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Printer connection to XPS 410 computer
I have an HP DeskJet 932C printer that I want to connect to my new XPS 410 computer.
I don't have the computer yet. I ordered it yesterday.
Does the 410 computer have a parallel cable connection? My printer is now connected to my old Dimension XPS T600r with a parallel cable.
The HP printer can be connected with a USB cable but I don't have one.
Can I buy a cable that will allow me to use my parallel cable? Thanks, frankm
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January 1st, 2007 19:00
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January 1st, 2007 19:00
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January 1st, 2007 19:00
Here's what HP has to say about printer drivers for Vista:
http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/cache/307885-0-0-225-121.html
Assuming that your printer is supported by whatever version of Windows you'll be using, you should connect it to the new PC with a USB cable. You can buy USB cable at local PC shop, Radio Shack, Walmart etc. New PCs don't have serial or parallel ports.
Make sure you follow HP's instructions on installing the printer for USB. That usually means installing the software BEFORE you connect the printer and only connecting the printer when the software tells you to do it. Otherwise Windows may install the wrong drivers and you'll have lots of problems.
Ron
Edit: As usual, fireberd types faster than I do... :)
Message Edited by RoHe on 01-01-200701:05 PM
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Parallel>USB adaptors/cables don't always work very well. If it were me, I'd opt to buy a USB cable and connect the printer using its own built-in USB port directly to a USB port on the PC. Less likely to run into problems that way.
Ron