StarTech.com ICUSB1284 USB to Parallel Printer Adapter, 1.83m

• Brand: StarTech.com
• Model / Product ID: ICUSB1284
• Product Type: USB to Parallel Printer Adapter
• Primary Application: Connecting USB computers to compatible parallel printers
• Connector A: USB 2.0 Type-A Male
• Connector B: Centronics 36-Pin Male
• USB Standard: USB 2.0
• Parallel Interface: Centronics / Parallel
• Cable Length: 1.83 m / 6 ft / 72 in
• Chipset Prolific: PL2305
• Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 12 Mbps / 1.5 MB/s
• Power Source: USB bus-powered
• Power Consumption: 0.9 W
• Ports: 1
• Color: Black
• Material: Plastic
• Product Dimensions: 1828 × 50 × 17 mm
• Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C
• Operating Humidity: 0–80% RH, non-condensing
• OS Compatibility: Supported Windows, Windows Server, macOS and Linux versions
• Compatibility: USB-equipped computer + compatible 36-pin Centronics printer
• Printer Limitation: Not intended for non-printer parallel devices or general-purpose LPT operation
• Certifications: FCC Part 15, CE
• TAA Compliant: Yes
• Package Quantity: 1
• In the Box: 1 × USB to Parallel Converter Cable

Why Choose This Product?

• Extend the life of existing printer assets: Connects compatible legacy parallel printers to USB-equipped computers, potentially avoiding unnecessary printer replacement.
• One-piece deployment: Combines USB-to-parallel conversion and the printer connection in a single 1.83 m cable, reducing accessory count and installation complexity.
• No external power supply: USB bus-powered operation simplifies workstation deployment and reduces cable clutter. 
• Broad operating-system support: Supports listed Windows, Windows Server, macOS and Linux environments, making it practical for heterogeneous IT estates. 
• Clear procurement identification: The ICUSB1284 product ID gives IT teams a consistent SKU for purchasing, spares management and replacement planning.
• Purpose-built for printers: Unlike generic parallel-port adapters, StarTech.com explicitly identifies this model as a printer adapter and warns that it is not intended for non-printer parallel devices. 
• Practical 6 ft reach: The 1.83 m cable length accommodates common workstation and printer placements without requiring an additional extension cable.
• Lower migration cost: Provides a targeted connectivity solution when the business requirement is to retain an operational parallel printer while modernizing the computer side.