Stefan G. Weichinger <lists <at> xunil.at> writes:
> http://www.cups.org/str.php?L3742 > Does anyone use this USB-adapter-cable: > ID 067b:2305 Prolific Technology, Inc. PL2305 Parallel Port Unknown. Look in the driver section of building a kernel for the supported devices. I have use FTDI usb-serial converters without issue. > successfully with gentoo? > > If no, are there any "yes, works" recommendations for an adapter-cable > or -card to attach an old, but perfectly printing HP LJ2100 to my new > machine? How about the EIO jet card mentioned in the manual for this device? They should be cheap, used. An old parallel port on an old pci card should do the trick, if all you needs is a parallel port. Some of those old Laserjet printer could be set up across a serial port, if nothing else works..... hth, James Jm
