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newnet wrote:

Hi,

My HP 895cse printer has died. I need a new printer for my aging Dimension XPS T500 running on Windows 98 which still works quite well.

Any recommendations ?  I was looking at buying an inexpensive all in one (printer/scan/copier) HP printer.

 

1) My current computer / printer connection is by way of a parallel cable interface.

2) Are there any newer HP printers produced that still have parallel cable connections ?

3) Can the XPS T500 also handle a USB connection with a newer printer, assuming this printer is compatible with Windows 98 ?

Thanks.

 

2) Not likely, especially not the cheap ones.  You can lookup specs on the HP site.

 

3) The biggest issue is your 2nd point - W98.  Really obsolete.  Most new printers won't have drivers for it.  Again, find a printer you think you might want, then check the HP site. 

 

If it were me, I'd buy a usb to parallel cable and use a new printer after making sure it supports W98.