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StarTech.com USB C to Parallel Printer Cable

Name: StarTech.com USB C to Parallel Printer Cable - DB25 Female Port for IEEE1284 Printers - Bus Powered - Printer Cable Adapter - USB to DB25
Brand: StarTech.com
SKU: B074VM88FZ

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux

Cons

✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
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Manufacturer description

This USB-C to parallel printer cable allows you to connect your USB-C enabled laptop or desktop computer to a DB25 printer. Cost-saving solution A cost-effective and reliable solution, the USB to DB25 adapter saves you the expense of replacing a parallel printer for the sake of USB compatibility. It turns an available USB-C port on your laptop or desktop computer into a DB25 female parallel port, allowing you to connect a DB25 printer to your computer as if the necessary parallel port was built-in. Easy installation and portability The printer cable is supported by a broad range of operating…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored StarTech.com USB C to Parallel Printer Cable using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cables & connectors category. StarTech.com's cables & connectors 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.

Common buyer scenarios for cables & connectors of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

Add a parallel port through your laptop or desktop computer’s USB-C port with this USB C to DB25 parallel printer adapter cable
Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux
Turns an available USB-C port on your laptop or desktop computer into a DB25 Female parallel port for IEEE1284 printers
Easy installation with plug and play functionality
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Full Specifications

Brand	StarTech.com
Color	Black
Model	ICUSBCPLLD25
Cable Type	USB
Item Shape	Round
Model Name	ICUSBCPLLD25
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Item Length	6 Feet
Part Number	ICUSBCPLLD25
Connectivity	USB-C
Compatibility	Mac, Linux
Connector Type	USB Type C
Item Type Name	USB C to Parallel Printer Cable - DB25 Female Port for IEEE1284 Printers - Bus Powered - Printer Cable Adapter - USB to DB25
Number of Pins	25
Outer Material	Plastic
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Data Transfer
Connector Gender	Male-to-Male
Specification Met	USB-IF
Compatible Devices	Printer
Full listing title	StarTech.com USB C to Parallel Printer Cable - DB25 Female Port for IEEE1284 Printers - Bus Powered - Printer Cable Adapter - USB to DB25 (ICUSBCPLLD25), Black, 6ft

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