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Six-foot USB-A to Centronics 36 parallel printer cable with moulded connectors

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Cables Unlimited USB-1470-06 6 ft USB to Centronics 36 parallel printer cable

SKU CH-1MKX-3N9KT MPN USB-1470-06

Connects a Centronics 36 parallel printer to a USB 1.1 port with a 6 ft male-to-male cable

  • Connector count2
  • Connector details1 x USB A Male to 1 x Centronix Parallel Male
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Product typeUSB to Parallel Bridge
  • Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)
  • Key featuresAttractive plastic housing Bi-directional communication betw
  • Connect legacy parallel printers via USB
  • 6 ft cable reaches desktop or laptop ports
  • USB 1.1 compliant for broad compatibility
  • Centronics 36 male connector fits standard printer ports
  • Plug-and-play install needs no driver setup

USB to Centronics 36 Parallel Cable

This 6 ft cable connects a legacy parallel printer to a modern USB port on a laptop or desktop. It is designed for users who need to keep older inkjet or laser hardware working without a dedicated parallel header. The plug-and-play adapter installs in seconds and requires no external power.

Build Integration and Port Freedom

The cable uses a USB Type-A male connector on one end and a Centronics 36 male connector on the other, bridging the gap between current PCs and older peripherals. It occupies a single USB port and eliminates the need for an internal parallel card or a bulky docking station. Bi-directional communication is supported for standard printer status feedback.

Thermals, Noise and Power Draw

As a passive copper cable with no active electronics, it draws minimal power directly from the USB 1.1 bus and produces zero noise. The attractive plastic housing on the connectors provides strain relief during normal use. There are no thermal concerns because the adapter does not contain heat-generating components.

How it compares

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Price $13.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCABLES UNLIMITED
Model nameUSB-1470-06
Product typeUSB to Parallel Bridge
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector details1 x USB A Male to 1 x Centronix Parallel Male
Connector genderMale to Male
Size & build
Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)
Shipping weight0.18 kg
Package size241 × 137 × 38 mm

Questions about this item

Will the USB 1.1 link slow down long print jobs?

The cable is USB 1.1 compliant, so sustained data rates are limited to full-speed USB throughput; very large raster jobs will take longer than on a native parallel port.

Does the adapter get warm or draw extra power during all-day printing?

It draws bus power from the USB port and has no active electronics that generate noticeable heat, so it stays cool during continuous use.

Must my printer have a Centronics 36 socket for this cable to fit?

Yes, the parallel end is a Centronics 36 male connector, so the printer must present a matching 36-pin female port.

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