driver USB to parallel port cable with a 25pin printer interface. Connect legacy parallel printers to USBenabled computers with ease. Key benefits and features Driver and plugandplay: no configuration or driver installation required in many environments; Windows 2000 and Windows XP can autodetect and enable printing without additional setup. Broad compatibility with USB printers: adheres to the USB Printer Class 1.0 standard and supports Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. IEEE1284 1994 bidirectional parallel interface support: compatible with the classic parallel printer standard, including a lowlayer printer interface driver for Windows 98. USB 1.1 fullspeed performance: reliable data transfer with no external power needed, as the device draws power directly from the USB bus. Driver recognition on modern systems: XP and newer operating systems recognize the device automatically for straightforward use. Typical use scenarios Reconnecting an old parallelport printer to a modern computer that lacks a parallel port, enabling continued use of existing printing hardware. Small offices or classrooms with mixed devices needing a quick, reliable bridge between USB computers and legacy printers. IT labs or maintenance rooms that require testing and deployment of legacy printers without installing drivers on each machine. This product maintains compatibility with its stated models and functions, providing a straightforward, reliable solution for using parallelport printers via USB without additional software.