Printing from HP-86B ?

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(07-08-2017 12:43 PM)cruff Wrote:  

(07-06-2017 04:24 PM)smp Wrote:  I came across this interesting device:

http://prologix.biz/gpib-usb-controller.html

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I have one of these, and yes, it can run in either controller mode or device mode. However, it is essentially just an HPIB to USB serial converter, handling the details of the HPIB bus transactions. The device attached to the USB side has to provide the smarts to either act as the controller or as a device from the HPIB data payload point of view. I believe the manual should be readily available on the Prologix web site if you are interested in the details on how it works. I've used mine to transfer data to/from my 71b using the HP IB-IL converter.

Thanks very much for this information. I'm quite glad to know that interface can be used either as a controller or a device. Yes, I was able to get the manual right on the item description page.

smp