USB Cable USB to Parallel Interface Converter Installation Manual ICUSB1284
1 General Description The StarTech.com USB-to-Parallel Interface Converter cable allows PCs that support the USB specification to print to any standard parallel printer. The USB interface provides a much faster data transfer rate than a standard parallel port, thereby reducing the time waiting for a print job to be sent to your printer. This portable device is self-powered and provides Plug and Play installation to any USB-compliant computer running Windows 98/ME/2000/XP.
2 Specifications Connectors USB Type A Male, Centronics 36 Male Cable Length 180cm (72 in.) Power Consumption 90mA (max) Power Mode Bus powered Operating Temperature 5~40 deg C Storage Temperature -20~60 deg C Humidity 0~80% RH non-condensing Enclosure Plastic Weight 110g Dimensions 43 x 53 x 19.5 mm Certifications FCC Part 15, CE Mark Getting Started This section is designed to help you prepare the USB to Parallel Interface Converter for installation.
3 System Requirements Before you use the ICUSB1284, make sure your computer is an IBM PC-compatible PC with the following minimum system requirements: • Intel-compatible 486DX-66 MHz CPU or higher • One standard USB port (4 pin) • Windows 98/ME/2000/XP operating systems Installation Driver Installation 1. Power on the computer and make sure that the USB port is enabled and working properly. 2.
4 Setting Up the Printer Device 1. Turn off your printer. Plug the Centronics connector of the ICUSB1284 into your printer. 2. Turn your printer and computer on and plug the USB connector of the cable into the USB port of your computer. 3. If you have already installed a printer device before click “Start”, “Settings”, “Printers”. Right click the default installed printer and click on “Properties”. The properties dialog box of the installed printer will appear on your screen. 4.
5 Unistalling the Driver Program 1. Unplug the ICUSB1284 printer cable from your PC. 2. Run the UNINST.EXE program from the ICUSB1284 driver diskette and reboot the PC.
