Re: Printing Old School vs New School

[Jim <alarminex@xxxxxxx>]

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