LPT -> USB adapter?

[sdkramer]

Is there any kind of adapter to plug my parallel port printer into my USB port on my new computer or do I have to go out and buy a new USB printer now?

TIA,

Seth

[doctorgonzo]

Yes, there are adapters. Here is one: http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/usb_printer_cable.htm

[glc]

You can buy a PCI parallel port card for a lot less than that adapter. New computer doesn't have a parallel port?

[sdkramer]

nope doesn't have one. it's a, "Hey we don't wanna support no legacy equipment" PC. it's really annoying keyboard, mouse, you name it USB. I'm frankly surprised they have a freakin' floppy in it.

[glc]

Newegg:

BAFO 32-bit 1-Port Parallel Add-on PCI Card, Model PCI-1P - Retail
Features:
Easy Plug-and-Play installation automatically selects IRQ and I/O address
Supports PCI IRQ sharing-saves valuable resources for other expansion cards
Support 32-bit PCI Bus, Spec. 2.1
Supports more than 1 card into system
Built-in SPP, PS2, EPP, ECP compatible IEEE 1284 printer port
OS Support: Windows 95,98,ME, 2000, NT4.0, XP, Linux and DOS Model#: PCI-1P Special FedEx Saver Shipping $5.00
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$17.00




YES

[sdkramer]

sounds much better. As always glc...YOU DA MAN