Need PC/Printer Advice

[JT]

Hello Friends of the Forum.

I have just boutght a new HP Deskjet printer D2445. My problem is that my PC tower has the old serial port hookup so I cannot connect my printer to my computer. Tonight, I went to Best Buy and suggested me to GOOGLE search for one. My concern is that I don't know any of these vendors and a little leary about it. My pc tower is a Gateway Emachines with Windows XP and is about 2-3 years old.

Please, if you've been in this situation, where did you find your Serial port cable (cord).

Thank you for your help in advance.

 

[jodijodi]

I'm a little confused...if your PC is only 2-3 years old and has XP, shouldn't it still have USB ports? I have an old gateway pc from 1998 running windows 98 that has USB ports.

It shouldn't matter that you have a serial or parallel port that you used to use for your old printer. If you have a USB port, you can use that for a modern USB printer. Ignore the old ports; you won't need them anymore.

I looked up the printer and it says it has a USB connection. If it didn't come with a cable, you should get a USB cable for it, not a serial or parallel cable.

Unless I've misunderstood your question. If so, I apologize.

edit: And if your USB ports are all being used, then what you need is a USB hub so that you can add more USB ports to your computer so you can hook up your new printer to that.

Good luck!

 

[JT]

Hello Jodi.

You've just saved me ALOT of headache and confusion. Yes, I do have spare UBS ports in front and back of my pc and now I will go back to Best Buy and get one. And, I will ignore my old serial port on it.
THANK YOU for your great advice and homework on my printer. I was hoping for an answer on this. And, I'm happy my pc can accomodate this printer too.

Thank You Very Much, I'm truly grateful.

 

[jodijodi]

Glad I could help. You're welcome!