On Mon, 21 Jun 1999 14:16:02, Pete Rickard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > > Another related question: How to interface the HP-IB (GP-IB) parallel > connectors with RS-232 signals on a D25 cable? I have a circa-1986 > HP 9000 "host" computer (up to 8users easily via the MUX, which are > serial DB25's for "dumb" terminals). But it'd be nice to use PARALLEL > (or Centronics-type) printers, etc. with the HP-version GP-IB's. > Pete - The easiest way is to go to www.blackbox.com (IIRC) and check out their IEEE- 488 converters. I've used them for IEEE-488 <-> RS-232, and had good success. (I was working on HP-1000 series systems back in the late 70s and 80s) I _believe_ they have an inexpensive adapter that will allow you to run a Centronics parallel printer from an HP-IB. Dave To unsubscribe from SURVPC send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with unsubscribe SURVPC in the body of the message. Also, trim this footer from any quoted replies.
