HP Laserjet 5MP - help to set up via USB please

I have my trusty workhouse, the HP Laserjet 5MP that I want to continue to use with 10.6
Have just bought a parallel to USB cable, my system sees the cable, but I cannot get the printer to work - any idea on how to get it working.
I have seen recommendations to connect via ethernet, but for some reason I haven't clue how to find or set up an IP address for the printer.

See Mac OS X- About printing with a USB-to-parallel cable for potential problems using these cables with some printers and drivers.
To use an Ethernet setup the printer must have a TCP/IP card installed - Jet Direct for that model. If there is such a card installed then there will be an active Ethernet port on the rear of the printer, and the card installed in one of the inside slots.
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I see that you are having issues with setting up the printer on the one computer. I would like to help you out today.
I would uninstall the software, turn off the Startup programs, Antivirus software and update the driver during the install by the post I have provided.
Disconnect the USB cable.
Uninstall the software.
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A static IP was reserved for the printer by my DHCP server.
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