Question re USB features on win98se PC
 

I have just one more question re the USB facilities on my 98se PC.

After I successfully plugged a new KB into 1 of 2 USB ports on the rear
panel, (initially I thought there was only one) I was looking at some cheap
printer/scanners etc for $69. But like
all peripherals these days they are USB. I understand that a converter
adapter may get me back into the parallel port,..but before that decision I
had a look at "System Properties" then "Device manager" then opened 3
headings under "USB Controllers"

1st Intel 82371AB/EB PCI to USBUniversal Host Controller (exists in all
hardware profiles)

2nd USB Composite Device (exists in all hardware profiles)

3rd USB Root hub (exists in all hardware profiles)

-----------------------------------------------------------------
Does this info indicate anything meaningfull about the 2 USB ports on the
PC, in particular whether a printer can be connected to second USB, or
whether a piggy back to the 1st (which currently has the KB).

TIA,..Jason

Jason

Question re USB features on win98se PC
 

You are probably not going to find any new printers that have W98SE drivers.
For example, see this HP article:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...=441125&dlc=en

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Ron Badour
MS MVP 1997 - 2008


"Jason James" wrote in message
...
I have just one more question re the USB facilities on my 98se PC.

After I successfully plugged a new KB into 1 of 2 USB ports on the rear
panel, (initially I thought there was only one) I was looking at some
cheap
printer/scanners etc for $69. But like
all peripherals these days they are USB. I understand that a converter
adapter may get me back into the parallel port,..but before that decision
I
had a look at "System Properties" then "Device manager" then opened 3
headings under "USB Controllers"

1st Intel 82371AB/EB PCI to USBUniversal Host Controller (exists in all
hardware profiles)

2nd USB Composite Device (exists in all hardware profiles)

3rd USB Root hub (exists in all hardware profiles)

-----------------------------------------------------------------
Does this info indicate anything meaningfull about the 2 USB ports on the
PC, in particular whether a printer can be connected to second USB, or
whether a piggy back to the 1st (which currently has the KB).

TIA,..Jason

Jason

Question re USB features on win98se PC
 

Jason,

My Gateway 98SE has only two USB ports on the back. On one I have a 4 port
adaptor with Boston USB speakers and USB KB with USB mouse. The other I have
a 4 port adaptor with USR wireless adaptor and USB connector for a 3 year old
HP 1410v PSC. This works.

Ron is right about support for 98 at HP, not sure about any one else. I went
to get updated drivers for my printer and could not access any updates for
ME/98SE/98 even though they were listed and I was able to get them 2 months
ago. So be sure to check the box to see if the printer you buy will work with
98SE.

DLSayre



"Jason James" wrote:

I have just one more question re the USB facilities on my 98se PC.

After I successfully plugged a new KB into 1 of 2 USB ports on the rear
panel, (initially I thought there was only one) I was looking at some cheap
printer/scanners etc for $69. But like
all peripherals these days they are USB. I understand that a converter
adapter may get me back into the parallel port,..but before that decision I
had a look at "System Properties" then "Device manager" then opened 3
headings under "USB Controllers"

1st Intel 82371AB/EB PCI to USBUniversal Host Controller (exists in all
hardware profiles)

2nd USB Composite Device (exists in all hardware profiles)

3rd USB Root hub (exists in all hardware profiles)

-----------------------------------------------------------------
Does this info indicate anything meaningfull about the 2 USB ports on the
PC, in particular whether a printer can be connected to second USB, or
whether a piggy back to the 1st (which currently has the KB).

TIA,..Jason

Jason

Question re USB features on win98se PC
 

What model HP printer do you have?

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
http://grystmill.com

"dlsayremn" wrote in message
...
Jason,

My Gateway 98SE has only two USB ports on the back. On one I have a 4
port
adaptor with Boston USB speakers and USB KB with USB mouse. The other I
have
a 4 port adaptor with USR wireless adaptor and USB connector for a 3 year
old
HP 1410v PSC. This works.

Ron is right about support for 98 at HP, not sure about any one else. I
went
to get updated drivers for my printer and could not access any updates
for
ME/98SE/98 even though they were listed and I was able to get them 2
months
ago. So be sure to check the box to see if the printer you buy will work
with
98SE.

DLSayre



"Jason James" wrote:

I have just one more question re the USB facilities on my 98se PC.

After I successfully plugged a new KB into 1 of 2 USB ports on the rear
panel, (initially I thought there was only one) I was looking at some
cheap
printer/scanners etc for $69. But like
all peripherals these days they are USB. I understand that a converter
adapter may get me back into the parallel port,..but before that decision
I
had a look at "System Properties" then "Device manager" then opened 3
headings under "USB Controllers"

1st Intel 82371AB/EB PCI to USBUniversal Host Controller (exists in all
hardware profiles)

2nd USB Composite Device (exists in all hardware profiles)

3rd USB Root hub (exists in all hardware profiles)

-----------------------------------------------------------------
Does this info indicate anything meaningfull about the 2 USB ports on the
PC, in particular whether a printer can be connected to second USB, or
whether a piggy back to the 1st (which currently has the KB).

