USB to Parallel IEEE 1284 Centronics 36 Printer Adapter/Converter Cable, Optional Mini-C/Micro C Adapter Available (Retail, Vista Support)

SBT-UPPC USB to Parallel IEEE 1284 Centronics 36 Printer Adapter/Converter Cable, Optional Mini-C/Micro C Adapter Available (Retail, Vista Support)

Please see installation instructions below

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. 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. This portable device is self-powered and provides Plug and Play installation to any USB-compliant computer running Windows 98/ME/2000/XP or Vista

• 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 Win98 USB driver.
• Support most of major brand's printers.
• Plug-and-Play for a practically effortless installation.
• Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP/VISTA

This 6-foot USB to Parallel IEEE 1284 Centronics 36 adapter allows you to connect your parallel printer to a USB port on your computer. The parallel end fits directly into the centronics connecter on your printer (36-pin). This adapter will not work with your all-in-one printer.

If your printer uses the mini-centronics connector (about half the size of the regular centronics), you can add to the order the centronics 36 to Mini C / Micro C centronics converter along with this USB to Parallel adapter for just $14.99. Regular price is $19.99.

Instructions for Installing the USB to Parallel Adapter

For Windows XP/VISTA, (do not install the CD)

1) Plug the cable into the USB port on your computer.

2) A prompt that says "Found New Hardware" will appear. Windows will then install the USB printing support driver automatically. You do not need to install the driver from the CD.

3) Plug the cable into the printer.

4) If your printer is already installed, click on Start, then Printers & Faxes. 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.

5) You should now be able to print.

Windows 2000/ME (do not install the CD)

1) Follow steps 1 to 3 under Windows XP

2) If your printer is already installed, click on Start, Settings, then Printers. Right click on the printer you are connecting to and click on Properties. Click on the Ports tab check the ‘Virtual printer port for USB’ port. Click OK.

3) You should now be able to print.

Windows 98SE

1) Plug the cable into the USB port on your computer.

2) The "Add New Hardware Wizard" will appear. Click Next.

3) Insert the included CD into the CD drive on your computer. or Download the drivers here.

4) Click "Search for the best driver for your device" and check the "Search removable media" box.

5) Windows will find the driver. Click Next.

6) When Windows has finished installing the driver, click Finish.

7) Plug the cable into the printer.

8) If your printer is already installed, click on Start, Settings, then Printers. Right click on the printer you are connecting to and click on Properties. Click on the Ports tab check the ‘Virtual printer port for USB’ port. Click OK.

9) You should now be able to print.

Note: Make sure you have installed the necessary software/drivers for you printer. If you haven’t installed the printer yet, click on Start, Settings, then Printers on 98SE, 2000, and ME or Start, Printers and Faxes on XP. Click Add printer. The Add Printer Wizard will assist you in installing the printer. When prompted which port the printer will use, select ‘Virtual printer port for USB’.

You can check to see if the cable is working by going into the device manager (right click on My Computer, Properties, Hardware, Device Manager). Under ‘Universal Serial Bus Controllers’, you should see ‘USB printing support’ in Windows Vista, XP, 2000, and ME. In Windows 98SE, you will see ‘USB-Parallel bridge support’. If you do not see this, try uninstalling and reinstalling the driver.

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