The C2G 6ft USB to C36 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable allows you to connect your parallel printer to a USB port on your PC or hub, freeing up your parallel port for other devices. This cable features a Centronics 36 Male connector on one end and a USB - A Male connector on the other, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of printers. It supports true bi - directional communication and auto - negotiates hardware recognition for faster protocol setup, making it fully plug - and - play compatible. Ideal for use with Microsoft Surface products and other leading laptops, this adapter is designed specifically for standard parallel printers and does not support multi - function printers or other parallel devices. Note that it utilizes the USB Printing Support function of the operating system and is not intended to create a LPT port.