Question Using an old printer on a network

[Ricky21]

Hello everyone

Is there any way I can connect an Epson FX-1050 printer to the network and use it? It has a parallel port connection. What do I need to have on hand to activate it and add it to the network and share it with multiple users? What alternatives can you give me? Thank you.

 

[kanewolf]

Hello everyone

Is there any way I can connect an Epson FX-1050 printer to the network and use it? It has a parallel port connection. What do I need to have on hand to activate it and add it to the network and share it with multiple users? What alternatives can you give me? Thank you.

There are parallel printer server interfaces on E-bay. They are mostly obsolete to most people.

 

[Paperdoc]

Searching for "parallel port network print server" on Amazon I found two models. I used one years ago on an HP LasetJet from the early 90's - worked just fine. It needs its own power supply "brick" that is included with a new one.

 

[kanewolf]

Searching for "parallel port network print server" on Amazon I found two models. I used one years ago on an HP LasetJet from the early 90's - worked just fine. It needs its own power supply "brick" that is included with a new one.

There are SO many used parallel print servers on e-bay, I would never buy new ....