how to connect old printer to USB

[silkman]

i need to connect my old dotmatrix printer to my laptop for invoice printing. however my laptop doesn't have the old printer connection. what do i need and where can i get it.
thanks

 

[Mal1ce]

USB to parallel cable is easiest. I have this one, works fine with an old DesignJet 350C plotter and Windows XP.

http://www.aten.com/products/produc...911002&pid=2005022316247005&layerid=subClass7

Just make sure you can get drivers for the printer for your OS before purchasing

 

[krycor]

Where can i buy this(in cpt, sa), and how much does it cost? (pref. outlet, i hate waiting lmao)

btw can we get a tick box to subscribe to a thread in the options box?

 

[Mal1ce]

I got mine from Rectron (yes you have to register with them to purchase from them, but maybe one of the forum guys can assist?).

Price was R110 ex vat.

EDIT: Can get from Sybaritic here http://www.sybaritic.co.za/store/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=166&products_id=7588

 

[TheRift]

Just a side note... does Rectron still require one to be a registered company and to be making a certain amount of sales per month in order to register as a dealer?

 

[bees]

Rectron requires you to be a dealer yes. And they don't sell that cable - looked for it a few weeks ago.

You can try Linkqage - new company started by some of the Lightedge guys. Their website isn't up and running yet, and don't have their number now. They're in that new Northgate business park in Paarden Eiland. PM me on Monday if you want the number - have it at the office.

 

[LazyLion]

I got mine from Matrix computers, but not sure if they have a branch in Cape Town. Let me know if you want me to get one from their head office here in Alberton and ship it to you.

 

[Lino]

I got mine from Matrix computers, but not sure if they have a branch in Cape Town. Let me know if you want me to get one from their head office here in Alberton and ship it to you.

There are a few Matrix's around here in Cape-Town.

 

[TheRift]

Rectron requires you to be a dealer yes. And they don't sell that cable - looked for it a few weeks ago.

You can try Linkqage - new company started by some of the Lightedge guys. Their website isn't up and running yet, and don't have their number now. They're in that new Northgate business park in Paarden Eiland. PM me on Monday if you want the number - have it at the office.

Interesting. Lightedge have been helpful before, but their prices are seriously retail. Will PM on Monday for that number.

What I was getting at about dealership with Rectron is their sign-up requirements. They used to be quite steep and I'm only an occassional supplier. I'll give them a call on Monday and find out.