Does the adapter add LPT port to the system or just "USB printer" device?
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My old printer was DB25 input, only. New laptop USB output, only. Laptop recognized printer quickly, loaded drivers and I was in business.
2006773
This product came apart in my hands the first time I tried using it. Others have had the same quality issue. When the price is too good to be true, that is a clue to the quality. Save your money.
553322
It should work if you install it in in LPR (Line Printer Remote) mode in Windows.
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Yes you have to use an usb port from the computer. A standard printer usb cord is used, standard usb on one end and the D on the other
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There are usb ports. That's the most popular printer connection if your printer is not network (LAN or wireless) enabled.
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I am sorry, I don't know. I just use to hook my mouse and a small USB thumb drive. It doesn't work when I hook the printer to it.
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Don't know. Have only connected a small laser printer using the provided software, so haven't even had to use both ports.
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A USB port is a USB port. When connected to a printer that is turned on (such as my HP 4+), it will be recognized as a USB Printer. It really is that simple. There is a question with a response from a Win 8 user and he reports no problems. Once you have the printer connected to your computer through this USB to parallel adapter, you'll need to "add" the printer to your list of printers.
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No. It's not a USB adapter at all, of any kind. It adapts a full size DisplayPort monitor plug to a Mini DisplayPort monitor plug. It won't let you connect anything to USB, despite the fact that Mini DisplayPort plugs look like USB.
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Not that I found, I had a Belkin adapter and it did not work. I ordered the Phillips one and it has worked well for me.
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Despite what others say, the connector is standard USB ON BOTH ENDS. On the PC end, it is the standard type-A and on the printer end, type-B. I promise.
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It works for me. The printer was giving me problems before I upgraded my PC. I also have extensions attached to this parallel port. So I dont know if this makes a difference. I finally got tired of dealing with the old printer and got a laser printer for under 100. So I have both connected to the new computer.
680009
A usb adapter is simply a usb connector whose purpose is to enable wireless connections. My OptiPlex has another type device attached to the rear of the computer near the bottom that enables wireless connection to my printer.There are 6 usb ports on the back and 2 on the front.
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The only ports on printers I am aware of are 25-pin DB25, 36-pin Centronics and 4-pin USB. This cable is a 9-pin Serial to USB adapter which creates a COM port. If you do happen to have a printer with a 9-pin port you would still need printer drivers compatible with Windows 7, which are quite rare with older printers.
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I don't think one exists. I use the USB port to connect to my Canon printer.
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Don't really know but prob ca as your comp will ask and if you point to that printer. Poss will work
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I've not had to do that, but they do sell adapters on amazon. just look up usb to micro usb adapter and several pop up!
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As far as I can see (and it's not easy to access from where it sits!), it does have a USB port which has in it the connection to the computer.......assume that connection would have to be taken out to use the USB port for something else. Have no idea if this makes sense! Sorry, it's the best answer I can give you. The printer works well, however!! Only had trouble with it when I tried to hook it up to a Mac.