- Function and purpose The USB to 1284 print cable is a fast conversion adapter that enables parallel printers to communicate with USB-enabled computers. It bridges USB hosts and legacy 1284 printers for reliable operation. - Compatibility and connectivity Works with parallel port printers and connects to computer USB interfaces. Suitable for use with notebooks and desktops, providing direct USB communication to a 1284 printer. - Coverage and environments Widely used in home, study, living room, bedroom, office, shop, conference, education, entertainment and other places where a legacy printer needs to work with modern computers. - Operating system support Compatible with Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and above. - Key benefits Enables you to reuse existing parallel printers without replacing them, by converting USB to 1284 communication for reliable printing from current computers. - Use scenarios - Office or small business: Connect an older 1284 printer to a modern laptop or desktop via USB to print invoices, forms, or reports without replacing the printer. - Educational or lab settings: Link legacy printers to classroom PCs or lab workstations to maintain compatibility with legacy printing tasks. - Home setup: Print documents or photos from a notebook to an older parallel printer in a living room or study area, avoiding printer upgrades.