Re: Parallel Ports
On Sun, 16 Jan 2005 13:13:43 -0500
jeff elkins <jeffelkins@earthlink.net> wrote:
> > On (15/01/05 15:26), Jacob S wrote:
> > > On Sat, 15 Jan 2005 19:28:00 +0000
> > >
> > > Stephen Patterson <s.patterson@freeuk.com> wrote:
> > > > Jacob S wrote:
> > > > > Does anyone have any experience with parallel port add-on
> > > > > cards and recommendations of which ones work well in Debian?
> > > > > I'm setting up a print server for a friend and they have about
> > > > > 3 parallel port printers to hook up to it. At this point we
> > > > > figure a parallel port expansion card is cheaper than new
> > > > > printers. :-)
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> I recently moved to low-profile Shuttle boxes which ship sans parallel
> port. I used a parallel->usb cable ($20 US) for my HP laserjet w/o
> problems. If the target box has two usb ports, that's another option
> to consider.
Hello Jeff,
What brand and model number did you get for parallel->usb? What kernel
modules do you use to support it? I've tried one cheapo converter but it
requires drivers and I have no idea what kernel drivers it takes. (The
box doesn't have any brand labeling on it, but it does come with a
drivers floppy for Windows.)
Thanks,
Jacob
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