Thanks for the replies everyone.
OOOppps my mistake re the serial/parallel connection, sorry....
Dai - sorry to be stupid but what do I do with the exe file I download from the page you linked to and what then happens to the printer (Lexmark multifunvtion inkjet) I currently have connected via USB?? Can I leave both in place and choose between them when I need to print something? That'd be handy as the Lexmark offers colour.
If this PC has a parallel printer connection (will check tomorrow) why would I need a USB adaptor also? Would that provide a better/faster connection?
TVM