On Feb 16, 2010, at 5:27 AM, John Carmonne wrote: > > On Feb 16, 2010, at 5:09 AM, Kris Tilford wrote: > >> On Feb 15, 9:54 am, John Carmonne <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Any one know how to make an HP 870Cse printer work on a iMac G3? >> >> HP made a special Parallel-to-USB adapter cable specifically for the G3 iMac >> called "HP Printer Cable Kit for iMac™ P/N C4033-60003". This cable came >> with special drivers for some HP printers on CD for OS 9. You didn't need >> any special drivers for OS X. >> >> All these Parallel-to-USB cables are the same, so you don't need the special >> HP cable, any generic cable will do, at least in OS X which requires no >> special drivers or software. In OS 9 you may actually need the special HP >> cable because the VendorID# & DeviceID# in the software would probably need >> to match the HP cable, but I'm not certain, the generic cables may work? >> I've got the special software for OS 9 which I can attach to an email for >> you if necessary (meaning you could buy a used HP cable without the CD). >> I've used this cable and software with printers other than the 8 specific >> models listed, including a LaserJet, so I'm nearly 100% certain there is no >> problem for the 870Cse using a USB adapter cable. >> >> Here's some generic Parallel-to-USB adapter cables for cheap ($3 shipped): >> >> <http://shop.ebay.com/?_nkw=Parallel+USB+cable> >> >> Here are some of the real HP cables, but they're more expensive and only one >> appears to have the CD disc: >> >> <http://shop.ebay.com/?_nkw=C4033-60003> >> >> I'd strongly recommend this USB adapter cable solution for anyone still >> using an old Serial printer that also has a Parallel port available, it >> changes these useless old printers into a useable USB printer for about $3 >> total cost. I'd recommend getting a Parallel-to-USB cable and I think you're >> golden. >> -- >> > > I have a parellel USB cable that works great on my Epson 600 Color Stylus > but not on the HP so I ordered one from eBay that says HP cable. > > I would like very much to have a copy of your software, this is pulling out > my hair, I just know I shouldn't have to trash heap the old girl. > > I works perfect on the serial port on OS 7.5 and OS 8.6. It will make 1 copy > after 2 bad ones with Guten Print in OSX then the driver seems to fall off.:-) > >
I saw one cable on eBay that says for HP but it only lists up to 600 series machines? But would that be the one because the 800s were not produced at the time,. Also would that cable be different than the Belkin model that I have? John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
