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Black USB-A to DB25 parallel cable, six feet long

Link Depot Corp.

Link Depot Corp. USB-DB25 6 ft USB to DB25 printer cable

SKU CH-HS6D-5J1EK MPN USB-DB25

Connects a USB port to a DB25 parallel printer with a single-chip ASIC, 6 ft length, USB 1.1 full-speed bus power and IEEE-1284 1994 bi-directional support for Windows 95 OSR2.1 through XP

  • Connector count2
  • Product typeUSB To DB 25
  • Product colorBlack
  • Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)
  • Key featuresSingle chip (ASIC) USB to Parallel communication Windows 98/
  • Connect legacy parallel printers via USB with single-chip ASIC conversion
  • Six-foot cable reaches desktop or rack-mounted devices easily
  • Works with Windows 98, Me, 2000 and XP plus Mac OS 8 and 9
  • Compliant with USB 1.1 full-speed and IEEE-1284 1994 bi-directional standards
  • Bus-powered design needs no external adapter or separate power supply

USB-to-parallel adapter cable

The Link Depot USB-DB25 converts a USB port into a DB25 parallel connection for legacy printers. It uses a single-chip ASIC to handle USB-to-parallel communication and draws power from the bus. The six-foot black cable provides a direct link without an external supply. Compatibility covers Windows 98, Me, 2000 and XP plus Mac OS 8 and 9.

Users with older parallel printers on modern PCs

This cable suits anyone connecting a DB25 printer to a computer that lacks a built-in parallel port. It works with the listed legacy operating systems and requires an available USB port and a 486DX4-100 MHz or faster processor. Buyers needing support for current Windows or macOS releases should look elsewhere, as the supplied drivers stop at Windows XP and Mac OS 9.

IEEE-1284 1994 bi-directional parallel compliance

The adapter meets the IEEE-1284 1994 specification for bi-directional parallel communication. It also follows USB 1.1 full-speed and USB Printer Class 1.0 standards. This compliance decides whether the cable will drive a specific legacy printer correctly.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLink Depot
Model nameUSB-DB25
Product typeUSB To DB 25
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Size & build
Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)
Shipping weight0.13 kg
Package size229 × 119 × 46 mm

Questions about this item

What connectors are on the cable and do I need any extra parts?

The cable has a USB Type-A plug on one end and a DB-25 male connector on the other. It is bus-powered so no external power supply is required.

Which length or version should I pick for a legacy parallel printer?

This model is a single 6 ft version with a single-chip ASIC. Choose it when you need a direct USB-to-parallel link for a DB-25 printer port.

What does the USB 1.1 full-speed rating mean for actual print jobs?

The link runs at USB 1.1 full speed (12 Mbps) and supports IEEE-1284 1994 bi-directional mode, so data flows both ways for status and printing.

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