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mietde
Joined: 07 Aug 2003 Posts: 25 Location: windmill country |
Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:02 pm Post subject: USB to Parallel Printer IEEE 1284 DB25 25 pin adapter |
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My "new" well it's 3 years old by now doesn't have a parallel port anymore.
I have the old parallel EEPROM interface and if i can get it to work with a USB to Parallel Printer IEEE 1284 DB25 25 pin adapter cable that would be great since they only cost about € 2,50 eacht with shipping included.
Any chance that would work? |
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mdavej Expert
Joined: 08 Oct 2003 Posts: 4501
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Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:23 pm Post subject: |
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Slim to none. I've never had any luck with those. Parallel PCI cards work fine though. They can be had for around $15 US. If you have a laptop, a parallel PCMCIA card should work, but those are usually much more expensive than a USB JP1 cable (or JP1.3 cable with JP1 adapter). |
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gfb107 Expert
Joined: 03 Aug 2003 Posts: 3411 Location: Cary, NC |
Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry, no.
You don't mention if you have a laptop or desktop. If the latter, you can use a PCI or PCI-e parallel port adapter, again depending on your computer.
In my opinion, the best choice would be to buy a USB Interface Cable for JP1.2 or JP1.3 (Flash) Remotes and a JP1 EEPROM Programming Adapter for JP1 (EEPROM) Remotes from Tommy.
It's more expensive, but you get compatibility with all known JP1 remote interfaces and any PC with a USB port. I don't see USB ports becoming extinct in the foreseeable future as has happened with parallel and serial ports. _________________ -- Greg
Original RemoteMaster developer
JP1 How-To's and Software Tools
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mietde
Joined: 07 Aug 2003 Posts: 25 Location: windmill country |
Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:38 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, will think about what to do. |
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