What all-in-one printers connect through a parallel port?
by admin on Saturday, April 17th, 2010 | 4 Comments
I need a printer that can print via the parallel port. Its the only connection my register system will work with. Ideally, I would like the printer to be an all-in-one, ie. fax, scan, copy… What are some models that are relatively cheap?
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Believe it or not, there are quite a few printer that has a parallel option and if you don’t need color then you are looking in the $200 and up range.
http://reviews.cnet.com/computer-printers/?filter=500021_5000079_
- – If you can only find USB printers – -
If it is a specialized computer, i.e cash register, inventory control, then you might be out of luck There is a few adapters that can fool the computer to use the Parallel as a USB, but have very little luck.
The hard part: the S in USB is serial but you want to use it as a parallel.
If it is a program that only prints to a parallel port and can’t be updated. Then you have a real problem, but it is still do able.
If the register is net workable then that would be the best.
And most likely you will never be able to tell the register to fax or scan.
Do look for a parallel-to-usb cable but the printer software will not work and like I said, It really took a lot of trial and error before getting it to work.
No new printer connects via a parallel port that I know of. They’re all USB, Ethernet, or WiFi nowadays.
All All-In-One’s that i know connect via USB. Parallel port connections are mostly defunct and certainly not available on any modern printer
Well you can purchase a Parallel to USB cable.
This way you can have your pick of whatever you want, The USB plugs into the printer and the Parallel plugs into your computer.
Cable will run you about 15 dollars or so, And they work really good.