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 : For installation instructions visit http://www.sabrent.com/products/specs/sbt-uppc.htm

 

Description

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The Sabrent USB to Printer Cable effectively turns your parallel printer into a USB printer!  The 36M Centronics Connector from the Sabrent Converter will connect to the 36F Centronics Connector on your printer. Compatible with USB 1.1 and 2.0, this driverless solution makes connecting your printer easy. 

Your Printer Cable(36-Pin Female Centronics) Connector will look similar to this: 



The Sabrent USB Printer Cable (36-Pin Male Centronics) Connector will look similar to this: 



Installation

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Installation is easy with 3 simple steps: 

(1) Plug the cable into an available USB port (no software or drivers are needed).
(2) Connect the cable to your printer.
(3) Click on Start, Settings, then Printers. Right-click on the printer you are connecting to and click on Properties. Click on the Ports tab and check the "Virtual printer port for USB" port. Click OK. 

Now, your Printer is ready to use! 

System Requirements

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• Windows: 2000/XP/Vista/7 (Both 32-bit & 64-bit versions)
• MAC OS X
• Printer with 36-pin Centronics Port (standard printer port)
• PC or MAC with USB Interface
• Not all printers may work with this cable in Windows or Mac OS. Check with your printer manufacturer to confirm whether the printer itself supports a USB to Parallel conversion.