Parallal to USB conversion cord on Window7 problems....

[anozira02]

I have a Roland Fj-52 I bought a short while ago, also bought a new Pc a few days ago with Window7. Problem is .... there is now parallel port on Pc, so I was told to use a USB converter cord which I did and didn't helped any. I can't find the proper port in the file, no USB port showing up in the port file. I tried all the ports that were available, I just keep getting the same message (no open port found) in the Production Manager. By the way I am using FlexiPro 7.6...any suggestions ??

 

[Rustyrussell]

You are not going to

I went through the same thing. I had the techs from Reece supply trying to install a new mimaki jv33 160 and a new graphtec. Long story short i ended up taking the machine with windows 7 back and bought a pc with Vista on it.
Bottom line is the usb port will not be found. Flexi techs and Mimaki techs all agreed.
This was 5 or 6 months ago.
Rusty
Austin Sign Co

 

[ratchet]

are you having issues with your software picking up the roland, or with the PC picking up the USB to serial converter?

Have you installed the drivers for your converter?

 

[BobM]

You may find that drivers are not avaliable for Windows 7. If so, you'll ha ve to get Virtual XP and run it from there.

 

[ddarlak]

hmmmm, i'll try this again.....

here is your $17 solution

http://signs101.com/forums/showthread.php?p=694599#post694599

 

[anozira02]

I bought the converter on Ebay, didn't come with a CD....I noticed that some do! I was told by a tech that I should install a Parallel print card on my pc, which may solves the problem...will see!

 

[anozira02]

Thanks for your input! I am considering your solution as well....thanks a bunch!