Many new computers & motherboards especially laptops are being produced without parallel connections on them This means older parallel devices such as printers & scanners that used this connection cannot be used This simple adapter overcomes this problem by connecting your parallel device into any USB (Universal Serial Bus) port saving the need to buy new equipment Key Features USB (Universal Serial Bus) 20 To Parallel Printer Cable Supports 480 Mbps data rate Nickel-plated connector Ideal for printers scanners digital cameras & more Compliant with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 10 & 11V devices Black Colour Moulded Connectors Length 12m