NEWBIE laptop user-need help with printer cable

[velvetjoans]

Can anyone tell me if there is available to buy a printer cable with a parrallel end (to the printer) and a USB end (to the laptop)?? OR, an adapter for the same configuration? If so, where can I get these? Dell has been NO help at all. I'm new at using a laptop so am not familiar with what is available. I want to hook up my older model printer to my new laptop without going wireless. THANKS so much, joan :stupid:

[gear02]

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=381274&CatId=76
http://www.directron.com/cblcpieee6.html
http://www.directron.com/gxusb128406.html

[mechmike0034]

Hopefully WinXP will recognize your printer, or the manufacturer has Windows 2K or XP drivers available.

[Hiro]

Of you can get a print server and just hook it into your network - and all your computers can print from it!

[velvetjoans]

to all who posted : thanks MUCH!! already ordered a new cable - now lets see if i can get it hooked up correctly. :wavey2: