Connect Printer Via Usb
(Click here to view the original thread with full colors/images)Posted by: Livy
is it possible to connect a parallel printer via the usb port, as im going to be getting a router with a usb print server built in, and the machines that use it are laptops so there aint anypoint in having the printer plugged into a laptop
Posted by: firefox
only if the printer supports a usb port, if not you would have to get some kind of jetdirect card for it.
Posted by: bob_the_alien
Belkin makes a parallel to USB cable, for just that problem.
Rather expensive though, usually like 30 + dollars (U.S.D.)
Posted by: Livy
prob nto worth it, the printer is an apollo p1200, prob cheaper buying a cheapo usb printer, as it would be better than the current one,
Posted by: Livy
would This (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=49378) worj properly over a network using this (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=52897)
i know the printer should work, but would the scanner work over the network aswell???
Posted by: tesco
i dont think think the scanner part of it would work, i have a parallel port scanner and i tried hooking it up to my router;s print server but the software couldnt pick it up. btw, it was a scanjet 3200c.
Posted by: Livy
:( its for at my g/f house when i bring my laptop down, an dshe needs a new printer and wants that one, but i bet she wouldnt even use the scanner anyway, thats why im just trying to get her to just go for a normal usb printer
Posted by: Virtualbody1234
That printer isn't worth getting an adaptor.
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Just one little thing... Why didn't you post a picture or a link to show us the printer? It just makes it harder to help. (sorry but sometimes it gets frustrating)... Taking a break now. :(
Posted by: Livy
i was just wondering if it was possible generally thats all, since i thought if one works, they all should.
my bad. :(