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StarTech.com USB to Parallel Printer Adapter Cable (6.0') User Manual

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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. Click the details folder tab and change the printer

port to LPT2:(USB to Parallel Port)

5. If you do not have a printer installed yet, click

“Start”, “Settings”, “Printers”, “Add Printer”. The
Add Printer Wizard will start and assist you in
installing a new printer device. Select the printer
manufacturer and model name from the list
provided by the wizard or use the driver diskette
supplied with your printer.

6. When prompted which port the printer will use,

click on LPT2:USB to Parallel Port.

7. Follow the succeeding instructions to complete the

installation and also run Print Test Page to see if it
will print without problems.

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