[G4] USB to serial port adapters?

[jonseward at mindspring.com]

I've been using a Keyspan USB to Serial adaptor to run my not so old Epson
Photo 
EX, which made the transition to OSX without problems.  Then the printer
croaked 
itself for other reasons...

If your printer is getting old, consider the cost of a repair to it, or the
lower costs of new 
printers, and the better print quality generally to be found.  Think about
looking for 
USB2 and greater transfer speeds, as USB is rather poky in general.  Also
think about 
getting a printer which has separate reservoirs for different ink colors,
as you will 
rapidly spend much more on ink than on the printer if you do much printing.
A friend 
is raving about his HP injet wich has separate reservoirs, and separate
jets, which 
further reduces ink costs.

HTH,

Jon




Original Message:
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From: J J jj4 at sympatico.ca
Date: Sat, 07 Dec 2002 20:28:05 -0500
To: G4 at lists.themacintoshguy.com
Subject: [G4] USB to serial port adapters?


"I'm seeking advice/experience on USB to Serial 
adapters.
Do they work, and which are of the best?
Or should I just invest in a new USB printer?
My printing needs are light, mainly B&W text 
documents, with the
occasional color image or photo.
Running OS10.2.2 whenever possible, and OS9.xxx if 
needed.
Thanx in advance for any and all collective wisdom."


Most of the problems with serial printers working 
is not the connection - it's the lack of drivers 
in OSX. Most USB to serial adapters work fine. 
Drivers are impossible to find for alot of serial 
stuff. Find the drivers first then invest in the 
mechanics.

jj



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