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Don't waste the parallel port on your inkjet, laser, or high speed printer. This cable uses the USB port on your PC or hub, so your parallel port remains free for a zip drive or scanner. Forget the hassles of IRQ sharing by adapting your 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. This adapter auto-negotiates hardware recognition for faster protocol setup, and is fully plug-and-play compatible. Connector 1: USB Type A Male Connector 2: Centronics 36 Male
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.1 stars
(based on 41 reviews)
78% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Good length(17), Reliable(21), Rugged(8), Versatile(6), Warranty(7)
Cons:
Incompatible(6)
Best Uses:
High-end equipment(7)
Describe Yourself:
Casual user(8), Enthusiast(9), Power user(22)
Primary use:
Business(21), Personal(19)
Was this a gift?:
No(18)
 
works well, but...
By geekboyVerified Purchaser from upstate, ny on 9/20/2011
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

The product works perfectly. I expected it to be the LPT port, and it ended up (obviously) being the USB port that I needed to point the printer to. The biggest problem with this product is that if your using it, you are probably using it with an old printer that windows 7 or newer may not have drivers for. look first. I had to hack a driver to get it to work.

 
Only one that worked with all printers.
By BECRVerified Purchaser from NJ on 9/19/2011
Pros:
Consistent Performance
Cons:
None yet
Best Uses:
Desktop local printer
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

If you sign on to the computer as administrator and allow Windows Update to go out and find the driver for the cable and the printer, it works flawlessly. I tried two other brand names before this one and they did not work with certain printers.

 
does not work with HP5 printer
By Thomas BVerified Reviewer from Miami Fl on 7/15/2011
Cons:
Incompatible
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

Adapter works fine until the printer goes on standby. Once it does, the drivers are unloaded and the printer must be restarted followed by a restart of the PC. A real pain

 
New Computer, Old Printer
By ESGVerified Purchaser from Orcas Isalnd, WA on 6/24/2011
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Good Length
Best Uses:
Compatibility, Home Office
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

The best thing is that it works. I have a new laptop with W7 64bit and my old printer (laserjet 2100) only has a parallel connection. Despite the fact that it was an adventure to get the driver right the cable works great.

 
Works great
By abVerified Purchaser from NY, NY on 4/12/2011
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
Primary use:
Business
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

Plug & play. no setup required. no driver download reqiured. I just plugged the HP 4050 Laserjet to my new Windows7 PC and it worked right away. excellent product.

 
parallel printer adapter saves printer!
By alanVerified Purchaser from riverside,ca on 3/31/2011
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

I had a old work horse 4000 series hp printer and a new computer without a parallel port. This cable let's me use my old printer (it even has a duplex printing adapter) and it works perfect!!!

 
Performed as expected
By KenVerified Purchaser from Ridge,NY on 3/31/2011
Pros:
Good Length, Less bulky than myold one
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

[...]worked first time with my HP 5L printer.

 
True plug and play
By MikeVerified Purchaser from Omaha NE on 2/8/2011
Pros:
Easy to use
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

Read and follow easy instructions that are included with adapter. I connected the adapter to my PC running XP pro and a HP 4 plus laser printer. The PC found the printer - I first had to change the USB to a printer port - this step is in instructions.
I printed a test page - it is just that easy to connect and use a printer that requires a parallel port on a PC that has only USB connectionsp

 
A much needed cable
By RachelleVerified Purchaser from [@] Grand Rapids, MI on 2/7/2011
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Good Length
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
High-End Equipment
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

We had to adapt Window 7 PC with no parallel port, USB only, to a forms printer. It work great!

 
So easy - just plug in and go
By rejohns54Verified Purchaser from Williamsburg, VA on 1/5/2011
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

I'm no hardware geek. this was an easy fix for my old printer not being compatable with the new Dell

 
Delivered as promised!
By DMTechVerified Purchaser from Westfield, IN on 1/4/2011
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

We were setting up a new printer and needed a cable right away. We found the perfect one here and received it as quickly as possible. It's working great and our printer is up and running. Wonderful!

Service & Delivery comments:

Yes we received it the next day as we wanted.

 
Worked perfectly first time
By DB2 guyVerified Reviewer from Atlanta, GA on 12/23/2010
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

This is what you need to hook up an older printer with a centronics port to new computers with only USB ports. Plug the cable in, tell it to use virtual USB001 port, tell it what printer you have and you're done!

