Network Printer

My HP Printer has a parallel cable connection requiring 'B' and 'C' type connectors - hard to get locally. Can I connect using the network connectors directly? What TCP/IP settings would I need to use? And how do I enter them? Thanks in advance.

 

I am assuming that you already have a jetdirect card in the printer?? Most HP's allow you to configure the jetdirect from the printers panel, just give it an IP on your local network.

 

Ummm... I don't actually have a Network as yet. Just a printer and a standalone machine. Btw, thanks for the quick response

 

If you at least have a network card in your computer, you could use a cross over cable to make the connection.

 

Its probably easier to get the cable for the parallel port directly from HP. Are you in the USA?

Go to the HP web site and search for parts direct.

I believe that the cable you need is this.

5063-1254 $19.00 Bi-Tronics Parallel Cable (A to C) - DB-25 (M) to 36 Pin High Density IEEE-1284C (M) - to Connect to HP Vectra, and IBM PC/AT/XT Compatibles - 3.0m

 

I could always order the correct parallel cable, but then I figured that data transfer would be a lot faster using a standard RJ plugged twisted pair network cable.
If it can be done that is.
Does a standalone PC and a printer make a Network?