Where to get a true USB to Parallel Centronics Adapter (25p)

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Where to get a true USB to Parallel Centronics Adapter (25p)

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Hi,

Got a new notebook & realised does not come with a normal Centronic 25 pin female ECP parallel port. I need a true parallel port to attach a Security Key (Dongle key) for my software.

Going around Funan & Sim Lim and managed to find some (S$35-S$55) but testing it all will not work. Seem like it work only for parallel printer. When attached to USB on notebook XP indicates a new device & installed automatically but in Device Manager ; port setting showed no parallel port.

Had tested another one from US (S$170) also does not work.

Anyone any idea where to get a correct one.
One way is to get a port replicator with built-in parallel port but it cost more than S$400.

Thanks.
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