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islandguy
07-31-2001, 07:43 AM
I have a laptop with only 2 USB ports. My scanner is not USB. I will be getting a new printer that has both USB and parallel interfaces. Can I connect the printer via the USB to the laptop and then the scanner to the printer via the parallel port?
bdunn
07-31-2001, 07:53 AM
As long as you don't try to use both interfaces at the same time most devices will not have a problem with it.
islandguy
07-31-2001, 08:03 AM
Im not sure I understand.... Wouldn't I be using both interfaces on the printer if the printer is connected to the laptop with the USB and the scanner to the printer throught the parallel port?

Or do you mean "opperating" both the printer and the scanner at the same time?

Thanks for you help!
NDD
07-31-2001, 03:24 PM
Don't see any problem, I remember we used to have same configuration in our old office, it was HP printer connected to the computer via USB, and old Acer scanner connected to the printer with parallel cable.

Best Regards ...
Axel
07-31-2001, 04:05 PM
I hate to point this out but what you made is a very expensive copy machine......

Most new scanner software even have an icon labeled just like that as well.....
Axel
07-31-2001, 04:06 PM
okay - I lied - I loved pointing it out and I've been there myself......;-)
Target
08-01-2001, 01:15 AM
Maybe I am missing the obvious here.... but if the new printer is USB, and the scanner is parallel.... why not hook up the printer using the USB port, and the scanner using the laptop parallel port? This makes more sense to me than daisy chaining them.

Then you have no issues (other than system slowness) when attempting to use both devices at the same time.
islandguy
08-01-2001, 01:22 AM
As I said in the org. question, the laptop has 2 USB ports.

I wish it did have both USB and parellel ports, then I wouldn't have to buy a new printer.
Target
08-01-2001, 02:59 AM
You sure your laptop doesn't have a parallel printer port?

I have never seen one that didn't have one. It might be hidden inside a plastic door on the back or something.....
islandguy
08-01-2001, 06:56 AM
Its a Gateway 1150. I've had it for a year and a half. The parallel port was the fist thing I looked for when I got it. I had no way of connecting my printer and scanner....

Trust me, it doesn't have one.
NDC
08-01-2001, 07:00 AM
I'm sure they have a port replicator available for that laptop though, don't they?
islandguy
08-01-2001, 07:07 AM
Yes, I got one for the printer but it didn't work. And the one for the scanner cost MORE than a new scanner.So I was going to buy a new/better scanner until I noticed both interfaces on the printers.