Vista - Printer Cable

03-07-2008

"Christopher A. Shipe" <cashipe@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Dose anyone knows if they make a printer cable: I received a new lab top
> and it didn't come with the older printer jack on the computer. I guess I
> need to use one of the usb ports? My Epson 660 still works I hate the
> idea of getting a new printer when my old one works.

Does your "old" printer have a USB port as well as a parallel port?
Information I find on this "discontinued" (per Epson) printer is that a
"free USB adapter kit" was available by mail. The information sheet lists
drivers for Win 95, Win 98 and Win NT 4.0, but nothing for Win 2000, XP or
Vista.

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/s...egory=Products

I also note that Epson is no longer offering driver downloads for this
printer, so unless Vista comes with the necessary drivers, it looks like
you're out of luck.
You might be able to find a generic Parallel to USB adapter, but unless
drivers are available, it won't help you.

FWIW, all the documentation available at the link above indicates this is an
old printer. Think in terms of a new one.

03-07-2008

According to Epson, Vista includes drivers for the Stylus Color 660:

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/s...d=86150#inkjet

(They may not be full-featured drivers, but they would at least allow you to
continue using the printer.)

There are USB-to-parallel-port adapters available, such as:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812224011

I have never used such an adapter, so I can't say from personal experience
how well it might work. It may be worth risking $15.

On the other hand, you can buy a current model inkjet printer (with a USB
interface) for significantly less than $100. How much is your time worth?

If you find it necessary to replace your old printer, please recycle it
responsibly.

Return address scrambled. Replace nkbob with bobkn.

"Christopher A. Shipe" <cashipe@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:A5E127C9-AC75-4694-AD7E-131E11D08038@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Dose anyone knows if they make a printer cable: I received a new lab top
> and it didn't come with the older printer jack on the computer. I guess I
> need to use one of the usb ports? My Epson 660 still works I hate the
> idea of getting a new printer when my old one works.

03-07-2008

Dose anyone knows if they make a printer cable: I received a new lab top
and it didn't come with the older printer jack on the computer. I guess I
need to use one of the usb ports? My Epson 660 still works I hate the idea
of getting a new printer when my old one works.

03-07-2008

I used a parallel to USB cable on an old HP laser printer to a new HP Vista
Ultimate. Printer died, anyone want the cable?
"Bob Knowlden" <nkbob@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> According to Epson, Vista includes drivers for the Stylus Color 660:
>
> http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/s...d=86150#inkjet
>
> (They may not be full-featured drivers, but they would at least allow you
> to continue using the printer.)
>
> There are USB-to-parallel-port adapters available, such as:
>
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812224011
>
> I have never used such an adapter, so I can't say from personal experience
> how well it might work. It may be worth risking $15.
>
> On the other hand, you can buy a current model inkjet printer (with a USB
> interface) for significantly less than $100. How much is your time worth?
>
> If you find it necessary to replace your old printer, please recycle it
> responsibly.
>
> Return address scrambled. Replace nkbob with bobkn.
>
> "Christopher A. Shipe" <cashipe@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:A5E127C9-AC75-4694-AD7E-131E11D08038@xxxxxx

Quote:

>> Dose anyone knows if they make a printer cable: I received a new lab top
>> and it didn't come with the older printer jack on the computer. I guess
>> I need to use one of the usb ports? My Epson 660 still works I hate the
>> idea of getting a new printer when my old one works.

>

03-08-2008

Another thought. Use a wireless print server if you have a wireless network.

"Christopher A. Shipe" <cashipe@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:A5E127C9-AC75-4694-AD7E-131E11D08038@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Dose anyone knows if they make a printer cable: I received a new lab top
> and it didn't come with the older printer jack on the computer. I guess I
> need to use one of the usb ports? My Epson 660 still works I hate the
> idea of getting a new printer when my old one works.

