My wife runs an HP DesignJet 500. It's an old printer but she tied to it because of software. Anyway --
-- it has a 16 Pin situation coming out of it. Is there a cord that converts it to, say, USB?
(I've already Googled but got vague results. Does it have a different name?)
Is this what I need -- if attaching to a modern USB PC?
https://www.amazon.com/USB-Mini-Centronics-Cable-ft/dp/B004U6JNX0/ref=pd_sbs_147_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004U6JNX0&pd_rd_r=fb9f1aed-e6d9-11e8-b072-e55e837cc8a2&pd_rd_w=J37cz&pd_rd_wg=mtt7Q&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=7d5d9c3c-5e01-44ac-97fd-261afd40b865&pf_rd_r=8JZCYNSBHJSKZF2JTZ8C&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=8JZCYNSBHJSKZF2JTZ8C
If it were me.... I would just use the USB connection that is built into the printer already:
Looks like it might be this type of cable:
https://www.amazon.com/Huetron-Print.../dp/B004PRU3X8
But, going way back into the recesses of my memory, if you really want to use the parallel port interface on the printer instead of the USB port, I believe it is this:
https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Paral...onics+parallel
Now THERE'S a good idea.I wonder if there was a problem when they tried this before. IF they tried THAT before, I should say. I'll do some research. Here's the exact item and its pins --
Oh -- and thanks for your reply, NavyLCDR.
That is a full size Centronics parallel connection not a mini. But I would try the USB connection first.
16 pins? I think there are a few more than that (36).
manual: http://www.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c00748239.pdf
(Yes, using the USB port rather than the parallel port is indeed an option.)
HP has drivers that are supposed to support Win 10 X64. https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers...r-series/25301
You may have to re-install the drivers to establish the connection via USB.
I am currently using usb connection on my ancient HP Laserjet 1200 printer under w10 x64. No issues at all.
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