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16 years ago

Pldt-2 Trainer Usb Adapter

Hello. I am using a PLDT-2 trainer made by Electronix with Max Plus software for my class at Ivy Tech. The PLDT-2 uses a parallel port (db-25) connector. My computer does not have a parallel prin...
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16 years ago

Most USB-2-LPT adapters don't work with Altera Byte Blaster and similar devices (e.g. parallel key dongles). Bridge chips would basically allow low level printer port emulation, but apparently, the drivers don't utilize the feature. Some adapters have been said to support low level operation, but I won't suggest anything by hearsay.

There are however cheap PCMCIA-2-LPT adapters available that incorporate a true "legacy" printer port.