TIA,..Jason

Jason

Question re USB features on win98se PC
 

What you see in Device manager is what you'd see for that double-port, to
answer one of your questions. The first device is the USB controller on the
motherboard, the second item is the part keyboard itself, the Hub it the
unit that is connected to and mounted right on the mobo in this case. The
hub has two ports.

As for printers... Those USB ports on your machine are almost certainly USB
1.1 and that means slow. Since things like printers have gotten used to
straight network connection or fast USB2, even with an Parallel port
adapter, and assuming there are even drivers for your system, they aren't
likely to work well if at all.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
http://grystmill.com

"Jason James" wrote in message
...
I have just one more question re the USB facilities on my 98se PC.

After I successfully plugged a new KB into 1 of 2 USB ports on the rear
panel, (initially I thought there was only one) I was looking at some
cheap
printer/scanners etc for $69. But like
all peripherals these days they are USB. I understand that a converter
adapter may get me back into the parallel port,..but before that decision
I
had a look at "System Properties" then "Device manager" then opened 3
headings under "USB Controllers"

1st Intel 82371AB/EB PCI to USBUniversal Host Controller (exists in all
hardware profiles)

2nd USB Composite Device (exists in all hardware profiles)

3rd USB Root hub (exists in all hardware profiles)

-----------------------------------------------------------------
Does this info indicate anything meaningfull about the 2 USB ports on the
PC, in particular whether a printer can be connected to second USB, or
whether a piggy back to the 1st (which currently has the KB).

TIA,..Jason

Jason

Question re USB features on win98se PC
 

I should have added that you can get a PCI card with USB2 hub(s) & ports
that will work in Windows 98SE (but not the original version of Win98) and
if you can find a printer with Win98SE drivers, that's the way I would go.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
http://grystmill.com

"Gary S. Terhune" none wrote in message
...
What you see in Device manager is what you'd see for that double-port, to
answer one of your questions. The first device is the USB controller on
the motherboard, the second item is the part keyboard itself, the Hub it
the unit that is connected to and mounted right on the mobo in this case.
The hub has two ports.

As for printers... Those USB ports on your machine are almost certainly
USB 1.1 and that means slow. Since things like printers have gotten used
to straight network connection or fast USB2, even with an Parallel port
adapter, and assuming there are even drivers for your system, they aren't
likely to work well if at all.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
http://grystmill.com

"Jason James" wrote in message
...
I have just one more question re the USB facilities on my 98se PC.

After I successfully plugged a new KB into 1 of 2 USB ports on the rear
panel, (initially I thought there was only one) I was looking at some
cheap
printer/scanners etc for $69. But like
all peripherals these days they are USB. I understand that a converter
adapter may get me back into the parallel port,..but before that decision
I
had a look at "System Properties" then "Device manager" then opened 3
headings under "USB Controllers"

1st Intel 82371AB/EB PCI to USBUniversal Host Controller (exists in all
hardware profiles)

2nd USB Composite Device (exists in all hardware profiles)

3rd USB Root hub (exists in all hardware profiles)

-----------------------------------------------------------------
Does this info indicate anything meaningfull about the 2 USB ports on the
PC, in particular whether a printer can be connected to second USB, or
whether a piggy back to the 1st (which currently has the KB).

TIA,..Jason

Jason

Question re USB features on win98se PC
 

"Gary S. Terhune" none wrote in message
...
I should have added that you can get a PCI card with USB2 hub(s) & ports
that will work in Windows 98SE (but not the original version of Win98) and
if you can find a printer with Win98SE drivers, that's the way I would go.


Much obliged Gary,..Jason

Question re USB features on win98se PC
 

"Ron Badour" wrote in message
...
You are probably not going to find any new printers that have W98SE
drivers.
For example, see this HP article:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...=441125&dlc=en

Thanx for that Ron. I'll do a search of the different printers on sale.
Never know, one brand may support 98se if it's old stock.

Jason

Question re USB features on win98se PC
 

"dlsayremn" wrote in message
...
Jason,

My Gateway 98SE has only two USB ports on the back. On one I have a 4
port
adaptor with Boston USB speakers and USB KB with USB mouse. The other I
have
a 4 port adaptor with USR wireless adaptor and USB connector for a 3 year
old
HP 1410v PSC. This works.

Ron is right about support for 98 at HP, not sure about any one else. I
went
to get updated drivers for my printer and could not access any updates
for
ME/98SE/98 even though they were listed and I was able to get them 2
months
ago. So be sure to check the box to see if the printer you buy will work
with
98SE.

Thanx for that info DLS. Much obliged,..Jason

Question re USB features on win98se PC
 

On Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:43:10 +1000, "Jason James" put
finger to keyboard and composed:

I have just one more question re the USB facilities on my 98se PC.

After I successfully plugged a new KB into 1 of 2 USB ports on the rear
panel, (initially I thought there was only one) I was looking at some cheap
printer/scanners etc for $69. But like
all peripherals these days they are USB. I understand that a converter
adapter may get me back into the parallel port,..

Not long ago I bought a new Brother HL2040 monochrome laser printer
with parallel and USB interfaces (AU$88) which installed flawlessly on
an old 486/Win95 box.

- Franc Zabkar
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