Adapter for my printer

I have an old printer with that long rectangle output cord. However, my PC dose not have an input plug where I can jack it into. I need a printer to usb adapter. My printer has 24 pins, if that helps. Can anyone tell me how to look for an adapter that will be compatible with my needs?
Answer #1
hmmm…you are talking about a parallel or a serial printer…Those are antique now…It’s not worth the hustle…Usb printers are so cheap today…
Answer #2
Inform on those two types of printers. I’m not sure which one i have. Money is an issue. My dad said no to a no to a new printer, deal with the one you have now.
Answer #3
Umm, if its larger than your monitor cable, its a Parallel cable, if its about the same size/smaller, its serial. There are many serial to USB hubs/cables, and same goes with parallel
Parallel to USB:
http://www.google.com/products?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS322&q=parallel+to+usb
Serial to USB: http://www.google.com/products?q=Serial+to+USB&hl=en
As you can see, serial to USB is more expensive, and with 20 more dollars, you can get your self a decent USB color printer… ~Blaze
Answer #4
Cables available but probably not worth the hassle as you can buy new printers for the cost of the ink !
http://www.bizrate.com/computercables_adapters/products__keyword--parallel+usb+adapter.html
Answer #5
Alrught, its a parallel cable. Thansk for informing me!!