Most new computers and notebooks no longer comes with parallel port. This cable will connect your notebook via a USB port to your old parallel printer. No need to buy a new printer!Features:1.100% brand new and high quality2.Fully Compliant with USB 1.1/2.0 and IEEE 12843.Bi-directional data transfer over parallel port4.Connector: IEEE-1284 Parallel 36pin x 1，USB A Male x 15.Allows USB only computers to send print jobs to parallel printers6.Cable length:approx.180cm/6ftPackage included:1 x USB 2.0 to IEEE1284 Cable