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Black USB to 36-pin Centronics parallel printer cable, 6 ft

Sabrent

Sabrent CB-CN36 USB to Parallel IEEE 1284 printer cable 6 ft

SKU CH-HGFK-1GZSK MPN CB-CN36

Connects a parallel printer with a 36-pin Centronics port to a USB port, supporting bi-directional data transfer up to 12 Mbps

  • Connector count2
  • Connector detailsUSB to Parallel IEEE 1284
  • Product typeUSB to Parallel IEEE 1284 Printer Cable Adapter
  • Product colorBlack
  • Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)
  • DetailsSystem requirements: Windows: 2000/XP/Vista/7/8 (Both 32-bit
  • Connect legacy printers via USB
  • Bi-directional 12 Mbps transfer
  • Works with Windows 2000 through 8
  • Plug-and-play, no power adapter
  • 6 ft cable with 36-pin Centronics

USB-to-parallel adapter for legacy printers

The Sabrent CB-CN36 connects a parallel printer with a 36-pin Centronics port to a USB port on a Windows PC or Intel-based Mac. It complies with USB 1.1/2.0 and IEEE 1284 standards and delivers bi-directional data transfer up to 12Mbps. The six-foot black cable requires no external power and installs via plug-and-play.

Users with older parallel printers lacking USB

This cable suits anyone who needs to keep a parallel printer running on a modern computer without a built-in parallel port. It will not help buyers who want to connect a USB-only printer, a networked printer, or a parallel device that does not support USB-to-parallel conversion. Check the printer manufacturer for compatibility before purchase.

Fits a standard USB port and 36-pin Centronics port

Plug the USB-A end into any free USB 1.1 or 2.0 port and the Centronics end into the printer. No extra power adapter or switch box is needed, freeing a mains outlet and desk space. The cable works with Windows 2000 through 8 and Intel-based Mac OS X or later.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSABRENT
Model nameCB-CN36
Product typeUSB to Parallel IEEE 1284 Printer Cable Adapter
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector detailsUSB to Parallel IEEE 1284
Size & build
Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)
Shipping weight0.14 kg
Package size210 × 133 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

What type of printer port does the CB-CN36 require on the printer side?

The CB-CN36 requires a printer with a 36-pin Centronics port, which is the standard parallel printer interface.

Will the cable work with a USB 1.1 port on an older PC?

Yes, the cable is fully compliant with USB 1.1 and 2.0 specifications, so it will operate on a USB 1.1 port.

How can I verify the CB-CN36 is transferring data correctly after connecting it?

Send a test print job; successful bi-directional communication at up to 12Mbps confirms the cable is working as intended.

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