0.8m USB to 25-Pin Parallel Printer Cable Converter (Type-A to DB25 Female)

Regular price $19.95

Connect legacy parallel printers to modern computers with ease using this USB to 25-Pin DB25 adapter cable. Designed to enable Windows-based PCs and laptops to communicate with older printer models, this cable offers a simple, plug-and-play solution for maintaining productivity without the need for specialised hardware.

Specifications

  • Connection: USB Type-A (Male) to DB25 Parallel (Female)
  • Cable Length: 0.8 metres
  • Compatible Operating Systems: Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, NT, XP, Vista, 7, 8 (Windows only)
  • Direction: Uni-directional (USB PC → Parallel Printer only)
  • Connector Design: Screw-secured for extra durability
  • Connector Plating: Silver-plated
  • Jacket: Eco-friendly PVC

IMPORTANT:

This adapter is NOT bi-directional. It supports communication from USB PC to Parallel Printer ONLY.

This cable is designed exclusively for printers and will not work with programmers, dongles, or other parallel devices. Additionally, some printer models are not compatible, including:

  • Panasonic, Citizen printers
  • Printers using non-original drivers (e.g., Dascom printers using Epson drivers)
  • Specific models: Epson 300K+, STAR AR-2740, Fujitsu DPK-8300E+
  • Please check your printer's compatibility before purchasing.

Features

  • Enables use of older parallel printers with USB-equipped Windows computers
  • Screw-secured connectors and eco-friendly PVC jacket for long-lasting durability
  • Supports EPP/ECP parallel modes for broad printer compatibility
  • USB full-speed transmission up to 12Mbps
  • Plug-and-play with automatic driver installation on most Windows systems (driver CD may be included for older OS)