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Gray USB-A to DB25 parallel cable, 6.56 ft

TeKit

TeKit USB to DB25 Parallel IEEE 1284 Printer Cable 6.56 ft 20224

SKU CH-XM0B-69PE8

Connects USB computers to DB25 parallel printers and scanners at up to 12 Mbps with plug-and-play simplicity

  • TypeCable Kit
  • ColorGray
  • Cable Length6.56 ft. (2.0m)
  • Length< 6 ft.
  • Connector Number2
  • Connect USB computers to DB25 parallel printers and POS devices
  • Achieve 12 Mbps data transfer compliant with USB 1.1 and 2.0
  • Works with Windows 10 back to 98SE and Mac OS 9.1+
  • Plug-and-play operation requires no driver installation or external power
  • 56 ft gray cable with USB Type-A male and DB25 female connectors

USB to DB25 Parallel Adapter

This cable connects a USB-equipped desktop or notebook to any device that uses a DB25 parallel interface such as a printer, label printer, POS machine, cash register or scanner. The 6.56 ft length gives enough reach for typical desk or counter setups. No external power supply is required and the adapter works immediately after plugging it in.

Upgrading from a legacy parallel port

The adapter replaces a built-in parallel port on an older motherboard or a dedicated add-in card, letting you keep existing parallel peripherals when moving to a newer computer that only has USB. The jump is worth it when the legacy device still works but the host system no longer provides a DB25 connector. It is not for users who need a native parallel port for timing-sensitive industrial control or for machines that require a second simultaneous parallel connection.

USB 1.1 and IEEE 1284 limits

Data transfer tops out at 12 Mbps because the link follows the USB 1.1 specification and the IEEE 1284 parallel standard. Bi-directional communication is supported but throughput will not exceed the 12 Mbps ceiling even on a USB 2.0 host port. Cable length is fixed at 6.56 ft so installations that need longer runs will require a different solution.

Highlights

  • Connect USB computers to DB25 parallel printers and POS devices
  • Achieve 12 Mbps data transfer compliant with USB 1.1 and 2.0
  • Works with Windows 10 back to 98SE and Mac OS 9.1+
  • Plug-and-play operation requires no driver installation or external power
  • 56 ft gray cable with USB Type-A male and DB25 female connectors

Specifications

TypeCable Kit
ColorGray
Cable Length6.56 ft. (2.0m)
Length< 6 ft.
Connector Number2

Questions about this item

Does the DB25 end have screws to secure it to the printer port?

The DB25 female connector includes screw posts so you can tighten it to the printer's parallel port.

Is any driver installation required before the cable works?

It is plug-and-play with no driver installation needed on Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP, Vista, 98SE, ME, 2000 and Mac OS 9.1 or later.

Will the cable itself wear out and need replacement?

The cable is a passive assembly; if the connectors or wiring become damaged it would need to be replaced.

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