Greetings:
I have two older printers that use the 25 pin connection cable. They are now connected to my desktop computer. My desktop is connected to my wireless router and I print my documents from my wireless laptop through the desktop through the router. I have two printers - an HP Laserjet and an HP Officejet. Is there anyway I can connect them directly to the router so I don't have to have my desktop on all the time?
Thanks.
Gary

Yes. You need to get a Print server that supports parallel port connections. They do exist, though they may be harder to find. You will need wither two of them or a multi-port one (if you can find it). I have a three port model from HP, but I don't think they make it anymore.

However, you might find it costs more to get the print servers then to replace the printers.

I know of no wireless multi-parallel-port servers. If your router also supports wired connections, Dlink makes a wired DP-300U multi-port server, but my experience with them hasn't been the best. HP has a wired 3 port Jetdirect 510x print server that will cost as much as a new entry level color laser printer. I've also used multiple Netgear single port wired mini-servers with HP printers without issues. Another option for the LaserJet is a wired HP MIO/EIO/LIO card if your printer has the slot. But, if your printers are older or you must have wireless, I second Scott's suggestion to get a new printer with native ethernet or wireless connectivity built-in. Color lasers are only a few hundred bucks these days and you'll avoid any server induced headaches.

The print server does not have to be wireless. It can be connected to the hardwired network and still allow wireless printing from the laptop. Besides, a hard wired fixed IP address for a print server has the least amount of problems.

I love the Universal Printer Driver from HP for Laser printers. It's a bit harder to set up, but so is network printing, but it seems to make the printers work correctly.

I'm not sure I'd want to fool with USB/Parallel adapters combined with a 4 port USB serial server which can share other devices such as scanners, disk drives and printers.

One Q and D Internet search turned up:

D-Link DP-300U Fast Ethernet 3-Port Print Server

Supports 2 parallel and 1 USB printers.

Gentlemen:
Thanks for your ideas and suggestions. I did find a print server for about $75 from Exteremegear - Zonet Multi-Port Print Server: ZPS2102 that has one parallel port and two USB ports. They have a variety of print servers with different connection schemes. Thanks again for your input.
Gary