Printer parallel to usb?

[wolnavi]

Just found this old printer in the storeroom, sadly can't be used because my laptop don't have parallel port. So I thought of getting this cable. But on second thoughts, does anyone know where to buy this in Singapore? Like in challenger or something? Thanks in advance

EDIT: if you need the brand its Epson Stylus C41SX

 

[ASUS@SG]

Just found this old printer in the storeroom, sadly can't be used because my laptop don't have parallel port. So I thought of getting this cable. But on second thoughts, does anyone know where to buy this in Singapore? Like in challenger or something? Thanks in advance

EDIT: if you need the brand its Epson Stylus C41SX

The printer ink still can use?????

Best regard,
JK

 

[wolnavi]

The printer ink still can use?????

Best regard,
JK

Not sure no parallel port to try

 

[ASUS@SG]

Not sure no parallel port to try

Remove the ink and see...

If ink cannot be used then no point using old printer.. just get a new one

Best regard,
JK

 

[wolnavi]

Remove the ink and see...

If ink cannot be used then no point using old printer.. just get a new one

Best regard,
JK

Sorry but how to check if ink can be used?

 

[gamma7sg]

power up the printer, do a self test printout? might need to google out how to self test the printer for the model...

 

[wolnavi]

power up the printer, do a self test printout? might need to google out how to self test the printer for the model...

Guys I don't have a parallel port how to test????

This is a old printer, no wifi or wireless

 

[Fatfool]

Whoa! I had one of those before..... It's ANCIENT. maybe 1999?

Even if you can get a USB cable, there won't be a driver for it anymore.
See the driver page:
http://tech.epson.com.au/downloads/category.asp?sCategory=Inkjet&id=C41sx&SelOS=Y

 

[Steyr69]

Is it worth the effort to revive (if you can, that is) a parallel port printer?
Given...I've seen ppl dump their usb printers almost every week at the void deck dump area.

Parallel port printers are a pain in the a** to work with....im glad we are using USB now.

 

[ragnarok95]

Guys I don't have a parallel port how to test????

This is a old printer, no wifi or wireless

You do not need to have a parallel port cable to test if your printer is working or not.

You just need to connect the power up and PRESS THE ON button on the printer. Then search your model online for self-print report. This doesn't require any parallel port cable connect to your pc at all.

 

[jtjt00]

If printer is in storeroom a long time, the print head is a gone case already.

 

[zzzzzzz]

still can find drivers for the printer for your modern OS?

 

[alamakazim]

Is not worth.... the printhead probably is choked