Syba SD-USB-DB25 USB 2.0 to Paralle/IEEE 1284 Port Adapter, Prolific Chipset

by Syba

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 2.5 x 7.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000JPCAKY
• Item model number: SD-USB-DB25
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #83 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Accessories > Computer Cable Adapters
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 17, 2006

Product Description

This USB to Parallel Port cable allow you to attach your computer to any parallel printer device thru USB port to get faster printing results compared to standard parallel port. Best for printers, scanners, and other equipment. Add to PC's that don't have a parallel port. Plugs into any USB port. USB 1.1 specification compliant. Provides up to 12 mbps data throughput. Draws its power from the USB connection - power adapter is not required. Length 5 feet.

Customer Reviews

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Seems compatible with Windows 7, January 19, 2010

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wirelessguy "wirelessguy" (NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Syba SD-USB-DB25 USB 2.0 to Paralle/IEEE 1284 Port Adapter, Prolific Chipset (Personal Computers)

I thought I'd ad a quick review to let others know that this device does in fact work with Windows 7.

I recently purchased a new PC and found out that my motherboard no longer has a built in parallel port. I decided to buy this adapter as I could connect it to my existing cable (which stretches a good 6 feet to my printer). I'd heard about issues with Windows 7 and support for printers but hoped that my old HP LaserJet 4L was still considered a 'staple' on the drivers front.

After connecting the adapter to the cable and my PC, Windows 7 recognized the new device right away. I started to hunt around Windows for 'Adding a new printer device' but thankfully my LaserJet was auto-configured and seen in the control panel all on its own. I loaded up my word processor and did a quick print of some formatted text and it worked just fine.

(* One other quick comment I'll add to this post - I have been told that Windows 7 can be flaky with front panel USB sockets which often go thru an internal hub separate from the motherboard. If you experience issues with USB devices ensure you connect them in the BACK to USB ports on the motherboard itself. I have noticed this issue first hand with cameras & camcorders.)

All the best.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Printing Would Work, December 25, 2009

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Diana Maetzold - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Syba SD-USB-DB25 USB 2.0 to Paralle/IEEE 1284 Port Adapter, Prolific Chipset (Personal Computers)

This product worked just fine and came with drivers and everything it needed. The only thing is that I was planing to use this parallel port to run relays, but the problem is that Windows will only recognize this as a printer port and can not control the pins individually. Windows will only see this as a printer, therefore do not buy this product unless it will be used only for a parallel printer.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Cable, Great Price, March 10, 2010

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G. Mitchell (Orange County, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Syba SD-USB-DB25 USB 2.0 to Paralle/IEEE 1284 Port Adapter, Prolific Chipset (Personal Computers)

I used this cable to connect an older HP Laserjet printer to a newer Dell computer that didn't have the traditional printer port, only USB connections. Worked great, no configuration required. The new Dell is running Windows 7.