Parallel to USB connection for Epson Printer

**raksrules** · 01-02-09, 01:28 PM

I have an old Epson LQ 300 dot matrix Printer which has a parallel port. I am currently using this printer with my old desktop with windows 98 OS. But recently i got a laptop and have Vista and XP in dual boot mode. Now i need to use this dot matrix printer with the laptop. I did find one parallel to USB connection cable in anupam stationary store which cost 325 bucks. But the guy said that the same will not work with vista and even for XP, i will need to download driver as they are not supplied with it.

Please suggest me a good cable and preferable a brand too so that i can easily spot one and buy it.

If anyone of you have personally used such a cable then please provide your inputs

**jampack** · 01-02-09, 09:23 PM

u can look at ebay for the same.

eBay India: USB to Parallel port 36 Pin USB to Printer Cable Good Q (item 120368642496 end time 05-Feb-2009 19:12:00 IST)

more similar items are available. but the supported os is windows xp.

u can look others if any of those supports vista

edit:there are two types 25pin and 36 pin. search ur type