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Article #2278Re: Parallel port to USB printer adapter?
From: Phrederik
Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 14:24
Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 14:24
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> >I have a small print server box that has a parallel output. I want to hook a > >USB only printer to it. > 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. Drat... I want to replace my aging (but still working fine) Epson Photo 700 printer that's connected to an ethernet HP Jetdirect server. I figure after six years it may be time to consider retiring it. I was considering an Epson Photo 785EPX, but they are USB only. Thanks!
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