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Printing from the Portable One and ATS-1
Created 08 Dec 2008
The parallel port on the Portable One and ATS-1 will not directly connect to modern printers that lack a parallel port interface. However, several third party manufacturers sell parallel to USB adapters that will allow these instruments to connect to printers equipped with a USB port. The AP Tech Support Department recently tested three different USB printers with current and discontinued models of the Portable One and ATS-1 using an AK-NORD "Lpt2USB Parallel To USB Printer Adapter" (CyberGuys.com, approx. $80). |
 AK-NORD Lpt2USB adapter |
Please note these findings apply only to the test setup described below. We cannot guarantee the results of your particular printer or parallel to USB adapter.
Test summary
- Current model P1s and ATS-1s printed successfully.
- Older models (the discontinued original P1 & ATS-1, and P1 Plus) were not compatible with the Lpt2USB adapter.
Table of test results
AP Instrument |
Result |
Production Status |
P1 Access |
Print OK |
In production |
P1 DD |
Print OK |
In production |
ATS1 Access |
Print OK |
In production |
ATS1 DD |
Print OK |
In production |
P1 |
Print failed |
Discontinued September 1995 |
ATS1 |
Print failed |
Discontinued September 1998 |
P1 Plus |
Print failed |
Discontinued March 1999 |
Printers Tested
- HP Business Inkjet 2300
- Ricoh Laser AP610N
- HP Deskjet 825c
Notes:
- The Deskjet 825c indicated an error condition, but the print was OK. No errors were reported by the other printers.
- Printer must be PCL compatible (HP's Printer Command Language).
- Instrument must be set to PCL print mode.
- AP does not support third party applications or products unless specifically stated.
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