03-07-2008	#1 (permalink)
PvdG42 n/a posts	Re: Printer Cable "Christopher A. Shipe" <cashipe@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:A5E127C9-AC75-4694-AD7E-131E11D08038@xxxxxx Quote: > Dose anyone knows if they make a printer cable: I received a new lab top > and it didn't come with the older printer jack on the computer. I guess I > need to use one of the usb ports? My Epson 660 still works I hate the > idea of getting a new printer when my old one works. Does your "old" printer have a USB port as well as a parallel port? Information I find on this "discontinued" (per Epson) printer is that a "free USB adapter kit" was available by mail. The information sheet lists drivers for Win 95, Win 98 and Win NT 4.0, but nothing for Win 2000, XP or Vista. http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/s...egory=Products I also note that Epson is no longer offering driver downloads for this printer, so unless Vista comes with the necessary drivers, it looks like you're out of luck. You might be able to find a generic Parallel to USB adapter, but unless drivers are available, it won't help you. FWIW, all the documentation available at the link above indicates this is an old printer. Think in terms of a new one.
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03-07-2008	#2 (permalink)
Bob Knowlden n/a posts	Re: Printer Cable According to Epson, Vista includes drivers for the Stylus Color 660: http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/s...d=86150#inkjet (They may not be full-featured drivers, but they would at least allow you to continue using the printer.) There are USB-to-parallel-port adapters available, such as: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812224011 I have never used such an adapter, so I can't say from personal experience how well it might work. It may be worth risking $15. On the other hand, you can buy a current model inkjet printer (with a USB interface) for significantly less than $100. How much is your time worth? If you find it necessary to replace your old printer, please recycle it responsibly. Return address scrambled. Replace nkbob with bobkn. "Christopher A. Shipe" <cashipe@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:A5E127C9-AC75-4694-AD7E-131E11D08038@xxxxxx Quote: > Dose anyone knows if they make a printer cable: I received a new lab top > and it didn't come with the older printer jack on the computer. I guess I > need to use one of the usb ports? My Epson 660 still works I hate the > idea of getting a new printer when my old one works.
My System Specs

03-07-2008	#3 (permalink)
Christopher A. Shipe n/a posts	Printer Cable Dose anyone knows if they make a printer cable: I received a new lab top and it didn't come with the older printer jack on the computer. I guess I need to use one of the usb ports? My Epson 660 still works I hate the idea of getting a new printer when my old one works.
My System Specs

03-07-2008	#4 (permalink)
Charles W Davis n/a posts	Re: Printer Cable I used a parallel to USB cable on an old HP laser printer to a new HP Vista Ultimate. Printer died, anyone want the cable? "Bob Knowlden" <nkbob@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:%23kTbzHIgIHA.1212@xxxxxx Quote: > According to Epson, Vista includes drivers for the Stylus Color 660: > > http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/s...d=86150#inkjet > > (They may not be full-featured drivers, but they would at least allow you > to continue using the printer.) > > There are USB-to-parallel-port adapters available, such as: > > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812224011 > > I have never used such an adapter, so I can't say from personal experience > how well it might work. It may be worth risking $15. > > On the other hand, you can buy a current model inkjet printer (with a USB > interface) for significantly less than $100. How much is your time worth? > > If you find it necessary to replace your old printer, please recycle it > responsibly. > > Return address scrambled. Replace nkbob with bobkn. > > "Christopher A. Shipe" <cashipe@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:A5E127C9-AC75-4694-AD7E-131E11D08038@xxxxxx Quote: >> Dose anyone knows if they make a printer cable: I received a new lab top >> and it didn't come with the older printer jack on the computer. I guess >> I need to use one of the usb ports? My Epson 660 still works I hate the >> idea of getting a new printer when my old one works. >
My System Specs

03-08-2008	#5 (permalink)
John n/a posts	Re: Printer Cable Another thought. Use a wireless print server if you have a wireless network. "Christopher A. Shipe" <cashipe@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:A5E127C9-AC75-4694-AD7E-131E11D08038@xxxxxx Quote: > Dose anyone knows if they make a printer cable: I received a new lab top > and it didn't come with the older printer jack on the computer. I guess I > need to use one of the usb ports? My Epson 660 still works I hate the > idea of getting a new printer when my old one works.
My System Specs

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