Printer connectability

[Solnyshko]

What do I need to hook up a HP Laserjet 2100tn? A cast off from my GF's office but needs cables

I did search the Hewlett Packard site, and amongst many accessories, mention of cables appear to indicate "IEEE 1284-compliant, large printer connector (type B) to Standard PC connector" - though far from sure this is what I need.

Exploring the device ittself turned up two sockets hidden behind a removable panel - one large broad slot (certainly not USB) and a networking device with a socket for what appears to be a telephone/network type jack. It also appears to have an infrared port.


I've just connected the printer to the onboard networking socket on my PC mobo - doesnt appear to be seeing it though.

Under network connections I've enabled the 1394 connection - anything else I need to do?

I know next to nothing about networking, it has to be said

Any pointers would be very much appreciated!

Thank you

Sols

 

[K.C. Leblanc]

That cable on the HP site is exactly what you need. IEEE 1284 is more often known a parrallel. It will connect to the 25 pin parrallel connector on you motherboard. If you don't have one you can get cables with a USB connector one end and parrallel on the other.

That'll be much easier then connecting it via the network port.

 

[Solnyshko]

Oh great, thanks!