Dayna EP0101 EtherPrint-T Ethernet to Parallel Printer Adapter 4-Port

Dayna EP0101 EtherPrint-T Ethernet to Parallel Printer Adapter 4-Port

The Dayna EP0101 EtherPrint-T is a network-to-parallel printer adapter that bridges legacy parallel-port printers to modern Ethernet networks. This device enables older printer hardware to be integrated into contemporary network environments without requiring replacement, making it valuable for organizations maintaining mixed-era equipment or preserving functional legacy printers.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: Dayna EP0101
• Product Type: Ethernet-to-Parallel Printer Adapter
• Network Interface: Ethernet RJ-45
• Printer Port: Parallel DB-25
• Configuration: 4-port rear-panel switch array for device and network settings
• Form Factor: Compact tabletop unit
• Included: Main adapter unit with all four rear switches intact

Applications

The EtherPrint-T is designed to connect legacy parallel printers—such as older office laser printers, dot-matrix devices, and specialized printing equipment—to Ethernet network infrastructure. In the era before USB and network-native printers became standard (1990s–early 2000s), parallel-port printers were common in office and industrial environments. The EtherPrint-T allows these devices to remain in service by translating Ethernet print jobs into the parallel signaling that older printers require. It is commonly used in environments where equipment replacement is not practical or economical, and in retro-computing setups, archival systems, and legacy network preservation applications. The four rear-panel configuration switches allow adjustment of network parameters, device addressing, and printer-specific handshaking protocols to match the connected printer's requirements.