Comments on: How to Connect a Parallel HP Printer to a USB Only Computer http://www.printerhacks.com Printer hacks, tips, and tricks Sun, 18 Jul 2010 02:13:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: michael ohanesian http://www.printerhacks.com/how-to-connect-a-parallel-hp-printer-to-a-usb-only-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1840 michael ohanesian Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:18:01 +0000 http://printerhacks.com/?page_id=10#comment-1840 I have tried making the HP1100 a usb type and it did work. Then recently I had to restore the driver windows set. I reloaded the software as before (I have the directions written down) but it would not work. It still works parallel but not with the usb. I got working yesterday and then today I could not get it to respond. I do have the HP1100 driver (not HP1100 MS) as your instuctions state-could that be the issue? And if so where do I get the particular driver. I have tried making the HP1100 a usb type and it did work. Then recently I had to restore the driver windows set. I reloaded the software as before (I have the directions written down) but it would not work. It still works parallel but not with the usb. I got working yesterday and then today I could not get it to respond. I do have the HP1100 driver (not HP1100 MS) as your instuctions state-could that be the issue? And if so where do I get the particular driver.

]]> By: Bruce Magruder http://www.printerhacks.com/how-to-connect-a-parallel-hp-printer-to-a-usb-only-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1782 Bruce Magruder Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:49:33 +0000 http://printerhacks.com/?page_id=10#comment-1782 Hi, I have the same problem as Robert Charles May 13. I tried your fix & it didn't work. I set up the virtual printer but no luck. Any suggestions? Thanks! Hi, I have the same problem as Robert Charles May 13. I tried your fix & it didn’t work. I set up the virtual printer but no luck. Any suggestions?
Thanks!

]]> By: Art http://www.printerhacks.com/how-to-connect-a-parallel-hp-printer-to-a-usb-only-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1690 Art Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:16:34 +0000 http://printerhacks.com/?page_id=10#comment-1690 My HP LazerJet 4p was connected as described, still won't work. Any help appreciated. My HP LazerJet 4p was connected as described, still won’t work. Any help appreciated.

]]> By: Robert Charles http://www.printerhacks.com/how-to-connect-a-parallel-hp-printer-to-a-usb-only-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1621 Robert Charles Fri, 14 May 2010 04:18:38 +0000 http://printerhacks.com/?page_id=10#comment-1621 Purchased a new Dell computer which has no serial port. Brought an adapter for my HP 4100 and connected the serial port to the 4100 and the USB to my new computer. Nothing happens when I try to print. I then hooked the USB back on my old Dell computer and still nothing happens. When I place the old serial cable from the printer to the old Dell computer, the printer works great. Any suggestions? Purchased a new Dell computer which has no serial port. Brought an adapter for my HP 4100 and connected the serial port to the 4100 and the USB to my new computer. Nothing happens when I try to print. I then hooked the USB back on my old Dell computer and still nothing happens. When I place the old serial cable from the printer to the old Dell computer, the printer works great. Any suggestions?

]]> By: Jatin Kumar http://www.printerhacks.com/how-to-connect-a-parallel-hp-printer-to-a-usb-only-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1256 Jatin Kumar Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:37:16 +0000 http://printerhacks.com/?page_id=10#comment-1256 Hai, i have a question. i have 2 pc and 1 printer with usb and parrallel port both (HPP2014), can i use USB for 1 pc and parrallel for another pc, will it work...!!!! thanx..!!! Hai, i have a question. i have 2 pc and 1 printer with usb and parrallel port both (HPP2014), can i use USB for 1 pc and parrallel for another pc, will it work…!!!! thanx..!!!

]]> By: Charles Thompson http://www.printerhacks.com/how-to-connect-a-parallel-hp-printer-to-a-usb-only-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1191 Charles Thompson Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:02:44 +0000 http://printerhacks.com/?page_id=10#comment-1191 I tried following your advice to connect my HP 600C Deskjet to a USB port on my laptop running Windows ME, but I don't get a choice to select USB001. When I tried adding a port USB001 the PC says port not recognized! Can you give me some help on this? Thanks. Charles Thompson I tried following your advice to connect my HP 600C Deskjet to a USB port on my laptop running Windows ME, but I don’t get a choice to select USB001.

When I tried adding a port USB001 the PC says
port not recognized!

Can you give me some help on this? Thanks.

