Solved HP Deskjet 710c won't print on new computer, what can i do?

Hi, I just got a new desktop and the printer won't print.
It's running Windows 7 64-bit. (was running xp 32bit)
The printer is a HP Deskjet 710c connected using the parallel port connector,
it comes up under devices and printers and it adds items to the queue but never prints, i cant even print a test page.

Is it possible to connect via USB?

thanks, not directly, it is with a converter but dont have one.
i found the solution after some more google-ing, it needs a patch for 64-bit systems
Deskjet 710/720/810/820/1000 Series printers - Patch for 64 ... - HP Support Forum