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From: Markus Hoenicka <markus.hoenicka@mhoenicka.de>
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Subject: Re: USB to parallel for printer HP LaserJet 4mL
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At 2014-05-19 15:49, Matthias Apitz was heard to say:
> Hello,
> 
> I have an older printer HP LaserJet 4mL which always worked nicely when
> attached to my FreeBSD servers/laptops using its parallel interface.
> 
> Now I do not have any such laptop with parallel anymore. Are there any
> recommendations for an USB to parallel interface for printers?
> 
> Thanks in advance
> 
> 	matthias

Not quite USB to parallel, but rather RJ45 to parallel: we used to have 
a JetDirect external network adapter for an old LaserJet in our lab 
which did the trick for us. Used or refurbished ones seem to be 
affordable. I guess you have some sort of switch or router to connect 
your laptop to.

regards,
Markus

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