> > > >---- Original Message ---- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: debian-user@lists.debian.org >Subject: Re: pci-to-parallel vs usb-to-parallel? >Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:33:50 -0700 > >>Mike Fontenot wrote: >>> My new PC doesn't have a parallel port on the back (or anywhere >else), >>> and I need one for my HP1200 B/W laser printer. I've seen >inexpensive >>> PCI cards that have one or two parallel ports, and also some >cables that >>> convert between USB and parallel. Any advice on which of these >>> alternatives is likely to give me the least trouble getting >printing to >>> work (with etch or lenny)? >>> >>> Mike Fontenot >>> >>> >> >>The absolute least trouble would seem be to get the PCI card, since >it >>will use "standard" chips that will work, out of the box, with >Linux. >>But the USB is easier, since you just need to plug it in, no opening >the >>case with associated potential for breaking something physically. >And >>USB to parallel support should not be an issue, though I'm no expert >on >>that aspect. >> >>Other issues to consider: >> >>How many PCI slots are available? Will there be a need for other >PCI >>cards, now or in the future? The answer here may indicate the USB >route >>is better, as it conserves PCI slots for future use. >> >>Speed over USB will be limited to the PP port speed at max but could >be >>impacted by other devices on the USB bus, if there are any. >> >>If it were me, I'd factor in the cost, as well. If they were close, >I'd >>probably choose the USB interface path, mostly due to not needing to > >>open the chassis to implement it. >> >>-- >>Bob McGowan
Or it may be time to consider springing for a new printer (?) Larry -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
