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Jerry Biehler wrote:
> 
> In article <4ibllm$i82@news-sop.inria.fr> Stephane Lapalut,
> lapalut@tao.inria.fr writes:
> > Some high-end printers provide SCSI connection to ensure a high data rate
> > transmission.
> >
> > On low-end computers, parallel port are used to provide fast printing
> > capabilities. BUT, some of them, such as Apple machines, doesn't offer
> > a parallel port. On these computers,  most of parallel printers can be
> > used with a parallel/serial cable, which is not as fast as true parallel
> > interface.
> >
> > So, the idea is to use a SCSI/parallel converter (both 8-bit parallel
> > transmission designs) to allow a high speed printing through the printer
> > parallel port (with the associated software part).
> >
> > Does someone have heard about such a converter ? or have had a similar idea
> > and some attemps to design it ?
> >
> > Thanks for any tips, informations or advices about this issue,
> >
> > Best,
> >

Tekram Technology manufactures a Parallel to SCSI Cable interface - model# DC-550P

It's basic features are as follows:
	*	Maximum asynchronous rate is 3MB/sec (using EPP/ECP Port)
	*	Supports up to seven SCSI-1 and SCSI-2 devices.
	*	Centronics 50-pin SCSI connector.

This adapter is ideal for portable computers, and mobile SCSI devices such as
CD-ROM drives and scanners.

More information is available at http://www.tekram.com
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