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Black USB-A to DB25 parallel printer adapter cable, 6 ft

STARTECH

STARTECH ICUSB1284D25 USB to DB25 Parallel Printer Cable

SKU CH-ASYF-P9AEQ MPN ICUSB1284D25

Adds a DB25 parallel port via USB for IEEE-1284 printers, 6 ft cable with USB-A male and DB25 female connectors

  • Connector countConnector Types : 1 - USB A Male Connector Types : 1 - DB25
  • Product typeCable Connectors
  • Product colorBlack
  • Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)
  • Key featuresEasy Installation Eliminates the need for manual or automati

Length 6 ft.

Style USB to Parallel (DB25)

  • Connect legacy parallel printers via USB
  • IEEE-1284 compliant bi-directional data transfer
  • USB bus-powered, no external adapter needed
  • Six-foot cable reaches desktop or rack devices
  • Simple plug-and-play installation on PC or laptop

USB to DB25 adapter for legacy printers

This cable adds a DB25 parallel port to any PC or laptop with a free USB type-A socket. It targets users who need to connect older parallel printers or industrial equipment to modern systems lacking native parallel ports. The adapter is bus-powered, removing the requirement for an external power supply.

Replaces internal parallel cards and switch boxes

The adapter eliminates the need to install a dedicated parallel expansion card or use manual and automatic switch boxes for port sharing. The upgrade is worth it when a system has no free expansion slots, when the chassis cannot accommodate additional cards, or when a portable solution is required for laptop use.

IEEE-1284 bi-directional support for standard

The high-speed, bi-directional interface complies with the IEEE-1284 standard, comfortably handling typical printing tasks and standard parallel communication. It runs out when a device demands proprietary signalling, non-standard pinouts, or throughput beyond the USB-to-parallel bridge capability.

How it compares

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Price $15.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameICUSB1284D25
Product typeCable Connectors
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connector countConnector Types : 1 - USB A Male
Connector Types : 1 - DB25 Female
Size & build
Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)
Shipping weight0.12 kg
Package size196 × 149 × 23 mm

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Questions about this item

Will the DB25 female connector fit my existing parallel printer cable?

The cable ends in a DB25 female connector, so it accepts the standard 25-pin male plug found on most parallel printer cables.

Do I need to install a driver before the USB-to-parallel adapter works?

The adapter uses the IEEE-1284 parallel standard and is USB bus-powered; plug it into a free USB-A port and the operating system typically loads the required driver automatically.

Are there any parts on this adapter that wear out and need replacing?

The cable has no moving parts or consumable components; only the USB-A plug or DB25 socket could eventually wear from repeated insertion cycles.

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