USB-to-Parallel Adapters You can use a USB-to-parallel adapter cable to connect most parallel printers to computers that have USB ports but not a Centronics-type 36-pin adapter port.

When using multiple USB printers with Windows, it is always best to connect each one to its own USB port rather than using a hub. Using the above method, though, should reset the list of virtual ...

Is this possible? I have a laser printer, but it has only has usb output to the computer. However, i have a router that has a parallel print server port on it.

You can verify by going to Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners > Print Server Properties > Port tab. If you check for the USB port associated with that printer, it will be missing.

Got a Dell Latitude E4310 running 32-bit Win7 SP-1. They were trying to install a new printer, did something horribly wrong, and escalated to me. Tried to install it using HP's craptastic ...

USB ports on your Windows PC or laptop are quite handy. You can use them to connect all kinds of devices, from basic peripherals like mouse and keyboards to printers, phones, headphones, and more.