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Staples USB Parallel Printer Adapter
Staples USB Parallel Printer Adapter

Staples USB Parallel Printer Adapter

Staples USB Parallel Printer Adapter
4.0 stars
( 87 reviews)
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  • Item: 837521
  • Model: 18807
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  • USB Parallel Printer Adapter
  • Connects your parallel printer to your USB port
  • Cable length 5 ft.

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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews
Staples USB Parallel Printer Adapter
 
3.9

(based on 90 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (45)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (19)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (12)

78%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Reliable (38)
  • Highly compatible (32)
  • Durable construction (30)
  • Strong connection points (24)
  • Easy to use (21)

Cons

  • Inefficient (3)
  • Limited compatibility (3)
  • Pricey / poor value (3)
  • Unreliable (3)

Best Uses

  • Computer equipment (45)
  • Everyday use (12)
  • Casual printing (5)
  • High-end equipment (5)
  • Home or business (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Quality oriented (41), Budget shopper (38), Midrange shopper (7)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (51), Business (37)
    • Computer Platform:
    • PC (25)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (15)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Works Great!

I'm not a computer whiz by any stretch of the imagination. I was shocked when I bought my new HP Windows 7 computer and it had no place to plug in my ancient HP Laserjet...Read complete review

I'm not a computer whiz by any stretch of the imagination. I was shocked when I bought my new HP Windows 7 computer and it had no place to plug in my ancient HP Laserjet 6P. After some investigation, I learned about this adapter. Had my old printer set up with the new computer within a 1/2 hour and it's working perfectly. Just be sure to download the most current printer driver by pressing the Windows Update button on the Windows 7 printer install page. The printer driver for the Laserjet 6P appeared only after I did that when it was missing from the initial list of available printers. I'm so happy I can still use my ancient, but dependable Laserjet!

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

False advertising

The product looks good in the box but the box does not give any OS details. The instructions in the box states that Windows 7 has a built-in driver for this unit. That is ...Read complete review

The product looks good in the box but the box does not give any OS details. The instructions in the box states that Windows 7 has a built-in driver for this unit. That is correct. 7 sees the unit but it will not allow you to install any printers through the unit. It's a waste of time. Online support does not even list this unit when searching for help. Don't buy it if you're running 7!

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5.0

Saved My Printer

By None

from Berkeley, CA

About Me Midrange Shopper

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Easy to Use
  • Efficient
  • Quality Construction
  • Reliable

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Everyday Use

    Comments about Staples USB Parallel Printer Adapter:

    It saved my 13 year old HP 4050 from the scrap heap. The printer still works flawlessly.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Comment on this review

     
    5.0

    "Fast, easy to use"

    By JJ

    from San Diego, CA

    About Me Budget Shopper

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy to Use
    • Reliable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Everyday Use

      Comments about Staples USB Parallel Printer Adapter:

      Easy to install, works fine. Hardest thing was getting it out of the plastic wrap.

      • Primary use:
      • Business
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

       
      1.0

      annoying device

      By birddog

      from Middletown,NY

      About Me Budget Shopper

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

        Cons

        • Difficult To Set Up
        • Hard To Use
        • Inefficient

        Best Uses

        • Everyday Use

        Comments about Staples USB Parallel Printer Adapter:

        works but:always indicates device not recognized.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        5.0

        Easy to install and works well

        By Vic

        from Cape Girardeau

        About Me Budget Shopper

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Set Up
        • Easy to Use
        • Efficient
        • Quality Construction
        • Reliable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Everyday Use

          Comments about Staples USB Parallel Printer Adapter:

          Excellent

          • Primary use:
          • Personal
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          It works!!!

          By Pam

          from Maryland

          About Me Budget Shopper

          Pros

          • Easy To Set Up
          • Easy to Use
          • Efficient
          • Quality Construction

          Cons

          • Wish cable was longer

          Best Uses

          • Everyday Use

          Comments about Staples USB Parallel Printer Adapter:

          This worked perfectly right out of the box to connect my old reliable HP LaserJet 4000 to my new computer with Windows 7 OS. I just attached it to the printer and computer, went to Windows Update and it automatically downloaded and installed the printer driver. Then I just opened Devices and Printers, selected it as my default printer and it works great!

          • Primary use:
          • Business
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          5.0

          It Worked

          By Self Employed CPA

          from Bronx, NY

          About Me Midrange Shopper

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Set Up
          • Easy to Use

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Everyday Use

            Comments about Staples USB Parallel Printer Adapter:

            I hated the notion that I had to junk my old, reliable, workhorse printer just because they no longer make computers with parallel ports. This adapter saved me from having to spend a few hundred bucks on a new - and probably less reliable - printer that I really didn't need.

