GPIB readout from spectrum analyzer HP4195a

Does someone know how I can readout a HP 4195a spectrum analyzer with GPIB? I have a GPIB-USB cable. I can't readout the flopy disk from the spectrum analyzer in my PC.
Thanks, Ruben

Hi
I have a very old "generic" driver for this one
see attachment
greetings from the Netherlands
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hp_network_analyzer.zip ‏408 KB

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