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Black 6 ft USB-A to Centronics 36 printer cable

STARTECH

STARTECH ICUSB1284 USB to Centronics 36 printer cable

SKU CH-W4R4-65AVM MPN ICUSB1284

Connects USB computers to Centronics 36 printers with IEEE-1284 bi-directional support and plug-and-play setup

  • Connector count1
  • Connector detailsConnector Types: 1 - USB A Male Connector Types: 1 - Centron
  • Product typeCable Connectors
  • Product colorBlack
  • Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)
  • DetailsEnclosure: Plastic

Length 6 ft.

Style USB to Parallel

  • Add a parallel port to USB-only PCs via a single cable
  • IEEE-1284 compliant bi-directional data transfer for reliable printing
  • Powered directly from the USB port so no external supply is needed
  • Plug-and-play installation requires no IRQ configuration
  • 6 ft cable with USB-A male and Centronics 36 male connectors

USB-to-Centronics adapter for legacy printers

This six-foot cable adds a Centronics 36 parallel port to any computer with a free USB Type-A socket. It targets users who need to keep older dot-matrix, label or industrial printers working on modern laptops or desktops that lack a native parallel interface. The moulded plastic housing and single-cable design keep the setup tidy for desk or bench use.

IEEE-1284 bi-directional throughput with USB power

The link complies with the IEEE-1284 standard so data flows both ways at full parallel-port speed, handling typical print streams and status feedback without extra drivers. Because the adapter draws its operating current from the USB bus, there is no external power brick and no free mains outlet required. Very long or complex graphics jobs may saturate the parallel bottleneck, but ordinary text and barcode workloads run comfortably.

Passive cooling and silent operation

No fan or active components are present, so the cable runs completely silent and adds negligible heat to the workstation. Power draw stays within the standard USB port budget, leaving ample headroom for other bus-powered peripherals. The fixed six-foot length suits most desktop layouts; installations needing greater reach will require a separate USB extension.

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Price $16.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameICUSB1284
Product typeCable Connectors
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connector count1
Connector detailsConnector Types: 1 - USB A Male
Connector Types: 1 - Centronics 36 Male
Size & build
Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)
Shipping weight0.14 kg
Package size193 × 182 × 33 mm

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Questions about this item

Will this cable work with a legacy printer that has a Centronics 36 port?

Yes, the ICUSB1284 ends in a Centronics 36 male connector so it plugs directly into the parallel port on older printers.

How can I confirm the adapter is active after plugging it in?

The device is fully Plug & Play; once connected the host PC will enumerate a new USB printing support device and the printer should appear in the operating system's printer list.

Does the package include a separate power supply or only the cable itself?

The 6 ft cable draws all required power from the USB connection, so no external power adapter is included or needed.

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