However, make sure your computer meets the requirements of the expansion card. These cards are installed in your computer and enable your computer to use all USB devices. If your printer only has a USB option and your computer is an older computer with no USB option, we recommend you purchase a USB expansion card. USB only printer with no USB ports on computer USB is capable of supporting up to 127 different devices and a USB hub allows you to connect more USB devices to your computer. If you have a USB printer and a computer with USB but no more available USB connections, purchase a USB hub.
USB only printer with no more available USB ports Microsoft Windows users can change this setting through the "Printers" icon in the Control Panel. After connecting the printer to your computer using a parallel cable, you need to change the properties of the printer to print to the "LPT" port. If your printer contains a parallel port connection, purchase a "parallel cable" from your local retail store or from the printer manufacturer. Printer with USB and parallel connections However, these printers only come with a USB cable and it's up to the user to purchase the parallel port cable. Many of these printers also allow users to have both the USB and parallel connections connected at the same time. Some printers have both a parallel port and USB connection, which allows the consumer to choose what connection they want to use. The solution to this question is really dependent on the printer you purchased or plan on purchasing. For help with getting a parallel port printer on USB, see: Can I get my parallel printer to work on USB?
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This page is for getting a USB printer to work on a parallel port, not how to get a parallel port printer to work on USB.