USB Printer to Parallel Port

[smartcap]

Is there a device that will permit me to connect my USB printer to an older computer w/a parallel port.

[maximus7001]

Yea, a usb 2.0 pci card would do the trick. Or if the mobo has place to plug in a usb, then a simple expander that fits in an empty lower rear slot. The later would probably be usb 1.1
I would go with the 2.0 for universal operation that would be up to date. Although usb 1.1 pci cards are way cheaper now that 2.0 is out.

[Darthtanion]

What OS does your older computer use? USB wasn't supported (even with good drivers) until Win98SE and later.

[ct_]

very easy

usb to paralell cable

got a dozen in my shop - they work just fine


:bounce:

[Darthtanion]

I've not used those before... what are speeds like in comparison to both USB and standard Parallel?

[Soulburner]

Must be slower because USB runs at 48mhz and PCI 33mhz. Not to mention USB moving 412mbps....

[Darthtanion]

I understand the physical speed limitations, but I wanted to know how it works on a legacy system compared to a stand-alone setup without the converter interface.