Connecting an hp laserjet 2000 to windows 8 usb port

Hi, and thanks in advance to any and all who can answer my question.
I am in the process of upgrading to an new Windows 8 desktop PC that only has USB ports. I have an HP Laserjet 4000 printer that has a large parallel printer port that currently connects with a parallel printer cable to my existing Windows XP (upgraded to 7 PC.) According to all the info I can find the printer should be compatable with windows 8 but I cannot find out what kind of a connection cable I need. Will a simple Parallel to USB cable work or do I need something specific to the HP Laserjet 4000?
Thanks again for any help.

Hello,
I have connected those printers to my Macs with OS X using a USB to Parallel printer cable (like the one you propose). It worked just fine.
I did have to download and install the Gimp-Print printer drivers and set those up (since the 4si doesn't have any Mac drivers). So, you may need to get the free Gimp-Print package installed as well.
But, yes, the USB to Parallel cable is all you need for making the connection. The cable does not require any drivers. Just plug it in, and connect the printer to the computer. Then, set-out configuring the printer drivers to talk with your printer.
You can get the Gimp-Print package at:
http://gimp-print.sourceforge.net/MacOSX.php3
I hope this helps.
Let us know if you have other questions.
P.S., if you'd like, go ahead and click the "Helpful" or "Solved" buttons on any of the posts / replies above if you feel they were helpful or adequately answered your question.

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