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    Parallel printer problems

    Thanks Sibalala, But the cable your url shows is the one I have (F5U002) and it has moulded plugs, not detachable ones. Belkin (UK) told me the MAC and BLU versions are discontinued now, and presumably, they have the detachable cable. I could setup an ethernet switch, but I'm trying to wean...
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    Parallel printer problems

    Thanks Simbalala, the cable your url shows, is the one I have (F5U002), and it's moulded plugs, so not detachable. Belkin (UK) said the BLU and MAC versions are discontinued (I assume they have detachable cables). I could setup a hub etc, but i'm trying to wean myself off the PC, so the more I...
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    Parallel printer problems

    Guys, Yeah, tried gimp-print, that's the driver I'm using but get the "not responding" error. I'm using "usbtp" too. I can't really use an Ethernet to Localtalk as I'm using the ethernet for my wireless bridge (gave up on so called USB wireless adapters for Mac). Last resort will be a...
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    Parallel printer problems

    Guys, I'm new to Mac's (especially MacOSX, though I have used them on and off since the Classic) so excuse my ignorance which was caused by 20 years worth of PC'dom. I'm trying to use an HP5MP on a G4 with a USB to parallel adapter. I've read all the posts relating to this on the site...
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