Connecting an HP Laserjet 4si to my iMac

Hello Everyone,
I recently became the owner of a vintage HP Laserjet 4si and I'd like to connect it to my iMac. The first challenge I foresee is in actually connecting the printer cable to the iMac's USB port. A quick google search pulled up a few sites that sell parallel port/usb cables, however, before i purchase this cable, i'd like to ask the user community if they think the 4si will actually work with the iMac or am I wasting my time.
Thanks for your help.
Matt

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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