Paul,

I use a USB to Serial cable.  These are available on Ebay for under $10
shipped or a bit more at your local computer retailer.

Here's a stanard description:

USB To Serial RS232 DB9 (9 Pins) Cable Adapter 2 Feet Length

       Specification:

Connects Serial DB9 device to any USB port.
Length: 2 Feet
Full compliance with USB Version 1.0 & 1.1
Supports RS232 DB9 9-pins Serial Connector
Supports Remote wake-up and power management.
USB bus powered and fully speed communication.
USB automatic handshake mode.

     System Requirement:

Support Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP
Mac OS 8.6 and above
Available empty USB port

     Package Content:
USB Serial RS232 DB9 (9 pins) Cable Adapter
Manual Book
Driver Disk


----- Original Message -----
From: "TallPaul" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2004 4:28 PM
Subject: COM port cable needs a laptop connection


> I have a Sharp Wizard OZ750 that uses a COM port to attach to my desk
> top.  My new HP laptop ze5730 does not have a COM port.  Is there an
> adapter of some sort that will allow a connection through the phone or
> mouse or USB ports or...?
> Paul Berberich
>

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