connect a usb printer to a parralel or ser port

hey everyone,
A friend of mine has a usb only printer. His usb ports on his computer do not work. He's a Tech as well. We tried every update, this, that and a few other things to get them to work. There toast!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is there a converter to connect a usb slot to the parallel or serial port.
I don't think there is because of the power situation with the USB, but figured i'd ask.

Thanks,
Rookie

 

Better yet - why not just buy a USB 2.0 PCI card for $9, install that in a PCI slot, and then attach the printer to that. You said computer so I'm assuming you don't mean laptop.

Gary

 

Duhh didn't think of that was concentrating on fixing it.
there even cheaper than that,
Thanks,
Rookie