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Default New PC & Parallel - 01-15-2006 , 08:26 PM






I have a HP LaserJet that has a parallel interface and my PC doesn't...

I am looking at purchasing a second PC however would like to be able to
print using it.

Do New PC's still have parallel ports of do I need to purchase a USB to
parallel lead ?

Thanks



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Default Re: New PC & Parallel - 01-15-2006 , 10:01 PM






Some do, some don't. and USB to parallel adapters don't always work very
well. Instead, I'd recommend having a PCI-based parallel port card put in if
no parallel is available.


"Murphy" <murphy (AT) murphy (DOT) com> wrote

I have a HP LaserJet that has a parallel interface and my PC doesn't...

I am looking at purchasing a second PC however would like to be able to
print using it.

Do New PC's still have parallel ports of do I need to purchase a USB to
parallel lead ?

Thanks




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Default Re: New PC & Parallel - 01-15-2006 , 10:07 PM



On Mon, 16 Jan 2006 01:26:45 GMT, "Murphy"
<murphy (AT) murphy (DOT) com> wrote:

Quote:
I have a HP LaserJet that has a parallel interface and my PC doesn't...

I am looking at purchasing a second PC however would like to be able to
print using it.

Do New PC's still have parallel ports of do I need to purchase a USB to
parallel lead ?
Generally, yes, but given the importance of it just ask the
seller if online or spin the system around and look if it's
in a store.

You can buy PCI cards with Parallel Port on them... cost
about $30, IIRC.


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Default Re: New PC & Parallel - 01-15-2006 , 11:12 PM



Murphy wrote:

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I have a HP LaserJet that has a parallel interface and my PC doesn't...

I am looking at purchasing a second PC however would like to be able to
print using it.

Do New PC's still have parallel ports of do I need to purchase a USB to
parallel lead ?
Have you thought about a parallel port add-on card?
It might be simpler and possibly cheaper.

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Default Re: New PC & Parallel - 01-16-2006 , 09:44 PM



Or an ethernet printer server...

"Erick" <NOewprattSPAM (AT) sc (DOT) rr.com> wrote

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Some do, some don't. and USB to parallel adapters don't always work very
well. Instead, I'd recommend having a PCI-based parallel port card put in
if
no parallel is available.


"Murphy" <murphy (AT) murphy (DOT) com> wrote in message
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I have a HP LaserJet that has a parallel interface and my PC doesn't...

I am looking at purchasing a second PC however would like to be able to
print using it.

Do New PC's still have parallel ports of do I need to purchase a USB to
parallel lead ?

Thanks






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