capture data from measure instrument

[rock0 0]

I have measure instrument with LPT port for conecting HP printer series 600. I want to receive data on PC, not in the printer (PC are instaled in machine – near the measure instrument). These instrument are instaled in production line in full wood dust – powder atmosphere. On the PC I have free parallel and USB port. I need driver for capture data from LPT port from instrument to PC. If you can help me, please send me informations. Thank You

[Sleepy Wombat 27]

Look for this book. Build Your Own LowCost Data Acquisition and Display Devices

[JimRowell 1]

You could also have a look at these files describing the different kinds of parallel ports (read about the standard port first). I zipped them into one for you. par_port.zip Edited 2 Apr 2004 by JimRowell