Am 29.11.2011 04:16, schrieb James: > 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.
I think it would be supported via the usblp module, but I also found info that CUPS doesn't like that. Tried both ways, no success so far. >> 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. Good idea, will check that. > An old parallel port on an old pci card should do the > trick, if all you needs is a parallel port. Yep. No old PCI-slot then on the new motherboard ... > Some of those old Laserjet printer could be set up across a serial > port, if nothing else works..... I found something like a PS/2 port under the hood ... might that be the serial port? Gotta dig up some manuals ... Thanks, Stefan
