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New PC: No Parallel Port

  • 07-06-2007 3:45pm
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    just got a new dell. doesn't have a Parallel Port and i need one, what are my options?

    ta


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  • #2
    subway
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    go back in time?

    seriuosly tho, you can an adapter like these
    http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Category/category_slc.asp?CatId=471

    try ebay or give maplin / peats a ring...

    dell offer machines with legacy ports, but there usualy only on enterprise/business machines


  • #3
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    thanks subway, got one on ebay for €6.72 EUR :D


  • #4
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    i got the wrong cable... :o here's a pic of the cable i have from old pc, i need a cable that fits that. the cable i got on ebay is too wide.


  • #5
    subway
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    you need to order a 25 pin parralel port to usb cable
    what did you buy instead?


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    doh :D... i got a "USB TO PARALLEL PRINTER CABLE BF-1284 NEW 36 PIN"

    ok ta i'll get one of those. your welcome to the 36 pin if it's any use to ya.

    edit

    i can't see any 28 pin on eBay. :(

    edit again

    got one :p


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  • #7
    subway
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    25 pin...
    no use to me, stick it back up on ebay, you may get a bite


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