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Black USB-A to 36-pin Centronics parallel cable 1.8 m

Sabrent ICUSB1284 USB to Parallel Printer Cable 1.8 m

SKU CH-M09Y-VYWN4

Connects a 36-pin Centronics parallel printer to a USB-A 2.0 port on Windows, Linux or macOS without external power

  • Connector count6
  • Connector genderMale to Female
  • Team affiliation1 Piece
  • Conductor typeCopper Conductor
  • Seller noticeComputers
  • Product typeUSB C to DVI Cable
  • Connect legacy parallel printers via USB 2.0
  • Bus-powered, no external adapter needed (0.9 W)
  • 8 m cable with USB-A to 36-pin Centronics connectors
  • Plug-and-play on Windows, Linux and macOS 10.6–13.0
  • Built for IT pros with 2-year backing and 24/5 support

USB-to-parallel printer adapter

The Sabrent ICUSB1284 cable connects a 36-pin Centronics parallel printer to a USB-A 2.0 port on a desktop or laptop. It is built for IT professionals and legacy-equipment users who need to keep older printers working on modern computers without a built-in parallel port.

USB 2.0 host limits and OS support

The adapter runs at USB 2.0 speed and draws 0.9 W from the bus, so no external power supply is required. Plug-and-play installation is supported on Windows XP and later, Windows Server 2000 and later, Linux kernel 2.6.X and later, and macOS 10.6 through 13.0.

Prolific PL2305 chipset decides compatibility

The cable uses a Prolific PL2305 bridge chip that translates USB data to the IEEE-1284 parallel protocol. If the target printer or operating system requires a different bridge implementation, this adapter will not function correctly.

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Price $28.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSABRENT
Model nameICUSB1284
Product typeUSB C to DVI Cable
Ports & slots
Connector count6
Connector genderMale to Female
Size & build
Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)
Conductor typeCopper Conductor
More details
Team affiliation1 Piece

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 1.8 m length or a shorter cable for my desk setup?

The ICUSB1284 is supplied only in a 1.8 m (6 ft) length, so there is no shorter version to select.

What does the USB 2.0 rating mean for actual print speed?

The adapter uses a USB 2.0 connection and a Prolific PL2305 chipset to convert the signal; the printer's own engine speed remains the limiting factor.

Does the 36-pin Centronics connector support IEEE-1284 bidirectional communication?

Yes, the cable is labelled IEEE-1284 and provides a male 36-pin Centronics plug for direct connection to a parallel printer.

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