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Beige USB-A to DB25 parallel printer adapter cable 1.82 m

Sabrent 16899 USB to DB25 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable Beige 1.82 m

SKU CH-NNBG-F6GKS

Connects an IEEE-1284 parallel printer to a USB-A port using a 1.82 m cable with DB25 female connector

  • Connector count6
  • Connector genderMale to Female
  • Conductor typeCopper Conductor
  • Product typeUSB C to DVI Cable
  • DetailsUSB, copper, Female
  • Connect IEEE-1284 printers to USB ports
  • 82 m cable reaches desktop or hub
  • Copper conductor ensures reliable data transfer
  • USB-A male to DB25 female connectors
  • Plug-and-play setup avoids IRQ conflicts

USB-to-parallel adapter for legacy printers

This adapter cable connects a DB25 parallel printer to a USB-A port on a modern computer or hub. It targets users who need to keep older inkjet or laser printers working after parallel ports have disappeared from new hardware. The cable replaces a physical LPT interface with the operating system's USB printing support. It is not suited for multi-function devices or equipment that requires a true LPT port.

IEEE-1284 bi-directional communication over USB

The adapter auto-negotiates hardware recognition for faster protocol setup and operates as a fully plug-and-play device. It provides true bi-directional data flow between the host and the printer without IRQ sharing conflicts. Performance is bounded by the USB printing support subsystem rather than by a native parallel bus. Sustained throughput will follow the limits of that software layer.

USB printing support replaces native LPT port

The product uses the operating system's USB printing support function and does not create a hardware LPT port in the system. Applications that address LPT1 directly or require direct port I/O will not work with this adapter. Buyers who need genuine parallel-port signalling for industrial hardware, dongles, or non-printer peripherals cannot use this cable. The 1.82 metre length sets the maximum placement distance.

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Price $27.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSABRENT
Product typeUSB C to DVI Cable
Ports & slots
Connector count6
Connector genderMale to Female
Size & build
Conductor typeCopper Conductor

Questions about this item

Does the 1.82 m cable draw enough power from the USB-A port to run a parallel printer all day without extra heat?

The adapter uses the USB printing support function and draws power from the USB-A male connector; no external supply is needed for standard IEEE-1284 printers.

What must my PC already have so the DB25 female end can talk to my IEEE-1284 printer?

Your computer needs a free USB-A port and an operating system that provides the standard USB printing support class driver.

Will the 16899 adapter create a real LPT port so my DOS-era software can print to the DB25 printer?

The adapter relies on the USB printing support function and does not create a legacy LPT port; DOS programs that address LPT directly will not see the printer.

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