Re: Parallel Printer on IIc

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In article <cKCdnVDPJphfVtPYnZ2dnUVZ_oCdnZ2d@comcast.com>,
 "Michael J. Mahon" <mjmahon@aol.com> wrote:

> Michael Black wrote:
> > zeem (alex_taylor@REMOVETHISntlworld.com) writes:
> > 
> >>Jason Harmon wrote:
> >>
> >>>Hi,
> >>>
> >>>Given the the IIc has only a serial port for printers, can anyone tell me 
> >>>what type of serial to parallel adapter would allow me to connect a 
> >>>generic 
> >>>parallel printer (such as an Epson)?
> >>>
> >>>Does any generic serial to parallel adapter work for this purpose without 
> >>>special software?
> >>
> >>I don't know if these are easily available any more, but simple adapters 
> >>like this do exist. I've got one for my Sinclair QL computer (which only 
> >>has serial ports), as far as the computer's concerned it's just like 
> >>connecting a serial printer.
> >>
> > 
> > I was going to post, and then realize I don't have a clue whether they
> > are still being manufactured.
> 
> The most likely place to find serial-to-parallel converters these
> days is in a bin of stuff at a surplus outlet.
> 
> Or, maybe someone here has one they'd be willing to part with,
> and there's always eBay.
> 
> This is the kind of item that is worth less than the postage
> to ship it.
> 
> -michael
> 
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Nope.. Brand new ( but expensive ) is still possible. But for that 
price, id make my own.

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