can slightly lower your credit score and will typically stay on your report for two years.