New computer/soft ware vs old printer

[gth11]

I have a question HP Laser Jet 6L printer, manufactured Nov 1997. Out of Country for 13 years (sans printer), returning Mar 2021. Bought new computer and MS Office 10. PROBLEM: New Computer has no place to receive 24 pin plug from printer. QUESTION: Is there an 'adapter' so I can plug in my old printer to new computer? Thanks a million.

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[banhien]

@gth11 

Sounds like your printer requires a parallel connection which is an old technology. From Windows 7, finding a working USB-Parallel adapter was a nightmare. The following product MAY work

                   USB to Parallel Converter, C36 Male

But I'm not sure because I have not tested it (I don't have old printer). If time was gold, my suggestion is to buy a new printer with modern connector OR/AND wireless.

Regards.

[Repairatrooper]

You have 3 choices in making the connection. Your printer has a parallel connection on it, most new computers do not use parallel port as standard so you can either:

1- Add a parallel port card to your computer

2 - get a USB to parallel adapter

3 - get a parallel to ethernet adapter for the printer.

The 1st and 3rd options will provide you with the most reliable connection in my experience. Option 2 relies on a special cable that often do not connect easily. Option 1 will require opening your computer and installing a card which might not be possible if you have a laptop or some tiny form factor desktops. Option 3 is my preferred option with the bonus of allowing easy sharing of the printer between multiple users. This is the type of product you are looking for.

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Ethernet-Parallel-Network-Server/dp/B00HJZEAC8/ref=sr_1_3?keywor...6

If you want to add the parallel port to your computer this is likely the card you will need: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-1-Port-Parallel-PCIe-Card/dp/B091TZPQ1K/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=para...

[ferRX]

Hi @gth11 ,

Words from Expert @banhien are full of wisdom...😊👍 because the install process of an old printer could take more time.

Maybe you need a USB adapter like the next one:

https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-IEEE1284-Parallel-Printer-Adapter/dp/B01117NOYO?ref_=ast_sto_dp

and follow the steps from the next link:

https://www.printerhacks.com/connect-a-usb-to-parallel-laserjet-printer-cable-using-windows-7/commen...

and also follow the steps in the next document:

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03470332

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Best regards, 

ferRX.