            • Primary use:
            • Business
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

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            get answers from real customers and in-house experts with AnswerBox.

            50 Questions | 53 Answers
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            • Q:

              Will this work with my HP LasertJet 5000dn on Windows XP SP3 (32 bit)?
              Asked on 5/23/2012 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • A:

                Yes, this adapter allows you to go from parallel to USB. It's compatible with Windows XP.

                Answered on 5/23/2012 by Community Answer from None
            • Q:

              Will this adapter work with my HP Laserjet 1200?
              Asked on 5/14/2012 by Melissa from Braintree, MA

              1 answer

              • A:

                The USB Parallel Printer adapter will work with your HP Laserjet 1200, as long as you have installed the proper HP drivers for USB support.

                Answered on 5/14/2012 by Community Answer from None
            • Q:

              will this product work with my hp designjet 650c plotter
              Asked on 4/27/2012 by Anonymous

              2 answers

              • A:

                The Staples USB Parallel Printer Adapter will work with the bi-directional parallel printer port on your HP Deskjet 650c plotter.

                Answered on 4/30/2012 by Community Answer from None
              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                Yes, this product should connect your HP Designjet 650c plotter to your PC. To place an order for this item, please contact us bydialing 1-800-333-3330.

                Answered on 4/30/2012 by Liz C from Staples
            • Q:

              I just upgraded my Mac to Lion and the computer is not recognizing my printer (HP Laser Jet 5000). It is currently connected by 36 pin parallel to HP JetDirect then goes to CAT 5 through the router and from router to CAT 5 into the Mac. In doing some research I learned that Lion automatically detects any printers connected by USB so I was wondering if I were to buy this parallel to usb cable and connect it directly from the printer to the computer if I might find success in getting the printer operational? Or, do you have any suggestions?
              Asked on 4/3/2012 by dawn from westwood

              2 answers

              • A:

                Yes, the product in question would be good for you to buy.

                Answered on 4/5/2012 by Community Answer from None
              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                You may need to update the Drivers for your printer to the new operating system, please see HP.com Download drivers and software for your OS and printer.

                Answered on 4/5/2012 by Bonnie B from Staples
            • Q:

              Can the USB end be plugged into either a 3.0 or a 2.0 USB port or does it work in 2.0 only?
              Asked on 3/29/2012 by Pam from Maryland

              2 answers

              • A:

                USB ports are generally very forgiving, and generally you can plug a 2.0 into a 1.1 and you only loose the 2.0 Speed. The same goes for the 3.0, which runs at 5GBps, it will work in a 2.0 at 480MBps.

                Answered on 3/30/2012 by Community Answer from None
              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                For a USB parallel adapter cable the USB is designed to fit most 2.0 or 3.0. If you have a 3.0 port this is backward compatibility to the 2.0 USB connections. So there shouldn't be an issue on the plugs connection capabilities.

                Answered on 3/30/2012 by Laura B from Staples
            • Q:

              Is this specific cable Windows 7 compliant?
              Asked on 3/28/2012 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                This cable with work with printer operating from a Windows 7 based computer.

                Answered on 3/28/2012 by Darlene S from Staples
            • Q:

              Would this work with an HP LaserJet 8000 to a Windows 7 64-bit computer?
              Thanks
              Asked on 2/15/2012 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • A:

                The Staples USB Parallel Printer Adapter will work to connect your HP Laser Jet 8000 to a computer running Windows 7 64-bit. You just have be sure you've installed the proper drivers. Then can be downloaded directly form the HP support site.

                Answered on 2/21/2012 by Community Answer from None
            • Q:

              Will this cable work with the Star SP2000 receipt printer?
              Asked on 1/13/2012 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                Yes, the above will work with your Star SP2000. For pricing and availability please contact Customer Service. They will be glad to help with your question. You may contact them at http://www.staples.com/sbd/content/help/contact/index.html or by phone at 800-333-3330. Thank you for your inquiry.

                Answered on 2/13/2012 by Christina.M from Staples
            • Q:

              Can this item be returned, if it doesn't work with an ancient HP DeskJet 712? As I ordered a cable online - and have read that it MUST be bi-directional to work with Windows 7.
              Asked on 1/10/2012 by Jen from Swansboro, NC

              1 answer

            • Q:

              i need a 25 pin cable (is this male) that will connect to a data switch and the usb will connect to my hp 3600n printer...will this work
              Asked on 1/9/2012 by paul from mineola, ny

              1 answer

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