 
Just What I Needed
By junytoonsVerified Purchaser from White Plains, New York on 12/7/2010
Pros:
Consistent Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

This was exactly what I wanted for my laptop to connect with my desk jet. [...]. This was a painless and perfect purchase.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Does not work on Windows 7
By JohnVerified Reviewer from Rifle, Colorado on 11/26/2010
Pros:
Consistent Performance
Cons:
Incompatible
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

A good product for Windows XP but not Windows 7. It shows up as an "unspecified device" and will not print to a Laserjet 4M.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
1 every 10 cables works Ok, System does
By PedroVerified Reviewer from Miami, Florida on 11/12/2010
Cons:
Does not detect Printer, Does Not Work, Inconsistent Signal, OpSys detects USB
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

Our company have bought 50 of this cables and no more than 20 units were able to work. Are detected by the OP. Sys as a USB plugging in but not the Printer (HP LaserJet 5)

 
No need to buy new printer!
By LabRatVerified Purchaser from Rapid City, SD on 11/12/2010
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Good Length, Good Warranty
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Business
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

This product allowed me to use my old HP LaseerJet 4P with my new computer so I didn't have to buy a new printer. My department saved hundreds of dollars.

 
I would reccomend this product
By DaveVerified Purchaser from Westwood NJ on 11/11/2010
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Good Length
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

This cable suited my needs very well

 
Didn't Work
By ET in MinnyVerified Purchaser from Minneapolis, MN on 10/13/2010
Pros:
Good Length
Cons:
Incompatible
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

Cable wouldn't work. No Driver CD with cable like it was stated on the package. No Driver just manual available at website. Waste of money.

Cables To Go Response: There is no driver CD for this device. It only requires a driver if you are using Windows 98. It will be recognized as a USB printing support. I would make sure you are printing to a virtual USB port like USB001.
 
worked for a while then quit!!
By JRH the flierVerified Reviewer from Palm Beach Fl. on 10/7/2010
Cons:
Wears Easily
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

It worked fine then quit. Spent hours trouble shooting and found out faulty cable. When or how does a cable go bad??? Permanant hook up so no movement at all ever! Go figure

Cables To Go Response: It is definitely rare for this adapter to go bad but it could happen. This adapter is a little more involved than a standard cable because it does have a chipset inside. Please contact our customer service if you have not already in order to get a replacement adapter.
 
Just the ticket, or cable
By walksaloneVerified Purchaser from new york on 8/20/2010
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Good Length, Good Warranty, My cable was 100 perfect, Rugged, Versatile
Cons:
No problems at all
Best Uses:
Home use
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

bought my printer cable via [...]. It was just what I was looking for and preforms 100%.

 
Gave my old printer a new life
By BobVerified Purchaser from MP Brooklyn, NY on 7/21/2010
Pros:
Consistent Performance
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

My new pc runs Vista and is not equipped with a parallel port. This cord enabled me to keep using my HP Laserjet

 
Printer Cable
By JimVerified Purchaser from Nashville, TN on 7/16/2010
Pros:
Consistent Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

These cables work very good to allow you to hook a printer with a parallel port to a USB connection on a new computer.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Did not work [...]
By TailspinVerified Purchaser from GB Michigan on 7/14/2010
Cons:
Did not work
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

After spending two hours on the phone with the tech services guys, they decided it was a faulty cable[...]It is a Windows 7 machine hooked to an HP 1000C wide body pro printer[...]the tech guys did their job well.

Cables To Go Response: We refunded customer in this situation. This product has worked for others, just happened to be a specific problem with his model of printer. Feel free to contact us if you are unsure of compatability.
 
Great support
By NormVerified Purchaser from Lompoc, CA on 5/11/2010
Pros:
Good Warranty
Cons:
Incompatible
Best Uses:
High-End Equipment
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

The product did not work on my computer system. Tech support spent a lot of time with me trying to get it to work with my system but was un-successful. Their technical support staf is excelent.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
I love this cable
By stevereenieVerified Purchaser from West Palm Beach FL on 4/8/2010
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Good Length, Rugged
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

I love this cable. I was worried that there would be some type of conversion problem. I have a high output HP 4100 printer for high volume output of Tax Return Documents for many returns per year and was departing the computer world of parallel connections and didn't want to surrender this printer. I just love it!!!!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
No Luck!
By GABELVerified Reviewer from Asheville, NC on 3/17/2010
Cons:
Cable would not install, Could not see printer, Incompatible
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

The cable would not install on either of 2 computers as Customer Support said it should (Win XP). It did not see my Canon BJC-80 printer.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
It works!!
By biggestVerified Purchaser from GR, Mi on 2/8/2010
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Good Length
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

I now have my old HP laser printer 4100 working in Windows 7. Cheaper then buying a new printer and still using a old work-horse friend.

