Many laser printers last for years, so businesses often keep older laser printers around even after upgrading other hardware. Many older laser printers use a parallel port interface rather than the ...

Older printers connect to computers via a parallel cable. For the past several years, the USB connection has replaced the parallel connection for the vast majority of printers. Newer computers often ...

I have a PC-based DSO that connects via parallel port that I'd like to get working via USB (preferable) or at least ExpressCard. I picked up a USB-parallel adapter from MicroCenter thinking it would ...

Is there a way to connect an old printer HP LaserJet 2100M that has only a parallel out to a new motherboard with no parallel in? <br><br>I bough a cheap Parallel to USB cable and updated drivers, but ...

More on printing issues We continue to receive a significant number of reports regarding printing problems under Mac OS X 10.3.2, particularly with Hewlett Packard 5-series laser printers. Al Mateczun ...

Editor's note: An updated version of this article has been published. For 25 years, the USB port has been a faithful old friend, connecting and powering our everyday gadgets and peripherals. All we've ...