posted on July 9, 2002 09:18:14 PM new
Just got a new HP4100 laser printer at work. I went to buy a new bi-directional cable for it when I saw a USB to parallel adapter for printers, which is claimed to speed things.
I would have thought that there was more to it than simply making an adapter. Anyone versed on this stuff?
posted on July 9, 2002 09:40:29 PM new
There's really no advantage to a USB adapter. Parallel is certainly fast enough for the amount (small) of data you will transfer. Parallel can handle 25 ppm no problem. The only reason you'd need the adapter is if your computer didn't have a parallel port.
Let me toss in a few more details and see if makes any difference.
1. Graphics. Most of the work is of a graphic nature. It's medically related with lots of graphs, and simple plot diagrams. Not exactly high-rez or large MB graphics, but certainly more than text alone. I burn up a lot of toner. And kill a lot of trees.
2. The printer is exactly as Twinsoft suggested, 25 ppm, and will be used at 600 dpi setting or higher.
3. Although not a lot of printing will be done in comparison to the throughput capacity of the printer, I will be printing close to 400 pages per day.
From your suggestions, I'm guessing that the USB wouldn't make a noticeable difference. Please confirm or add additional comments.
posted on July 10, 2002 09:37:29 PM new
USB alone isn't a guarantee of a speed increase, IMO. System memory, System Settings, System Resources, Operating System, Printer Settings, Printer, Etc all play a part in how fast your printer will printer.
