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Question posted by azizpaanwala on October 9th, 2012

Usb To Parallel Cable For Hp Deskjet 870 Cxi Professional Series.

I have a HP Deskjet 870 Cxi, Professional series printer serving me well and it has old type of cable connecting to computer. Now I have a new laptop computer and to use same printer it needs a USB cable (USB to Parallel Cable). Can I use a USB to parallel cable with this printer? and where can I get it ?? and what is the specification of this cable. your answer and help will be appreciated. Regards, Aziz Mohammed

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