Using an HP 1100 LaserJet printer via USB port

[Mitch8]

I have an HP 1100 laserJet printer that has been outstanding in the past. It's been hooked up to my old desktop pc running win2000...I know, I'm archaic. But I've purchased a new HP laptop last year that is running win7. The problem I have is that my printer has the old-style parallel, 25-pin d-type connector, and my laptop only has usb interfaces. Is there any way I can 'convert' my printer to accept a usb interface? I've found USB to Parallel IEEE 1284 Printer Adapter Cable on the internet - would this allow me to connect my HP 1100 laserjet printer to my laptop?

Any advice would be appreciated,
Mitch

[davidzuts]

Below is a link to one that works.

http://sewelldirect.com/USB-to-Mini-Centronics-Combo-Cable-Set.asp

[Mitch8]

I'll check it out - thanks. Do you know if there any difference with the mini-centronics cable with the 25-pin parrallel connector? I believe the cable needs to be a male connector to the printer.

[davidzuts]

The one I posted is exactly what you need to the laserjet 1100 as it has the mini -centronics interface.