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New PC/Use printer with old-style parallel port connection - Adaptor options?

I've ordered a new PC, due to be delivered this week, and I just realized that it doesn't have a printer port I can use. I have an NEC laser printer.

This shows the ports available in my new system:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3301601

What's my best option here? Should I get a USB to parallel port adaptor, or an IEEE 1934a port to parallel port adaptor (assuming there is such a thing)? Advantages/disadvantages? (I don't know anything about IEEE 1934a).

Thanks!

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nobus

i have seen here MANY usb adapters that did NOT work - so my advice is a PCI to parallel port adapter card : (they are cheap)

http://www.nextag.com/pci-parallel-port/search-html

phototropic

Agree with nobus - it makes much more sense to install a parallel port PCI card. In the UK they are actually cheapewr than USB/parallel adapters:

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/124003

Good luck!!!

knoxzoo

If your system is going to be on a network (do you have broadband?), then the simplest thing is to get a cheap print server. I've had hit and miss luck with USB to parallel adapters. The print servers just work.

If you hadn't planned on being on a network, a print server and a standard crossover cable will allow you to network the two machines together without all the extra fuss.

http://www.buy.com/retail/usersearchresults.asp?querytype=home&qu=parallel+port+print+server&qxt=home&display=col

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&Description=parallel%20port%20print%20server&bop=And&Order=PRICE

Or, the old standby, eBay. http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37.l1313&satitle=parallel+port+print+server&category0=

cedric80

I would agree with PCI to Parallel port, it supply more stable power than USB do. Some brand selling cheap but some expensive, it's depends on your budget.

nobus

i still think my suggestion is the best..