Using 36 Pin parallel port instead of 25 for burning bootloader

Hi,

For some great reasons, the fuses in my sanguino are not set properly. I tried burning the bootloader using USBasp and Avrdude is throwing up errors for which I couldn't find any solutions anywhere. I planned use parallel port to burn the bootloader but unfortunately parallel ports are dinosaurs.
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I ordered a 25 pin parallel to USB cable but the seller shipped 36 pin. My question is can I use this 36 pin (use corresponding pinouts [en.wikipedia.org])?

Thanks

I think that the 36 pin connector would not be a problem, just use the corresponding pins. Electrically it should be the same.

However, I don't think a USB-parallel adapter will work, because software like avrdude uses parallel port registers which are not provided by the USB adapter. You would need a real parallel port on a PCI card for it to work.

I can't confirm or deny the theory since I haven't tried it, but first I would see if avrdude can recognise the adapter. I would think the best thing is to get a refund on the adapter.

bobc is correct. usb to parallel can only do 8 bit data, you cant control the individual pins like you need to to use as a programmer.