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10-02-2022 04:35 PM
We have six wonderful HP2100 parallel printers that I want to connect to XP USB desktops. How do we get our XPs, using USB to parallel cables, to work with our HP2100s.... please.
10-02-2022 10:40 PM
I know there are few USB to Parallel adapters around but only one or two would work. Last century I had to use that way and I did try 3 adapters but only one 1 worked. I can't remember its brand therefore you have to try on error to select the right cable.
I actually bought from the following vendor but I don't know the same one or not
https://www.jaycar.com.au/usb-to-parallel-bi-directional-cable/p/XC4847
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10-02-2022 10:43 PM
For a second opinion, I suggest a parallel print server. Much more flexibility and less issues than USB.
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