Re: Printing Old School vs New School

[ABLE1 <someone@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 2/11/2015 8:50 PM, Jim wrote:
> On Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 2:17:54 PM UTC-5, ABLE1 wrote:
>> 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
>
> Hi Les,
>
> Just Google Parallel port to ...... USB or .... Ethernet OR .... wireless adapter.
>
> Or try .....  parallel port printer servers.
>
> There's s__t load of all kinds of adapters available not more than $50.00
>

Jim,

Yup, I already did that Google & eBay thing but, they are if you are
trying to connect a computer USB port to an old printer that has a
Centronics DB25 Parallel Printer connection.  What I am investigating is
the opposite.

Thanks!!