E4200V2 Print adapter - parallel port to usb compatibility.

Currently my setup works fine except that I need another ethernet port.
I have a E4200V2 with a HP laserjet 4000N printer connected via JetDirect ethernet and I am able to print with any of my devices.
However, because I have need of another ethernet port, I am wondering if anybody has tried using a parallel to usb cable? The parallel side of the cable being connect to the printer and the usb side to the router. 
Has anybody done this, or even know if it can be done?
Or if I really want that port made available, will I have to get some type of external print server?
I know that HP makes a JetDirect Card with a USB port, however, I don't want to spend the $80 on ebay to get a used one if a $10 new cable will work.  

hiptechboy: "When I hear someone say that they want to use a Parallel to USB cable, I can't help but think of an HDMI to VGA cable haha. Anyways, I think that you have zero chance with a cable like that."
Sadly, I think you right. The only reason why Parallel to USB does work is because the computers can emulate a parallel port through USB. Just like the HDMI to VGA. You’re not going to go from your computers VGA port to your TVs HDMI and have things turn out the way you want them to. It only works one way. For lack of a better term I was hoping my new router would be "smart" enough to emulate a parallel port through the USB.
While I have no doubt that it is capable of doing so, the question is if the router is programed to do so without the need for me to build and load a custom ROM. Might not be a bad idea except that I doubt that there is a market to actually make that worthwhile financially. The time and effort required will go way past the $50 I’m willing to spend to make this work.
I think I will just go troll around the University Surplus store and hope to luck out on a HP JetDirect USB Card.

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