Parallel to USB converter

[Guest mattsteffler]

Hey I have a SummaSign D-seris plotter and it is Parallel or Serial connections, I just got a new laptop and noticed it had no serial or Parallel connections.

So I went out and got a Parallel to usb adaptor and I cant seem to get it to be reconized by my cutting program, im using sign lab 5.0. it just always says port unavailable when I try and change the ports and USB to parallel doesnt come up in the options, when I plug in the adptor it says its reconized as printer support and installed and ready to use but its just not working.. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

[Guest tat2punk]

Did you use the installation disk that came with the cable. I had the same problem with my new dell laptop, I used the installation CD and now the computer and all programs see it as a normal printer port on my Laptop.

[Guest racerxmccoy]

I had the same problem with my laptop and adapter...I did a google search and found someone who had the same problem and who had posted a fix. It turned out to be really easy, although I can't for the life of me remember what it was. I'd recommend just search the web for the adapter you have and configuring..... If I find the post that helped me I'll post it here for you

[Guest Pancho The Etcher]

you need to get a PC Card (PCMCIA) Parallel Port Card , runs from $80 to$100 usd. Here is a link for one of them:

http://sewelldirect.com/ParallelPCMCIACard.asp

I would recommend to get one at your local store and take your laptop with you so you can ask them about Laptop compatibility and test it on the spot with a regular parallel printer

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Pancho the Etcher

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