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StarTech 10ft USB to Parallel Printer Adapter, M/M (ICUSB128410)
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StarTech 10ft USB to Parallel Printer Adapter, M/M (ICUSB128410)

Bottom line: The StarTech.com StarTech 10ft USB to Parallel Printer Adapter ($29.60 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06): Adds a Centronics parallel port to any USB PC, no expansion card; main trade-off: windows-only Plug and Play; Mac and Linux support not stated.

$29.60

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Adds a Centronics parallel port to any USB PC, no expansion card
  • ✓ Long 10 ft cable reaches printers across a desk or workbench
  • ✓ Self-powered; no external power brick or adapter needed
  • ✓ Plug and Play on Windows USB-compliant PCs

Cons

  • ✗ Windows-only Plug and Play; Mac and Linux support not stated
  • ✗ Prints to standard parallel printers only, not scanners or plotters
  • ✗ Male Centronics end fits printers, not DB25 PC parallel devices
  • ✗ Fixed 10 ft length; no shorter option for tight setups

Manufacturer description

The ICUSB128410 10 ft. USB to Parallel Printer Adapter - M/M allows USB capable PCs to print to any standard parallel printer, converting a USB port into a Centronics (male) connector for direct connection to a parallel printer. The USB interface provides a much faster data transfer rate than standard parallel ports, thereby reducing the time spent waiting for a print job or data transfer to be sent. A portable, space-saving solution, the USB to Parallel Printer Adapter is self-powered and provides Plug and Play installation on Windows based, USB-compliant computers. Backed by a StarTech.com…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored StarTech.com StarTech 10ft USB to Parallel Printer Adapter using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. StarTech.com's expansion cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • Add a Centronics parallel port to your desktop or laptop PC through USB
  • USB to Parallel Adapter
  • USB to Parallel Printer
  • USB to Parallel Cable
  • USB to Centronics

Full Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ColorBlack
ModelICUSB128410
Cable TypeUSB
Item ShapeRound
Model NameICUSB128410
Unit Count1.0 Count
Item Length10 Feet
Part NumberICUSB128410
ConnectivityUSB
CompatibilityPC
Connector TypeUsb
Number of Pins36
Number of Items1
Special FeatureNot_Performance_Used
Connector GenderMale-to-Male
Compatible DevicesPrinter
Data Transfer Rate1 Gigabits Per Second
Included ComponentsStarTech.com 10 ft USB to Parallel Printer Adapter - M/M - USB to ieee 1284 - USB to centronics - USB to Parallel Cable (ICUSB128410)
Indoor Outdoor UsageIndoor, Outdoor

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

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