Cables Unlimited USB to Parallel Printer Adapter Cable

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Centronics 36 Printer Connection. Attractive plastic housing. 6' Cable, USB Type A, Centronics 36 Pin Male, Bus powered. Bi-directional communication between PC and printer. USB Ver. 1.1 Compliant. Supports WIN98/2000/XP/Vista.Bi-directional communication between PC and printer. USB Ver. 1.1 Compliant. Supports WIN98/2000/XP/Vista.Supported printers include inkjet and laser printers from HP, Lexmark, Epson and Canon and all other compatible clones. Draws its power from the USB port.Connects to the parallel port on your printer. Note: When using this with a HP Officejet or other multifunction product, this cable will only allow access of the printer capability. It will not work with the faxing and scanning capabilities of the multifunction product.

Specification	Description
Model	USB-1470-06, USB147006
UPC	724580113119
Type	Type A Male USB to 36-pin Centronics Male Parallel

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"This is a great product for keeping old printers running. Several reviewers have noted correctly that there is a problem using this with Vista 64 bit. Vista 64 requires digitally signed drivers. The driver for this cable (and my old HP LaserJet) are not signed, so Vista 64 won't install them. Here's the solution -- as you boot your computer, press F8. Select the option to bypass the requirement for digital ..." Read Full Review »

Aug 08, 2009 by Ole

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"Couldn't get the cable to work with my LaserJet HP3P. Tried installing the drivers, but couldn't get it to print. Tried different ports USB 1.1, USB2.0, LP1 etc. Called and sent e-mails to Cables Unlimeted, but they responded 2 weeks later after I gave up on the cable and had already returned. Well 3hrs trying to diagnose this problem and then had to pay return shipping costs when the Tiger say's satisfaction g..." Read Full Review »

Mar 31, 2009 by Anonymous

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"10 minutes install

1. Insert mini-cd (follow prompts)

2. Plug cable into PC only (follow prompts)

3. Plug other end into printer (follow prompts)

4. Make sure your printer is using "USB virtual LPT1" "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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"Product Uses:print all my b&w; documents

Review:With the product and the driver disc included, I was able to take my old HP LaserJet 6P and connect it to my new desktop using a USB port. The software creates an additional port 3 that you assign to the printer and you have a fully functioning Oldie …" Read Full Review »

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"Required download of required drivers as a CD was not included. Could not get correct operation as bi-directional capability could not be established. "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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