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That Startech device server has other interesting applications. &nbsp;The Lantronix print server is just what I need, although I just have to adapt RJ45 to DB25. &nbsp;The parallel-to-serial approach is a good idea. &nbsp;Thanks!!
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That Startech device server has other interesting applications.  The Lantronix print server is just what I need, although I just have to adapt RJ45 to DB25.  The parallel-to-serial approach is a good idea.  Thanks!!

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Zebra 105 Se label printer with serial interface needs to connect to the network. &nbsp;Have used Milan MIL-P3830 print servers, which have RS232 ports, but cannot find any print servers now with serial ports. &nbsp;I tried an IOGEAR print server with USB output, and connected it to the printer with a USB-to-DB25 RS232 adapter cable, but it did not work. &nbsp;I suspect the adapter cable is desiged to be connected to the USB port of a PC, and that the print server's USB port is not providing the power needed for the RS232 interface. &nbsp;I wonder what the experts think, and if they have any suggestions for this project. &nbsp;The only solutions I can think of now are: buy a new printer with USB interface; or try to find a used print server with the serial ports. &nbsp;The interface on the 105 Se cannot be replaced with USB or Ethernet.
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Zebra 105 Se label printer with serial interface needs to connect to the network.  Have used Milan MIL-P3830 print servers, which have RS232 ports, but cannot find any print servers now with serial ports.  I tried an IOGEAR print server with USB output, and connected it to the printer with a USB-to-DB25 RS232 adapter cable, but it did not work.  I suspect the adapter cable is desiged to be connected to the USB port of a PC, and that the print server's USB port is not providing the power needed for the RS232 interface.  I wonder what the experts think, and if they have any suggestions for this project.  The only solutions I can think of now are: buy a new printer with USB interface; or try to find a used print server with the serial ports.  The interface on the 105 Se cannot be replaced with USB or Ethernet.

Print Server USB output to Printer Serial input

Components are those devices that are internal to a computer -- the PC boards, the central processor (CPU), the memory (RAM), disk and video controllers and so on.

Components

A peripheral device is defined as a computer device, such as a keyboard or printer, that is not part of the essential computer (i.e., the memory and microprocessor). These auxiliary devices are intended to be connected to the computer and used in conjunction with it. Examples of external peripherals include mouse, keyboard, printer, monitor, external Zip drive or scanner, while internal peripherals include CD-ROM drive, CD-R drive or internal modem. Today's new devices, such as tablets, smartphones and wearable computing devices are considered peripherals as they can be connected and used on a computer system. The difference, however, is that these devices can run independently of the computer system.

Peripherals

A printer is a peripheral which makes a persistent human readable representation of graphics or text on paper or similar physical media. Traditional printers are being used more for special purposes, like printing photographs or artwork, and are no longer a must-have peripheral; 3D printing has become an area of intense interest, allowing the creation of physical objects. An image scanner is a device that optically scans images, printed text, handwriting, or an object, and converts it to a digital image. Hand-held scanners, where the device is moved by hand, have evolved from text scanning "wands" to 3D scanners used for industrial design, reverse engineering, test and measurement, orthotics, gaming and other applications.