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Can you redirect data sent to a printer parallel port to a USB port?
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∙ 8y ago
Yes. Use a USB to serial converter. The converted port will act like a normal comport. Even the name.
Example of a USB to serial converter:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812240005
When sending data to one of your I/O devices the determining factor to where it goes is the drivers installed for the device. Perhaps you are using some sort of serial/USB adapter, in this case if the drivers installed don't support a USB port you will need to update them. If such drivers exist for your device you will probably find them at the manufacture's website.
if you have the right connection to the usb port it will redirect data
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 8y agoYes. It is possible with most USB printers to emulate a parallel port to enable the printer to be used with legacy applications.
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What is the port data to parallel and is most often used by a printer?
Parallel Port
What port transmits data in parallel and is most ofen used by a printer?
A Parallel Port (LPT1 and LPT2)
What port transmits data in parallel and is most often used by a printer?
Boy, this is a toughie...I think it's the PARALLEL port, often noted as LPT1. usb
How do you redirect a serial port to output out of the parallel port?
You don't. If you are wanting to plug something into the serial port, and it is the same size as the parallel port (it isn't a parallel port, it's a different plug for the serial), use an adaptor. I'm in the same problem. I have a laptop and a program that uses com1 and need to redirect serial communication (com1) to a parallel port since the laptop doesn't have a serial port. i have an adapter for parallel to serial connections but need to remap com1. your can redirect lpt1 outputs with mode lpt1=com1 but not the other way round. If the laptop has usb just grab a USB to Serial Adaptor. Am in the same boot. A Point of Sales app need to be connected via a com port for Receipt Printing... The Printer is a ESC/POS Printer but has a Parallel Connection... Works fine under Windows, but not in the POS App. What is needed is some sort of Virtual COM Port to Capture the Outputs and Redirect it the a Physical LPT Port. In doesn't sound hard, yet no ones don't it...
Where is a printer attached?
parallel port
Can you use a parallel port for a printer?
Yes. In fact, this is the most common usage for a parallel port.
What are the serial port devices?
Parallel port devices are those devices which are connected to the computer via parallel ports. An example is Printer which is connected to the parallel port LPTx (Line Printer Terminal) eg: LPT1, LPT2, LPT3. Parallel ports were originally developed by IBM as a way to connect a printer to your PC. When a PC sends data to a printer or other device using a parallel port, it sends 8 bits of data (1 byte) at a time. These 8 bits are transmitted parallel to each other, as opposed to the same eight bits being transmitted serially (all in a single row) through a serial port. The standard parallel port is capable of sending 50 to 100 kilobytes of data per second.Answer-- A parallel port is a type of interface found on computers (personal and otherwise) for connecting various peripherals. It is also known as a printer port or Centronics port. The IEEE 1284 standard defines the bi-directional version of the port.
What port on the back of your PC is most likely used for a printer?
Since about 2002, a USB port is the most likely port to be used for a printer. <><><> A 16 bit parallel port can be used if the PC is of the old type that has one, but only If the printer is of an older type that has the appropriate logic circuits, connectors and compatiible printer driver software.
What is the difference between usb port printer interface and parallel port Interface?
The primary difference is that a USB interface type printer requires the computer to have a USB port (as all modern computers do) whereas a parallel interface type printer requires the computer to have a parallel (LPT) port (which many modern computers do not have.) There are USB-to-parallel converters however which plug into USB and allow the use of parallel printers. Additionally, many legacy applications only have support for parallel printers, in these cases, in order to use a USB printer it may be necessary to create a virtual parallel port and map the USB printer to it.
When installing a local printer attached through a parallel cable what port should you specify?
LPT1 : (Recommended Printer Port)
How many parallel printer can be attached to a file server with one parallel port?
1
What printer is compatible with a dell dimension 2400?
Any USB printer will be compatible with your dimension 2400. Additionally the 2400 also has a parallel port, so any printer which uses a parallel port should be compatible as well.
