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Beige USB-A to Centronics 36 male cable 1.82 m

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Cables To Go 16898 USB to Centronics 36 printer cable 1.82 m

SKU CH-QJXG-XR8RY MPN 16898

Connects a USB port to a Centronics 36 printer, freeing the parallel port for other devices, 1.82 m

  • Connector count2
  • Connector detailsConnector 1: USB Type A Male Connector 2: Centronics 36 Male
  • Product typeCable Connectors
  • Product colorBeige
  • Overall length0.5 ft (0.15 m)
  • Key featuresDon't waste the parallel port on your inkjet, laser, or high
  • Connects USB host to Centronics 36 printer
  • 82 m length fits typical desk setups
  • IEEE-1284 support enables bi-directional printing
  • Frees legacy parallel port for other devices
  • Beige colour matches classic office equipment

USB-to-Centronics 36 adapter for legacy printers

This 1.82 m cable connects a USB Type-A port to a Centronics 36 male connector, letting you run an older parallel printer from a modern computer. It suits users who need to keep a reliable inkjet or laser device working after parallel ports have disappeared from new motherboards.

Frees the onboard parallel port for other

By moving the printer to USB, the cable leaves the system's native parallel interface available for a Zip drive, scanner or similar device. It also removes the need for a mechanical switchbox when several printers are attached to separate USB ports.

Transparent bi-directional IEEE-1284 operation

The adapter implements the IEEE-1284 standard so the printer communicates bi-directionally without extra driver configuration. Power is drawn from the USB bus, so no external supply is required and the cable adds negligible load to the system.

How it compares

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Price $15.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameC2G
Model name16898
Product typeCable Connectors
Product colorBeige
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector detailsConnector 1: USB Type A Male
Connector 2: Centronics 36 Male
Size & build
Overall length0.5 ft (0.15 m)
Shipping weight0.10 kg
Package size169 × 166 × 39 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 1.82 m length reach my printer without strain?

The cable measures 1.82 metres (6 ft) end to end, giving enough slack for most desk-to-printer runs.

Does the adapter draw enough power to run hot during long print jobs?

It is bus-powered from the USB Type A port and runs cool under normal printing loads.

My PC only has USB Type A ports — will the 16898 plug straight in?

Yes, Connector 1 is a USB Type A Male that fits any standard USB Type A socket.

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