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A 1.5 metre USB 2.0 to 36 pin parallel printer cable with a rectangular USB plug and a wide Centronics connector

SABRENT USB-CN36-1500 1.5m USB 2.0 to Parallel IEEE 1284 CN36 Printer Cable

SKU CH-XR7X-1VM0Z

Connects legacy parallel printers to USB ports with a 1.5 m cable and 12 Mbps data rate

  • TypeUSB C to DVI Cable
  • Length6 Feet
  • Connector Number6
  • Terminal GenderMale to Female
  • SpecificationsUSB-CN36-1500, 485, 2.2098 L x 16.7894 W x 17.1958 H centime
  • Sports Team1 Piece
  • Connect legacy parallel printers via USB 2.0 port
  • 5 metre cable gives flexible device placement
  • Plug-and-play setup needs no driver installation
  • Bi-directional IEEE 1284 support enables two-way data flow
  • Up to 12 Mbps transfer speed for print jobs

Legacy Printer Connectivity

The SABRENT USB-CN36-1500 cable connects a parallel printer with a CN36 interface to a USB 2.0 port on a computer or laptop. It is designed for users who need to keep older printing hardware working with modern systems that lack a native parallel port.

USB 2.0 Speed Ceiling

The adapter operates within the USB 2.0 specification and supports the IEEE 1284 bidirectional parallel standard. Data throughput is limited to a maximum of 12 Mbps, which is the practical ceiling of the USB 2.0 to parallel bridge used in this cable.

IEEE 1284 CN36 Compliance

Full compliance with the IEEE 1284 specification and the 36-pin CN36 connector determines whether a specific printer will function. Not all printers support USB-to-parallel conversion, so the printer manufacturer must confirm IEEE 1284 support for this adapter to work.

Highlights

  • Connect legacy parallel printers via USB 2.0 port
  • 5 metre cable gives flexible device placement
  • Plug-and-play setup needs no driver installation
  • Bi-directional IEEE 1284 support enables two-way data flow
  • Up to 12 Mbps transfer speed for print jobs

Specifications

BrandSABRENT
ModelUSB-CN36-1500
TypeUSB C to DVI Cable
Length6 Feet
Connector Number6
Terminal GenderMale to Female
SpecificationsUSB-CN36-1500, 485, 2.2098 L x 16.7894 W x 17.1958 H centimeters, Laptop
Sports Team1 Piece
FeaturesLaptop
DisclaimerLaptop

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 1.5m version or a shorter cable for my setup?

The 1.5m length gives ample reach between a USB port and a CN36 parallel printer for most home and office layouts.

What does the 12Mbps transmission speed mean when I am actually printing?

12Mbps is the USB 2.0 full-speed ceiling; real-world print throughput will be lower and depends on the printer's own parallel port implementation.

Which USB standard does the cable use and what does that cap at?

It uses USB 2.0, which caps the link at 12Mbps in full-speed mode, and is backward compatible with USB 1.1 hosts.

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