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USB 2.0 Type A male to CN36 36-pin parallel printer cable, 80 cm

SABRENT USB 2.0 Type A Male to CN36 36-Pin Parallel Printer Cable 80cm

SKU CH-2H2C-W15MQ

Connects a USB 2.0 Type A port to a 36-pin Centronics parallel printer over an 80 cm IEEE 1284 cable

  • Connector count6
  • Connector genderMale to Female
  • Product typeUSB C to DVI Cable
  • Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)
  • DetailsUSB 001, 2.1082 L x 11.9126 W x 17.907 H centimeters
  • Connect legacy printers via USB 2.0 Type A to CN36 36-pin parallel port
  • IEEE 1284 multi-layer shielded cable with pure copper cores for stable signal transmission
  • 80 cm length provides flexible device placement for reliable printing
  • Plug-and-play operation with no driver installation required and hot-swap support
  • Compatible with USB Type A laptops, PCs and CN36 printers, scanners, dot-matrix and label devices

USB 2.0 Type A to CN36 36-Pin Parallel Adapter

This cable connects a USB 2.0 Type A port on a PC, laptop or desktop to a printer, scanner or label printer that uses a CN36 36-pin Centronics connector. It lets you keep using legacy parallel devices on modern systems without a built-in parallel port. The 80 centimetre length gives enough reach for typical desk setups.

Check your ports and device connector before

You need a free USB 2.0 Type A socket on the host computer and a 36-pin CN36 parallel socket on the peripheral. The cable is male-to-male, so both ends plug directly in without gender changers. No driver installation is required and the link supports hot swapping.

Sustained printing over the USB 2.0 link

The IEEE 1284 compliant cable uses multi-layer shielding and a pure copper core to maintain stable signal transmission during long print jobs. Plug-and-play operation means the connection stays active without software intervention, so batch printing runs without interruption.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSABRENT
Product typeUSB C to DVI Cable
Ports & slots
Connector count6
Connector genderMale to Female
Size & build
Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)

Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the SABRENT USB 2.0 to CN36 parallel cable?

The box contains the single 80 centimetre cable with a USB 2.0 Type A male plug on one end and a CN36 36-pin male Centronics connector on the other. No separate driver disc or power adapter is included because the device is plug-and-play.

How do I choose the right version of this parallel printer cable?

Only one version is offered: a USB 2.0 Type A male to CN36 male cable measuring 80 centimetres. Select it if your computer has a free USB Type A port and your printer or scanner uses a 36-pin Centronics parallel socket.

What does the IEEE 1284 rating mean when I connect this cable to my dot-matrix printer?

IEEE 1284 confirms the cable meets the bidirectional parallel-port standard, so the 36-pin link will handle status signals and data flow reliably between your PC’s USB 2.0 port and the printer’s Centronics interface.

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