The 2566A can be equipped with a serial interface, if you can find one.
Unfortunately, the usual way to connect non-network-capable printer to a
network is with a JetDirect box, which only supports a parallel interface.
I think I recall someone on this list mentioning a network box from another
manufacturer that does serial.  It's worth a check of the archive.

-----Original Message-----
From: Leonard Huffman [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 8:29 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Network printing to HP/IB printers


I have two HP/IB line printers (2566A) currently conected to a small hp3000
in another office. Most of that office's print is from those two printers.
We want to move their proceesing to our larger system locally but keep their
printing in their office. We are on the same network. Is there a way to
continue using those HP/IB line printers? A converter from network to IB or
a conversion kit for that model printer? (I know they are very old, but I
have almost no budget).

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