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HP Laser Jet 1100A Parallel Printer Connect to USB Port

May 25, 2006 10:46AM PDT

I have a HP LaserJet 1100A parallel printer which I am trying to connnect to a Dell Dimension E510 which only has a USB connection. Have tried Best Buy, Comp USA, etc, with no luck, to locate a new cable connection. Any suggestions?

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Links only
May 25, 2006 2:45PM PDT
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Hp LaserJet 1100A
May 26, 2006 10:09AM PDT

Thanks, I opened the links and selected one of the cable suppliers. I will give them a call and see if I selected the correct cable before I order. Thx

I am in the U.S.

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Got your email.
May 26, 2006 6:41AM PDT

Yes, I've found such. I supplied links and am guessing you don't want to order said device. I have no indication what country you are in, but the cable is rarely stocked anymore.

Bob

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HP Laser Jet 1100A Printer - Model C4224A
Jan 11, 2010 2:01AM PST

I have the HP Laser Jet 1100A Printer, model C4224A, serial number FRHR333564, and need to connect this printer to my new laptop, a DELL Inspiron 1525. I need a cable to connect my printer to the USB port on the laptop. Is there a cable available for me to do this, if yes how do I order one? I am not sure if my printer is a parallel printer or not?

Can you please advise me on both of these questions?

Thank you.

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The answer is
Jan 11, 2010 9:26PM PST

In post 2. Many order such on the web today.

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You didn't tell what OS.
Jan 11, 2010 9:38PM PST

You find that there is no driver for the 1100A printer for Windows 7 today. But it will print "HP LaserJet, Color LaserJet and LaserJet MFP Products - Product Support for Microsoft Windows 7

Category 3 - Windows 7 print driver available
LaserJet model specific printer drivers are currently available within the Windows 7 operating system. Installation of these drivers can be performed via Devices and Printers , formerly known as the Add Printer Wizard .
NOTE: If the model specific driver that you are looking for does not appear in the list of available printers, clicking the Windows Update button underneath the list of available printers may provide additional drivers to choose from. Requires opt-in to Microsoft Windows Update and internet connection.
For Multifunction and All-In-One LaserJet products, your product may have additional scan and fax software available at www.hp.com .
HP wants to make sure you have the most up-to-date information on the drivers and software for your HP products. Click here to register for HP Subscriber?s Choice. You will be notified when additional drivers become available."
hp.com

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&taskId=120&prodSeriesId=235424&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=235424&objectID=bpl05835 shows the parallel connection. As there are 2 standards you own this printer and can inspect which is used.
Bob