As computer manufacturers begin to phase out old standards (e.g. Ieee 1284, Rs-232), there is an increasingly large base of computer users who want to use their old Hewlett-Packer parallel printer with newer Usb-only laptop and desktop systems. They buy a Usb to Parallel adapter, only to find that the parallel end doesn't fit on their Hp printer. What's the problem?
In 1992, citing ageement size and a easy connection to the printer, Hewlett-Packer decided to go with the Ieee 1284C connector, also known as mini- or micro-centronics. However, this connection has proved to be largely unpopular with other manufacturers, resulting in an interface that is nearly unique to Hp printers.
As the Ieee 1284 standard became outdated in favor of Usb, adapters sprang up to fill the gap in the middle of the older parallel printers and newer Usb-only computers. However, manufacturers of these adapters went with the most popular printer connector: Cen-36 or centronics, which is considerably larger in size, although comparable in quality to the mini-centronics connection. So where does this leave those with old but useable mini-centronics parallel Hp printers?
The rejoinder is found in the centronics to mini-centronics adapter. This adapter converts a larger-sized centronics connection to the smaller, more ageement mini-centronics end, allowing habitancy to connect their parallel Hp printers to their newer computers. A word of caution: the Usb to parallel adapter is still indispensable to perfect the connection because the conversion from parallel to Usb must still be made.
The contronics to mini-centronics adapter is a niche goods that can be difficult to find, but it represents the best solution for those wanting to hold on to that old Hp printer.
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