Date: Wed, 21 May 2014 10:01:19 -0600 (MDT) From: Warren Block <wblock@wonkity.com> To: Markus Hoenicka <markus.hoenicka@mhoenicka.de> Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: USB to parallel for printer HP LaserJet 4mL Message-ID: <alpine.BSF.2.00.1405210954450.3743@wonkity.com> In-Reply-To: <dc790cd0fbde91fa764337208afa348c@mhoenicka.de> References: <20140519134901.GA2823@La-Habana> <dc790cd0fbde91fa764337208afa348c@mhoenicka.de>
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On Tue, 20 May 2014, Markus Hoenicka wrote: > At 2014-05-19 15:49, Matthias Apitz was heard to say: >> Hello, >> >> I have an older printer HP LaserJet 4mL which always worked nicely when >> attached to my FreeBSD servers/laptops using its parallel interface. >> >> Now I do not have any such laptop with parallel anymore. Are there any >> recommendations for an USB to parallel interface for printers? >> >> Thanks in advance >> >> matthias > > Not quite USB to parallel, but rather RJ45 to parallel: we used to have a > JetDirect external network adapter for an old LaserJet in our lab which did > the trick for us. Used or refurbished ones seem to be affordable. I guess you > have some sort of switch or router to connect your laptop to. I agree that a network connection is more useful. Some older routers had parallel printer ports. Any generic USB to parallel converter is also likely to work. However, if the price of a used external JetDirect or USB adapter is over $20, I would suggest instead upgrading the printer. Used business laser printers aren't too hard to find for $50 or less, and many include USB or Ethernet or both. They will also be much faster.
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