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by rustys

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I am trying to get a parallel printer and serial camera to work on a USB only computer.

They connected everything to a USB hub with parallel and serial connectors anlready on the hub. Then connected the hub to the system.

There are no drivers for the hub but there are drivers for the camera and printer.

Main question is how can I get them to talk to the computer. Have tried to auto configs and several manual configs.

Printer Lexmark CJ 2050
Digital Camera
Windows 98 SR1

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by stngfan1

First hook up only the hub, no other devices attached. Windows must see this first. Did the hub come with one of the devices ? Then that device has the drivers for it. If it didnt go to the manunf. web site for drivers or installation instructions.

Once Windows sees the hub it should also show you the serial and parallel ports. Then hook one device up at a time following its installation instructions.

Good Luck
TM

by rustys

She sent took the computer to gateway and they informed her the printer was dead.

But the digital camera does work throug the hub.

by smb_3

Also, Microsoft has a patch/update available that you might need to use that hub w/Win 98. Take a look at MS updates, try to search for hub under win98 Operating System. Good luck, post your results here if you have time.

by rustys

She sent took the computer to gateway and they informed her the printer was dead.

But the digital camera does work throug the hub.

by glenmaint

I agree with stnf_fan , the "hub" may not have drivers but the parallel and serial interface devices do, they need to be recognized as individual devices BEFORE any peripherals are connected to them. As you have already attempted to install the printer and camera you will also need to restore the system with the restoration CD ( you will lose everything already on the HDD ) OR if you're brave there is some Registry hacking you will need to do in order for WIN98 to properly recognize those devices...

by rustys

She sent took the computer to gateway and they informed her the printer was dead.

But the digital camera does work throug the hub.

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