The converters are easy to find, either at your local computer store or Amazon/Ebay.
Expect to pay about $8.
A cable with a USB connector on one end, and a parallel port connector on the other end. Unless you need more length, you can get one long enough to be the cable to your printer.
My first experience with these was not reassuring. Windows of all flavors sees that there is something out there on a USB cable, but does not recognize it as a printer, let alone what kind of printer you have.
On Windows 7, I'm still not sure what to do for this problem.
On Windows 8, the solution is to install
HP LaserJet USB (DOT4) communication driver for Windows 8 and Higher (64-bit)
This option does not seem to appear if you select WIn 7, but it does appear if you select Win 8. Then, the printer will install when it is discovered, much as one would expect.
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