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421895 2006-01-17 18:42:00 I've aquired an old HP 5M laser printer in great condition, but without any cables. What cables do I need?

Thanks.
Greg (193)
421896 2006-01-17 20:06:00 Power cable + connection cable ?

Cheers :)
Renmoo (66)
421897 2006-01-17 21:19:00 You should take a look on the back.

I believe there's up to four possibilities. Some had JetDirect cards, with a CAT5 network connection. Otherwise you're looking at one of two types of parallel printer cables.

This was a very hardy printer, and well supported. Should be no problem finding cables, cartridges, drivers.
kingdragonfly (309)
421898 2006-01-17 22:36:00 Just a standard Parallel printer cable will do. I have a spare one if you want? PM me if you do want it. bob_doe_nz (92)
421899 2006-01-17 22:46:00 www.bizequip.co.nz Rob99 (151)
421900 2006-01-18 03:17:00 Just a standard Parallel printer cable will do. I have a spare one if you want? PM me if you do want it.
Thanks pal. But I assume my one from my old Deskjet 600 will work?

I kinda assumed that in the first place, and that I'd use a regular power cable, but my Deskjet power cable had a transformer/box/thingy stuck to it, so I wasn't quite so sure.

As a couple of others have stated, in some areas I'm a serious n00b.
Greg (193)
421901 2006-01-18 03:20:00 www.bizequip.co.nz Rob. I hadn't forgotten you! :thumbs:

You want my old deskjet, free for pickup?
Greg (193)
421902 2006-01-18 03:22:00 Ta Rob . I hadn't forgotten you! :thumbs:

You want my old deskjet, free for pickup?Thats andrew93's site, and I'm in Chch so thanks anyway .
Rob99 (151)
421903 2006-01-18 03:32:00 Thats andrew93's site, and I'm in Chch so thanks anyway.Doh! Sry. Greg (193)
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