Will this work?

ChipD · 12-09-2006, 11:05 AM

I have an HP Laserjet 4200 base model, no USB, parallel only, and I want to put it on my wireless network.

Problem is that wireless parallel print servers seem to be kind of difficult to find.

So the question is; can I just buy one of these parallel to USB converter cables, plug that into a USB wireless print server [easier to find] and will it work?

Comments gratefully received!

Chip

**Terrister** · 12-09-2006, 03:01 PM

Here is a parallel print server. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...3250&CatId=206
I do not think you will have a problem with the usb/parallel cable either. Never seen one used on a print server.

**Chode** · 12-09-2006, 03:15 PM

Trendnet products are good, and D-Link makes wireless parallel print servers as does Hawking Technologies. In addition to Tiger, newegg.com sells Trendnet and D-Link. Hawking is less well represented at the retail level, but can be purchased direct. Personally, I like Hawking products. I buy them from two of my wholesalers, and some of my corporate customers get them through other service providers.

ChipD · 12-10-2006, 08:43 AM

Thanks for the tips Terrister & Chode!!

Whataya’ think of this one?

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...VisitorWrapper

A big plus is that I can pick it up locally today….

Thanks again!

Chip

PS; I thought my parallel to USB cable was kind of 'klugey'

**Terrister** · 12-10-2006, 10:57 AM

The linksys should work fine.

12-09-2006, 11:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
ChipD Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 40 OS: XP Pro	Will this work? I have an HP Laserjet 4200 base model, no USB, parallel only, and I want to put it on my wireless network. Problem is that wireless parallel print servers seem to be kind of difficult to find. So the question is; can I just buy one of these parallel to USB converter cables, plug that into a USB wireless print server [easier to find] and will it work? Comments gratefully received! Chip

12-09-2006, 03:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	Here is a parallel print server. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...3250&CatId=206 I do not think you will have a problem with the usb/parallel cable either. Never seen one used on a print server. __________________ Last edited by Terrister; 12-10-2006 at 10:55 AM.

12-09-2006, 03:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chode TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,280 OS: Windows XP Pro	Trendnet products are good, and D-Link makes wireless parallel print servers as does Hawking Technologies. In addition to Tiger, newegg.com sells Trendnet and D-Link. Hawking is less well represented at the retail level, but can be purchased direct. Personally, I like Hawking products. I buy them from two of my wholesalers, and some of my corporate customers get them through other service providers. __________________ Sweet!

12-10-2006, 10:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	The linksys should work fine. __________________

12-10-2006, 08:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
ChipD Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 40 OS: XP Pro	Thanks for the tips Terrister & Chode!! Whataya’ think of this one? http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...VisitorWrapper A big plus is that I can pick it up locally today…. Thanks again! Chip PS; I thought my parallel to USB cable was kind of 'klugey'