USB to Parallel IEEE 1284 Printer Adapter/Converter Cable. This unique cable allows you to connect your computer to any parallel printer device via the USB port and achieve faster printing results. Plug & Play, CD-ROM driver included. Connect a parallel printer to the USB port. Compatible with Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, and XP. Supports virtually all standard or IEEE 1284 parallel printers. Cable Length: 1.7M. Modern computers lack parallel ports but have USB. With this adapter cable, you can still use your older printers with your newer computer. It converts a printer's parallel port for use with a USB port. This cable adapter is only compatible with 36-pin parallel ports. Please note that there are multiple types of parallel ports, some with 25 pins, some with 36. Check your documentation or count the pins before ordering. The length is 3 feet. Package included: 1X IEEE 1284 Printer Adapter/Converter Cable. Note: Light and different displays may cause the color of the item in the picture to be slightly different from the real thing. The allowed measurement error is +/- 1-3 cm.