Parallel port in network computer

Is it possible to access the parallel port in network computer using labview?
because i am having laptop i dont have parallel port in it. If i connect my computer to network is it posible to access the parallel port in network computer.
If not possible is it possible to use usb to parallel port adaptor.

ramkis wrote:
Is it possible to access the parallel port in network computer using labview?
because i am having laptop i dont have parallel port in it. If i connect my computer to network is it posible to access the parallel port in network computer.
Define "possible". Lots of people ask if something is possible. What you really want to ask is "how difficult is it"? The answer is "yes, it's possible". How difficult? VERY. You cannot directly access it. You have to set up a messaging system between the two computers. Feel like doing that?
If not possible is it possible to use usb to parallel port adaptor.
Probably.

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