You have to set up one of your USB ports as a dedicated port for your embosser. I am using a Juliet Classic that way. Call Don Breda at Duxbury, he can talk you through the process. His number is: 617-847-6000. ----- Original Message ----- From: Rick Boggess To: duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 10:52 AM Subject: [duxuser] USB to Parallel I'm attempting to connect an older Thomas to a computer using a USB to parallel converter since the new computer does not have a parallel port. However, it did not work. One thing, Duxbury setting only allow for a serial or parallel connection. Does anyone have ideas as to what Duxbury settings I need to look at? With this cable, does Duxbury automatically see the USb connection as a parallel connection? I guess I could set up a serial connection, but I try to avoid setting up serial connections whenever possible. I never check; I assume the computer has a serial port. Rick Boggess