It's a 1-Ft cable in a 6-Ft box!

Just got the cable in the mail and hooked up my printer and Windows 8 PC but the printer was not recognized. What should i do?

I had the same problem using Win 8.1. Here's what I did to resolve it: 1) Go to Control Panel. Click on Devices and Printers. 2) In the upper left corner click, on "Add Printer". A new window will appear and search for available printers on your system. If your printer is displayed, select it and follow instructions. 3). If not, at the bottom of the "add printer" window click on the arrow indicating that your printer was not displayed. A new window will pop up with a number of options. Select "Add a local printer...." and click Next. A list of printer manufacturers will appear on the left. Find your printer's manufacturer and select. A list of its printers will be displayed on the right. Select your printer and follow instructions. Note: I have an HP-2100 Laser Jet printer. In the list of manufacturers, HP is also listed as Hewlett Packard. You may have to look under both listings to find your printer. 4) Check back in "Devices and Printers" to make sure your printer shows up and is the default printer. Hope this helps.

Will this cable connect an hp officejet t45 printer to an hp computer running windows 10?

No mine did not work, ended up in the trash

What's the difference between DB25 and DB25F ?

I believe one is male and the other female.

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Sabrent USB 2.0 To DB25 IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Cable Adapter [THUMBSCREWS Connectors] (CB-DB25)

Sabrent USB 2.0 To DB25 IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Cable Adapter [THUMBSCREWS Connectors] (CB-DB25)

Product ID: 258581832

Details

Brand
SABRENT
Cable type
USB
Compatible devices
Printer
Connector type
IEEE 1284 USB
Special features
High Speed

🔌USB 2.0 high-speed interface

⚙️Plug & play, no driver needed

🖨️IEEE-1284 DB25 parallel printer compatibility

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Description

🖨️ Plug in. Power up. Print like a pro.

SPEEDY SETUP - Automatic hardware negotiation means your printer is ready to go in seconds.
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY - Works flawlessly with most parallel printers, ensuring broad device support.
COMPACT DURABLE DESIGN - Sleek black cable built to last, perfect for professional workspaces.
EFFORTLESS PRINTER CONNECTION - Seamlessly link your legacy printer to modern USB ports without any driver hassle.
SECURE THUMB SCREW CONNECTORS - Stable, reliable connections that won’t loosen during use—no interruptions.

The Sabrent USB 2.0 to DB25 IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Cable Adapter (CB-DB25) offers a high-speed, plug-and-play solution to connect parallel printers to USB-enabled computers. Featuring secure thumbscrew connectors and broad printer compatibility, it eliminates driver installation for a hassle-free setup, making it an essential tool for professionals bridging legacy hardware with modern systems.

Specifications

ASIN	B00IDUD61Y
Best Sellers Rank	#24,640 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #1 in Parallel Cables #2 in Parallel Adapters
Brand	SABRENT
Brand Name	SABRENT
Cable Type	USB
Cable type	USB
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Printer
Compatible Phone Models	Not compatible phone models
Compatible devices	Printer
Compatible phone models	Not compatible phone models
Connectivity Technology	USB
Connector Gender	Male-to-Male
Connector Type	IEEE 1284, USB
Connector type	IEEE 1284, USB
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.3 out of 5 stars 533 Reviews
Data Transfer Rate	0.01 Gigabits Per Second
Global Trade Identification Number	00819921011343
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Outdoor
Item Length	180 Centimeters
Item Shape	Round
Manufacturer	SABRENT
Maximum Voltage	5 Volts (DC)
Model	CB-DB25
Model Name	CB-DB25
Number of Items	1
Number of Pins	36
Other Special Features of the Product	High Speed
Part Number	CB-DB25
Recommended Uses For Product	printers
Special features	High Speed
Specification Met	IEEE, USB-IF
UPC	819921011343
Unit Count	1.0 Count

Reviews

D**.

PORTA PARALLELA IN USB

PRODOTTO VALIDISSIMO, E' UN OTTIMA SOLUZIONE PER CHI NON HA LA POSSIBILITA' DI INSTALLARE NEL PROPRIO PC UNA SCHEDA PCI EXPRESS. FACILISSIMA DA INSTALLARE, WINDOWS 11 PRO LA RICONOSCE IMMEDIATAMANTE ED E' PRONTA ALL'USO. LO CONSIGLIO A TUTTI

10.03.2026

F**L

Indispensable pour connecter une vieille imprimante

Un câble indispensable pour réutiliser une imprimante toujours opérationnelle mais équipée d'un port parallèle. Un peu de recherche pour identifier le nouveau port USB créé mais passé cette étape l'imprimante a fonctionné instantanément !

8.07.2023

R**.

Brilliant

Nice piece of equipment.

11.11.2025

J**0

Lo usé para impresora viejita

Se instaló con los drivers propios de Windows 10, no tuve que buscar drivers adicionales. Apareció como USB printer en la categoría de impresoras de Windows.

20.05.2024

A**N

Good product

The quality was good but did not for the application I needed it for. My fault for ordering the worms item.

9.12.2024

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