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Article #2277Re: Parallel port to USB printer adapter?
From: Jim Turner
Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 13:31
Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 13:31
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On Thu, 28 Aug 2003 11:51:22 GMT, "Phrederik" <postmaster@127.0.0.1> wrote: >Does anyone know if they make an adapter to convert the printer port on a PC >to connect to a USB printer? > >I have a small print server box that has a parallel output. I want to hook a >USB only printer to it. > >All the adapters I've found convert the other way (USB on computer to >parallel port on printer). > >Does anyone have one, or know where I can find one of these items? > >Thanks! > don't think they make one. Even if they did, it probably wouldn't work on your print server. USB is a more general purpose interface and requires a smarter driver for initialization and device recognition plus USB allows multiple devices through daisy chaining, etc.. What type of printer is it? HP make a USB print server for some of their printers, but it only works with their printers, and only specific models. Even before USB, not all printers would work on a printserver. Jim
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