Rob,

The only good reason to convert from parallel to USB would
be if you have two (or more) parallel devices that are
causing conflicts

Even after you convert the cable to USB, the input to
the printer will still be the parallel.interface and that
will be the limiting factor in regards to any performance
changes.

Jim Meagher


----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2001 2:51 AM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Printer parallel to USB


> I have noticed on the market cables that enable you to use a parallel
> printer on a USB port. Are there any advantages to use a parallel printer
on
> a USB port vs the parallel port. The cables I saw were fairly expense, in
> the 50.00$ range.
>
> TIA
>
> Rob Shane
> Infinty Web Services
> www.infinitydotcom.com
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