Briggs <thebcs.DeleteThis@DELETEverizon.net> wrote:
> I just inherited an hp Laserjet 5L, which has a parallel cable. I want
> to run it from my iMac, OS 10.4.11. I can buy a parallel-to-USB adaptor
> cable for about $13.
Same situation at home, a IBM 3116 with parallel port worked fine with
OS X 10.4.n an now with Tiger. It just needs a certain usb cable and
refuses others ones, I dont know why.
First check if there is a driver available.
> Is this printer worth the effort (and the $13!)?
> I just need it for presentable document printing, no high-end graphics, etc.
Yes, always better than an ink jet.
Alain
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