HP Laserjet 6L printer connect via USB port?

[aaronep]

I have just purchased a new HP Computer, & to my chagrin, it did not
contain a parallel printer port. It does contain several USB ports.
Am using Windows XP Pro.

The printer I have is the HP Laserjet 6L printer that contains only a
parallel printer port. Can I connect the printer using a USB to
Parallel Printer Cable purchased off the shelf at Frys, or do I need a
special HP cable?

Also, when setting up the printer using ADD HARDWARE function of XP,
do I select the "virtual usb printing" option or the parallel printing
option.

All info welcomed! Aaron in N. Hollywood

 

[Ed Ruf]

I have just purchased a new HP Computer, & to my chagrin, it did not
contain a parallel printer port. It does contain several USB ports.
Am using Windows XP Pro.

The printer I have is the HP Laserjet 6L printer that contains only a
parallel printer port. Can I connect the printer using a USB to
Parallel Printer Cable purchased off the shelf at Frys, or do I need a
special HP cable?

Also, when setting up the printer using ADD HARDWARE function of XP,
do I select the "virtual usb printing" option or the parallel printing
option.

All info welcomed! Aaron in N. Hollywood

Why not just put an inexpensive PCI parallel port card in the machine?

 

[blodwyn]

I installed my 6L on a DLink DP300U printserver, been working great for
a couple of years now.