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Parallel Port Print Server
Hello all...
I have some older LaserJet printers that feature a slightly smaller than normal variant of the Centronics/Parallel connector. I'd like to attach a simple network print server with a parallel port on it to these printers. They have no other means by which to be networked, and I wouldn't have much use for them unless they could be networked. Unfortunately, I cannot find a print server with that type of parallel port on it. Does such a print server (or a cable adapter) exist? William |
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Parallel Port Print Server
I have some older LaserJet printers that feature a slightly smaller than normal variant of the Centronics/Parallel connector. Does such a print server (or a cable adapter) exist? William Wiliam Which printers? Is the connector that you mention 24 connections similar to the 36 connection Centronic? Then you probably the IEEE-488.GPIB interface. If the inetrface is indeed GPIB then it will be simpler to get another interface as another mentioned and go from there. Bob AZ |
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Parallel Port Print Server
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I'd like to attach a simple network print server with a parallel port on it to these printers. They have no other means by which to be networked, Yes they do. HP JetDirect cards. Plug right in. These printers have no means by which to accept a JetDirect card. As an example, I think the LaserJet 1100 uses this smaller parallel port. William |
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Parallel Port Print Server
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Which printers? I'm not exactly sure. They are in storage right now. I know at least one is a LaserJet 1100. The connection is parallel, but one end of the cable is smaller than the normal Centronics connector found on most parallel printers. If the interface is indeed GPIB I don't think these are GPIB printers. It has been a long time since I saw anything with a GPIB interface on it. I may outfit an old computer with a few PCI parallel port cards and use that as a network print server. William |
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Parallel Port Print Server
I'm not exactly sure. They are in storage right now. I know at least
one is a LaserJet 1100. The connection is parallel, but one end of the cable is smaller than the normal Centronics connector found on most parallel printers. I found printer cables at a dollar shop with the teeny Centronics-style connector so I know they exist. I may outfit an old computer with a few PCI parallel port cards and use that as a network print server. Linux runs on older machines just fine with Samba sharing the printer to Windows machines. If the PC is old enough then ISA parallel ports ought to suffice. We just missed a sale at CompUSA for $10 (after rebate) "Parallel Printer Server": a fat connector with Centronix on one side, RJ45 for 10/100-base-t. I've used older home internet-sharing units such as the SMC Barricade and Siemens Speedstream. They have the usual 4 port switch and a parallel port for a networked shared printer. Both Windows and Linux used the printer just fine. |
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