Connecting an older HP printer to the ibook

My sister has an 4 year old HP printer with the older peecee connections in the back. What kind of cable do I need to go from the usb to the older connections?
Thanks
Tony B

a HP 712C ...yeah that's a very big connector and the only one on there.
It hasn't been used that much but she is used to it and it works very well.
I told her we might need to get another one but that one cost quite a bit.
USB to serial ...I will go through the prices on it .
Thanks for the feedback guys.
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