Dataman 48LV connected by usb converter

[Guest]

I want to know if it is possible to connect the Dataman-48LV by a IEEE-1284 compatibel parallel - USB converter.
We have plans to order a new notebook without any parallel connector. I want to connect the dataman-48LV via a usb converter.
If anyone have the experience please let me know

EvdHoeven

[Dataman (Neil Parker)]

Hi,

Unfortunately due to that fact that the D48 uses the parallel port in a non standard way does not allow for the USB to parallel converter to be used. You should be able to find a PCMCIA card to parallel port adaptor which should work correctly.

Hope this helps.

Neil

[Guest]

I have tried to use a PCMCIA - parallel card which is ( as it says ) ecp/epp/ spp / bpp IEEE1284c. But it does'nt work. I think dataman software communicate directly tot a parallel port and not via Windows drivers which are used to support the PCMCIA card.
Are there any other suggestions?

EvdHoeven

[Dataman (Neil Parker)]

Hi,

As you have discovered the Dataman uses the parallel port in a non standard way. This is why you have not had any success with the PCMCIA card.
There is no other solution other than using the built in port on a PC. I appreciate that not all newer laptops and even now some desktops have a parallel port built in.

You could upgrade your programmer to the UXP model which has a USB connection.

Neil