Hello everyone.  I'm a newbie to the FORUM, and I'm hoping someone could help me out.  I have an old (but expensive) medical equipment that has parallel output that is connected to a 14yr old laptop with a parallel input.  The laptop is on its last leg, so I need to find another solution that could connect to the medical equipment.  I have a Windows 7 professional PC I would like to use.  What do I need to buy, and how do I configure it so I can connect the equipment, take measurements, and then have the data be saved to a directory in my Windows 7 PC.  Any guidance would be GREATLY appreciated.Hi

You can still purchase PCI parallel port cards for your windows 7 computer . Or some motherboards have parallel plugs to take a CABLE that CONNECTS to a parallel port. The concern for me is whether the software will run on windows 7 ? . Windows 7 doesn't allow programs to access the hardware directly as i suspect your software may.
You should be able to get another laptop or desktop that supports the windows version and program with a parallel port . Instead of trying to get it running on the windows 7 computer.


Allow me to take exception to the idea of buying an adapter to fit into your PC.
I would recommend getting a replacement for your old computer. You should be able to find a used to model that has been reconditioned or serviced and comes with a limited warranty. That way you will not have to make any adjustments are changes and you can continue to use the medical equipment, the same way you always have.
What is the model number of your old laptop?



Is the Win7 PC a laptop or desktop?