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Clippy replied

21 July 2009, 21:51
Not long after Vista came out, I upgraded my PC.

However, HP did not release Vista drivers for my printer at the time, a LaserJet 6L.

So, I bought one of these to use with my existing parallel printer cable to allow me to use the printer with Vista.

So, * in theory *, it still has a use.
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Peoplesoft bloke replied

21 July 2009, 21:03
Threw my centronics and a load of other old cables about two years ago - haven't needed them. Will they become valuable if enough of us throw them away?
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xoggoth replied

21 July 2009, 20:05
Got loads of cables in attic including RS232. Too much trouble untangling the good from the bad. How is it you put cables in a box which you never otherwise touch and a few years later they are totally tangled up? I think they must be alive somehow.
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Cliphead replied

21 July 2009, 19:59
I still use an old Laserjet connected via the parallel port.
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bobhope replied

21 July 2009, 19:57
Originally posted by pzz76077 View Post

Very few laptops or PC's are made with parrallel printer ports these days & even fewer printers. Most are USB, RJ45, bluetooth or wifi equipped now.

PZZ

I don't use anything with one any more, but I just know as soon as I throw it away...
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pzz76077 replied

21 July 2009, 19:14
Originally posted by bobhope View Post

just found one in the basement. Could it ever come in useful again?

Can't think that it would.

Very few laptops or PC's are made with parrallel printer ports these days & even fewer printers. Most are USB, RJ45, bluetooth or wifi equipped now.

PZZ
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bobhope started a topic Centronics cable - chuck or keep?

21 July 2009, 19:10
Centronics cable - chuck or keep?

just found one in the basement. Could it ever come in useful again?

Can't think that it would.
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