I am using the APEX20k FPGA board. To download the prog to the board, i am using the jtag port which connect to the LPT(parallel port) with the PC at the other side.
The problem is i am the notebook user and i need usb to parallel converter to solve this problem cause recently i buy 1 usb to parallel converter but it only work with the printer only.
Yes, USB to LPT only works for printer only. It is different to USB to serial adapter which you can control your hardware/device as if it were original serial port. But by using USB to LPT converter you couldnt control your hardware/ flash your uc, for example. It is for printer only.