Problem Connecting HP laserjet 1000

[b350m]

I was given an HP laserjet 1000 printer. The problem is I did not get the cable to connect it , the printer, to the pc. The only connector on the back of the printer is a DB25, female end. HP sells a cable to connect the printer to the pc with a USB connector for around $ 80.00. Is there an easier and cheaper way to connect the pc to the printer?

Would I be able to print if I bought a DB25 male to male cable?

[SpywareDr]

HP LaserJet 1000 Series Printer - Print System Overview - bpl10969 - HP Business Support Center
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport...pl10969#N10055

System requirements
All computers using the printer must be IBM compatible, have an available USB port, ...

HardwareCentral - Reviews - HP LaserJet 1000 and Samsung ML-1250 Reviews - Battle of the Bargains
http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardw...eviews/3980/1/

The LaserJet comes with a proprietary cable, with a USB connector for your PC at one end and a processing pod at the other that plugs into what looks like a parallel port at the back of the printer.

[b350m]

I do have a USB port. Any suggestions on where to get the cable, other than HP?

Thanks for the quick reply.

Bob

[SpywareDr]

I do have a USB port. Any suggestions on where to get the cable, other than HP?

I rather doubt it would be available elsewhere. Not enough demand.

There is a small picture of it on this page:

http://www.tech-pc.co.uk/lj10002.php

It also says it can be reordered for $50.

Thanks for the quick reply.

You're welcome.

[shiva_42]

Proprietary CRAP!!! No engineering reason in the WORLD for using a non-standard cable, other than the hope for gouged pricing to the consumer...

[SpywareDr]

Speaking of which:

Printer ink seven times more expensive than Dom Perignon
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/07...en_times_more/