ZATECH USB to Parallel IEEE 1284 Printer Cable - USB 2.0, Bi-Directional

Connect older parallel printers to modern USB-only computers with the ZATECH USB to Parallel Printer Cable, fully compliant with the IEEE 1284 standard. Many reliable workhorse printers, especially dot matrix and legacy laser models, only offer a parallel port, and this cable bridges that gap so you can keep using them from a laptop or desktop that has dropped parallel connectivity entirely.

Bi-directional data transfer over the parallel port supports high-speed printing as well as two-way communication such as status and error reporting back to the computer, rather than a one-way print-only connection. Its single-cable design is especially convenient for notebook users who don't want to carry a separate adapter box.

Key features

• USB 2.0 connector, fully compliant with USB 1.1 and IEEE 1284
• Bi-directional parallel data transfer for high-speed printing
• Adds a parallel port through a single USB connector
• Data transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps
• Bus-powered, no external power adapter required
• True plug-and-play installation

Ideal for

• Connecting legacy parallel printers to USB-only computers
• Workshops and offices keeping older equipment in service
• Notebook users needing a compact, single-cable solution
• Extending the working life of reliable older printers

Good to know

Driver installation is typically required for the operating system to recognise the parallel printer correctly through the USB connection, so check compatibility with your specific operating system version before relying on it for critical printing tasks.