Cables

Bi-Directional USB to parallel cables
what you need to print with your older hp designjet printer

Cables will work ONLY if they are bi-directional. Many cables will be bi-directional without being labelled as such...but you could waste a lot of time with those. Get one that is labelled as such, ok?
Do not plug a USB to Parallel Cable into a USB hub or extender. Trust me, it needs to be just the cable between your computer and printer.
The cable on this page has been tested by The Plotter Princess and proven to work in a non-networked situation.

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Note: the USB to Parallel cable MUST be
Bi-Directional to work with your computer and your older HP Designjet