Using a parallel input printer on a USB port?

Discussion in 'Computer Support' started by Jeff Wisnia, Apr 16, 2007.

  1. Jeff Wisnia

    Jeff Wisnia Guest

    I just upgraded my home computer to a new Dell which didn't come with a
    parallel printer port.

    I've beeen using a trusty old Cannon BJ-240L printer and it does an adequate
    job for the occassional things I need to print.

    Is there any cost effective way to use my old printer with my new computer,
    which doesn't have a parallel port?

    Or should I just buy a new printer?

    Thanks guys,

    Jeff
     
    Jeff Wisnia, Apr 16, 2007
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  2. Jeff Wisnia

    =?ISO-8859-1?Q?R=F4g=EAr?= Guest

    The real answer is buy a new printer. I've been a fan of Canon printers
    off and on and am quite happy with my Pixma printer. In fact, I bought
    one for my mother and one for my wife, and then she bought one for her
    mom. Cartridges on eBay are cheap.
     
    =?ISO-8859-1?Q?R=F4g=EAr?=, Apr 16, 2007
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    chuckie® Guest

    Another idea is to get a parallel to USB cable. I am using one now, at
    work, for an old HP printer. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it
    worked just fine. For the short-term, it's cheaper than a new
    printer...FWIW...
     
    chuckie®, Apr 16, 2007
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