Converting 25 pin parallel to 9 pin serial port

[psiphi]

Is it possible for me to convert a parallel port(25 pin)use for the printer to a serial port(9 pin). I have tried to do this by simplly buying a converter; however when I connect the device to the pc (using win 3.1 on a 365 ibm thinkpad)it is not recognized. Do I need to go into bios to make changes in order for this conversion to be complete????

[This message has been edited by psiphi (edited 03-19-2001).]

[tjaymadison]

Are you using a converter or an adapter? Either way, what is the device you are trying to connect -- a serial printer? If it's anything else, I don't think you can. Except for the special case of direct PC-to-PC connection, or external Zip or CD-RW drives that need special drivers, that parallel port is always going to be LPT1.

[psiphi]

tjaymadison, thanks for your reply. I am trying to connect a smart card reader to my laptop and serial port 1 is being used. I purchased a adapter from best buy, but did not have any luck. From your post it sounds like I can not use this adapter....Thanks again for your reply.

[Randy_tx]

No can do........all you can do is "swap" out the use of the serial port currently in use or have someone add in a serial port card on the mainboard for you.

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