Cables To Go 16899 6 Feet Usb To Db25 Ieee Parallel Printer Adapter
Dec 14, 2009 in
Computers & Software
- Connectors: USB A Male to DB25 Female
- Connects to the parallel cable from your printer to a USB port on your computer
- Perfect for inkjet, laser and other high-speed printers
- Supports standard PC parallel port operation
- Auto-negotiates hardware recognition for faster protocol setup
Product Description
The USB to DB25 IEEE-1284 Printer Cable by Cables To Go enables a parallel printer to be connected to a USB port on a PC or hub. This is ideal for computers without a parallel port or in order to free-up the parallel port for a Zip drive or scanner. Forget the hassles of IRQ sharing by adapting your high-speed printer to USB. If you have multiple printers, you can eliminate the need for a switchbox by connecting each printer to a USB port. The device is fully transparent to the user and is ideal for true bi-directional communication…. More >>
Cables To Go 16899 6 Feet Usb To Db25 Ieee Parallel Printer Adapter
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5 comments
Jon Christensen on December 14, 2009 at 4:57 am
I needed an adapter to connect some test equipment to my computer as the computer did not have a parallel port. The packaging, in more than one location, said “Supports standard PC parallel port operation” and “Supports… XP”. IT DOES NOT!!! It only supports USB printing. I contacted the vendor, CableToGo, to request an XP driver and was told that no XP driver was ever made (98ME is the limit of drivers supplied) and that for XP this adapter was for PRINTING ONLY!
It may be good at printing but as an adapter it is terrible. What a waste of time.
WOULD NOT RECOMMEND BECAUSE OF MISLEADING PRODUCT LITERATURE.
David Coleman on December 14, 2009 at 7:15 am
This Cables to Go usb to parallel adapter is for those with the common 2′ish inch width ends on their printer cable, and are faced with a newer computer that has no mate on the back, only the USB port on the back that most newer printers connect to . And if,like me, you’re faced with no parallel (wide) connection on the back of your new computer,and have a perfectly good printer, then this adapter is for you – well made, nice design, and all you have to do is connect the two wide ends, and then plug directly into a rear USB port on the while the computer is running. The printer practically instantly spits out a test page! Very pleased overall and feel strongly this adapter will perform on 95% of the systems out there that require this fix — something the manufactures should ask about when setting up the system for novices
Wayne A. Geraci on December 14, 2009 at 7:32 am
I found the product exactly as described. It worked perfectly within a few seconds. I am very satisfied.
anonymous on December 14, 2009 at 9:43 am
This cable didn’t work in connecting a hp deskjet 710c to a new hp notebook running vista 64. enough said.
Test Maven on December 14, 2009 at 9:46 am
Got an old printer that still works? But with no USB port? This is THE answer!
Worked effortlessly from the first try and enabled us to use a very specialized and VERY expensive printer with no USB port that we absolutely had to get working. It’s chugging along today because of this cable.