How Do You Attach A Non-USB Printer To A USB Port On A Computer?
The most common connection method between a computer and a printer today is a universal serial bus (USB) connection. However, many pre-USB printers are still in daily use, so upgrading your computer shouldn’t mean that you should dump your old printer. If you have a printer that only has a parallel port, there is a simple way to attaching to your computer, using a USB cable. Determine if the printer is worth keeping. If it’s flaky, think long and hard before bothering to attach it to a USB port. But if it’s a workhorse, like many older printers are, then move ahead. Buy a parallel to USB cable or adapter. The cable is a hybrid of connectivity, with a parallel connection on the end that attaches to the printer, and a USB connection on the end that attaches to the computer. An adapter is a smaller piece; it converts a parallel port to USB, so it requires a standard USB cable in addition to the adapter itself. Visit the Website of the manufacturer, and download the latest version of the p
