[Default] On Thu, 14 Jan 2016 02:41:02 -0800, in
microsoft.public.windowsxp.general mike wrote:

On 1/14/2016 2:30 AM, Micky wrote:
I've been printing so many test sheets, I'm going to run out of black
ink, but I have an old monocolor laser printer that only has a
parallel port. (and it's not as black as it used to be which the
manual says is a serious problem.)

I also recently bought a USB to Parallel(CN36 Male / IEEE1284)
Converter Cable - 6ft
http://www.monoprice.com/product?c_i...seq=1&format=2

I know that having the right cable doesn't mean something will work.
I once tried plugging the toaster into the kitchen faucet and that
didn't work at all.

Any chance I can under XP or Vista or 7 print to my parallel port
printer with this cable?

Sure, there's a chance.
I use a similar Belkin one on win7 to a laserjet 4mp. Works fine.

That's great. I'll try it.

It's also sort of good to know they're not selling something with no
use. (it wasn't expensive.)

First I may try refilling the black cartridge, but I expect sensor
problems. I suppose I should fill it before the printer tells me
it's empty??

But I still expect sensor problems. Maybe I should see a therapist.