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USB to Printer Bridge Cable

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by TJG, 2005/05/18.

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  1. 2005/05/18
    TJG

    TJG Inactive Thread Starter

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    I have a new Dell Inspiron 6000 with several USB ports but no serial ports, and I have a HP DeskJet 720C printer with serial port. I purchased a USB to Printer Bridge Cable from Zonet, however XP is not recognizing it, it just says "unknown device ", when I check in the USB Controller in Device Manager.

    Also, when I check "Printers and Faxes" and check "Ports" for that printer, it does not give me an option for USBs.

    How can I get the information to communicated from my computer to my printer?
     
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  2. 2005/05/18
    Steve R Jones

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    Are you sure it's a serial port? It should be a Parallel port on the printer.

    If I'm not mistaken the 720 is at least five years old and was made before USB was popular.

    If you can't find a converter you might look for a docking station that would have more ports...Course it'd be cheaper to buy a new printer.
     
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  4. 2005/05/20
    TJG

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    My mistake on the nomenclature, yes it is a parallel port...

    Well, as far as expense goes, the cable was $10, and I don't think I can convince my company to buy me a new printer to sit on my desk when I am already hooked up to the network printer (eventhough it is located downstairs).

    The documentation that came with the cable seemed straight forward, however it was missing key information...
     
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