i have an old pc that has a parallel port but no usb
i have another printer that i need to hook up but no parallel ports on printer only usb ho can i connect the printer to my pc. i think there might be an adapter but after googling i only saw cables that have the oposite of what i want please help
2007-09-26 12:25:21 · 5 answers · asked by 007bond 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
To add usb ports buy a PCI to USB 2.0 card, $10.
Buy one rated 5 stars with a lot of reviews
Make sure it supports whatever version of Windows you are using.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2000010073%201187112431&bop=And&Order=RATING
Koutech PCI to USB2.0 Card Model IO-PU520 - $8.99
4x USB Ports
Windows98SE/Me/2000/XP or later
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815104216
2007-09-26 12:48:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a pretty old pc. However, there are USB pci cards you can add to desk top pcs. These install much like a modem or network card installs. You need a driver for it so make sure the device supports your operating system. I suspect you have Windows 95 and it may not be supported from a driver standpoint.
Below is a link to one supplier but it does NOT work with Win 95.
2007-09-26 19:33:47 · answer #2 · answered by GTB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They sell cable that convert usb to parallel
it will works....
hook parralell from printer then usb to computer
will works
come with driver
search on ebay for cheap one
2007-09-26 19:31:30 · answer #3 · answered by kennilope 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an adapter would cost almost as much as a new printer.
If you have another computer on your home network, you could install the printer on it, and share it on the network.
2007-09-26 19:30:36 · answer #4 · answered by TNguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
walmart carries the parallel to usb cord ($20) (I have one)
but i have never seen usb to parallel cord
2007-09-26 20:23:27 · answer #5 · answered by topdn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