USB or Bi-directional for Printer?

[bcmind]

the infamous HP 1200se support both.. which is better to use?

why, why not?

 

[corkyg]

My HP-4000 Laserjet works with both as well - but it performs better and is more reliable with the LPT1 connection (bi-directional.) Try 'em and let the best performer rule.

 

[igowerf]

I like parallel better for printers. USB seems so finicky at times.

 

[bcmind]

btw, how do u measure the printer performance? I mean between the USB and Bi-Directional...

 

[PCHPlayer]

I have an HP 5P on a parallel port and a Canon S830D on a USB port. No problems with either.

 

[EeyoreX]

I have no trouble with my Epson C82 Pro on my USB cable. I like it better than bulky parallel cables.

\Dan

 

[jackschmittusa]

My wife has an HP 952 that has always been flaky on usb; with 2 different mobos and win98 and xp. Works fine on parallel though.