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Originally Posted by jplinville
LOL That old Epson dot matrix is hooked up to an old computer I have stashed away in the closet. It won't connect to any of my newer computers. The noise they make is crazy...drives me up the wall.
My daughter had the whole system out a few months ago to make a few banners. I've had this box of paper since 2008, and my mom had the same exact box since the early 1990's...we only use it for the kids. I don't even know if I can get a new ink ribbon for it.
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It might...
Amazon.com: Parallel Printer cable - USB to Centronics: Computers & Accessories
They are still used in lots of places with preprinted, tractor-fed forms, so the basic drivers are available (as well as supplies).
Put me in the column of those who hate inkjet printers, too. They're great for printing pictures, but otherwise the cost per page is painful, and if you don't use them regularly the cartridges dry out too easily.