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Using printer server to access old printer??
Have an older HP 812C parallel port printer and a new Toshiba laptop with Windows 7 and no parallel ports. Bought a parallel to USB cable but it doesn't work... prints gibberish. Was wondering if there is a way to hook up a wireless print server (with parallel port) and use the printer that way. Unfortunately live in a rural area and still using a slow phone Internet connection. But couldn't this setup be just a simple LAN with no Internet... just signal from computer through wireless print server to old printer?? Would this work?? Apparently, info from HP forums, Windows 7 does have drivers available for this old HP printer. Would appreciate any thoughts on this. Thanks.
P.S. I know, I know... why not buy a new printer. But I don't print much and have been refilling cartridges for years and they work great. Could buy a wireless parallel print server for $30 instead of buying a new printer with expensive cartridges that can't be refilled and dry up when not being used.