USB to Parallel Printer IEEE 1284 DB25 25 pin adapter

[mietde]

My "new" well it's 3 years old by now doesn't have a parallel port anymore.

I have the old parallel EEPROM interface and if i can get it to work with a USB to Parallel Printer IEEE 1284 DB25 25 pin adapter cable that would be great since they only cost about € 2,50 eacht with shipping included.

Any chance that would work?

[mdavej]

Slim to none. I've never had any luck with those. Parallel PCI cards work fine though. They can be had for around $15 US. If you have a laptop, a parallel PCMCIA card should work, but those are usually much more expensive than a USB JP1 cable (or JP1.3 cable with JP1 adapter).

[gfb107]

Sorry, no.

You don't mention if you have a laptop or desktop. If the latter, you can use a PCI or PCI-e parallel port adapter, again depending on your computer.

In my opinion, the best choice would be to buy a USB Interface Cable for JP1.2 or JP1.3 (Flash) Remotes and a JP1 EEPROM Programming Adapter for JP1 (EEPROM) Remotes from Tommy.

It's more expensive, but you get compatibility with all known JP1 remote interfaces and any PC with a USB port. I don't see USB ports becoming extinct in the foreseeable future as has happened with parallel and serial ports.

[mietde]

Thanks, will think about what to do.