Charles Thompson

]]> By: Allen Webb http://www.printerhacks.com/how-to-connect-a-parallel-hp-printer-to-a-usb-only-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1181 Allen Webb Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:36:58 +0000 http://printerhacks.com/?page_id=10#comment-1181 I am using my "old trusty" HP Laserjet 4000 printer that I wish to retain as it is a real workhorse for what I do in my part-time job. I am, however, moving to Linux and am partial to these two operating systems that I am currently testing: 1. PC-OS Open Workstation that is a supercharged version of Xbuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) 2. PCLinuxOS-2009.2 which is based on KDE. At this time I am also upgrading my computer with an AMD Phenom processor and new motherboard. I want, if possible, to use an AM3 socket motherboard which uses DDR3 memory. HOWEVER, I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND A MOTHERBOARD THAT USES THE NEW SOCKET AND DDR3 MEMORY AND HAS A PARALLEL PORT. Parallel ports are fast going the way of floppy disks -- if they haven't, for all practical purposes, already done so! Thus, I am at your front door begging for information and guidance as to how to proceed. Do I have a chance to make it or should I bite the bullet and try to find a new printer that will serve my purposes? I look forward to your answer and wish to offer my most sincere Thank You for your time and courtesy in advance. Sincerely, Allen Webb Richmond VA PS: I know this is not a "reply" as noted above but could not readily not find an appropriate means to contact you. I am using my “old trusty” HP Laserjet 4000 printer that I wish to retain as it is a real workhorse for what I do in my part-time job.

I am, however, moving to Linux and am partial to these two operating systems that I am currently testing:

1. PC-OS Open Workstation that is a supercharged version of Xbuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala)

2. PCLinuxOS-2009.2 which is based on KDE.

At this time I am also upgrading my computer with an AMD Phenom processor and new motherboard. I want, if possible, to use an AM3 socket motherboard which uses DDR3 memory. HOWEVER, I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND A MOTHERBOARD THAT USES THE NEW SOCKET AND DDR3 MEMORY AND HAS A PARALLEL PORT. Parallel ports are fast going the way of floppy disks — if they haven’t, for all practical purposes, already done so!

Thus, I am at your front door begging for information and guidance as to how to proceed. Do I have a chance to make it or should I bite the bullet and try to find a new printer that will serve my purposes?

I look forward to your answer and wish to offer my most sincere Thank You for your time and courtesy in advance.

Sincerely,
Allen Webb
Richmond VA

PS: I know this is not a “reply” as noted above but could not readily not find an appropriate means to contact you.

]]> By: steve sidhu http://www.printerhacks.com/how-to-connect-a-parallel-hp-printer-to-a-usb-only-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1122 steve sidhu Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:02:55 +0000 http://printerhacks.com/?page_id=10#comment-1122 Question: (Parallel printer to USB) Current configuration is 2 parallel printers connectors on back of PC with a DB25 male connector to a female DB25 extension cable (female on both ends)to printer location. Then DB25 male cable from extension cable to standard 36 pin parallel printer cable into back of printer. I need a USB to DB25 male cable and will that work? Question: (Parallel printer to USB) Current configuration is 2 parallel printers connectors on back of PC with a DB25 male connector to a female DB25 extension cable (female on both ends)to printer location. Then DB25 male cable from extension cable to standard 36 pin parallel printer cable into back of printer. I need a USB to DB25 male cable and will that work?

]]> By: Terry http://www.printerhacks.com/how-to-connect-a-parallel-hp-printer-to-a-usb-only-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1113 Terry Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:28:13 +0000 http://printerhacks.com/?page_id=10#comment-1113 Yes i have a Hp 4600 And I would like to know if i can use it on my mac. I see that they make a 25 pin to usb is that all it takes. thank you Terry. Yes i have a Hp 4600 And I would like to know if i can use it on my mac. I see that they make a 25 pin to usb is that all it takes. thank you Terry.

]]> By: Carol Ann http://www.printerhacks.com/how-to-connect-a-parallel-hp-printer-to-a-usb-only-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1107 Carol Ann Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:09:07 +0000 http://printerhacks.com/?page_id=10#comment-1107 I have an HP 1100 and would like ot connect via USB to my new Toshiba laptop. I have ordered two USB parallel cables and both wrong fitting for the HP 1100. The last guya ssured me that USB to DB25 female parallel printer cable would be correct and it is still too big for the connection on the printer. Can you please tell me the exact cable I need and where I can order one. I am running on Vista. Thank you so much, this has been driving me crazy for months. I have an HP 1100 and would like ot connect via USB to my new Toshiba laptop. I have ordered two USB parallel cables and both wrong fitting for the HP 1100. The last guya ssured me that USB to DB25 female parallel printer cable would be correct and it is still too big for the connection on the printer. Can you please tell me the exact cable I need and where I can order one. I am running on Vista. Thank you so much, this has been driving me crazy for months.

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