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Welcome to ConnectPro. USB to Parallel Converter

UC-1284 USB to Parallel Converter
Turn your printer into USB ready printer instantly.

Product Description
UC-1284 USB to Parallel Converter. UC-1284 USB converter cable. UC-1284 USB converter cable is a bridge that links the traditional IEEE 1284 parallel interface to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface. It is easy to install and compatible with most printers. With our new USB to parallel converter you can connect a parallel printer to your USB port.

Save money by not having to purchasing a separate parallel port or parallel sharing device. Can also be used with our USB hubs to share multiple parallel printers.

USB Features
  • Full compliance with the USB Spec Ver 1.0.
  • Bus powered from USB connection.
  • Fully compatible USB host device driver available.
  • Fully compliant with USB printer device class spec.
IEEE-1284 (Parallel) Features
  • Transparent, fully automatic support for true bi-directional communication.
  • Hardware initiates and manages automatic negotiation for the fastest protocol available.
  • Support standard PC parallel port register based operation.
  • Support multiple logical channels.
  • Maximum throughput : 1.216 Megabytes / sec (ECP mode).
Product Information
  • Operating System: Windows 98, Windows 95 version 4.00.950b.
  • Hardware Platform: self contained stand-alone with RISC processor.
  • Product Available in: Asia, Africa, Canada, Central and Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Japan, Latin America, Middle East, USA.
  • Product Category: connectivity, printer cable, print interface.
  • Supported HP Peripherals: HP Printers with Centronics / Parallel connection and conforming to IEEE 1284 Standard.
USB to Parallel Converter Application Diagram
USB to Parallel Converter application diagram.
Price and Features
Features Specifications
Retail Price $69
ConnectPRO Direct Price
*promotion price
$40*
Power Supply Bus powered from USB cable
Voltage +5V
Current 80mA (max)
Cable Length 6 ft (180cm) AWG 28/24
Input Connector USB Type A plug
Output Connector Centronics, 36 Pin Male
Operating Temperature 5 to 40 (degrees Celsius)
Stock Temperature -20 to 60 (degrees Celsius)
Humidity 20 to 80 (per cent) RH, non condensing
Enclosure Plastic
Weight 110g
Dimensions (L x W x H) 43 x 53 x 19.5 (mm)
Power Consumption AC 9V 430mA (Max)
Note: specifications and prices are subject to change without notice.

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