Re: Printing Old School vs New School

["doug" <vssdoug@xxxxxxxxx>]

"ABLE1" <someone@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> 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


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Doug