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Six-foot USB-A to DB25 parallel printer cable, black connectors

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Cables Unlimited USB-1475-06 USB to Parallel DB25 printer cable 6

SKU CH-TSD6-92N42 MPN USB-1475-06

Connects a parallel DB25 printer to a USB port with 12 Mbps bi-directional data transfer over a 6-foot cable

  • Connector count2
  • Product typeUSB to Parallel DB25
  • Key featuresUSB specification vevision 1.1 compliant Truly Bi-directiona
  • Connect parallel printer to USB port with 6 ft cable
  • 12 Mbps full-speed USB 1.1 data transfer
  • DB25 female connector fits standard IEEE-1284 printer ports
  • Bus-powered design needs no external power adapter
  • Supports Windows 98 SE 2000 XP Vista out of the box

Cable purpose and audience

This six foot cable converts a USB port into a DB25 parallel interface for legacy printers. It suits offices and hobbyists who still operate IEEE-1284 devices on modern computers that lack a native parallel port.

Installation experience

The adapter is bus powered and installs in seconds without IRQ configuration hassles. Driver support covers Windows 98SE through Vista, so newer operating systems may not recognise the device without additional workarounds.

Sustained operation

USB 1.1 compliance limits throughput to 12 megabits per second during continuous print jobs. The bi-directional link remains stable for long documents, but high-resolution graphics will transfer noticeably slower than on a native parallel controller.

How it compares

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Price $2.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCABLES UNLIMITED
Model nameUSB-1475-06
Product typeUSB to Parallel DB25
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Size & build
Shipping weight0.11 kg
Package size191 × 127 × 38 mm

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the cable is working correctly after connecting my parallel printer to a USB port?

The cable installs in seconds and enables bi-directional communication; a successful print job from Windows 98 SE, 2000, XP or Vista confirms the USB 1.1 full-speed link is active.

What comes in the box and is any additional hardware or software required?

The package contains the 6-foot USB to DB25 parallel cable with two connectors; no extra cables, power supply or driver disc are needed because the adapter is bus-powered and uses the operating system's built-in support.

Which cable length or version should I choose for a standard desktop setup?

This model USB-1475-06 provides a 6-foot reach and complies with USB specification revision 1.1 and IEEE-1284, making it the appropriate single version for connecting a parallel printer to a USB-only computer.

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