Adapters?

Bobo · 08-04-2005, 05:24 PM

I have a USB printer (type B) and I need to connect it to a parallel intelligent printer switch to use it with all the computers. I am looking to buy a parallel to USB A adapter (designed to hook up a parallel printer to a USB port) and a USB B male to USB A female adapter to hook it into the printer. Will these adapters work no matter what, or will it not transfer the data correctly because it is going "backwards?" Or do I need to get a bi-directional cable like this?

Please help

Tim

edit: that was confusing

THIS from the printer hub,

and THIS to hook it into the printer

BTW, the printer is an HP CLJ MFP 2840, and the hub is a 6-port black box intelligent printer switch.

I really hope that yuns understand all that

One more thing

Will the drivers still install properly even if the printer is parallel not USB?

**Praetor** · 08-04-2005, 07:03 PM

While your hack-job configuration should work (provided the male-females all lineup) ... wouldnt it be easier just to get the all-in-one solution? (especially if its only $10?)

Cheers ... not seen you in awhile

jjsevdt · 08-04-2005, 11:40 PM

Unless I'm miss understanding you, all you need is regular USB cable with a and nb connections

Bobo · 08-11-2005, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Praetor

While your hack-job configuration should work (provided the male-females all lineup) ... wouldnt it be easier just to get the all-in-one solution? (especially if its only $10?)

Cheers ... not seen you in awhile

All-in-one???? What is that?

Good to be back, but I don't have time to post any more

Quote:

regular USB cable with a and nb connections

What is "nb"???

**Praetor** · 08-12-2005, 11:39 PM

Sorry by all in one i mean something like http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812107111

If you're running legacy parallel mode you should be ok with unidirectional convertors ... not to sure what happens if/when u get to fancy parallel modes ... but if you get a bidirectional one, you shouldnt have to worry if you decide to connect things in unorthdodox manners

jjsevdt · 08-13-2005, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobo

What is "nb"???

Sorry it's a typo, I meant to say A and B

Bobo · 08-16-2005, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Praetor

Sorry by all in one i mean something like http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812107111

Yes, that is essentially what I want, thank you very much.

Quote:

If you're running legacy parallel mode you should be ok with unidirectional convertors ... not to sure what happens if/when u get to fancy parallel modes ... but if you get a bidirectional one, you shouldnt have to worry if you decide to connect things in unorthdodox manners

I have absolutely no idea

Will it work to use a this USB printer through a parallel port on an NT machine? I know that NT does not support USB, but is it the device or the actual connection that it does not support?

08-04-2005, 05:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bobo banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Age: 16 Posts: 6,623	Adapters? I have a USB printer (type B) and I need to connect it to a parallel intelligent printer switch to use it with all the computers. I am looking to buy a parallel to USB A adapter (designed to hook up a parallel printer to a USB port) and a USB B male to USB A female adapter to hook it into the printer. Will these adapters work no matter what, or will it not transfer the data correctly because it is going "backwards?" Or do I need to get a bi-directional cable like this? Please help Tim edit: that was confusing THIS from the printer hub, and THIS to hook it into the printer BTW, the printer is an HP CLJ MFP 2840, and the hub is a 6-port black box intelligent printer switch. I really hope that yuns understand all that One more thing Will the drivers still install properly even if the printer is parallel not USB? Last edited by Bobo; 08-04-2005 at 05:58 PM.

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08-12-2005, 11:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 19,954	Sorry by all in one i mean something like http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812107111 If you're running legacy parallel mode you should be ok with unidirectional convertors ... not to sure what happens if/when u get to fancy parallel modes ... but if you get a bidirectional one, you shouldnt have to worry if you decide to connect things in unorthdodox manners __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

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