Looking for a part for HP 4000 series printer

[D Hook]

I'm trying to find a USB card accessory for a Designjet 4500 printer. The HP number is Q5680A. The printer only comes with an ethernet connection and the USB was optional. I would prefer just using the ethernet connection myself but I have a client who would prefer the USB connection as an option. I've done a google search and have come up with a couple but they're mostly new and the price is pretty steep for something like that. I don't think the client would pay that. So I'm looking for used and hoping maybe someone has one sitting around that they'd like to unload for a reasonable price.

I'll continue the search but thought I'd post up here also just in case there's a parts machine out there with this card installed.

Thanks folk. Much appreciated.

EDIT: Looks like this card was also used in the Z6100 printer too.

[Kiran Otter]

I'm pretty sure it's just a PCI USB adapter. I'd try a generic one such as:

Syba 5 Port USB 2.0 PCI Card - SY-NEC-5U - Newegg.com

Kiran

[Kiran Otter]

Or here's one for $7.

Adaptec AUA-2000C 2x USB 2.0 PCI Host Adapter Interface Card 2217600-R Mac & PC | eBay

Kiran

[D Hook]

Tried going that route once with this card, similar to the one you listed:

Adaptec AUA-2000 2-Port USB 2.0 PCI Card Expansion
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Adaptec-AUA-2000-2-Port-USB-2-0-PCI-Card-Expansion/351164453629

Gave me an error code but don't recall exactly what it said. I may try it again and take a picture of the error. I know it was long and detailed. Bottom line, it didn't like the card.

[Kiran Otter]

Alright, good to know. Maybe the Adaptec isn't 'generic' enough to be seen by the motherboard BIOS.

And the HP part seems rarer than hen's teeth.

Kiran

[D Hook]

I've been doing google searches for anyone that might be selling a parts machine but haven't had any luck thus far. (However, I DID find three sets of hen's teeth!)