Martha Friedrich wrote:
>
> I have two sites with the 2563 printers with serial interfaces.  These sites
> will soon migrate all their serial connections  to network connectivity to
> the HP3000 (more than likely with hubs/routers).
>
> The response center told me the 2563 printers can not support a parallel
> interface to enable the use of the external jet direct cards.   We can not
> replace these printers, we have to make them work in this new networked
> environment.  It is also undesirable to connect the printer to a PC.
> Does anyone know of a workaround?

Hi Martha,

you could try to use a serial/parallel converter and than add the printer
to the network (JetDirect Ex).

Cheers,
Friedrich