[SOLVED] How can I make a parallel printer wireless?

[locutus67]

Yes, that's right, I have a parallel printer! It's for my business that I inherited when I purchased the business. Unfortunately, it doesn't have USB on it. I would like it to work on the network again, with the least amount of effort.

Can I convert the parallel to USB, then connect it to a USB wireless server?

Or can I get a parallel to USB male cable, that connects to a USB female cable?

The printer server is actually underneath the printer, but I have to back track the cable!!!

 

[kanewolf]

I can find wired options, but I don't find any wireless. Is a regular ethernet port available ??? Wired -- https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833114109

 

[locutus67]

I can find wired options, but I don't find any wireless. Is a regular ethernet port available ??? Wired -- https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833114109

 

[locutus67]

There are wireless ones available, but they all have rubbish review scores on Amazon (1-2 star ratings). But this printer does not have Ethernet.

 

[kanewolf]

What I linked to was a wired to parallel adapter. If there is an ethernet cable that the printer can connect to, that would be all you need.

 

[locutus67]

Good idea. That might be the better option than having a USB cable snaking around.