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USB to Printer Cable

code: A94BF

4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings

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USB to Printer Cable

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  • For connecting a parallel printer through a USB port
  • 'Plug 'n' play' for easy installation
  • Bi-directional for optimum communication between printer and computer
  • 1.8m length

Many new computers, especially laptops, are being manufactured without parallel connections on them. This means older parallel devices such as printers and scanners that commonly used this connection cannot be used. This simple adaptor overcomes this problem by connecting your parallel device into any USB port, saving the need to buy new equipment. Requires Windows® 98SE or above. Also compatible with Mac OS X or above.

A driver to allow the item to function on Win98 SE can be found here

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System Requirements:
IBM® Compatible PC or Mac®
MAC® OS X or higher
Windows® 98 or higher
CD-Rom drive
One available USB Port
80486DX4-100 or higher
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Simple and straightforward.

There were 2 different types in my store, I bought the blue box rather than the yellow one, just in case it makes a difference.

On plugging the cable into my Windows 7 (64 bit) PC, new hardware was found and this was indentified as an IEEE-1284 controller. I then added a new printer using the printer wizard and selected USB001 as the port to use.

A large number of printers were displayed, and as mine was not on the list, Windows Update fetched an even longer one, which included the correct model. Printing the test page and completed installation.

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Q: Another Review Bought the cable for a friend's Windows 7 machine. It only took a little effort to find and install the drivers for a Samsung ML-4500 and it works great, saving having to purchase a new printer. For £10, an absolute bargain!

Doug Shearer - 08/04/2010

Maplin says: Many thanks for the feedback!

Q: Hi, Does this make a LPT port or does the computer only view it as a USB device

Harry A - 27/06/2009

Maplin says: It creates a virtual LPT port.

Q: can this device be used for other items with the same port?

Chris - 19/11/2008

Maplin says: The unit is only officially intended for use with printers so could not be guaranteed for your application I am afraid. Technically we can't think of why not.

Q: Will this cable give faster USB speeds or the same as with parallel?

Roger - 19/11/2007

Maplin says: This will give normal Parallel Baud

Q: Can this connector be used between a computer with a parallel outlet and a printer with a USB socket please? Peter

Peter Horner - 06/09/2007

Maplin says: No, this is only for using a Parallel Printer on a USB Socket. There is no such cable for using USB items on a Parallel/Serial Port due to power issues.

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