Sabrent SBT-UPPC USB to Parallel 6-Foot Printer Cable
Monday, 08. February 2010. 21:40
- Converts USB signals to parallel port signals
- 6 feet long
- Support Inquiries – Support@kinamax.com
Product Description
SABRENT SBT-UPPC USB to Parallel (Printer IEEE 1284) Cable – 6 feet BLUE This Printer Cable connects USB and IEEE-1284 parallel port on any peripherals. This is the best solution to converts USB signal to parallel port signals, which is also compatible with most printers’ supported drivers. With bi-directional technique, this cable makes the communication completely either from USB port to parallel port or from parallel port to USB port. The model also makes the com… More >>
Sabrent SBT-UPPC USB to Parallel 6-Foot Printer Cable
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February 9th, 2010 at 12:01 am
This product is used with a Dell desktop computer running Windows XP and an HP LaserJet IIIP printer which never had a USB connection (and my Dell never had a parallel port connection).
Sometimes it works great but then sometimes it doesn’t. The problem seems to be the random reassignment of the “virtual” USB port created in Windows XP when it detects this plug ‘n play device. The result is that unless you’ve “guessed correctly” about which virtual USB port your printer output is going to, your computer-sent printer data will never reach the printer. Instead, the data sits in a black hole printer queue waiting for a printer to be connected to the proper virtual USB port.
Simply powering-off the PC or disconnecting the printer from the PC seems to scramble the USB port assignment for this device. We’ve been unable to resolve this recurring problem. We do know how to remedy the problem when it occurs but it is often a very aggravating process.
I’ve not tried other parallel to USB port converter/adapters so I do not know if this is a common problem with the concept or just a problem with this particular device.
I’d seriously recommend that you try a different brand of device if you are wanting to use a parallel port printer with your Windows PC.
P.S. This review was completely rewritten after the product FINALLY arrived via USPS. My initial review was to complain about Amazon’s tendency to announce that products have shipped when in fact they haven’t. The problem with delayed shipping by Amazon continues but isn’t related to the performance of this product. Accordingly, I’ve re-written the review to include pertinent details about the actual product (which finally arrived after shipping 4 days AFTER Amazon said it did).
Rating: 3 / 5
February 9th, 2010 at 12:12 am
Great product, exactly what I needed. Fast shipment and outstanding customer service from Tiger Direct after I accidentaly made a duplicate order. Highly recommended supplier.
Rating: 1 / 5
February 9th, 2010 at 1:22 am
After one successful printing it didn’t work at all. My printer is HP deskjet 712C. This cable seemed to be recognized correctly at first but kept from being connected.
Rating: 1 / 5
February 9th, 2010 at 3:26 am
Great way to connect your laptop to an old style printer. Works well. Just plug in – no drivers needed.
Rating: 5 / 5
February 9th, 2010 at 3:46 am
When installed CD, it can not be recognized by my lap top. So, I could not install it. Dump….
Rating: 1 / 5