C2G 16898 USB to Centronics 36 (C36) Parallel Printer Adapter Cable, Beige (6 Feet, 1.82 Meters) Connect your Parallel, IEEE-1284, printer to a USB port on your PC or hub Keeps the parallel port on a PC free by using USB instead Connect multiple printers using USB instead of parallel Eliminates the need for a switchbox by using USB ports This adapter is designed for use with a standard Parallel printer and is not designed to support multi-function printers or other parallel devices. This adapter uses the USB Printing Support function of the operating system and is not designed to create a LPT port.