--- product_id: 1570969 title: "SABRENT USB to Parallel IEEE 1284 Printer Cable Adapter (CB-CN36)" brand: "sabrent" price: "€ 23.37" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Sabrent" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/1570969-sabrent-usb-to-parallel-ieee-1284-printer-cable-adapter-cb store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # 12Mbps high-speed data transfer Plug & Play, no drivers needed Supports IEEE 1284 bi-directional parallel SABRENT USB to Parallel IEEE 1284 Printer Cable Adapter (CB-CN36) **Brand:** sabrent **Price:** € 23.37 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ–¨οΈ Upgrade your print game β€” old tech, new tricks! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SABRENT USB to Parallel IEEE 1284 Printer Cable Adapter (CB-CN36) by sabrent - **How much does it cost?** € 23.37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/1570969-sabrent-usb-to-parallel-ieee-1284-printer-cable-adapter-cb) ## Best For - sabrent enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sabrent brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Zero Setup Stress:** Plug & Play design eliminates driver installs and manual switching boxes. - β€’ **Universal OS Compatibility:** Seamlessly works across Windows and Mac OS for ultimate flexibility. - β€’ **Lifetime Warranty Assurance:** Invest confidently with a durable cable backed for life. - β€’ **Blazing Fast 12Mbps Transfer:** Experience rapid print job delivery with industry-leading data speeds. - β€’ **Effortless Legacy Printer Revival:** Transform your classic parallel printer into a modern USB powerhouse without hassle. ## Overview The SABRENT CB-CN36 USB to Parallel IEEE 1284 Printer Cable Adapter is a sleek, driverless solution that converts your legacy parallel printer into a USB-compatible device. Supporting data transfer speeds up to 12Mbps and bi-directional communication, it ensures fast, reliable printing across multiple operating systems with simple plug & play installation. Backed by a lifetime warranty, it’s the ultimate bridge between vintage hardware and modern connectivity. ## Description The Sabrent CB-CN36 USB to Printer Cable effectively turns your parallel printer into a USB printer! The 36M Centronics Connector from the Sabrent Converter will connect to the 36F Centronics Connector on your printer. Compatible with USB 1.1 and 2.0, this driverless solution makes connecting your printer easy. Features: β€’ Sends print jobs to parallel printers through USB port β€’ Fully compliant with USB 1.1/2.0 and IEEE 1284 specifications β€’ Bi-directional data transfer over parallel port for high speed β€’ sprinting up to 12Mbps data transfer rate β€’ Lowe power consumption, no external power adapter needed β€’ Supports most printers β€’ Plug & Play for effortless installation System requirements: β€’ Mac OS 9.1 & higher β€’ Windows 98SE /ME /2000 /XP /Vista /7/8/8.1/10 β€’ Printer with 36-pin Centronics Port (standard printer port) β€’ PC or MAC with USB Interface Please Note: Not all printers may work with this cable in Windows or Mac OS. Check with your printer manufacturer to confirm whether the printer itself supports a USB to Parallel conversion. Package contents: β€’ USB 2.0 TO PRINTER CONVERTER CABLE (6 FT) CENTRONICS (36-PIN) β€’ Driver CD Warranty: This product comes with a LIFETIME warranty. Review: Works well with HP LaserJet 4050 - A pre-20th Century IEEE parallel port connector to more recent USB variant is what you need if you have an old but built to last and still working well machine that needs one. In my case, a 1999, HP LaserJet 4050, high speed workhorse. After scrounging through HP’s Legacy driver pages, I found two that supposedly worked: postscript and native HP talk. Installed them both and the native driver worked no issues. Review: awesome cable, works great - Many of us have newer computers that lack parallel printer port, but have old laser printers that are work-horses but incompatible due to newer USB connections. With help from this cable, i was able to use my Brother MFC 4650 multifunction printer (from 2000), and printer is working flawlessly in 2017 with windows 7, windows 10 computers.. The review written by 'Wally Waffleson January 22, 2015" was the most helpful. I am rewriting his/her suggestions: -------------------------- Installation Guide: 1) Plug the Sabrent cable into the back of your ancient printer. 2) Turn on the printer. 3) Plug the cable into a USB port on your PC. Windows should automatically install drivers for the USB device, and when it's done it will report the following devices as "Ready to use": "USB Printing Support" and "No Printer Attached". 4) Open the control panel's Printer listing, and select "Add a printer." 5) Select "Add a local printer." 6) When prompted to "Choose a printer port," select "Use an existing port," and from the drop-down list find and select the item containing "Virtual printer port for USB." It may look something like "USB001 (Virtual printer port for USB)." 7) When prompted to "Install the printer driver," if you cannot find your ancient printer listed, click "Windows Update." The installer will contact MicroSoft's online database to search for more printer drivers. This WILL take several minutes. 