USB to Parallel Port (true DB 25 pin female)

[lee]

Hi,

Got a new notebook & realised does not come with a normal Centronic 25 pin female ECP parallel port. I need a true parallel port to attach a Security Key (Dongle key) for my software.

Going around Funan & Sim Lim and managed to find some (S$35-S$55) but testing it all will not work. Seem like it work only for parallel printer. When attached to USB on notebook XP indicates a new device & installed automatically but in Device Manager ; port setting showed no parallel port.

Had tested another one from US (S$170) also does not work.

Anyone any idea where to get a correct one.

One way is to get a port replicator with built-in parallel port but it cost more than S$400.

Thanks.

[coralreef]

Have you gone to Fast Cable on 5th level, funan centre and ask for port replicator...?

Should be cheaper.

[lee]

Have you gone to Fast Cable on 5th level, funan centre and ask for port replicator...?

Should be cheaper.

Yes, went to both Fast cable & Suntronics.

Their cannot work also.

I do not want to spend S$400 just for the port replicator

[aStRoBo|]

go to sim lim 03-67. UF tech. They are professionals in cabling. Juz enquire with them.