MicroPac Technologies 5ft USB 2.0 to Parallel (36 pin Centronics) Printer Adapter Cable

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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. The model also makes the communication work both in PC and in Macintosh. 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 or XP. THIS PRODUCT SHIPS IN OEM PACKAGING - GO GREEN AND SAVE GREEN

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★★★★☆
4.0
Great product if you have an older model

"Great product if you have an older model printer with a parallel port connection. Just connect to usb port on computer and parallel to printer and go. XP should automatic set up driver for printer. You may have to can other solfware for printer, but you will have a relible printing experience...." Read Full Review »

Apr 13, 2009 by Elroyp

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Why 3 stars? Like many, I ...

"Why 3 stars? Like many, I have a wonderful HP workhorse that will never die: LaserJet 4P (the toner is more expensive than a new/cheap laser printer out of the box, but it's worth every penny). It is unfortunate that when I send a print job, an error first appears in the printer queue, then after a very short period of time (say 3 seconds), the printer receives the data, and is processed for printing. The prin..." Read Full Review »

Feb 27, 2007 by Paul N

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MicroPac Technologies 5ft USB 2.0 to Parallel (36 pin Centronics) Printer Adapter Cable Review

Great product if you have an older model

★★★★☆
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    Pros

  • Durable construction
  • Highly Compatible
  • Strong Connection Points

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Computer Equipment
 

"Great product if you have an older model printer with a parallel port connection. Just connect to usb port on computer and parallel to printer and go. XP should automatic set up driver for printer. You may have to can other solfware for printer, but you will have a relible printing experience. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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MicroPac Technologies 5ft USB 2.0 to Parallel (36 pin Centronics) Printer Adapter Cable Review

I'm frugal when I can be, ...

★★★★★
5.0

"I'm frugal when I can be, and I didn't want to by a new printer. This is thirteen bucks well spent for me. There was a disk in the package that I didn't have to use. I plugged in the cable to the USB port first, and Vista recognized it right away. Then I plugged the parallel end into the 5L prin …"  Read Full Review »

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MicroPac Technologies 5ft USB 2.0 to Parallel (36 pin Centronics) Printer Adapter Cable Review

Why 3 stars? Like many, I ...

★★★☆☆
3.0

"Why 3 stars? Like many, I have a wonderful HP workhorse that will never die: LaserJet 4P (the toner is more expensive than a new/cheap laser printer out of the box, but it's worth every penny). It is unfortunate that when I send a print job, an error first appears in the printer queue, then after a …"  Read Full Review »

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Feb 27 2007
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MicroPac Technologies 5ft USB 2.0 to Parallel (36 pin Centronics) Printer Adapter Cable Review

my new MB came without a ...

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5.0

"my new MB came without a parallel port and my HP 4050 laser printer doesn't connect via USB. so i bought this to extend the life of my printer. i plugged it in and linux (ubuntu distro v.8.10 and 9.04) automatically recognized it!! i didn't have to do any configuration at all. it even recognized …"  Read Full Review »

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The printer was ...

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"The printer was recognized, but the jobs would not print. After searching the internet, found out that problem is common with HP 700 series printers. PCI card is recommended. Shipping was slow and costly ($6.99 for a $15 item). Bought a new printer instead of messing with the additional expense of a …"  Read Full Review »

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