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Donabell

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Donabell

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March 21st, 2008 11:00

Printer to computer connection

I notice that new Dell computers do not have a parallel connector for a printer connection; they rely on a USB cable interconnect.

My question is, can an older printer that only has a parallel cable connection (no USB) be connected to a new Dell computer somehow (adapter?)?

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nerdterror
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Posted March 21st, 2008 17:00
You can buy expansion cards that have USB ports on them. That is probably the best way to do it.
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Donabell
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Posted March 22nd, 2008 12:00
Thank you for your information. I also found that you can buy a Parallel-to-USB cable. However, the cable is $42 and I have decided to NOT invest in my old printer, but just buy a new one; they don't cost much more than that cable.

Thank you