I also suggest getting a LPT port card. They are dirt cheap and will
solve his problem. Here's a link to ones that are sold at Newegg:
http://tinyurl.com/yr5xvn

BigJim wrote:
check this link out for a interface card
http://www.pricewatch.com/controller_cards/parallel.htm

"Henry Ross" wrote in message
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A colleague has just bought a new computer and is struggling to connect his
LaserJet 2100pcl6 (yes, I know it's old!). Because it only connects via
an LPT cable and the new machine doesn't have an LPT port, he's got hold of
an LPT-USB adaptor and plugged it into his USB port.

Windows XP Pro SP2 recognises it and prints a test page, but it won't
print anything else (such as a Word document). Under the properties he's
selected the USB port, and the print processor shows "WinPrint" and RAW
data type.

Can anyone suggest what else he might be able to do to get this bloody
thing working, or is he going to have to buy a new printer?

Many thanks.

TrentSC