Hi there.
The Laserjet 5 series is a little different from the previous models. I
think the reason is 'easying' the connection to all the PC' out there. What
i mean is that previous models require a straight-thru cable for the HP3000
serial connection, and a 'Printer cable' for connection to PC's. The new
models are quite opposite, meaning that when connecting to a PC, you need a
'straight-thru' cable while connecting to HP3000 you now need a
'printer-cable. I am sure you can get a 'PC-printing cable ' in allmost
every PC-shop.

Regards
Stig Johansen
DATAgruppen Danmark A/S


Gregory R Olen wrote in article ...

>I recently purchased a HP Laserjet 5 that I need to hook up to our HP300
>via a serial connection to a DTC.
>
>We have a similar setup with a LaserJet 4 but had to order a special 9/25
>pin adapter from HP.  I called HP and tried to order another one but they
>said I had to call my local reseller.  I tried about 5 local resellers and
>nobody had the part I needed.
>
>Does anyone have a good (and fast) source for this part ?
>
>Can anyone tell me how I can adapt some of the standard 9/25 pin cables I
>have now - so they will work with this setup ?
>
>Thanks !
>
>Greg Olen
>Thornton Associates