Cables To Go 16899 USB To DB25 IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable, 6 Feet by CABLES TO GO
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Digital camera reviews of Cables To Go 16899 USB To DB25 IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable, 6 Feet
Digital camera Review: Cable doesn't always work!
Summary: 2 Stars
Parallel cable probably works fine for alot of situations but did not work on a Brother 5250DN printer attached to a Windows 7 OS running in 64bit mode. Also, did not work on this machine with same printer running in XP Mode.Digital camera Review: Cable solved my problem connecting ancient printer
Summary: 5 Stars
I just got a new computer with Windows 7. For my business I use an ANCIENT dot matrix printer to print out checks. The new computer has no 24-pin plug, of course, so I needed a USB adapter. This one had good reviews...ordered it. It arrived in just a couple of days and I got to work hooking it up (needed to print checks!). At first I was worried because while the adapter was in transit I tried downloading the driver for my early 1980s Epson. Got an error message from Windows 7 saying it couldn't install the downloaded driver. Uh-oh.
Cable arrived and I plugged it in. Windows immediately recognized my printer as a generic USB device. In the Devices and Drivers window, I clicked on add a printer. My model was not in the available Epson driver list that came up, so I chose the oldest, most basic generic dot-matrix driver listed for Epson. It installed and I tried to print. Didn't work. Uh-oh again. Fumbled around trying a few different things that didn't solve the problem. Finally, I right clicked on the Epson icon in the Devices and Printers window. Chose Printer Properties, went to the Ports tab, LPT1 was highlighted. Scrolled down and changed it to USB001 Virtual Printer Port. Saved and VOILA - was able to print my checks with no problems whatsoever. Works like a dream. Cable also looks sturdy and well put together. I'm extremely satisfied and grateful to have found a solution.
Note: The directions that come with the cable direct you to change the printer port as I did above, but it took me a while to figure it out because the directions are written for earlier versions of Windows so the steps are a bit different to get to the right place. BTW, LOVE Windows 7, but keep in mind that while most older programs will run on it, you may have to buy newer versions of an occasional one - I had to buy a new version of Quickbooks Pro (a program I use, but only grudgingly because Intuit is truly a horrible company to deal with).
Digital camera Review: Cables To Go 16899 6 Feet Usb To Db25 Ieee Parallel Printer Adapter
Summary: 1 Stars
this didnt work for my printer so I threw it out. Wasted money. Go to radio shack or elsewhere so at least if it doesnt work, you can return itDigital camera Review: Cables To Go Printer Adapter Cable,
Summary: 4 Stars
The item works as described with my HP 694C printer and Windows XP. The printer does not have a USB connector and my computer does not have a parallel port. Inserting the adapter cable in between the two was easy. At first, the printer was not recognized even with a restart but with re-booting and the power supply turned off & on, all worked well and has continued to work for the past 6 weeks or so.Digital camera Review: Cables to Go
Summary: 5 Stars
They provided me with what I needed. The adapter cable works great with my Windows 7 OS.