Old printer~ New laptop

[Remah]

Originally Posted by Remah

If is male then you need a DB-9F:
"9-9F25F Serial / Parallel Adapter - DB9 Female to DB25 Female"
http://www.computercablestore.com/Se..._D_PID911.aspx

If it is female then you need a DB-9M:
"AD-09M25F Serial / Parallel Adapter - DB9 Male to DB25 Female"
http://www.computercablestore.com/Se..._PID50025.aspx

That wasn't the picture of the laptop connector but it doesn't matter if it has "9 prongs" because that means it is a male connector. You need a female connector on the adapter so you would get
"9-9F25F Serial / Parallel Adapter - DB9 Female to DB25 Female"
http://www.computercablestore.com/Se..._D_PID911.aspx

[Added] When you get the adapter, you will plug the small end into your computer and the printer cable into the large end.

[genacide]

Originally Posted by Remah

That wasn't the picture of the laptop connector but it doesn't matter if it has "9 prongs" because that means it is a male connector. You need a female connector on the adapter so you would get
"9-9F25F Serial / Parallel Adapter - DB9 Female to DB25 Female"
http://www.computercablestore.com/Se..._D_PID911.aspx

[Added] When you get the adapter, you will plug the small end into your computer and the printer cable into the large end.

Is that it? Throw in cart and Im good to go?

[4goTTen21]

^^ genacide you look confused. Look just take the old cable or a photo of it, take it to a computer shop, and if the techy doesn't have a face like this then buy what he may suggest you. After all, if it does not work you can return it

[Remah]

Originally Posted by genacide

Is that it? Throw in cart and Im good to go?

Yes. As you say your laptop connector has prongs then order:
"9-9F25F Serial / Parallel Adapter - DB9 Female to DB25 Female"
http://www.computercablestore.com/Se..._D_PID911.aspx

[Anupam]

I will again remind, that the best way is to go to a computer retail shop, and take the cable, and maybe also the laptop with you. They will have a look at the cable, and the laptop, and will tell you what cable you will require. Simple as that.

With online purchase, you have the risk of getting the wrong cable, although Remah and others are trying their best so that you get the right one.

[genacide]

Originally Posted by Anupam

I will again remind, that the best way is to go to a computer retail shop, and take the cable, and maybe also the laptop with you. They will have a look at the cable, and the laptop, and will tell you what cable you will require. Simple as that.

With online purchase, you have the risk of getting the wrong cable, although Remah and others are trying their best so that you get the right one.

I'm going to call this place when they open. Incidentally, I'm in college and doing my pre-req. and soon to be majoring in comp. web design and/or software specialist. I'm this roomful of "scientists" I can see I have much to learn.