The Sabrent USB-to-Parallel, 6-foot printer cable is the best solution to convert USB signals to parallel port signals, and it is also compatible with most printers' supported drivers. With a bi-directional technique, this cable makes the communication completely from USB port to parallel port or completely from parallel port to USB port. The model also makes the communication work with both a PC and a Macintosh. This USB-to-parallel printer cable is typically used to connect a printer to a USB port on a PC. It connects a desktop or laptop computer with on-board USB to a parallel interface printer.

By using this USB-to-parallel interface converter cable, you can connect any standard parallel printer to a USB port. The USB interface provides a much faster data transfer rate than a standard parallel port, thereby reducing the time waiting for a print job to be sent to your printer. This portable device is self powered and provides plug-and-play installation to any USB-compliant computer running Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP, or a Mac running OS 9.2 or higher. It includes a 6-foot USB-to-parallel adapter cable . What's in the Box

USB-to-parallel cable.

Product Description

SABRENT SBT-UPPC USB to Parallel (Printer IEEE 1284) Cable - 6 feet BLACK This Printer Cable connects USB and IEEE-1284 parallel port on any peripherals. This is the best solution to converts USB signal to parallel port signals, which is also compatible with most printers' supported drivers. With bi-directional technique, this cable makes the communication completely either from USB port to parallel port or from parallel port to USB port. The model also makes the communication work both in PC and in Macintosh. This USB to parallel printer cable is typically used to connect a printer to a USB port on a PC. Connects a Desktop or Laptop Computer with On-Board USB to a Parallel Interface printer. This USB-to-Parallel Interface Converter Cable allows any standard parallel printer connect to USB port. The USB interface provides a much faster data transfer rate than a standard parallel port, thereby reducing the time waiting for a print job to be sent to your printer. Specifications: Allows USB Only Computers to send Print Jobs to Parallel Printers Fully Compliant with USB 1.1 and IEEE 1284 Specifications Bi-directional Data Transfer over Parallel Port Allows High-speed Printing Up to 12 Mbps Data Transfer Rate 6 feet length Low Power Consumption, No Need for External Power Adapter Support both OHCI and UHCI spec. Compatible with Win95 (OSR2.1) and Win98 USB driver. Support most of major brand's printers. Plug-and-Play for a practically effortless installation. Requirements : Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista Mac OS 9.2 and above Retail Package Content : USB to parallel adapter cable :

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This cable is Plug-and-Play in Windows XP, Vista, and 7.

When you plug it into a USB port, Windows will auto-detect it and install the built-in Microsoft driver. You should see a "USB Printing Support" under "Universal Serial Bus controllers" in Device Manager.

Now install the latest printer driver for your operating system from the printer manufacturer. This will add an icon for your printer in "Devices and Printers".

Go into the Printer Properties of your printer.

Click on the "Ports" tab and make sure the printer is using the USB port.

Now click on "Advanced" tab. There are three different ways to the send print jobs.

1. Start printing after last page is spooled.

2. Star printing immediately.

3. Print directly to printer.

Try each setting, click Apply, and go back to "General" tab to print a test page.