Need help connecting printer

[prodigal]

I am using W2k, with a dot matrix connected to the LPT1 port on computer. That is the only parallel port on the computer. I would like to hook up a deskjet, but it is parallel also and there is no space. There is a port available on the back of the dot matrix printer, but I must not have it configured correctly because I can not get it to print (the deskjet that is, when plugged into the back of the dot matrix). Does anyone have experience with this scenario, or am I just banging my head against the wall? Thanks.

 

[pgp_protector]

Been a looooong time that I've used LPT ports, but I dont think you can dasy chain them.

You best bet would be get a switch box.

 

[Battie]

If the printer is new, do you have the option of using a USB cable?

I'm not sure you can daisy chain printers in the first place, but if information has to go through the dot matrix to get to the deskjet, the older printer probably won't be able to handle the information.

 

[prodigal]

Thanks for the replies. Yes, I do have the option of USB, and that is what I will do. I just did not have a USB cable available, but I will bring one in tomorrow.

 

[Battie]

No problem. You'll like USB better anyway. It's much faster than using a parallel port.