USB to parallel adapters(printers) sometimes reinstall themselves. This problem is linked with how the cable is unplugged and replugged. One way to get your printer back into commission is to change the port it is looking at in the printer properties. You can do this by following these steps:
1. Open up your Printer & Faxes [...]
In Mark’s last article he mentioned the USB to VGA converter. I had already wrote up most of this info when he had posted his article. Thankfully we both cover different aspects of this adapter. This converter allows you to hook up a VGA monitor to your USB port. You may ask yourself what [...]
We recently added a USB to VGA adapter to our product line. Before adding it, when I tested it I honestly had low hopes, but I was pleasantly surprised. We had tested several other adapters and found them to be unreliable at best. One of the other technicians tested one that [...]
When purchasing a USB, Firewire, ethernet, or any other type of PCI card, it can be a bit daunting. With these tips and diagram, we hope to clarify any misunderstandings on this issue. PCI slots are a common slot found on the inside of a computer, on the motherboard. These slots are used for [...]
RS232
This serial interface is the most common serial interface. It uses a 2 wire system to communicate. Most serial devices are compatible with this interface, and most older computers come with this port. However, this interface does have its weaknesses:
-It can only send a signal up to 50ft without any active serial extensions.
-It is limited [...]