[ale] USB to parallel port for a printer

Geoffrey Myers lists at serioustechnology.com
Fri Jun 17 08:36:13 EDT 2011


Pete Hardie wrote:
> Funny thing - I pulled the printer out to disconnect the just-bought
> USB:Parallel cable, and I noticed that the damn HPDeskJet 812c HAS A
> FRICKIN USB PORT!
> 
> 60 seconds later I had a test page printing...
> 
> 
> "Sir, is your computer plugged in?"

ROTFLMAO


How many times have we ALL done such a thing???  Thanks for brightening 
my morning. ;)

> 
> sheesh.....,
> 
> 
> 
> On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 08:53, Richard Bronosky <Richard at bronosky.com> wrote:
>> I've got an HP JetDirect parallel to ethernet device you are welcome
>> to. I don't know if you could get it to work. Ultimately though, I
>> think it is time for a new printer. My MiL got me an HP 2600n Color
>> LaserJet about 3 years ago from Sam's for $130. I still haven't had to
>> replace the toner on it. I've never had an inkjet that could go 2
>> months without the cartridges drying out.
>>
>> On Wed, Jun 15, 2011 at 8:56 AM, Pete Hardie <pete.hardie at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> DeskJet812c
>>
>>
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Until later, Geoffrey

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