So far as I know it doesn't work the other way. I did a google search for a cable that would connect a USB printer to a Parallel port, but did not find one. Another possibility would be to get a nice used parallel printer like an HP 6L personal laserjet. I have several 6L's that run and run. You can get one for $35-$50 on ebay if you look around. Contact me off list for further info. The adaptor cable itself, if there is one, would be $20 or more. Maybe someone else on the list has heard of the reverse type of cable. Kay Huff <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >I have a USB printer that I would like to run with an older computer >that only has a parallel port. > >I've looked around and see there are USB to Parallel cables, but they >all say, so you can use a parallel printer on a USB port. This is >probably a stupid question, but does it work the other way around, or is >this not a possibility? > __________________________________________________________________ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp Visit our website regularly for FAQs, articles, how-to's, tech tips and much more http://freepctech.com