Reference number: CH000678

Can I get my parallel printer to work on USB?

Question:

Can I get my parallel printer to work on USB?

Additional information:

Note: This document is for users who want to get their computers to work with parallel printers. If you have a USB printer and want to work with a parallel port, see document CH000677.

• Additional information and related links about the parallel port can be found on our parallel port definition.
• Additional information and related links about the USB port can be found on our USB port definition.

Cause:

Users who have older printers they want to continue to use but have new computers or laptops that do not come with a parallel port may need a solution for getting their parallel printers to work over USB. 

Answer:

There are several solutions that enable users to connect their older parallel printers to their computer through USB. For example, there are single parallel to USB cables that directly connect your parallel port to the USB port. There are also USB hubs with parallel and serial connections on the hub.

Click here to search for USB to Parallel cables

Click here to search for USB hubs with parallel connections