If it helps, the printer is an HP Deskjet 720c.
Syke
Ok, that used the #45 cartridge. Good size, IIRC it was rated at 833
pages @ 5% yield, now rated at 930 pages. Draft mode seemed to last
an absolute age. Presuming $35/cartridge I'd guess about 3.7c/page.
Not super duper, but reasonable.Text quality was surperb.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16839158008
This is an alternative to a USB to Centronics cable It costs more,
about $50ish.
But for a HP 720C I see no reason to go that route. USB to Centronics
is the cheaper solution and as the 720 wasn't an annoying host based
printer I don't see any problems.
But FYI here are the basic options
USB = $25ish
PC-card = $50ish
Replacement printer = $100ish
For example the HP D5460 is currently $84 on amazon.com. Presuming
$22 for the black cartridge @ 800p yield, that's about 2.75c/page.
These estimates don't take into account aftermarket solutions, or
other deals that an older printer might have.