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Usb adaptor for 8 pin serial printer cable

Asked Feb 10, 2010, 01:33 PM — 1 Answer
I am looking for an adaptor for my HP laserjet 4ML printer which has an 8 pin serial connector and I want to connect it to a computer that uses usb connections.

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Feb 10, 2010, 07:37 PM


My HP service manual indicates the 4ML came with Apple LocalTalk and parallel interfaces. A cursory Google yields numerous parallel to USB adapters. Don't see any LocalTalk to USB. Aante offers a LocalTalk to Ethernet bridge. Since my Mac knowledge is limited, also suggest you post a question in the Apple/Mac forums.

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