My printer has a parallel cable, but my new... (by 4 users)

Solution #2

posted on Aug 08, 2005

Ryan - usenet poster

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What you can use is a parallel card - this is a card that you can put into the computer just like a sound or video card, and it provides a parallel port. I've seen ones that work in ISA or PCI slots, and they should be available at most computer hardware stores, but probably not at consumer electronics stores.
The card should come with a CD with drivers for your operating system. (Drivers tell your computer how to use the new card.) If you're using Windows, once you install the card and start Windows, you should be prompted for the driver, so just insert the CD then, and Windows should be able to find the appropriate driver.

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Solution #3

posted on Dec 19, 2007

The_Ogre

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You can also get a Parallel-to-USB adapter cable. This let's you use a parallel printer over a USB port. They're available in most computer stores and I've seen them at Staples or Office Depot too. It'll come with a driver disc that you have to install before the computer will see the printer over the USB connection.

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Solution #4

posted on Apr 11, 2007

dil143

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or you can you use the usb to parallel cable which you can easily find in a radio shake store,

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Solution #5

posted on Jul 20, 2008

mexicalijr

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Consumer electronics stores sales a usb parallel converter cable.
Prices from $ 10.00 to $ 40.00 dollars.

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Solution #6

posted on Jul 14, 2008

Arius

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parallel cable are nearly at the end of its life, but you can buy one of those inexpensive adaptors in the market place
this would surely work. ill walk you through the driver installtion if you need help

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Solution #7

posted on Jul 06, 2008

TRANSCORP99

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4650 "N" indicates that it has a Network connector. (like a big telephone jack) Does your PC too? Much faster than parallel. Find hookup instructions on the internet.

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Solution #8

posted on Jul 02, 2008

jglassm

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Best solution is to buy a used Jet Direct 300x external kit from a source like eBay - around $20. Connect your printer then via network through jet direct. 100% fix every time.
I repair HP2000C professionally and offer refurbished 2000C available with trade in allowance for your old one. www.glassmoyer.net/HP2000C.

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Solution #9

posted on Jun 15, 2008

Guest

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my printer has no no black and white cartridge
how i get it

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Solution #10

posted on May 26, 2008

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I brought a converter fromparalel to USB, but it doesn't work , I dont know why. Somebody knows why ? RAMON / Caracas

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Solution #11

posted on Apr 14, 2008

aborad

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There is a another way also u can buy Serial to Parallel Converter.

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Solution #12

posted on Mar 16, 2008

egasz

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Other solution is an USB to Parallel adaptor, You can buy this for $10 in any store

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Solution #13

posted on Mar 12, 2008

gsm1956

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A quick solution is to purchase a usb to parallel cable, cost about £5 on ebay

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Solution #14

posted on Mar 06, 2008

Aidolss

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A neater and better solution would be to use a USB to Parellal converter. These can be bought for approx €30. If you need help locating one, let me know.

Aido

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Solution #15

posted on Feb 19, 2008

khaliqgmnk

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i need drivers for my sony updr150 thermal photo printer ,, if you somebody help me plz

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Solution #16

posted on Jan 16, 2008

pageofangels

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HP makes a "print server" that plugs into the parallel port and adapts it into a network cable port. It weighs less then a mouse! Downfall is, it's powered so you need another outlet.

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Solution #17

posted on Dec 11, 2007

Fct505

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you would need something like this

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=103&cp_id=10311&cs_id=1031104&p_id=2067&seq=1&format=1#largeimage

i'm having problems with my laminate. Can you show me a pic on how you set yours up?

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Solution #18

posted on Nov 01, 2007

Sam4517

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You are in the CS-2050 section. Is that what you have? The CS-2050 has a network card and a USB port? Use one of those.
If you are listed in the wrong section.
There is a USB to parallel cable you can buy at your friendly computer store.

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Solution #19

posted on Oct 18, 2007

duxxyuk

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It is also possible to buy USB to Parallel adapters that do the same thing.

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Solution #20

posted on Oct 13, 2007

gradracer16

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You can purshase at radioshack a USB-to+parallel cable for about $20. It works great and even lets the computer auto detect the printer. I highly recommend it and have used it several times for customers

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Solution #21

posted on Sep 11, 2007

Jmm4444

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Printronix also sells a jet direct crd that can be installed into the printer itself and you can print to it by networking it.

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Solution #22

posted on Aug 30, 2007

SMATSMAN

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Another idea is to use a print server and connect to the printer by setting up a network.

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Solution #23

posted on Aug 20, 2007

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Or just get a usb parallel cable....

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Solution #24

posted on Aug 18, 2007

mrogers

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An easier way is to simply buy a parallel to usb cable. They are availiable at most consumer electronics stores and probably cheaper too.
I found this one for USD $8.99 :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...

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Solution #25

posted on Aug 10, 2007

Thecus

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Esaier solution is to get a USB to parallel adaptor. About $25. It simply plugs into your USB port and plug it into your parallel port in your printer. Follow the instructions from adaptor manufacture for the exact steps to load the driver and to recognise the printer.

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Solution #26

posted on Apr 10, 2007

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Get a print server with a parallel port and then print through the cat 5 cable.

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Solution #27

posted on Mar 11, 2007

Anon1001

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Perhaps you could use a USB cable and a USB-to-parallel port printer adapter, provided your computer has USB port available. This solution may not work with all printers, but it works with some. Sometimes even faster than using a parallel cable, as USB is faster transmitting and receiving data. Good Luck!

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