Laptop with USB to Parallel Printer Adapter - keeps re-ins..

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Tom, did you ever resolve this problem, as I have the same one! If you did
resolve, I would very much value advice.
Thanks
Rachel Edwards

"Tom Walker" wrote:

> I've got a WindowsXP Pro laptop attached to a printer via a USB to
> Parallel adapter (printer has only a parallel connector, laptop does
> not). The adapter and printer install and work fine.
>
> But.... when I disconnect USB/printer from the laptop and reconnect, it
> reinstalls a second printer.
>
> Is there a way to get it to recognise and use the existing, installed
> printer?
>
> Thanks in advance for any assistance.
>
> Tom Walker
>
>