--- product_id: 436885 title: "6 ft. (1.8 m) USB to Parallel Port Adapter - IEEE-1284 - Male/Male - USB to Centronics Cable (ICUSB1284)" brand: "startech.com" price: "R$326" currency: BRL in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Star Tech.Com" url: https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/436885-6-ft-1-8-m-usb-to-parallel-port-adapter store_origin: BR region: Brazil --- # Low power, bus-powered (0.9W) 6 ft (1.8 m) cable length USB 2.0 high-speed interface 6 ft. (1.8 m) USB to Parallel Port Adapter - IEEE-1284 - Male/Male - USB to Centronics Cable (ICUSB1284) **Brand:** startech.com **Price:** R$326 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔗 Bridge the old with the new—print smarter, not harder! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 6 ft. (1.8 m) USB to Parallel Port Adapter - IEEE-1284 - Male/Male - USB to Centronics Cable (ICUSB1284) by startech.com - **How much does it cost?** R$326 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.br](https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/436885-6-ft-1-8-m-usb-to-parallel-port-adapter) ## Best For - startech.com enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted startech.com brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Pro-Grade Reliability:** Built for IT pros with a robust Prolific PL2305 chipset and backed by 2-year warranty. - • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Zero hassle installation on Windows, macOS, and Linux—get printing instantly. - • **Portable & Space-Saving:** Compact 6 ft cable design fits perfectly in any workspace or on-the-go setup. - • **Energy Efficient Operation:** USB bus-powered with ultra-low 0.9W consumption—no external power needed. - • **Seamless USB to Parallel Printing:** Connect legacy 36-pin Centronics printers to modern USB ports effortlessly. ## Overview The StarTech.com ICUSB1284 is a 6 ft USB 2.0 to 36-pin Centronics parallel adapter cable that enables seamless connection of legacy parallel printers to modern USB-enabled computers. Featuring plug-and-play compatibility across Windows, macOS, and Linux, it delivers fast data transfer with low power consumption, making it the go-to solution for IT professionals needing reliable, portable printing connectivity. ## Description 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.. Review: What is shipped is exactly what is advertised & arrived when they said it would! - Works great for my older equipment. It got me back up & running!! Review: Extended the life of my ancient dot-matrix printer - I finally had time to try this, long after I bought it, and it worked great. I can use my 1990s dot matrix printer with a modern laptop running Linux (debian). Plug and play... well, OK, had to figure out a few things in Linux, but it really was not hard to get this working. In a more common environment it's probably even easier. If you have the niche need for this product, I can recommend it without hesitation. ## Features - USB TO PARALLEL: The ICUSB1284 USB to Parallel printer adapter allows you to connect a 36-pin Centronics-equipped parallel printer to a computer via a USB-A 2.0 port - LOW POWER: USB bus-powered operation, no external power adapter required (0.9W consumption, 5V at 0,18A) - SPECS: USB-A male to 36-pin Centronics parallel male cable; 1.8m (6 ft) long; USB 2.0; Colour: Black; Material: Plastic; Chipset: Prolific PL2305 - COMPATABILITY: Provides Plug and Play installation on Windows based computers with USB; Supports Windows (incl. XP and up) Windows Server (2000 and up), Linux (2.6.X and up) and macOS 10.6 to 10.15, 11.0, 12.0, 13.0 - THE IT PRO'S CHOICE: Designed and built for IT Professionals, this USB to parallel cord is backed for 2-Years, including free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00005110L | | Best Sellers Rank | #1 in Parallel Adapters #7,979 in Computer Cables & Interconnects | | Brand Name | StarTech.com | | Cable Type | Converter | | Color | Clear | | Compatible Devices | Computers | | Compatible Phone Models | No Compatible Phone Models | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Connector Gender | Male-to-Male | | Customer Package Type | FFP | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (357) | | Data Transfer Rate | 480 Megabits Per Second | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030781015 | | Included Components | 1 USB to Parallel Converter Cable | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor, Outdoor | | Item Length | 182.88 Centimeters | | Item Shape | Round | | Manufacturer | STARTECH.COM | | Maximum Current | 180 Milliamps | | Maximum Voltage | 5 Volts | | Model | ICUSB1284 | | Model Name | ICUSB1284 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pins | 36 | | Other Special Features of the Product | High-quality 6 ft. USB to Parallel Printer Adapter for USB capable PCs | | Outer Material | Plastic | | Recommended Uses For Product | transferring data | | Specification Met | No | | UPC | 065030781015 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 2 Years | ## Product Details - **Brand:** StarTech.com - **Cable Type:** Converter - **Compatible Devices:** Computers - **Compatible Phone Models:** No Compatible Phone Models - **Special Feature:** High-quality 6 ft. USB to Parallel Printer Adapter for USB capable PCs ## Images ![6 ft. (1.8 m) USB to Parallel Port Adapter - IEEE-1284 - Male/Male - USB to Centronics Cable (ICUSB1284) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/818xplGNNML.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Where can i find a parallel to usb cord for an old iomega zip drive?** A: StarTech.com 6 ft. (1.8 m) USB to Parallel Port Adapter - IEEE-1284 - Male/Male - USB to Centronics Cable (ICUSB1284) Visit the StarTech Store 4.5 out of 5 stars 396 ratings | 34 answered questions Amazon's Choice for Parallel Adapters by StarTech Price: $17.34 FREE One-Day & FREE Returns Get 5% back ($0.86 in rewards) on the amount charged to your Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card. May be available at a lower price from other sellers, potentially without free Prime shipping. Style: USB to Parallel USB to Serial (DB9) or Parallel (DB25) USB to Parallel USB to Parallel (DB25) **Q: Will work to support a security dongle for an engineering software?** A: No, as this shows up as a USB Printer Support hardware and not an LPT parallel port. Therefore, it only works with printers. From an FAQ on their site: "This USB parallel device is only intended to be used with printers. Your operating system will register this device as a USB Printer Support device and not as an additional LPT port. If you need a USB parallel device to handle parallel devices in addition to printers, consider the ICUSB2321284." Note, the ICUSB2321284 seems to be EOL from them now. **Q: Would this work with a Nintendo 64 Game Shark?** A: I don't know anything about the game machines, if the connector of the game machine is the same as the DB25 (game plug needs to be male) then it should work with one exception. The software in the computer that you plug the USB into has to recognize the game (or machine) your playing, this is why I run different computers, 64 bit and 32 bit versions of Windows 7 and 10. I don't mess with trying to hook it up to Linux although that might be more versatile I am not that informed as how to do such a project. **Q: does it work with window 10?** A: Yes, If Windows 10 includes the driver software for your printer. I have a 2002 vintage printer and had to download the driver from the HP website. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What is shipped is exactly what is advertised & arrived when they said it would! *by S***. on February 6, 2026* Works great for my older equipment. It got me back up & running!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extended the life of my ancient dot-matrix printer *by S***E on March 16, 2025* I finally had time to try this, long after I bought it, and it worked great. I can use my 1990s dot matrix printer with a modern laptop running Linux (debian). Plug and play... well, OK, had to figure out a few things in Linux, but it really was not hard to get this working. In a more common environment it's probably even easier. If you have the niche need for this product, I can recommend it without hesitation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works fine & is unobtrusive. *by J***D on May 9, 2013* Installed it on a new MB installation that did not have a printer port. The printer is an HP Deskjet 622 and it was recognized immediately by my new 64 bit Win 7 installation. Unfortunately the drivers for the 64 bit version of Win 7 Pro were broken - an HP or Windows thing, not a problem with the cable & its driver. After searching the web for the fix I found it, installed the new HP drivers and now it works perfectly. The bonus for me is that the 10' cable gives me the extra length to make a comfortable built in installation. I'd certainly recommend it. ## Frequently Bought Together - StarTech.com 6 ft. 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