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funnyfela

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#191124 24-Jan-2016 17:46
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Hi guys

 

For my work, the IT install guys have used VGA to a circular plug, then back to vga at the other end to get the plugs through nice brush plates.

 

I'm needing to run a 5m parallel cable from the thin client, through 2 existing brush plates to the thermal receipt printer in a new location. But obviously parallel is way too big to fit.

 

Its a major fast food restaurant (brand new location), so I can't change the interface to a smaller one like USB or ethernet, and I can't cut out new holes in the new tiles. Ideally need to run through the existing brush plates.

 

Is there any such thing as adapter cables to a 'mini parallel' and then back. Need about 5 m total from thin clients parallel port to the printer.

 

(They used these on the VGA's)

 

vga

 

 

 

Cheers :)





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k1w1k1d
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  #1477911 24-Jan-2016 19:49
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Can you get a suitable length lead, remove a connector, feed it through to the printer, and then refit the connector?




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  #1477916 24-Jan-2016 20:06
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Back when parallel printers were a thing, and networks were rare, there were things to convert it to a RJ11 plug which would daisy chain between PCs and then go to a single parallel printer.

 

Perhaps see if you can find one of those old type parallel printer sharing things to get the data to the printer?





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  #1477991 25-Jan-2016 01:06

Just cut the plug off one end of the cable.  Install the cable. And solder a new plug on. Jaycar sell the right replacement plugs.

 

 

 

Otherwise  make some custom parallel port to rj45 adapters. But you will need two cat 5 runs for parallel port without using any active circuitry.

 

 






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