The adapter is lightweight and comes in ThinkPad black. It does not require an additional power source. Originally retailed for $79.99 This is in like new perfect working condition and IT IS NOT a refurbished unit!!! PN 22P9035 FRU 22P9036 The USB Serial Parallel Adapter enables you to connect one serial device and one parallel printer via your ThinkPad system's USB port. DownloadIbm usb serial parallel adapter driver 22p9035. IBM Lenovo USB Serial Parallel Adapter FRU 41A4955 - Download. The part number on my adapter is 22P9035, but i found the exact same adapter on the IBM website with another part number so even if the part number is different it seems like the same device. So even if it says 2000/XP only it works without any problems under Vista as well.

But i had to try so i plugged in the adapter and did choose to search online for a driver and obviously windows found a driver for the device.

When i switched to Vista i couldn't find any driver at the IBM website and according to the IBM website it's compatible with 2000/XP only. Has anyone had hands-on experience or one to recommend? Or does the Lenovo/IBM part work, just not updated in the description? I have a old 'IBM USB Serial Parallel adapter' with one serial and one parallel port. Preferably one with a Vista logo certification. (NMEA, but who's counting.) OK, I've got Vista and there are times that I won't be able to use my 'real hardware' ultrabay adapter, so I'm looking for a combination serial/parallel adapter (or two single adapters, if I must) that can plug into the USB port, and work in Vista. Mainly to support legacy printers, and a legacy serial GPS-and boat instruments that still use the serial bus. IBM/Lenovo make a USB adapter with one conventional serial and one conventional parallel port attached to it, but the list it as compatible only through XP-not Vista.

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