Re: Printing Old School vs New School

[ABLE1 <someone@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 2/11/2015 4:12 PM, RTS wrote:
> "ABLE1"  wrote in message news:BVNCw.1349362$UR.124902@xxxxxxxxxxx
>
> Ok, this is more of a hmmmmmm moment that actually have a absolute gotta
> do it, I am up against the wall need.  So please humor me a bit.
>
> If I a (x) panel that had a parallel printer module available and wanted
> to actually connect a parallel printer to get a history report printed
> out on site.  AND as I am sure most of you guys know, finding a parallel
> printer these day is for sure gonna be a used, maybe it work work, eBay
> purchase if you are lucky.
>
> Soooooooooo is there an adapter that will work between the panel printer
> module and a USB, Ethernet, Wireless type of printer??
>
> And yes, there are USB to Parallel adapters but, that is to go from a
> USB port >>> TO >>> the older Parallel Printer.  BUT, I doubt it will
> work in the opposite direction.  Or will it??
>
> Has anyone done this or attempted to do it??
>
> Oh, Mfg. Tech Support says that they have not tested any or will they
> approve or sanction anything other than direct connection to a "Parallel
> Printer".
>
> Thanks for any thoughts!!
>
> Les
>
>
>
> Les  check with some old retailers who use to use the outboard credit
> card printers.  best I remember  they were thermal type parallel
> printers.. also some office machine repair shops..    unless you need
> some odd driver interface  they should work..
>
> RTS
>

Yes that would be if I was to search for a actual printer.  What I am
wonder is IF there is a way to convert the signal FROM a "Parallel
Printer [Centronics DB25 IEEE-1284] output >>> TO >>> a USB,
Network(Ethernet), or going wild to a Wireless Printer.

I can find a old printer but I am curious if it is possible to use a new
off the shelf with some kind of adapter that I don't know
about......................... as yet.