 
Saved Our Printers
By ted the geekVerified Purchaser from sunny OHIO on 12/22/2009
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Good Length, Good Warranty, Rugged, Versatile
Best Uses:
High-End Equipment
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

WE are very happy with your gables and saved us from buying 3 new printers which we could not afford at this time.

 
great quality
By grammyVerified Purchaser from yuma, AZ on 12/1/2009
Pros:
Good Length, Good Warranty, Rugged
Best Uses:
Everyday use
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

[...] and very pleased with quality

 
Old Parrallel Printer Attachment
By ShannonVerified Purchaser from Milford, Oh. on 11/9/2009
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Good Length, Good Warranty, Rugged, Versatile
Best Uses:
High-End Equipment
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

I have a very High End printer for home use (Lexmark 4039 16L Plus) I've had since 1995 which has been great. Well, the new computers no longer have parallel ports. This was a life saver for me.

Thanks,

Shannon

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Works better than expected
By KurishioVerified Purchaser from Arlington, VA on 10/19/2009
Pros:
Consistent Performance
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

I had an old HP LasarJet L6 than only had a C36 interface. This cable quickly connected the printer to USB port and Windows XP immediately recognize the printer and it works prefectly.

 
Won't work with a Mac
By tomVerified Reviewer from texas on 9/30/2009
Pros:
Won't work with a Mac
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

This cable does not work with an iMac running Leopard. You should warn customers or provide Mac users with drivers.

Cables To Go Response: In the Specs tab, we did say that it was only compatible with Microsoft. We now have created a System Requirements tab to make it more obvious.
 
Centronic to USB Adapter Cable
By Norman the shutterbugVerified Purchaser from Whittier, CA on 9/30/2009
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Good Length, Good Warranty, Rugged
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Classroom
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

I use the cable to connect a Ricoh printer to my MacBook

 
Great product,
By Brian the RPCVVerified Purchaser from Oakland, CA on 8/31/2009
Pros:
No driver - HP for VISTA
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Dorm Room
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

Product great, but HP does not support printer for Vista

 
Works great!
By Computer GodVerified Reviewer from Detroit, MI on 8/14/2009
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Good Length, Rugged, Versatile
Best Uses:
High-End Equipment
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

I found that it didn't work with a few HP printers but by and large, it works with just about everything else. I've recommended this product to everybody, as new computers rarely come with a parallel port these days.

 
Worked like a charm..
By IJohnVerified Reviewer from Rifle, CO on 8/12/2009
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Good Length, Versatile
Best Uses:
High-End Equipment
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

I wanted to use my laptop without a parallel port for my trusty old DEC Laser5100 printer. Installed printer driver to LPT1, then installed USB to Parallel cable adapter, and Windows XP recognized and installed the driver. Plugged cable to printer's parallel port, changed the printer port to USB001 and away we went. Perfect...

 
I would buy this product again and again
By FrankVerified Purchaser from New York City on 6/5/2009
Pros:
Good Length
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

very good

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Does not work on some printers.
By SCOGREVerified Purchaser from Blackfoot, ID on 5/5/2009
Pros:
Rugged, Well made
Cons:
Incompatible
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

When I bought a new computer, it didn't have a parallel port for my HP 6L laser printer. This cable appeared to be the best option to keep running my old laser printer. But I find that this is one model that these cables evidently are ineffective on. Do a web search first to see if this cable will work on your printer. I searched after finding it wouldn't work, and it became obvious that there is something about this model of printer, and evidently a few others, that is incompatible with these types of cables. Nothing against this cable, I just should have done my homework first.

 
Cable worked as advertised
By Tax ManVerified Purchaser from Tucson AZ on 5/4/2009
Pros:
Consistent Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

A longer cable would have worked better

 
Quick connection for new computers.
By Leon the TechVerified Purchaser from Lakeland, FL on 5/4/2009
Pros:
Consistent Performance
Best Uses:
High-End Equipment
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

Purchased to allow continued use of our high volume duplicator. I used an in-line repeater and Cat5 cable to move the duplicator across the room. The adapter allowed easy connection between the repeater receiver and the printer.

 
worked 1st time!
By M2Verified Purchaser from Harrisburg, Pa on 5/4/2009
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Good Length, Versatile
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable:

worked the 1st time

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