Sabrent USB to Parallel Cable
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. This portable device is self-powered and provides Plug and Play installation to any USB-compliant computer running Windows 98/ME/2000 or XP.
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Detailed Features
Features
Allows USB Only Computers to send Print Jobs to Parallel Printers
Fully Compliant with USB 1.1/2.0 and IEEE 1284 Specifications
Bi-directional Data Transfer over Parallel Port Allows High-speed Printing
Up to 12 Mbps Data Transfer Rate
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.
Minimum System Requirements
Operating System:
Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP/VISTA
Mac OS 9.2 and above
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.2
Customer Reviews:
114
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Value
4.3
Features
4.1
Quality
4.2
Performance
4.1
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Reviewer:
tom-sooz@earthlink.net on
Feb 05, 2010 Customer Rating:
4.3
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
I always use tiger, since I got the old printer
Works great!
Reviewer:
Jim on
Feb 04, 2010 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Worked the first time with my old HP Laserjet 4P. No cable drivers required for Win XP. Plug it in, turn it on, select the printer and print.
Sorry, didn't work in Windows Vista Home Premium
Reviewer:
MIchael on
Jan 29, 2010 Customer Rating:
2.3
Value
3.0
Features
1.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
1.0
Tried this adapter on an old HP printer. Communications could not be established, Your return policy was greatly appreciated. Ended up getting a new printer. Old printer went to charity (and is still functioning)
Works with Windows 7
Reviewer:
Pepito on
Jan 24, 2010 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Worked with my HP LaserJet 6 from the late 90's.
No problems encounted.
Works!
Reviewer:
Seven on
Jan 23, 2010 Customer Rating:
3.5
Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
3.0
Performance
3.0
Cable worked with my old HP 722C to new USB only computer. Still had to get the patch to make it work on Windows 7.
For your info the patch works great:
Go to the HP support forum (h30434)
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USB 1.1
Compatible Product
This product is backwards compatible with the USB 1.1 standard used on older
computers. USB 2.0 interface also support USB 1.1 devices.
Contents of package may vary from those pictured and stated here,
due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising.
Please check the product information carefully, items not included
may no longer be required.
Sabrent 5ft USB 2.0 to Parallel (36 pin Centronics) Printer Adapter Cable
$12.99
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Sabrent Warranty provided by:
Sabrent Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
12 months labor
Mfg Part No:
SBT-UPPC UPC No:
188218000637 Box Size:
( Length:
9, Width:
6, Depth:
3 )
Shipping Weight:
.9000 pound(s)
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Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty
may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
M501-1058
TigerDirect.com
Warranty Information
7795 W. Flagler St. Suite 35
Miami, FL. 33144