How do I get an Okidata pin printer to work with Win XP?

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  1. stubblebg

    stubblebg Member

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    I have a okidata pin printer and Win XP box with no printer plug connection. I tried a adapter cord to USB with software for this purpose. It did not work, all I get is strange text that makes no sense. I have purchased a PCI card to try but suspect it will be the same result. The drivers for the printer are part of Windows and are current Any help would be great. Thanks
     
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    sammorris Senior member

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    So how does the printer connect to the PC, parallel?
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    yes just like that.
     
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    need to use a parallel port printer cable not usb as driver is not setup for usb. why are you going to use a dot matrix printer for as bubble jets & lasers have better resolution?
     
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