Parallel to Serial interface

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From: Ka Chin Wong
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 1991 23:55

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I am trying to connect a parallel printer to a serial port (COM1) at
the back of my computer.  Has anyone tried it?  Are there parallel
to serial interface adapters available in the market?  Can it be done?

Thanks for your comment.

Rick

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From: kwong@polyslo.CalPoly.EDU (Ka Chin Wong)
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Subject: Parallel to Serial interface
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Date: 10 Jan 91 23:55:56 GMT
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