Have a laser printer with one of those large cables dont know the correct term, I notice new pc's and printers run just from a usb port ?

Can I get an adaptor to run old printer from a new pc ?

Sorry for pc numptieness

you mean like these link

A centronics port I imagine, normally with spring ears on the side to hold it in. LPT on PC to printer.

Converters to exist but they're not very successful.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USB-to-Parallel-36-Pin-Centronics-Printer-Cable-Lead-UK_W0QQitemZ310105432363QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL ?hash=item310105432363

Get yourself one of these - far easier.

Clic ky

Francis.

I was going to say get a new printer....
- But no, honestly, pci card is the best way fwd for that.

Unless ofcuase its time for new printer anyway.

Mind you, i bought our last printer specfical because it had a paraellel port as well as usb.
- At a time where usb print servers where as much as a printer, and i had a parallel one that worked just fine!

Now half the printers you buy have built in nic's!



Daniel

Bought a cable from Maplins, works fine on laptop, its a good old trusty laser printer with a nearly new toner cartridge in it so you can see why we wanted to keep hold of it.