[ale] USB to parallel port for a printer

[Pete Hardie]

Thanks, Keith!


On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 08:05, Watson, Keith <krwatson at cc.gatech.edu> wrote:
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: ale-bounces at ale.org [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] On Behalf Of Pete
>> Hardie
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 09:44
>> To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts
>> Subject: Re: [ale] USB to parallel port for a printer
>>
>> On Wed, Jun 15, 2011 at 09:31, Watson, Keith <krwatson at cc.gatech.edu>
>> wrote:
>> > Pete,
>> >
>> > The problem I have found with USB adapters is that they are driver
>> dependent. At some point an operating system upgrade renders them useless.
>> To solve this problem for my printer I used a print server with a parallel
>> port. This means my printer interface will be compatible until they get
>> rid of TCP/IP which I don't think will happen any time soon. Hmmm.... I
>> wonder if it's IP6 compatible?
>> >
>> > I got the print server at Microcenter for not much more than $40. It has
>> a web interface for configuration. I can't remember the make and model.
>> Let me know if you're interested and I'll get the info tonight.
>> >
>>
>> I am interested - that price is about the same as the more expensive
>> adapter cable, but seems more versatile.
>>
>> --
>> Pete Hardie
>
>
> Pete,
>
> The one I'm using is a Trendnet TE100-PIP. It doesn't support IPv6 and Microcenter doesn't carry them anymore but these people do.
>
> TRENDnet Products Wired Print Servers TE100-P1P
> http://www.trendnet.com/products/proddetail.asp?prod=120_TE100-P1P&cat=26
>
> TRENDnet 1-Port Parallel Print Server - $38.95
> http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/612230/TRENDnet-1-Port-Parallel-Print-Server/
>
> Walmart.com TRENDnet 1-port Parallel Print Server Computers - $39.76
> http://www.walmart.com/ip/TRENDnet-1-port-Parallel-Print-Server/10760293
>
> FRYS.com TRENDnet - $39.99
> http://www.frys.com/product/4859970?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
>
> keith
>
> --
>
> Keith R. Watson                        Georgia Institute of Technology
> IT Support professional Lead           College of Computing
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>
>
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