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#Special Cable for HP560?

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#177768From: Stephen R. WagnerDec 12, 1994 8:35 PM
Do you need to use a special cable for HP to Amiga 2000 computers?
#177901From: Keith MeyersDec 13, 1994 5:53 PM
Any parallel cable will work with one modification: You must disable the 12-Volt supply pin, which I believe is #14 (It's been a while, so check the back of the manual for the pin-listing of the parallel port). Pull the pin out on your cable (Not the computer!), or open the cable "hood" and cut the line on the inside. Failing to disable the power supply line may make your printer cranky or even short it out. Regards, Keith.
#178011From: Stephen R. WagnerDec 14, 1994 10:13 AM
Steve I've hooked my Deskjet 500 up to my Amiga with no problems (to date). Does your suggestion apply to the HP Deskjet 500 as well? Steve