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[SOLVED] Using rs-232 printer cable with USB adaptor

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I used to have an old printer which has rs-232 port connected to my computer. now i have a new one with usb port.can i use the same cable with rs-232 to usb adaptor ???????
i wonder if i packets still be transfered during the conversion ??
 

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Printer Cable!
USB To RS232 Serial DB9 9 PIN Adapter Cable cost $2 in volume and sell for $20.
USB can handle it with Prolific PL2303HX processor.
 
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Re: rs-232 printer cable

my cable is usb type A-MALE to rs232 db9 MALE ;
my new printer has USB-type B.

so,if i would be needing rs-232 DB9-female to usb type b pin right ? will that work ?

---------- Post added at 12:59 ---------- Previous post was at 12:52 ----------

PL2303HX processor. why do i need that
 

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