Posted - 30 Nov 2002 : 12:37:10
I've got a cable with on one side the 8 pin serial connector and on the other side a 25 pin paralel/SCSI ? connector. What can i use this cable for, can i use it to connect a parelel port printer to my Mac ?
Bert
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Posted - 30 Nov 2002 : 13:16:40
I really ought not to reply after reading the BOFH.
There are a variety of serial connectors, some of which have 25 pins and look a bit like a parallel or SCSI connector -- but it isn't either one of these since any adaptor between these three interfaces would require accompanying electronics.
What you are describing sounds like a Macintosh serial cable for modems or serial printers.
Posted - 01 Dec 2002 : 00:16:47
Maybe this would be something for printers like a Hoowlit Pakerd LaserJet IIp (I remember mine having a 25pin that said "serial" and if it is... those LJs are good printers... and it's easy to write LJ
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Posted - 30 Nov 2002 : 12:37:10
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