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Default usb Parallel converter

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If I have a converter between a USB computer and a parallel printer,
will it also work between a usb printer and parallel computer?


No, these are only designed for one-way conversion. I'm not aware of any
that are bi-directional.

(I want to replace 1995 printer which is connected to 1995 and 2007
computers.)


If you want to get a USB printer working on a computer with no USB
ports, I think your options a

- Add USB ports to your computer by installing a USB expansion card that
fits in an ISA or PCI slot. However, you will need to check if suitable
printer drivers are available for the operating system on your older
computer, otherwise the new printer may still not be recognised. Also,
some older operating systems may not support USB at all.

- Buy a parallel-computer-to-USB-printer converter. These do exist, but
are rather specialist and expensive. Try
https://www.lpt2usb.net/ or
https://www.retroprinter.com/ (I have not tried either of these devices,
so cannot say how well they work).

It may be easier to keep a parallel printer for use with the parallel-
only computer.

R