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 do affect your credit score. You will likely know about them â or rather, you had better know about them â because your consent is required. A hard inquiry is triggered when you actually apply for credit, including a mortgage, credit card, auto loan, student loan, personal loan or a business loan. This inquiry becomes part of your credit report, meaning anyone else who does a hard or soft pull will see the inquiry. A hard inquiry may shave up to 5 points off your FICO score.