Hi Kris 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. >
I got the special HP cable however no software. Can you send me a copy of the special software. If I can get it to work on OS 9.2.2 then I'll save the Epson for the OSX stuff. > 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. > -- 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
