New PC & Parallel

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I have a HP LaserJet that has a parallel interface and my PC doesn't...

I am looking at purchasing a second PC however would like to be able to
print using it.

Do New PC's still have parallel ports of do I need to purchase a USB to
parallel lead ?

Thanks
 
Some do, some don't. and USB to parallel adapters don't always work very
well. Instead, I'd recommend having a PCI-based parallel port card put in if
no parallel is available.


I have a HP LaserJet that has a parallel interface and my PC doesn't...

I am looking at purchasing a second PC however would like to be able to
print using it.

Do New PC's still have parallel ports of do I need to purchase a USB to
parallel lead ?

Thanks
 
I have a HP LaserJet that has a parallel interface and my PC doesn't...

I am looking at purchasing a second PC however would like to be able to
print using it.

Do New PC's still have parallel ports of do I need to purchase a USB to
parallel lead ?
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Generally, yes, but given the importance of it just ask the
seller if online or spin the system around and look if it's
in a store.

You can buy PCI cards with Parallel Port on them... cost
about $30, IIRC.
 
Murphy said:
I have a HP LaserJet that has a parallel interface and my PC doesn't...

I am looking at purchasing a second PC however would like to be able to
print using it.

Do New PC's still have parallel ports of do I need to purchase a USB to
parallel lead ?
Click to expand...

Have you thought about a parallel port add-on card?
It might be simpler and possibly cheaper.

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