8) If you still cannot find your printer, refer to your printer's official documentation (a web search may be necessary) to see if it lists any "compatible drivers." (My printer's manual lists 9 alternative printers with compatible drivers. I selected "Epson LQ-570+ ESC/P 2" which was a successful match.) 9) Click "Next" and continue the printer installation to the end as normal. 10) Once the installation is complete and you are prompted to print a test page, print a test page to confirm your success! Troubleshooting: 1) If your print job sits in the queue for a long time before eventually changing its status to "out of paper" even though the printer is clearly not having any paper issues, your cable probably is not plugged all the way into the printer. Ensure the plug is in all the way and try again. (After my first hour of trying to get the printer to work, I discovered the cable wasn't plugged in all the way, despite the cord catch successfully latching.) 2) If your printer is printing random garbage, you probably installed the wrong driver. Install a different driver and try again. 3) Consult the original manual for your printer. Fortunately, many old technical manuals can be found in PDF form on the internet. 4) If you unplug the USB cable from your computer, then plug it back into a different port, your computer WILL think you have plugged in an entirely new device. You will have to either plug the USB cable back into the same port you originally used, or reinstall the printer drivers. ## Features - Supports multiple operation systems - IEEE 1284 (Bi-Directional Parallel Interface) - Enjoy data transfer rate up to 12Mbps - Eliminate manual or automatic parallel switch boxes - Simple Plug & Play installation ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00IDU0T1Y | | Best Sellers Rank | #2 in Parallel Cables | | Brand | SABRENT | | Brand Name | SABRENT | | Cable Type | USB | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Printer | | Compatible Phone Models | No Compatible Phone Models | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Connector Gender | Male-to-Female | | Connector Type | USB Type A | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,852 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 12 Megabits Per Second | | Frequency | 1.5 MHz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00819921011336 | | Included Components | USB 2.0 TO PRINTER CONVERTER CABLE (6 FT) CENTRONICS (36-PIN) | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor, Outdoor | | Item Shape | Round | | Manufacturer | SABRENT | | Maximum Voltage | 5 Volts (DC) | | Model | CB-CN36 | | Model Name | CB-CN36 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pins | 36 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Data Transfer, High Speed | | Part Number | CB-CN36 | | Recommended Uses For Product | printers | | Special Feature | Data Transfer, High Speed | | Specification Met | No | | UPC | 798813000019 819921011336 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 year limited. 2 years with manufacturer registration | ## Product Details - **Brand:** SABRENT - **Cable Type:** USB - **Compatible Devices:** Printer - **Connector Type:** USB Type A - **Special Feature:** Data Transfer, High Speed ## Images ![SABRENT USB to Parallel IEEE 1284 Printer Cable Adapter (CB-CN36) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61M-y-S-faL.jpg) ![SABRENT USB to Parallel IEEE 1284 Printer Cable Adapter (CB-CN36) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FXPhnyXdL.jpg) ![SABRENT USB to Parallel IEEE 1284 Printer Cable Adapter (CB-CN36) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+T-sfwXxL.jpg) ![SABRENT USB to Parallel IEEE 1284 Printer Cable Adapter (CB-CN36) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ez6CosTDL.jpg) ![SABRENT USB to Parallel IEEE 1284 Printer Cable Adapter (CB-CN36) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+sl2E0+ML.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How long is it?** A: It's a 1-Ft cable in a 6-Ft box! **Q: 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?** A: 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. **Q: Will this cable connect an hp officejet t45 printer to an hp computer running windows 10?** A: No mine did not work, ended up in the trash **Q: What's the difference between DB25 and DB25F ?** A: I believe one is male and the other female. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well with HP LaserJet 4050 *by J***E on January 19, 2026* A pre-20th Century IEEE parallel port connector to more recent USB variant is what you need if you have an old but built to last and still working well machine that needs one. In my case, a 1999, HP LaserJet 4050, high speed workhorse. After scrounging through HP’s Legacy driver pages, I found two that supposedly worked: postscript and native HP talk. Installed them both and the native driver worked no issues. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ awesome cable, works great *by D***V on August 6, 2017* Many of us have newer computers that lack parallel printer port, but have old laser printers that are work-horses but incompatible due to newer USB connections. With help from this cable, i was able to use my Brother MFC 4650 multifunction printer (from 2000), and printer is working flawlessly in 2017 with windows 7, windows 10 computers.. The review written by 'Wally Waffleson January 22, 2015" was the most helpful. I am rewriting his/her suggestions: -------------------------- Installation Guide: 1) Plug the Sabrent cable into the back of your ancient printer. 