Question 1

Where can i find a parallel to usb cord for an old iomega zip drive?

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StarTech.com 6 ft. (1.8 m) USB to Parallel Port Adapter - IEEE-1284 - Male/Male - USB to Centronics Cable (ICUSB1284)
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Style: USB to Parallel

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USB to Parallel (DB25)

Question 2

Will work to support a security dongle for an engineering software?

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No, as this shows up as a USB Printer Support hardware and not an LPT parallel port. Therefore, it only works with printers.

From an FAQ on their site: "This USB parallel device is only intended to be used with printers. Your operating system will register this device as a USB Printer Support device and not as an additional LPT port. If you need a USB parallel device to handle parallel devices in addition to printers, consider the ICUSB2321284."

Note, the ICUSB2321284 seems to be EOL from them now.

Question 3

Would this work with a Nintendo 64 Game Shark?

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I don't know anything about the game machines, if the connector of the game machine is the same as the DB25 (game plug needs to be male) then it should work with one exception. The software in the computer that you plug the USB into has to recognize the game (or machine) your playing, this is why I run different computers, 64 bit and 32 bit versions of Windows 7 and 10. I don't mess with trying to hook it up to Linux although that might be more versatile I am not that informed as how to do such a project.

Question 4

does it work with window 10?

Accepted Answer

Yes, If Windows 10 includes the driver software for your printer. I have a 2002 vintage printer and had to download the driver from the HP website.

ASIN	B00005110L
Best Sellers Rank	#1 in Parallel Adapters #5,470 in Computer Cables & Interconnects
Brand	StarTech.com
Built-In Media	1 USB to Parallel Converter Cable
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Computers
Connector Type	USB Type A
Current Rating	1 A
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (364)
Finish	Print
Global Trade Identification Number	00065030781015
Item Dimensions	4.09 x 1.57 x 8.58 inches
Item Length	182.88 centimeters
Item Part Number	30R6883
Manufacturer	Startech.com
Mfr Part Number	ICUSB1284
Model Number	ICUSB1284
Number of Items	1
Number of Ports	1
Package Quantity	1
Specific Uses For Product	personal
UPC	065030781015
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	2 Years

StarTech 6ft. (1.8m) USB to Parallel Port Adapter, IEEE-1284 (ICUSB1284)

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