Hooking up old HP 560c printer to new Compaq SR1910NX computer

[Guest]

I just bought a new Compaq computer and want to use the old HP 560c printer I
have with it. The old printer used a parallel port, the new computer uses a
usb connection. I bought the Dynex Model DX-UBPC...USB to Parallel Converter
Cable to hook the old printer to the new computer. I used the drivers that
came with the computer because it said not to use the old drivers in the
installation.
The problem is: The computer recognizes the printer as the default printer,
but when I send an item to print it activates the printer, but does not print
the item. When I double click the printer icon it shows the item is printing,
but it will not print out the item. I have uninstalled the printer several
times and reinstalled with no luck. Any ideas on what to do now?

 

[Guest]

The drivers for this HP 560c printer are listed in XP. Connecting
this printer to a USB port on your PC should come up with a window
stating that "New Hardware was Found" and ask you if you want to
install it with a Yes or No button. Click Yes and it will install
automatically.
Do not use a parallel or serial port, use a USB port (or USB adapter).
HP Peripheral Devices - What Is the Difference Between a USB and Parallel
Cabl
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=60346&docname=bpd09185

 

[Guest]

The window you speak of did come up and I did click yes...everything
installed normally...except that the printer will not print. The computer I
have now only has a usb port to connect. That is the reason I used the
adapter from Parallel to usp.
Thank you Byte.