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>From: VOLLMER <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (StarMax List)
>Subject: Apple Talk RS/232 to USB
>Date: Fri, Mar 21, 2003, 6:39 PM
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>I have an HP 550C Printer that has been connected to my Starmax via a
>round 9-pin connector.  I would like to connect the printer to my new
>Power Mac G4 which has USB inputs.  Does anyone know of an adapter
>module or cable that will do this?  If I understand correctly, the
>adapter has to translate serial Apple Talk to parallel USB.  I had found
>one from Star Tech, mod.VWIMCUSB232 that I thought might work but the
>mfg. says it won't work above MAC OS 8.6.  I also assume I will need new
>printer software.  Is the only solution a new printer?
>
>Thanks, DON


Here's one place to start snooping:

http://www.keyspan.com/products/usb/adapter/


Jeff

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