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product_id: 436885
title: "StarTech.com 6 ft. (1.8 m) USB to Parallel Port Adapter - IEEE-1284 - Male/Male - USB to Centronics Cable (ICUSB1284)"
brand: "startech"
price: "$65.06"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/436885-startech-com-6-ft-1-8-m-usb-to-parallel
store_origin: EC
region: Ecuador
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# Low power, bus-powered (0.9W) 6 ft (1.8 m) cable length USB 2.0 high-speed interface StarTech.com 6 ft. (1.8 m) USB to Parallel Port Adapter - IEEE-1284 - Male/Male - USB to Centronics Cable (ICUSB1284)

**Brand:** startech
**Price:** $65.06
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔗 Bridge the old with the new—print smarter, not harder!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** StarTech.com 6 ft. (1.8 m) USB to Parallel Port Adapter - IEEE-1284 - Male/Male - USB to Centronics Cable (ICUSB1284) by startech
- **How much does it cost?** $65.06 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/436885-startech-com-6-ft-1-8-m-usb-to-parallel)

## Best For

- startech enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted startech 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

StarTech.com 6 ft. (1.8 m) USB to Parallel Port Adapter - IEEE-1284 - Male/Male - USB to Centronics Cable (ICUSB1284)

## 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | StarTech |
| Connector Type | USB Type A |
| Cable Type | USB |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop |
| Special Feature | Data Transfer |
| Recommended Uses For Product | transferring data |
| Color | Black |
| Connector Gender | Male |
| Data Transfer Rate | 0.48 Gigabits Per Second |
| Shape | Round |
| Number of Pins | 36 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Specification Met | No |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Maximum Voltage | 5 Volts |
| Outer Material | Plastic |
| Manufacturer | STARTECH.COM |
| UPC | 065030781015 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030781015 |
| Item model number | ICUSB1284 |
| Operating System | Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows Vista, Windows XP |
| Product Dimensions | 4.09 x 1.57 x 8.58 inches |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 4.09 x 1.57 x 8.58 inches |
| Department | accessories general |
| Language | English |
| ASIN | B00005110L |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| Date First Available | December 30, 1998 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** StarTech
- **Connector Type:** USB Type A
- **Cable Type:** USB
- **Compatible Devices:** Laptop
- **Special Feature:** Data Transfer

## Images

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## 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?**
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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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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 like a dream. Just change your port to USB001 on your printer.
*by D***B on March 14, 2024*

Works like a champ with my Zebra / UPS Thermal 2542 printer that has a parallel port (and serial). The serial port worked fine in UPS, but in third party shipping apps, that use a PDF it was very slow to print the image via the serial port. Plugged this in to the PC, the other end to the parallel port of the thermal printer, changed the port setting of the printer to USB001, and prints instantly. Turns my 10 year old+ thermal printer into a super fast USB version for the price of a cable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cable worked as expected.
*by W***R on October 2, 2024*

Bought this cable to connect a 20 year old HP Laser Jet printer to USB on a Windows 10 computer. Windows had no problem finding a driver and installing the printer using the new cable.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-02*