Product ID: ICUSB1284
The ICUSB1284 6 ft USB to Parallel Printer Adapter - M/M allows USB capable PCs to print to any standard parallel printer, converting a USB port into a Centronics (male) connector for direct connection to a parallel printer.
The USB interface provides a much faster data transfer rate than standard parallel ports, thereby reducing the time spent waiting for a print job or data transfer to be sent.
A portable, space-saving solution, the USB to Parallel Printer Adapter is self-powered and provides Plug and Play installation on Windows® based, USB-compliant computers.
Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
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Connector(s) | 1 - Connector A | USB Type-A (4 pin) USB 2.0 |
1 - Connector B | Centronics (36 pin) | |
Environmental | Operating Temperature | 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 140°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) | |
Humidity | 0~80% RH non-condensing | |
Hardware | Ports | 1 |
Interface | Parallel | |
Bus Type | USB 2.0 | |
Chipset ID | Prolific - PL2305 | |
Packaging Information | Package Height | 1.0 in [26.0 mm] |
Package Length | 8.7 in [22.0 cm] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 4.8 oz [137.0 g] | |
Package Width | 7.9 in [20.0 cm] | |
Physical Characteristics | Product Height | 0.7 in [17 mm] |
Weight of Product | 4.2 oz [118.0 g] | |
Product Width | 2.0 in [50 mm] | |
Color | Black | |
Material | Plastic | |
Cable Length | 6.0 ft [1.8 m] | |
Product Length | 6.0 ft [1.8 m] | |
Power | Power Source | USB-Powered |
Power Consumption (In Watts) | 0.9W | |
Software | OS Compatibility | Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server® 2000, 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019 macOS 10.6 to 10.15, 11.0 Linux 2.6.x to 4.11.x LTS Versions only |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | USB to Parallel Converter Cable |
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Live Chat (opens in new window)If the USB device does not work after your computer has been in extended hibernation, it is likely that Windows has automatically turned off the USB Root hub to save power.
The steps below outline how to configure the USB root hub to stay on during hibernation, to prevent this from happening.
Windows 10 / 8
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows 7 / Vista
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows XP
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
To confirm that Windows detects your USB device, complete the following:
Your USB device is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your USB device, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
To confirm that the Mac OS detects your USB device, complete the following:
You may need to refresh the System Information page after you plug in your device. To do so, press Command + R with the System Information page open.
Your USB device is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your USB device, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
This USB parallel device is only intended to be used with printers. Your operating system will register this device as a USB Printer Support device and not as an additional LPT port. If you need a USB parallel device to handle parallel devices in addition to printers, consider the ICUSB2321284.
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