ca n i use a usb cable?

Peter;
To make a direct network connection by using a DirectParallel cable
1.. Open Network Connections.
2.. Under Network Tasks, click Create a new connection, and then click Next.
3.. Click Set up an advanced connection, and then click Next.
4.. Click Connect directly to another computer, click Next, and then do one of the
following:
a.. If you want your computer to act as the host (your computer contains the
information you need to access), click Host.
b.. If you want your computer to act as the guest (your computer accesses information
on another computer), click Guest, and then click Next.
5.. In Device for this connection, click Direct Parallel (LPT1), and then click Next.
6.. Follow the remaining instructions in the New Connection Wizard.
Notes

a.. To open Network Connections, click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel,
and then double-click Network Connections.
b.. A direct network connection that uses a DirectParallel cable requires a stand-alone
computer running Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
c.. You must be logged on as a computer administrator to complete this procedure.
d.. For information about contacting Parallel Technologies or their local dealers to
order DirectParallel cables
http://www.lpt.com/


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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

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