#CDRom on Parallel Port
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I would like to connect my external Toshiba SCSI cd rom to the
parallel port on my laptop. I use IOMEGA's parallel-to-SCSI adapter for my
Bernoulli disk. I think it should probably do the trick, except I need a
driver for the cd rom that understands it. Thanks in advance.
Mike
You probably need to contact IOMEGA and see if they have a driver for the
CD-ROM drive. You might also ask them if they license the parallel to SCSI
adapter from some other company. If they do you can probably get a driver
from that company. Trantor Systems also makes scsi to parallel cables,
scsi cards and have quite a few drivers.
The IOMEGA parallel adapter will work only with IOMEGA Bernoulli drives.
You can, however, get a Trantor T348 MiniSCSI Plus that will work with both
the Bernoulli drive and your SCSI CD-ROM. It retails for $229, including
software.
You can reach Trantor Sales dept at 1-800 TRANTOR or 510-770-1400
Hi,
Actually, IOMEGA directed me to you on this question, and I will be
getting a T348. I do have a request, though, can you make a version of
your driver to work with IOMEGA formatted Bernoullis? Thanks.
Mike
Michael…Just FYI, I bought a T348 a couple of months ago and it is a
fantastic product. It comes with drivers for both my CD drive (NEC SCSI)
and my SCSI hard drive. As Jerry Pournelle says, "Recommended". Be seeing
you.
-Larry