2) Turn on the printer. 3) Plug the cable into a USB port on your PC. Windows should automatically install drivers for the USB device, and when it's done it will report the following devices as "Ready to use": "USB Printing Support" and "No Printer Attached". 4) Open the control panel's Printer listing, and select "Add a printer." 5) Select "Add a local printer." 6) When prompted to "Choose a printer port," select "Use an existing port," and from the drop-down list find and select the item containing "Virtual printer port for USB." It may look something like "USB001 (Virtual printer port for USB)." 7) When prompted to "Install the printer driver," if you cannot find your ancient printer listed, click "Windows Update." The installer will contact MicroSoft's online database to search for more printer drivers. This WILL take several minutes. 8) If you still cannot find your printer, refer to your printer's official documentation (a web search may be necessary) to see if it lists any "compatible drivers." (My printer's manual lists 9 alternative printers with compatible drivers. I selected "Epson LQ-570+ ESC/P 2" which was a successful match.) 9) Click "Next" and continue the printer installation to the end as normal. 10) Once the installation is complete and you are prompted to print a test page, print a test page to confirm your success! Troubleshooting: 1) If your print job sits in the queue for a long time before eventually changing its status to "out of paper" even though the printer is clearly not having any paper issues, your cable probably is not plugged all the way into the printer. Ensure the plug is in all the way and try again. (After my first hour of trying to get the printer to work, I discovered the cable wasn't plugged in all the way, despite the cord catch successfully latching.) 2) If your printer is printing random garbage, you probably installed the wrong driver. Install a different driver and try again. 3) Consult the original manual for your printer. Fortunately, many old technical manuals can be found in PDF form on the internet. 4) If you unplug the USB cable from your computer, then plug it back into a different port, your computer WILL think you have plugged in an entirely new device. You will have to either plug the USB cable back into the same port you originally used, or reinstall the printer drivers. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cable works fine, but many old printers are not supported in Win 10 *by J***R on January 11, 2018* This cable may or may not work for you, but it's not the cable's fault. My old HP LaserJet 4, looks and works like brand new, but I haven't used it for a while since newer computers have no printer port. I needed a printer for shipping labels in a separate location in my home and when I saw this cable I thought my problem was solved, but my computer, an HP laptop, with Windows 10 Pro, didn't even recognize anything had been plugged in when I connected it. Before troubleshooting, I ordered another cable like this from another company and the same thing happened so I decided to look further. I have several computers so I connected another laptop with a dual boot installation, Windows 7 home and Ubuntu Linux 16.04 LTS and it works with both. I had to use the manual setup because it isn't recognized like USB printers usually are. Connect the printer to the laptop and click add printer. Windows 7 wants to scan for a printer which it won't find, but click on the line saying yours isn't in the list. Choose local printer, then choose the port. Scroll down the list provided and you'll see a USB virtual printer port, select that. Then choose your make and model, in my case, the HP LaserJet 4. It will load the driver, ask if you want a test page, which you can print to confirm, and you're done. Works great. Linux is also easy. Click add printer, select the USB port, select the make and model of the printer, print a test page. Works great. You're done. Windows 10 is another story. In my case, there are no current drivers for the LaserJet 4. You can go through the same procedure, click add local printer, there's a USB port option, but if you have an old HP printer like, mine, when you select HP, the long list of models presented does not include a lot of very popular, but old models, like my LaserJet 4. Looking around on the web, lots of sites say they have a driver, but they look a little sketchy to me, you can try those at your own risk. So, bottom line, cable does what it's supposed to do as long as your operating system has a driver. If it's the latest update of Windows 10, there are a lot of old printers that are no longer supported. Since I have one computer where it does work, I stopped investigating. There might be a way to get Windows 10 on board, but it's not plug and play. ## Frequently Bought Together - SABRENT USB to Parallel IEEE 1284 Printer Cable Adapter (CB-CN36) - UGREEN 10FT USB to Parallel Port Printer Cable, CN36 Cable Adapter IEEE1284 for Old Printer, Centronics Parallel Converter with Fast Transmission --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/1570969-sabrent-usb-to-parallel-ieee-1284-printer-cable-adapter-cb](https://www.desertcart.be/products/1570969-sabrent-usb-to-parallel-ieee-1284-printer-cable-adapter-cb) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-23*