Now it was time to see whether my kernel (2.6.26 on Debian Lenny 5.01) would recognise this cable. This came as no surprise, indeed I really would have been surprised if there had been drivers for Linux. The package had the standard drivers for various flavours of Windows, but no drivers for Linux. When the package arrived two days later I found that it was a LogiLink USB to Parallel Cable, D-SUB 25pin. My HP LaserJet 1100, for example, has a Mini-Centronics interface. I went for the version with a female 25pin D-SUB on the end, as not all my printers have a standard Centronics interface. I decided to purchase the USB Parallel Printer Port Cable 25 pin female socket advertised on Amazon by Cablestar. I hope that it is of some help to others who are looking for a similar cable. Below is my brief review of the product that I found to work. I then decided to look on Amazon and just give one a go. After searching the internet for a review of a usb to parallel cable that works reliably with Linux, I pretty much drew a blank. I have a number of older printers that I would like to connect to my modern machine, but have been unable to do so because my computer doesn't have a parallel interface.
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