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    How can I connect old HP Laser Printer to E1405?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Janice Kay, Nov 21, 2006.

  1. Janice Kay

    Janice Kay Newbie

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    I have an HP Laser Printer that works great but it has the older cable connector (the long one--don't remember what it is called). Is there a way to use it with the E1405? I hate to get rid of it because it still works great.

    Thanks for your input.
     
    Janice Kay, Nov 21, 2006
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  2. Bobmitch

    Bobmitch Notebook Virtuoso

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    You have a parallel port cable...you can get a parallel port to USB cable at any Walmart...or the like. Then parallel from the printer into USB of the machine should do it...

    Bob
     
    Bobmitch, Nov 21, 2006
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  3. Janice Kay

    Janice Kay Newbie

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    That would be fantastic. Thanks. I had someone tell me I had to get a special card installed or something and that it would be a hassle and expensive.
     
    Janice Kay, Nov 21, 2006
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