Parallel printer cable DELTACO (Brother PC-5000) 1.8 m, black, parallel-to-parallel connectors

DELTACO Parallel printer cable (Brother PC-5000) is a 1.8 m black parallel-to-parallel cable designed to connect printers and other devices with IEEE-style parallel interfaces. It provides a straightforward wired connection for data transfer between a host computer and compatible printers, suitable for office or industrial equipment that still uses a standard parallel port.

Advantages

The cable offers a reliable physical link for legacy parallel-interface devices and printers, with a 1.8 m length that allows flexible placement of equipment. Its parallel-to-parallel connectors maintain a direct IEEE-style connection without adapters, and the simple black design is unobtrusive in most work environments.

Suitable for

• Connecting desktop PCs or legacy hosts to parallel-port printers
• Office environments with older printers that use a parallel interface
• Industrial or embedded equipment requiring a standard parallel connection
• Temporary setups or repairs where a direct parallel cable is needed

When it may not be suitable

This cable is not suitable for modern devices that lack a parallel port; many contemporary laptops and PCs use USB or network connections instead. It is also not a replacement for higher-speed or networked printing solutions where USB, Ethernet, or wireless connectivity is required for performance or convenience.

Key specifications

• Cable length: 1.8 m
• Connector type: parallel-to-parallel (IEEE-style)
• Colour: black
• Weight: 271 g

How to use

Connect one parallel connector to the printer’s parallel port and the other connector to the host computer’s parallel port. Secure connectors if the ports have fastening screws to ensure a stable connection. After connecting, power on both devices and install or enable the appropriate printer driver on the host system so the operating system recognises the printer and can send print jobs over the parallel link.

What to consider before purchase

• Check that both the printer and the host computer have compatible parallel ports
• Ensure 1.8 m length suits your equipment layout
• Confirm that a wired parallel connection meets your speed and functionality needs compared with USB or network options

Usage recommendations

For stable operation, use short cable runs where possible, secure connector screws if available, and install the correct printer driver for your operating system. Consider a USB-to-parallel adapter only if your host lacks a native parallel port.