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