STARTECH
ICUSB1284 StarTech.com Parallel printer adapter - USB - parallel - 6 ft
Mfg Part Number: ICUSB1284 , Item #: 177702
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Price: $24.90
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In Stock: 464
Last Updated: Jan 13, 2026
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The ICUSB1284 6 ft USB to Parallel Printer Adapter - M/M allows USB capable PCs to print to any standard parallel printer, converting a USB port into a Centronics (male) connector for direct connection to a parallel printer.
The USB interface provides a much faster data transfer rate than standard parallel ports, thereby reducing the time spent waiting for a print job or data transfer to be sent.
A portable, space-saving solution, the USB to Parallel Printer Adapter is self-powered and provides Plug and Play installation on Windows® based, USB-compliant computers.
Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
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Main Specification
| General Information | |
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ICUSB1284 |
| Manufacturer Website Address | http://www.startech.com |
| Brand Name | StarTech.com |
| Product Name | Parallel Printer Adapter - USB - Parallel - 6 ft |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Each |
| Product Type | Data Transfer Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Type | Parallel/USB |
| Cable Length | 6 ft |
| Connector Type on First End | Centronics - Male |
| Connector Gender on First End | Male |
| Connector on First End Details | 1 x 36-pin Centronics - Male |
| Connector Type on Second End | USB 2.0 Type A - Male |
| Connector Gender on Second End | Male |
| Connector on Second End Details | 1 x 4-pin USB 2.0 Type A - Male |
| Conductor | Copper |
| Device Supported | Printer |
| Device Supported | PC |
| Device Supported | Computer |
| Features | Plug & Play |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Black |
| Product Color | Black |
| Weight (Approximate) | 0.24 lb |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents |
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| Operating System Compatibility | Linux 2.6.x+ LTS |
| Operating System Compatibility | macOS Catalina 10.15 |
| Operating System Compatibility | macOS Ventura 13.0 |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows 2000 Server |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows Server 2019 |
| Operating System Compatibility | macOS Monterey 12.0 |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows 8 |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows Vista |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows Millennium Edition |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows 8.1 |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows Server 2008 R2 |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows 7 |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows Server 2012 |
| Operating System Compatibility | macOS Big Sur 11.0 |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows Server 2003 |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows Server 2016 |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows XP |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows 98 Second Edition |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows Server 2012 R2 |
| Operating System Compatibility | Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows 11 |
| Additional Information | Operating System(s):
OS Compatibility: |
| Certifications & Standards |
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| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Certification | EU RoHS |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2 |
| Environmental Compliance | Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) |
| Environmental Compliance | Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) |
| REACH free of SVHC | Yes |
| REACH Declaration URL | https://media.startech.com/cms/pdfs/icusb1284_rohs.pdf |
| EU RoHS Declaration URL | https://media.startech.com/cms/pdfs/icusb1284_rohs.pdf |
| End of Life Manual Availability | Yes |
| WEEE Statement | https://media.startech.com/cms/pdfs/icusb1284_weee.pdf |
| Country of Origin | China |
| General Information | |
| Manufacturer | Startech Computer Products |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ICUSB1284 |
| Manufacturer Website Address | www.startech.com |
| Product Name | USB to Parallel Interface Converter |
| Marketing Information | The StarTech.com USB-to-Parallel Interface Converter Cable allows PCs that support the USB specification to print to any standard parallel printer. The USB interface provides a much faster data transfer rate than a standard parallel port, thereby reducing the time waiting for a print job to be sent to your printer. This portable device is self-powered and provides Plug and Play installation to any USB-compliant computer running Windows 98/ME/2000/XP. |
| Product Type | 4-pin USB - Type A Male to 36-pin Centronics |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Length | 6ft |
| Number of Connectors | 2 |
| Connector Details |
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| Material | Plastic |
| Platform Support | PC |
| Power Description | |
| Power Consumption | 9090 Maximum |
| Environmental Conditions | |
| Temperature |
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| Humidity | 0 to 80% Non-condensing Relative Humidity |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Form Factor | External |
| Dimensions | 1.69" x 2.08" x 0.76" |
| Shipping Dimensions | 2.5" Height x 6.5" Width x 9.5" Depth |
| Shipping Weight | 0.48 lb |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Additional Information | - Compact size and low weight make it an ideal
accessory for portable computers - Plug and Play - Low power consumption as it draws power from the USB connection - High speed bi-directional parallel port compliant to IEEE-1284 industry standard - No IRQ required for installation - Power Mode: Bus powered - Ideal for connecting a parallel printer to a USB port. |
| System Requirement | - Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000/XP |
| Certifications & Standards | - IEEE-1284 - FCC Part 15 - CE Mark |
| Manufacture Warranty | |
| Standard Warranty | 1 Year(s) |
WARNING:: The plastic used in cable products can expose you to lead and lead components,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
