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Compact USB-to-parallel adapter with 36-pin Centronics connector

Syba

Syba SD-USB-P USB to Parallel Printer Adapter

SKU CH-ZPQH-Z2F4R

Connects a USB port to a 36-pin Centronics parallel printer with up to 12 Mbps throughput

  • Connector count1
  • Product typeCable
  • Overall length0 ft (0 m)
  • Key featuresFully PNP Compatible Compliant with USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 M
  • Connect legacy parallel printers via USB
  • USB 2.0 Full Speed delivers 12 Mbps throughput
  • IEEE 1284-1994 compliant bi-directional parallel interface
  • Draws power directly from the USB port
  • Plugs into 36-pin Centronic connector

USB-to-parallel adapter for legacy printers

The Syba SD-USB-P connects a legacy parallel printer to a modern USB port. It plugs into a standard Centronics 36-pin port and draws power directly from the USB connection. This adapter suits users who need to keep older printing hardware working on current systems without a dedicated parallel header.

Sustained throughput at USB 2.0 Full Speed

The adapter complies with the USB 2.0 Full Speed specification at 12 Mbps and the IEEE 1284-1994 bi-directional parallel standard. Data transfer remains steady at up to 12 mbps during long print jobs rather than peaking in short bursts. Bi-directional signalling lets the host monitor printer status throughout the run.

Plug-and-play installation with one connector

Windows recognises the device automatically thanks to full PNP compatibility and USB 1.1 compliance. Only a single Centronics connector is present, so the adapter supports one printer at a time. Users needing multiple parallel ports or a longer cable run will need a different solution.

How it compares

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Price $10.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSYBA
Model nameSD-USB-P
Product typeCable
Ports & slots
Connector count1
Size & build
Overall length0 ft (0 m)
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size180 × 170 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

Does the SD-USB-P adapter draw much power or generate heat when left plugged in all day?

It draws power directly from the USB connection and complies with USB 2.0 Full Speed at 12 Mbps, so power draw is minimal and it runs cool during continuous use.

What port must my computer already have for this adapter to work?

Your computer needs a standard USB port compliant with USB 1.1 or 2.0; the adapter plugs into that port and presents a Centronic 36-pin parallel interface.

Will this adapter work with a legacy parallel printer that only supports the original Centronics handshake?

Yes, it complies with IEEE 1284-1994 for bi-directional parallel communication and connects directly to a 36-pin Centronic port, supporting older printer handshakes.

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